4" drop front coils?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theo70 · 02-26-2003, 07:11 PM

I found a site that sells 4" drop front coils. Are these a good idea or should they be avoided like the plague? They are ALOT cheaper than dropped control arms.

theo70
1970 chevy swb fleet

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2003, 07:16 PM

you should avoid them like the plague. 2" is about max you want to go on a spring up front, & still keep geometry as it should be.........crazyL

adamls · 02-26-2003, 07:28 PM

Longhorn is right. Have you thought about dropped spindels. I have not looked into dropped arms and do not know the price difference. Bill Turner has a do it yourself kit for dropping you crossmember 1.25" for only $100 with a set of 2" dropped coils for $110 your looking at $210, slightly cheaper than dropped spindles. I have a link on my website for his magazine ad.
It is in pdf format and is about 1.5 MB in size kinda big but they also have a website you can go to.

http://www.cox-internet.com/switzead...ge%20Small.pdf

http://www.turnerrodsntrucks.com/pages/4/index.htm

**BIG ORANGE** · 02-26-2003, 07:53 PM

I got a set of imbach front 3" drop springs for 100.00/plus shipping.

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2003, 07:54 PM

I have given a little thought to notching my crossmember , for just a little more drop. Turners are 1 1/4 like adamls stated, but you can go a little more........I have been told about 1 3/4" max by one of the drop shops......now im looking for a truck to part, so I can set it up & swap it over a weekend

crazyL

70c10 · 02-26-2003, 07:57 PM

Do you need shorter shocks up front with 2" drop coils?

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2003, 08:11 PM

for a 2" drop, you could probably get by with a stock shock. I have made brackets for mine, but you can pick up a set of brackets from Turner enterprises for about $45....crazyL

70c10 · 02-26-2003, 08:19 PM

Are the brackets to change the angle?.

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2003, 08:22 PM

the brackets change the top mounting point , so you can run the stock lenght shock......crazyL

ocbaud · 02-26-2003, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by 70c10
Do you need shorter shocks up front with 2" drop coils?

it would be best if you could get new shocks. if you used spindles you wouldnt need them since the geometry wouldnt be changed, but with 2" coils, it moves it 2" so a shorter drop shock would really help out

70c10 · 02-26-2003, 08:27 PM

Thanks guys, nice truck ocbaud!

ocbaud · 02-26-2003, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 70c10
Thanks guys, nice truck ocbaud!

thanks. i like yours too.

my friend has a 72' that he's wanting to drop soon, but i'm helping him out on how to do it. he wants a 3/4 drop.

he was originally gonna get 3" front spings, and 4" of drop blocks in the back:p

he still doesnt want to spend the cash on spindles, so he's still gonna get the 3" springs but i told him to get 2" springs and 2" blocks in the back

theo70 · 02-26-2003, 09:15 PM

I wish I could use spindles, but I don't have disc brakes. This limits me to coils and control arms I guess.

our64 · 02-26-2003, 10:03 PM

HEY BIG ORANGE, Where did you get your coils from. Did you use shorter or stock shocks, and how is the ride...Thanks for the help

Project1970 · 02-26-2003, 10:05 PM

You should really do the disc conversion...it's just a good idea, period...

ocbaud · 02-26-2003, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Project1970
You should really do the disc conversion...it's just a good idea, period...

i want to really bad, but my drums in the back will have to work for now

i'm waiting till i get my rims before i redo my brakes. that way i will be able to get bigger brake rotors that wouldnt be able to fit in 15's

Project1970 · 02-26-2003, 10:19 PM

LOL

I want to do one in the back just because I HATE WORKING ON DRUMS...aaagh...

And I get to do new backing plates soon to boot. Gah. Ah well, I should change the rear gear oil soon anyway...

02-26-2003, 07:11 PM	#1
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 406	4" drop front coils?? I found a site that sells 4" drop front coils. Are these a good idea or should they be avoided like the plague? They are ALOT cheaper than dropped control arms. theo70 1970 chevy swb fleet

02-26-2003, 07:16 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	you should avoid them like the plague. 2" is about max you want to go on a spring up front, & still keep geometry as it should be.........crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-26-2003, 07:28 PM	#3
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	Longhorn is right. Have you thought about dropped spindels. I have not looked into dropped arms and do not know the price difference. Bill Turner has a do it yourself kit for dropping you crossmember 1.25" for only $100 with a set of 2" dropped coils for $110 your looking at $210, slightly cheaper than dropped spindles. I have a link on my website for his magazine ad. It is in pdf format and is about 1.5 MB in size kinda big but they also have a website you can go to. http://www.cox-internet.com/switzead...ge%20Small.pdf http://www.turnerrodsntrucks.com/pages/4/index.htm __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

02-26-2003, 07:53 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	I got a set of imbach front 3" drop springs for 100.00/plus shipping. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

02-26-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have given a little thought to notching my crossmember , for just a little more drop. Turners are 1 1/4 like adamls stated, but you can go a little more........I have been told about 1 3/4" max by one of the drop shops......now im looking for a truck to part, so I can set it up & swap it over a weekend crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-26-2003, 07:57 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Do you need shorter shocks up front with 2" drop coils? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-26-2003, 08:11 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	for a 2" drop, you could probably get by with a stock shock. I have made brackets for mine, but you can pick up a set of brackets from Turner enterprises for about $45....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-26-2003, 08:19 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Are the brackets to change the angle?. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-26-2003, 08:22 PM	#9
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	the brackets change the top mounting point , so you can run the stock lenght shock......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-26-2003, 08:27 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Thanks guys, nice truck ocbaud! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-26-2003, 09:15 PM	#13
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 406	I wish I could use spindles, but I don't have disc brakes. This limits me to coils and control arms I guess.

02-26-2003, 10:03 PM	#14
our64 http://public.fotki.com/street Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 169	FOR BIG ORANGE HEY BIG ORANGE, Where did you get your coils from. Did you use shorter or stock shocks, and how is the ride...Thanks for the help

02-26-2003, 10:05 PM	#15
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	You should really do the disc conversion...it's just a good idea, period... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

02-26-2003, 10:19 PM	#17
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	LOL I want to do one in the back just because I HATE WORKING ON DRUMS...aaagh... And I get to do new backing plates soon to boot. Gah. Ah well, I should change the rear gear oil soon anyway... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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