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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-01-2009, 04:21 PM

I am thinking of lowering my truck after i get my new motor in. How low can i go with just coil springs and drop shocks? Is it 3 front 4 rear? Please post pics of your trucks lowered with just springs and drop shocks.........thanks fellas

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 10-01-2009, 09:11 PM

Someone please post some pics......

chevjayfsd · 10-01-2009, 09:21 PM

5.5/4

2.5 in spindles + 3 in coils/ 4 in coils

big_al_71 · 10-01-2009, 09:41 PM

here are some old picts of mine 2/4 with just springs

texanidiot25 · 10-01-2009, 10:02 PM

3" front drop springs. Bump steer is minimal, just take it to a good alignment shop.

Zoomin · 10-01-2009, 10:23 PM

How much can you drop the back before you have to c-notch it?

How do you determine how much you need to drop when you don't know if the current heght is normal or due to sagging springs? Or does it really matter since the new springs will give it the right height?

big_al_71 · 10-01-2009, 11:01 PM

I now have a 4/6 drop on my truck with no c notch so I can say you can go with 6 inches maximum in the rear...

**lolife99** · 10-01-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

How much can you drop the back before you have to c-notch it?

How do you determine how much you need to drop when you don't know if the current heght is normal or due to sagging springs? Or does it really matter since the new springs will give it the right height?

Check out ECE's stance photos for a look at different drops.

Look here:
http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...nce%20Photos-2

72BlckButy · 10-02-2009, 08:38 AM

It's about time you crossed over...

Trust me, once it's down you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier. As lolife99 has posted above, as well as several others, I would highly recommend ECE's products. I know you don't want to go to low, but with my 4.5/6 drop on my '69, everything went together and I didn't have to worry about missing parts or unanswered questions.

10-01-2009, 04:21 PM	#1
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Ok im considering the drop.....help please I am thinking of lowering my truck after i get my new motor in. How low can i go with just coil springs and drop shocks? Is it 3 front 4 rear? Please post pics of your trucks lowered with just springs and drop shocks.........thanks fellas __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4 Last edited by BADPURPLE70CHEVY; 10-01-2009 at 06:15 PM. Reason: Add something

10-01-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... Someone please post some pics...... __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

10-01-2009, 09:21 PM	#3
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... 5.5/4 2.5 in spindles + 3 in coils/ 4 in coils __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290 Last edited by chevjayfsd; 10-01-2009 at 09:21 PM.

10-01-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... here are some old picts of mine 2/4 with just springs Attached Images __________________ 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

10-01-2009, 10:02 PM	#5
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... 3" front drop springs. Bump steer is minimal, just take it to a good alignment shop.

10-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... How much can you drop the back before you have to c-notch it? How do you determine how much you need to drop when you don't know if the current heght is normal or due to sagging springs? Or does it really matter since the new springs will give it the right height?

10-01-2009, 11:01 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... I now have a 4/6 drop on my truck with no c notch so I can say you can go with 6 inches maximum in the rear... Attached Images __________________ 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

10-02-2009, 08:38 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Ok im considering the drop..... It's about time you crossed over... Trust me, once it's down you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier. As lolife99 has posted above, as well as several others, I would highly recommend ECE's products. I know you don't want to go to low, but with my 4.5/6 drop on my '69, everything went together and I didn't have to worry about missing parts or unanswered questions. __________________ -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)



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