How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drsergio · 10-18-2010, 08:36 PM

Just got a very original 1969 GMC 2wd truck with a stock 6 cy shift on the col

Lots space on the front and I would like to lower maybe 4 inches or so

Any kits or any suggestions?

Would like to do without making the ride hard

Thank You for any pictures or links that You can send

ty

brad_man_72 · 10-18-2010, 08:44 PM

4" on mine. Cut the coils, a-arm kisses the bumpstop. Rides better than most old trucks I've ridden in.
or you can buy springs.
or you can buy springs and spindles.

get a swaybar! Won't lower the truck any but improves driveability 100%

don't forget to get an allignment.

red69ss · 10-18-2010, 10:18 PM

are you going to lower the front and not the rear? if so 4 inches is going to be a lot of rake.... deffinently get drop spindles plus springs for your desired drop if you want more than 2 inches,if it has drums on the front they don't make drop spindles for drums to my knowledge. a lot of guys on here use ECE http://www.earlyclassic.com/ for suspension and thats who I plan to use also.good luck and nice looking truck

oldblue1968chevy · 10-18-2010, 10:56 PM

GET A SWAYBAR DIY OR A KIT!!!

Then, depending on how low/and how much $ ya wanna spend..

Cut 1 loop off your stock springs then get an alignment

Get drop springs then get an alignment

Drop spindles and no alignment NEEDED but prolly a good idea if ya aitn got one in awhile...

Or a combo

drsergio · 10-19-2010, 09:46 AM

Thank you for the ideas,,,If I just wana lower like 2.5 ,,,,or maybe 3 ,, Can I just get drop springs then get an alignment

looks like changing the spindles will be away to much for me ,,,look at this link,,,,,huge job ,,,,but perfct teaching tool

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354132

coryalexander · 10-19-2010, 10:06 AM

man changing the spindles is not that hard, you can do it. you have to pretty much take the spindle off anyway to change the springs/cut them . i would lean towards changing spindles and do a little cutting on the springs verse just cutting springs. you will still have alot of suspension travel with the spindles and it would ride better(hell in that case just like it rides now.

and it wont hurt to put disc brakes on it, much better brakes to make sure you are safe.

pat 70/71 · 10-19-2010, 10:50 AM

I would change the spindles and front springs to get the height you want. (not that hard)and since your there, change out the ball joints. ( also not that hard) IMO, this is worth thinking about. that way you are good to go! cheers, Pat

72BlckButy · 10-19-2010, 02:56 PM

Check out my build thread in my signature (Project Blank Slate) and it is everything you will need to know about lowering your '69.

I installed 2.5" drop spindles matched with 2" springs upfront; upgraded to 6-lug disc brakes and then lowered the rear with a 6" drop spring. New shocks on all four corners and shock relocators in the rear.

10-18-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
drsergio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: danbury Posts: 70	How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) Just got a very original 1969 GMC 2wd truck with a stock 6 cy shift on the col Lots space on the front and I would like to lower maybe 4 inches or so Any kits or any suggestions? Would like to do without making the ride hard Thank You for any pictures or links that You can send ty Attached Images

10-18-2010, 08:44 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) 4" on mine. Cut the coils, a-arm kisses the bumpstop. Rides better than most old trucks I've ridden in. or you can buy springs. or you can buy springs and spindles. get a swaybar! Won't lower the truck any but improves driveability 100% don't forget to get an allignment. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

10-18-2010, 10:18 PM	#3
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 854	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) are you going to lower the front and not the rear? if so 4 inches is going to be a lot of rake.... deffinently get drop spindles plus springs for your desired drop if you want more than 2 inches,if it has drums on the front they don't make drop spindles for drums to my knowledge. a lot of guys on here use ECE http://www.earlyclassic.com/ for suspension and thats who I plan to use also.good luck and nice looking truck __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

10-18-2010, 10:56 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) GET A SWAYBAR DIY OR A KIT!!! Then, depending on how low/and how much $ ya wanna spend.. Cut 1 loop off your stock springs then get an alignment Get drop springs then get an alignment Drop spindles and no alignment NEEDED but prolly a good idea if ya aitn got one in awhile... Or a combo __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-19-2010, 09:46 AM	#5
drsergio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: danbury Posts: 70	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) Thank you for the ideas,,,If I just wana lower like 2.5 ,,,,or maybe 3 ,, Can I just get drop springs then get an alignment looks like changing the spindles will be away to much for me ,,,look at this link,,,,,huge job ,,,,but perfct teaching tool http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354132

10-19-2010, 10:06 AM	#6
coryalexander Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tyler,Tx Posts: 25	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) man changing the spindles is not that hard, you can do it. you have to pretty much take the spindle off anyway to change the springs/cut them . i would lean towards changing spindles and do a little cutting on the springs verse just cutting springs. you will still have alot of suspension travel with the spindles and it would ride better(hell in that case just like it rides now. and it wont hurt to put disc brakes on it, much better brakes to make sure you are safe.

10-19-2010, 10:50 AM	#7
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) I would change the spindles and front springs to get the height you want. (not that hard)and since your there, change out the ball joints. ( also not that hard) IMO, this is worth thinking about. that way you are good to go! cheers, Pat

10-19-2010, 02:56 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How to lower a 1969 GMC truck ? ( front ) Check out my build thread in my signature (Project Blank Slate) and it is everything you will need to know about lowering your '69. I installed 2.5" drop spindles matched with 2" springs upfront; upgraded to 6-lug disc brakes and then lowered the rear with a 6" drop spring. New shocks on all four corners and shock relocators in the rear. __________________ -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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