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Old 02-18-2008, 11:03 PM   #1
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Good or BAd drop with BB

i have a 1986 chevy c10 shorty, pulling out the 305 and putting in a 454 BB with a 700r4 trany, what it good way to drop

3"/4" drop

3" spindle or 2" spindle and 1" coils??????? for the front and would my 295/50/15 on 10" rims still fit?????


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Old 02-18-2008, 11:37 PM   #2
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Re: Good or BAd drop with BB

Get new springs for your big block no matter which way you choose to lower the front. My 79 had a 305 and now has a 454/700r with a 3" drop spindle. The stock small block springs have sagged about 1.5" and when I hit larger bumps my 28" tall tires rub the wheel wells. I have friends with 454's, more drop, (shorter springs with spindles) and taller tires. They don't have problems because the have the bb springs.
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