How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69MPG · 10-21-2008, 02:45 PM

I'd like to get the truck another 2 - 3 in lower all the way around. I have already used 3" drop springs from CPP, and i'm trying not to spend to much more money on her.

I've seen the bag drops - nice but not in the budget, same for the convertion to disc and 5 lugs.

Is there any other ways so i can keep my 6 lugs and drum brakes....

Sorry if this has been asked before

**ChiefRocka** · 10-21-2008, 02:54 PM

If your on a budget, you could always cut a turn or so off the coils....then run a tapered spring out back (like a Jeep spring) or you could even cut the rears as well.

502tripower · 10-21-2008, 03:13 PM

As Cheif said cut one coil out of the front and use a lowering block out back. I think I have a set of 1-1/2 blocks.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-21-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 502tripower

As Cheif said cut one coil out of the front and use a lowering block out back. I think I have a set of 1-1/2 blocks.

Oh ya..keep forgeting about the blocks

72BlckButy · 10-21-2008, 09:32 PM

Cut some coils.... or heat the springs, but you will lose some of the integrity of the spring.

4dranch · 10-22-2008, 07:36 AM

These guys know there stuff, I just did what they are talking about and it turned out okay. just posted some pictures in my build thread if you want to see the outcome.

69MPG · 10-22-2008, 01:17 PM

Thanks guys on the ideas!!

Since I just bought new springs, I didn't think about cuting them!

I'd like to get it as low as the "Paint" verson below. But may not have many choices anymore, the boss says we can't afford 2 trucks, so one may have to go...

4dranch · 10-22-2008, 03:12 PM

that sucks....

502tripower · 10-22-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69MPG

Thanks guys on the ideas!!

Since I just bought new springs, I didn't think about cuting them!

I'd like to get it as low as the "Paint" verson below. But may not have many choices anymore, the boss says we can't afford 2 trucks, so one may have to go...

Em....Whos The Boss....

10-21-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
69MPG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, Ca. Posts: 19	How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? I'd like to get the truck another 2 - 3 in lower all the way around. I have already used 3" drop springs from CPP, and i'm trying not to spend to much more money on her. I've seen the bag drops - nice but not in the budget, same for the convertion to disc and 5 lugs. Is there any other ways so i can keep my 6 lugs and drum brakes.... Sorry if this has been asked before Attached Images

10-21-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? If your on a budget, you could always cut a turn or so off the coils....then run a tapered spring out back (like a Jeep spring) or you could even cut the rears as well. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-21-2008, 03:13 PM	#3
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? As Cheif said cut one coil out of the front and use a lowering block out back. I think I have a set of 1-1/2 blocks. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

10-21-2008, 09:32 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? Cut some coils.... or heat the springs, but you will lose some of the integrity of the spring. __________________ -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)

10-22-2008, 07:36 AM	#6
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? These guys know there stuff, I just did what they are talking about and it turned out okay. just posted some pictures in my build thread if you want to see the outcome. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 10-22-2008 at 07:36 AM.

10-22-2008, 01:17 PM	#7
69MPG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, Ca. Posts: 19	Re: How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? Thanks guys on the ideas!! Since I just bought new springs, I didn't think about cuting them! I'd like to get it as low as the "Paint" verson below. But may not have many choices anymore, the boss says we can't afford 2 trucks, so one may have to go... Attached Images

10-22-2008, 03:12 PM	#8
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: How to drop w/o $$$$ ?? that sucks.... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.