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tex_waco_usmc · 01-16-2009, 11:57 AM

Alright, so maybe a dumb question but I am not for sure so some clarification is desired.

I put 3" drop springs on the front of my 67, which has 72 front suspension under it already. (This is going back to when I had the truck in my possesion before, but I remember that the springs rattled around when you lifted the truck off of the ground and put it on jackstands.) I like the height that it is at right now and I dont want the truck any lower than it already is with the drop springs, so if I install drop spindles on the truck will it lower it anymore or will it just allow the spring to fit in there snug like it should be?

This is the first time I have ever lowered a vehicle so I just want to make sure that I do it right before she is completely road ready. Thanks for the help!!!

**raggedjim** · 01-16-2009, 12:15 PM

If you leave the 3" springs and add 2" drop spindle it will be dropped to 5".

my67chevytruck · 01-16-2009, 12:25 PM

what raggedjim said...

We went with the 2.5 dropped spindles and stock springs on my sons '67 with '72 suspension.

There are no dumb questions... If you never ask, you will never know....... If you ask, you will know.....

big_al_71 · 01-16-2009, 12:52 PM

like the other guys said it will add to the drop that much more.

tcb-1 · 01-16-2009, 01:24 PM

you'll still have rattling springs when you lift it up, but hey welcome to my world!

10pointgmc · 01-16-2009, 01:30 PM

might need a good set of shocks not sure though

texanidiot25 · 01-16-2009, 02:15 PM

Make sure the springs are installed so they fit into the spring cups right. On my control arms, it had a little indention in the cup like the spring. And so far, no popping springs. I also run drop shocks and they limit the downward travel so the springs never extend out all the way.

Spray-Bomb · 01-16-2009, 02:51 PM

You could get some 1" drop springs along with the 2" drop spindles & they would prolly not be so loose when you jack it up

72BlckButy · 01-16-2009, 03:15 PM

Depending on your wheel choice, 5" drop in the front might not allow for adequate turning. Be sure to look at the start and finish of your project to ensure you won't have to make corrections later.

I know that with a 4.5" drop up front you can run a 20" wheel without any issues (with tire sizes considered as well). Anything past this, IMO, is kind of a gamble... unless you update the a-arms to tublar style.

I'm not sure on the plan for your truck, but good luck with the build! There are no dumb questions, so ask away, that's the only way the rest of us learn too.

tex_waco_usmc · 01-17-2009, 09:38 AM

I appreciate the help, my drop is a 3 inch in the front and 5 inch in the rear. Not a real drastic drop but good enough for me being as my driveway is long and not the smoothest, would hate to drag it somewhere!!!

01-16-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! Alright, so maybe a dumb question but I am not for sure so some clarification is desired. I put 3" drop springs on the front of my 67, which has 72 front suspension under it already. (This is going back to when I had the truck in my possesion before, but I remember that the springs rattled around when you lifted the truck off of the ground and put it on jackstands.) I like the height that it is at right now and I dont want the truck any lower than it already is with the drop springs, so if I install drop spindles on the truck will it lower it anymore or will it just allow the spring to fit in there snug like it should be? This is the first time I have ever lowered a vehicle so I just want to make sure that I do it right before she is completely road ready. Thanks for the help!!!

01-16-2009, 12:15 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,451	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! If you leave the 3" springs and add 2" drop spindle it will be dropped to 5". __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

01-16-2009, 12:25 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! what raggedjim said... We went with the 2.5 dropped spindles and stock springs on my sons '67 with '72 suspension. There are no dumb questions... If you never ask, you will never know....... If you ask, you will know..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 01-16-2009 at 12:26 PM.

01-16-2009, 12:52 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! like the other guys said it will add to the drop that much more. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-16-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! you'll still have rattling springs when you lift it up, but hey welcome to my world! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

01-16-2009, 01:30 PM	#6
10pointgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moores Hill Indiana Posts: 144	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! might need a good set of shocks not sure though

01-16-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! Make sure the springs are installed so they fit into the spring cups right. On my control arms, it had a little indention in the cup like the spring. And so far, no popping springs. I also run drop shocks and they limit the downward travel so the springs never extend out all the way. Last edited by texanidiot25; 01-16-2009 at 02:16 PM.

01-16-2009, 02:51 PM	#8
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! You could get some 1" drop springs along with the 2" drop spindles & they would prolly not be so loose when you jack it up __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-16-2009, 03:15 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! Depending on your wheel choice, 5" drop in the front might not allow for adequate turning. Be sure to look at the start and finish of your project to ensure you won't have to make corrections later. I know that with a 4.5" drop up front you can run a 20" wheel without any issues (with tire sizes considered as well). Anything past this, IMO, is kind of a gamble... unless you update the a-arms to tublar style. I'm not sure on the plan for your truck, but good luck with the build! There are no dumb questions, so ask away, that's the only way the rest of us learn too. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-16-2009 at 03:15 PM.

01-17-2009, 09:38 AM	#10
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Front Drop Question -- Possibly a dumb question!! I appreciate the help, my drop is a 3 inch in the front and 5 inch in the rear. Not a real drastic drop but good enough for me being as my driveway is long and not the smoothest, would hate to drag it somewhere!!!



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