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justincat · 12-17-2010, 10:56 PM

I installed ece 4/6 drop and the back looks great but the front still looks like 3 inches high. Do the coils have to be in a certain way, or did i forget to line something up or what?

sjarrett71 · 12-17-2010, 11:02 PM

pics might help

justincat · 12-17-2010, 11:08 PM

well I dont have a camera right now. But I know somethings not right looking at other trucks with this drop. It still looks almost stock up front I know the spindles and springs are right because I compared them up to my old ones. Its like they didnt set in there right or something.

**70cst** · 12-17-2010, 11:20 PM

Many with a 4" front drop have a combination of a 2 1/2" drop spindles with drop springs...I think. I will let others chime in.

justincat · 12-17-2010, 11:22 PM

Yea I have 2 1/2 drop spindle, and 1 1/2 coils. I went and looked at it again, I think im just going to pull it apart, I must have not put the springs in right or something

VA72C10 · 12-18-2010, 12:26 AM

might be that the spring isn't seated into the pocket on the lower A-arm or in the crossmember. Or, maybe it needs to settle...have seen them settle an inch or more after driving a bit...

last....just making sure...is the drivetrain all in (engine/tranny)

prostreetC-10 · 12-18-2010, 12:54 AM

You can't go by just setting it on the ground. It has to be moved back a forth a little.

justincat · 12-18-2010, 01:32 AM

Yes the truck is fully weighted. I think they are not seated right. I guess my question is do I need to pull it apart and try to put the springs in different of will they seat there selfs once I get the truck running? Does the moving it back and forth a little seat them?

**lolife99** · 12-18-2010, 01:50 AM

Take it back apart and check that the top of the spring is "clocked" correctly in the upper spring pocket.
You have to lay on your back and look up in the spring pocket to line them up.
Did you by chance install them upside down?

justincat · 12-18-2010, 02:06 AM

No there not upside down. Ill just take it back apart and see about the spring pocket. I remember seeing the spring pockets but maybe I didnt line them up just perfect. Its weird that both sides are like that though.

DZL1 · 12-18-2010, 02:36 AM

Is it possible for you to borrow a camera cause you will definately get an answer to your question that way. Hope you can figure it out.

DZL1.

**special-K** · 12-18-2010, 08:37 AM

If they're seated correctly,they will settle from driving.That is what is meant by moving back and forth.

cdowns · 12-18-2010, 09:51 AM

have you checked to see that the shocks aren't bottomed out and holding it up

57larry · 12-18-2010, 07:47 PM

pics would sure help

Cole Trickle · 12-18-2010, 08:15 PM

I was able to rotate my 2" springs with everything together and the front end off the ground. Iused my cell camera to make sure the.springs were seated.....a 4" drop will be pretty noticeable ..lol
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70jnktrk · 12-18-2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Take it back apart and check that the top of the spring is "clocked" correctly in the upper spring pocket.
You have to lay on your back and look up in the spring pocket to line them up.
Did you by chance install them upside down?

X2 ...... I made this mistake when doing mine..

atgilford · 12-20-2010, 12:10 AM

on your lower a arms there are seats that the springs sit in u have to make sure that the springs sit in the spots however it's ironic that both sides are even so there may potentially be something else wrong.

12-17-2010, 10:56 PM	#1
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	front drop dont look right? I installed ece 4/6 drop and the back looks great but the front still looks like 3 inches high. Do the coils have to be in a certain way, or did i forget to line something up or what?

12-17-2010, 11:02 PM	#2
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: front drop dont look right? pics might help __________________ -Scott-

12-17-2010, 11:08 PM	#3
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: front drop dont look right? well I dont have a camera right now. But I know somethings not right looking at other trucks with this drop. It still looks almost stock up front I know the spindles and springs are right because I compared them up to my old ones. Its like they didnt set in there right or something.

12-17-2010, 11:20 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: front drop dont look right? Many with a 4" front drop have a combination of a 2 1/2" drop spindles with drop springs...I think. I will let others chime in. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 12-17-2010 at 11:22 PM.

12-17-2010, 11:22 PM	#5
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: front drop dont look right? Yea I have 2 1/2 drop spindle, and 1 1/2 coils. I went and looked at it again, I think im just going to pull it apart, I must have not put the springs in right or something

12-18-2010, 12:26 AM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: front drop dont look right? might be that the spring isn't seated into the pocket on the lower A-arm or in the crossmember. Or, maybe it needs to settle...have seen them settle an inch or more after driving a bit... last....just making sure...is the drivetrain all in (engine/tranny) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-18-2010, 12:54 AM	#7
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12-18-2010, 01:32 AM	#8
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: front drop dont look right? Yes the truck is fully weighted. I think they are not seated right. I guess my question is do I need to pull it apart and try to put the springs in different of will they seat there selfs once I get the truck running? Does the moving it back and forth a little seat them?

12-18-2010, 01:50 AM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: front drop dont look right? Take it back apart and check that the top of the spring is "clocked" correctly in the upper spring pocket. You have to lay on your back and look up in the spring pocket to line them up. Did you by chance install them upside down? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-18-2010, 02:06 AM	#10
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: front drop dont look right? No there not upside down. Ill just take it back apart and see about the spring pocket. I remember seeing the spring pockets but maybe I didnt line them up just perfect. Its weird that both sides are like that though.

12-18-2010, 02:36 AM	#11
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: front drop dont look right? Is it possible for you to borrow a camera cause you will definately get an answer to your question that way. Hope you can figure it out. DZL1.

12-18-2010, 08:37 AM	#12
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12-18-2010, 09:51 AM	#13
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12-18-2010, 07:47 PM	#14
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12-18-2010, 08:15 PM	#15
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12-20-2010, 12:10 AM	#17
atgilford Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston,texas Posts: 14	Re: front drop dont look right? on your lower a arms there are seats that the springs sit in u have to make sure that the springs sit in the spots however it's ironic that both sides are even so there may potentially be something else wrong.

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