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Jamokey · 03-09-2010, 12:15 PM

The search engine isn't working for me. So I will ask the question.

I purchased a '67 SWB that was already lowered. Last year when i started driving it the front tires were rubbing on the inner fender wells, so I put smaller tires on the front to fix this. It has long headers on it that go under the front crossmember, now I find that the collector part of the headers when I drive over any dip in the road or speed bump rub the ground.(actually broke a bolt) There is about 2-3" of clearance as it sits. Is there any low dollar way to fix this.

I know I can change the exhaust but I would actually like to lift it a couple inches. Would different springs work?

The pic doesn't do it justice, it is lower than the picture looks. The bumper hits the ground when backing out of the driveway onto the road.

my67chevytruck · 03-09-2010, 12:32 PM

yes, you can put different springs to raise it back up. it probably has dropped spindles as well

so it probably has 2 1/2 dropped spindles and 3 inch drop springs..... as thats looks like a 5 /7 static drop to me. others will chime in

BossHogg69 · 03-09-2010, 01:17 PM

Does it have lowering blocks between the rear trailing arms and the rear axle? What tire sizes are you running front/rear? Different springs will solve the problem in the front, we just have to figure out what's in there now. I do agree with my67chevytruck - that looks like at least a 5/7. If it has a lowering block in back you can take it out and use a taller spring in front. What is the measurement from the wheelwell to the ground on level pavement? They will help determine the amount of drop you have.

**mr48chev** · 03-09-2010, 01:17 PM

It looks just about the way My67Chevytruck described it. That is there are a combination of things done to get it that low.

First you need to figure out how it was lowered and then figure out how much you want to raise it back up and go from there.

I'd go with changing springs as that would be the least expensive and fairly simple to do. You might end up trying more than one set of springs to get it where you want (or need ) it to sit before you are done though.

Jamokey · 03-09-2010, 02:25 PM

It has drop spindles on the front, however the rear has been converted to leaf springs, it looks like a stock bracket on the front part of the leaf but the rear is a homemade shackle. I can't remember the size of tires on the front( I think P205/55/17), but the rear are P235/75/17.
Also if I wanted to change the headers to some type of block huggers, which is the best way to go.

sanford66 · 03-09-2010, 03:13 PM

Nice truck! I like the way it sits, wish mine was that low! Joseph

BossHogg69 · 03-09-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamokey

It has drop spindles on the front, however the rear has been converted to leaf springs, it looks like a stock bracket on the front part of the leaf but the rear is a homemade shackle. I can't remember the size of tires on the front( I think P205/55/17), but the rear are P235/75/17.
Also if I wanted to change the headers to some type of block huggers, which is the best way to go.

Is the axle sitting on top of the leaf spring pack or below it? If you can find a stock leaf spring shackle that may give you an inch or two, depending on how for the 'homemade' shackle was meant to drop it.

JWall · 03-10-2010, 12:26 PM

That is one good lookin' truck!

Jamokey · 03-10-2010, 01:21 PM

Thanks guys.

I think I may just change the exhaust to go over the crossmember that will probably fix the drag except for big ones. I do like the stance, and it will probably cost close to the same.

coolbus4us · 03-10-2010, 01:48 PM

looks damn good to me.... fix the driveway before altering the stance of the truck

Ackattack · 03-10-2010, 03:57 PM

yeah you could put some shorty headers on it or stock manifolds. Really like the way it looks.

03-09-2010, 12:15 PM	#1
Jamokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 14	Lifting a Lowered Truck The search engine isn't working for me. So I will ask the question. I purchased a '67 SWB that was already lowered. Last year when i started driving it the front tires were rubbing on the inner fender wells, so I put smaller tires on the front to fix this. It has long headers on it that go under the front crossmember, now I find that the collector part of the headers when I drive over any dip in the road or speed bump rub the ground.(actually broke a bolt) There is about 2-3" of clearance as it sits. Is there any low dollar way to fix this. I know I can change the exhaust but I would actually like to lift it a couple inches. Would different springs work? The pic doesn't do it justice, it is lower than the picture looks. The bumper hits the ground when backing out of the driveway onto the road. Attached Images

03-09-2010, 12:32 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck yes, you can put different springs to raise it back up. it probably has dropped spindles as well so it probably has 2 1/2 dropped spindles and 3 inch drop springs..... as thats looks like a 5 /7 static drop to me. others will chime in __________________ 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; 03-09-2010 at 12:33 PM.

03-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#3
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck Does it have lowering blocks between the rear trailing arms and the rear axle? What tire sizes are you running front/rear? Different springs will solve the problem in the front, we just have to figure out what's in there now. I do agree with my67chevytruck - that looks like at least a 5/7. If it has a lowering block in back you can take it out and use a taller spring in front. What is the measurement from the wheelwell to the ground on level pavement? They will help determine the amount of drop you have. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

03-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck It looks just about the way My67Chevytruck described it. That is there are a combination of things done to get it that low. First you need to figure out how it was lowered and then figure out how much you want to raise it back up and go from there. I'd go with changing springs as that would be the least expensive and fairly simple to do. You might end up trying more than one set of springs to get it where you want (or need ) it to sit before you are done though.

03-09-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
Jamokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 14	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck It has drop spindles on the front, however the rear has been converted to leaf springs, it looks like a stock bracket on the front part of the leaf but the rear is a homemade shackle. I can't remember the size of tires on the front( I think P205/55/17), but the rear are P235/75/17. Also if I wanted to change the headers to some type of block huggers, which is the best way to go.

03-09-2010, 03:13 PM	#6
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck Nice truck! I like the way it sits, wish mine was that low! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

03-10-2010, 12:26 PM	#8
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck That is one good lookin' truck! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-10-2010, 01:21 PM	#9
Jamokey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 14	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck Thanks guys. I think I may just change the exhaust to go over the crossmember that will probably fix the drag except for big ones. I do like the stance, and it will probably cost close to the same.

03-10-2010, 01:48 PM	#10
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck looks damn good to me.... fix the driveway before altering the stance of the truck __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

03-10-2010, 03:57 PM	#11
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Lifting a Lowered Truck yeah you could put some shorty headers on it or stock manifolds. Really like the way it looks. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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