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Keep it simple lowering???
I have a 1969 LWB seafoam green GMC that I want to lower a bit from stock height. I bought the truck as a 90% finished restoration and want to keep it a driver with a little bit of looks.
Thinking of 2 1/2" spindles and 1" spring front and 4ish out back. Questions?: 1) Since I have six lug with drum brakes and decent set of older mags, what type of drop spindle should I use? 2) What about up dating to discs and keeping my wheels. (drums work decent....BUT) I have a 1972 parts truck with discs on it, but everything is in rough shape. Should I see if anything would help me from here? Thanks for any info....
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Add some pictures of truck.....
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'70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored |
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Not my truck, but similar.
Anyone know what drop this would be??? Thinking maybe an inch or two lower, what do you think?
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Location: Marianna Arkansas
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Don't know about the drop [i'd say 2 front3or 4 in back] but Isay heck yes on the disc brakes. There is a reason every thing went to disc s after the tec became availble they are better . Your truck will be more enjoyable to drive. Isn't that what most of us are after? comfort and safety. Jim
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Disc brakes...conversion spindles and 6 lug rotors, 6 lug slots
jeep springs out back (if you dont haul) i can post pics of my setup (cut fronts/jeep springs) when i get home
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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 |
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
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I am in the same boat, I need to buy suspension parts too. If I can get some drop out of the original springs safely, I might try it. thanks
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Ive heard if you dont cut more than 1 coil out of the spring you will be fine
anymore than this, YES you need dropped spindles 1 coil=2"
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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 |
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
kanuck, keep in mind that a 1" drop spring may do nothing for you (as far as drop goes) if you have original springs. If your springs are original they have 40+ years of use on them, chances are good that they have at least an inch of sag in them.
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Location: canada
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
I am taking a vacation down to Disneyland,CA with the kids, and thought while I'm down there I will look at getting a lowering set up for the truck with disc brakes and drop spindles.
I know CPP is close in that area, anyone use their stuff? Opinions? Anyone have other suggestions of other kits to use? Still looking for opinions on the amount of drop I should use for a good weekly driver type truck. Not used every day and only light hauling. Thanks
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Look at CPP in the review board area.
I recommend ECE (www.earlyclassic.com) or POL (www.performanceonline.com) for 67-72 drop spindles. 5-lug or 6-lug disc brake rotors will work with any of the 65-70 "conversion" spindles. Your aluminum wheels will also work. Stock oem steel wheels built prior to 1971 will NOT work up front, due to interference with the disc brake caliper. 73-87 oem steel wheels WILL work.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
I buy my parts here
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ |
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Re: Keep it simple lowering???
Go to www.earlyclassic.com and look at the pix that customers have sent in.
I'd go with their spindles, which require the disc brake conversion. You can add their 1-inch lowering springs up front, then go with their 5-inch lowering springs out back. You'll also want to get their adjustable track bar, the rear shock mount relocators and the brackets that will raise the stabilizer bar about an inch, so it won't drag on speed bumps and dips. If you go as low as 6-inches, you'll want to check out their new crossmember that mounts the rear trailing arms. But, if you have leaf springs, you can check out what they have for that, on their website. My '69 is lowered 2.5/4.0, with ECE components and I also kept my 6-lug pattern. I replaced the aluminum wheels that were on it, with 15x8 and 15x10 Wheel Vintiques Vette-style rallye wheels. Here's a pic the day I took it to body/paint hell.....
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