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apachedaddy · 02-14-2008, 05:09 PM

ok going on R&R in a couple weeks from here in iraq. spend time with the family and work on the 66 my wife bought me. going to order the grand slam kit from CPP for it. i saw a lot of posts about lowering but no one puts a pic to how much they have lowered there ride. want to get it out of the air but not sure how much and dont want to have to mod the frame(c notch the back i can handle) any pics or idea's with pics would be great so i can get this order in(combat pay buring a hole in my pocket lol) its a swb fleet if that helps. thank you all and have a great day.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-14-2008, 05:26 PM

Here's my 63 (same suspensoin that you have.) I cut two rounds off the front coils and installed 70's Chevelle coils in the rear. Very easy and cheap to do. Use that money for some other parts.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-14-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Here's my 63 (same suspensoin that you have.) I cut two rounds off the front coils and installed 70's Chevelle coils in the rear. Very easy and cheap to do. Use that money for some other parts.

Good idea...looks perfect.

fchava · 02-14-2008, 11:49 PM

early classics has get stance photos.http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos

protrash64 · 02-15-2008, 09:42 AM

........as far as rear goes...........I installed 4" lower HD springs in my 'burb and had NO clearance issues w/out a notch. Im sure others will have gone lower w/ springs and have the info.

You will need the shortened panhard bar.

David Flores · 02-15-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

........as far as rear goes...........I installed 4" lower HD springs in my 'burb and had NO clearance issues w/out a notch. Im sure others will have gone lower w/ springs and have the info.

You will need the shortened panhard bar.

I have 5" drop in the back, no notch.
I still need a shorter panhard bar though.

truckn' · 02-15-2008, 11:47 PM

63&64 what do you mean by cutting off 2 rounds, do you have any pics that could help visualize? did that affect your front suspension any?

72BlckButy · 02-16-2008, 02:33 AM

As mentioned above, check out ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) they have a great page that shows the same truck with different lowering combos on it. I haven't ordered anything from CPP, but I have heard good and bad results from ordering with them. As far as ECE, nothing but positive feedback.

Good luck with the project, and be sure to post pics!

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-16-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by truckn'

63&64 what do you mean by cutting off 2 rounds, do you have any pics that could help visualize? did that affect your front suspension any?

sorry, I didn't take pics. Just didn't think of it at the time. But, basically start at the end of the spring, go around two full turns and you have your mark where you're gonna cut directly under the starting point. It did make the ride a little rougher, but nothing serious. Barely noticeable. I did have to sawzall off the bump stops off the lower control arm. The stock shocks still worked. I think if I had it to do over, I'd cut 1 1/2 turns off because the way mine is now, the inner portion of the lower control arm sits lower to the road than the outer portion. I never had it realigned. Everyone said I should. But, it's not like I put a bunch of miles on this truck. I use my 64 mostly. Just eyeballling the alignment, it looks right. I'm sue it's not perfect. But, it's not like it's gonna burn off a set of tires in 1,000 miles either.

LUCKIN-FOU · 02-16-2008, 10:50 AM

I have found that ride height of 4"-6" on a static drop your good to go. So that is were I build everything. If I bag it I will put it at 4" this way it will lay out.

*Shane* · 02-16-2008, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the pics with the Chevelle springs ... picked up a set of '70 rear coils today to try on the 72. Here's the best part ... $5 for them!

corn · 02-17-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Thanks for the pics with the Chevelle springs ... picked up a set of '70 rear coils today to try on the 72. Here's the best part ... $5 for them!

Sheesh, I been telling you guys this for years!

shifty · 02-17-2008, 11:54 AM

if you have $3, one or two hours and want to get 2" lower in the back, read this FAQ that one of my personal heroes, TX Firefighter, wrote up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196349

*Shane* · 02-17-2008, 01:13 PM

The blocks I can handle for free, but where are you getting longer U bolts for $3.00 ?

02-14-2008, 05:09 PM	#1
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	how much to lower??? ok going on R&R in a couple weeks from here in iraq. spend time with the family and work on the 66 my wife bought me. going to order the grand slam kit from CPP for it. i saw a lot of posts about lowering but no one puts a pic to how much they have lowered there ride. want to get it out of the air but not sure how much and dont want to have to mod the frame(c notch the back i can handle) any pics or idea's with pics would be great so i can get this order in(combat pay buring a hole in my pocket lol) its a swb fleet if that helps. thank you all and have a great day.

02-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: how much to lower??? Here's my 63 (same suspensoin that you have.) I cut two rounds off the front coils and installed 70's Chevelle coils in the rear. Very easy and cheap to do. Use that money for some other parts. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-14-2008, 11:49 PM	#4
fchava Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: foresthill ca Posts: 144	Re: how much to lower??? early classics has get stance photos.http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos

02-15-2008, 09:42 AM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: how much to lower??? ........as far as rear goes...........I installed 4" lower HD springs in my 'burb and had NO clearance issues w/out a notch. Im sure others will have gone lower w/ springs and have the info. You will need the shortened panhard bar. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-15-2008, 11:47 PM	#7
truckn' Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: rogersville tennessee Posts: 276	Re: how much to lower??? 63&64 what do you mean by cutting off 2 rounds, do you have any pics that could help visualize? did that affect your front suspension any?

02-16-2008, 02:33 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: how much to lower??? As mentioned above, check out ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) they have a great page that shows the same truck with different lowering combos on it. I haven't ordered anything from CPP, but I have heard good and bad results from ordering with them. As far as ECE, nothing but positive feedback. Good luck with the project, and be sure to post pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-16-2008, 10:50 AM	#10
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: how much to lower??? I have found that ride height of 4"-6" on a static drop your good to go. So that is were I build everything. If I bag it I will put it at 4" this way it will lay out. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

02-16-2008, 09:26 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: how much to lower??? Thanks for the pics with the Chevelle springs ... picked up a set of '70 rear coils today to try on the 72. Here's the best part ... $5 for them! Last edited by Shane; 02-16-2008 at 09:27 PM.

02-17-2008, 11:54 AM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: how much to lower??? if you have $3, one or two hours and want to get 2" lower in the back, read this FAQ that one of my personal heroes, TX Firefighter, wrote up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196349 __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#14
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: how much to lower??? The blocks I can handle for free, but where are you getting longer U bolts for $3.00 ? Last edited by Shane; 02-17-2008 at 01:13 PM.



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