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northern 85 · 08-24-2008, 09:26 AM

Any pics of 60-66 trucks with mild drop like 3 front 4 back. Or specs of drops on trucks will be very helpfull Thanks

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-24-2008, 10:20 AM

Here are a few shots of a 3/4 drop.

northern 85 · 08-24-2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks what did you use to drop it,are you happy with the ride?

fchava · 08-24-2008, 11:52 AM

First picture is 5.5" in front (3" spring and 2.5" spindle) and 4" back
Second picture is 4.5" front and 4" back
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**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-24-2008, 01:56 PM

i used drop spindles up front and springs in rear. Was cheap for me because I used front suspension from a 75 year model truck..

SIR · 08-24-2008, 02:26 PM

..drop spindles and 1" drop springs and 4" springs in rear....rides great .

northern 85 · 08-24-2008, 03:32 PM

Any c/notchs used or needed?

fchava · 08-24-2008, 04:08 PM

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Any c/notchs used or needed?

I do not have notches, nor do I feel that it needs them. If I really load up the bed, it will hit the stops but it is not a big deal. I also am running the stock track bar.

northern 85 · 08-24-2008, 08:05 PM

Attachment 385405 Thanks for the help,this is Moxies truck we are thinking of giving her a new stance.He really wants to run the same size tires on all four corners but after installing the new disc conversion it seemes to have widened the front end,so thats why we need a plan,maybe new front crossmember and a drop?

northern 85 · 08-24-2008, 08:16 PM

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**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-24-2008, 09:37 PM

No C notches needed for a 4" drop.

64chevkev · 08-24-2008, 09:48 PM

Here is a couple of pics of my 64 with 2.5" front and 4" lowered coils and shocks only. I really love the way it handles now with the lower center of gravity and with the CPP swaybars front and back it sure hugs the corners.
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Pretty simple way of lowering. Really got me thinking about airbags though. Does anyone know if you can just buy the bags and brackets or do I have to get the shocks as well?? How much welding is involved in those kits?? I got the springs and shocks as a kit from CPP probably 10 yrs ago now but they were only installed a couple years ago and just finally roaded this summer.

northern 85 · 08-25-2008, 05:09 AM

64chevkev,What size tires and wheels are you running?

64chevkev · 08-25-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by northern 85

64chevkev,What size tires and wheels are you running?

I am running 295/50R15 on 10" wheels on the back and 235/60R15 on 8" wheels up front. I did tub it a couple inches so that the tires wouldnt rub on the bed wood though.

northern 85 · 08-26-2008, 07:49 PM

Any of you guys added front disk brakes to the stock crossmember? Seems to have widened the front end,any info out there?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-26-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by northern 85

Any of you guys added front disk brakes to the stock crossmember? Seems to have widened the front end,any info out there?

I never checked. Sure did make my truck ride real nice though. The 700R4 was great also.

08-24-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Need pics please help. Any pics of 60-66 trucks with mild drop like 3 front 4 back. Or specs of drops on trucks will be very helpfull Thanks

08-24-2008, 10:20 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Need pics please help. Here are a few shots of a 3/4 drop. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-24-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need pics please help. Thanks what did you use to drop it,are you happy with the ride?

08-24-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
fchava Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: foresthill ca Posts: 144	Re: Need pics please help. First picture is 5.5" in front (3" spring and 2.5" spindle) and 4" back Second picture is 4.5" front and 4" back [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/fregon

08-24-2008, 01:56 PM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Need pics please help. i used drop spindles up front and springs in rear. Was cheap for me because I used front suspension from a 75 year model truck.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-24-2008, 02:26 PM	#6
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: Need pics please help. *..drop spindles and 1" drop springs and 4" springs in rear....rides great .* Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

08-24-2008, 03:32 PM	#7
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need pics please help. Any c/notchs used or needed?

08-24-2008, 08:05 PM	#9
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need pics please help. Attachment 385405 Thanks for the help,this is Moxies truck we are thinking of giving her a new stance.He really wants to run the same size tires on all four corners but after installing the new disc conversion it seemes to have widened the front end,so thats why we need a plan,maybe new front crossmember and a drop?

08-24-2008, 08:16 PM	#10
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need pics please help. Nose to nose with the 85

08-24-2008, 09:37 PM	#11
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Need pics please help. No C notches needed for a 4" drop. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-24-2008, 09:48 PM	#12
64chevkev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 49	Re: Need pics please help. Here is a couple of pics of my 64 with 2.5" front and 4" lowered coils and shocks only. I really love the way it handles now with the lower center of gravity and with the CPP swaybars front and back it sure hugs the corners. Pretty simple way of lowering. Really got me thinking about airbags though. Does anyone know if you can just buy the bags and brackets or do I have to get the shocks as well?? How much welding is involved in those kits?? I got the springs and shocks as a kit from CPP probably 10 yrs ago now but they were only installed a couple years ago and just finally roaded this summer. __________________ 64 Chev c-10 LWB. 383 STROKER TH400 ps, pb.

08-25-2008, 05:09 AM	#13
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need pics please help. 64chevkev,What size tires and wheels are you running?

08-26-2008, 07:49 PM	#15
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need pics please help. Any of you guys added front disk brakes to the stock crossmember? Seems to have widened the front end,any info out there?



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