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OJ1988 · 06-01-2011, 07:33 AM

Just got my rear springs in and now my front is sitting 1/4" higher.
Used cpp springs.
I am adding the adj rear track bar which will lower the rear another 1/4". Aldo swaping to a blazer tank which will put more weight on the rear.

Someone said , "let the springs settle"
the fronts have been in the truck for almost 6 months. If anything "settles" I only see the rear going lower.

So my options are?
1. Cut front springs
2. Swap to 2" springs and drop spindles? ( costly)
or?
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68Stepbed · 06-01-2011, 08:30 AM

I've heard this alot from CPP products. I would be afriad cutting the front springs any more would cause problems. I would do a spindle/1" spring drop in front. Have you already converted to disc brakes?

**70cst** · 06-01-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OJ1988

Just got my rear springs in and now my front is sitting 1/4" higher.
Used cpp springs.
I am adding the adj rear track bar which will lower the rear another 1/4". Aldo swaping to a blazer tank which will put more weight on the rear.

Someone said , "let the springs settle"
the fronts have been in the truck for almost 6 months. If anything "settles" I only see the rear going lower.

So my options are?
1. Cut front springs
2. Swap to 2" springs and drop spindles? ( costly)
or?
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I would go with #2 or at least the 2" drop springs.

cdowns · 06-01-2011, 09:40 AM

get larger rear tires

**70cst** · 06-01-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

get larger rear tires

Good possibility

JORGIE95961 · 06-01-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oj1988

just got my rear springs in and now my front is sitting 1/4" higher.
Used cpp springs.
I am adding the adj rear track bar which will lower the rear another 1/4". Aldo swaping to a blazer tank which will put more weight on the rear.

Someone said , "let the springs settle"
the fronts have been in the truck for almost 6 months. If anything "settles" i only see the rear going lower.

So my options are?
1. Cut front springs
2. Swap to 2" springs and drop spindles? ( costly)
or?
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air shocks will lift that back end up

OJ1988 · 06-01-2011, 03:18 PM

Yes I have converted to disc,
as for tires I have new tires all around and want the same size for rotation, spare and speedo purposes.

Before I had cut stock springs in the front and it sat lower and rode ok,
I'm thinking 1/2 coil off the front would get me there.
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JORGIE95961 · 06-01-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OJ1988

Yes I have converted to disc,
as for tires I have new tires all around and want the same size for rotation, spare and speedo purposes.

Before I had cut stock springs in the front and it sat lower and rode ok,
I'm thinking 1/2 coil off the front would get me there.
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1/2 COIL MAIGHT MAKE THE SPRING NOT SIT RIGHT.. if your stuck on cutting do a full coil

**leddzepp** · 06-01-2011, 03:47 PM

cutting half a coil will yield approx 1" drop, a full coil 2" drop.
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OJ1988 · 06-14-2011, 07:19 AM

Here it is with 3" fronts and 5" rears.

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OJ1988 · 06-14-2011, 07:19 AM

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68Stepbed · 06-14-2011, 09:09 AM

I suggest a spindle/spring drop.

Longhorn Man · 06-14-2011, 09:32 AM

cut a 1/2 coil, it'll be fine.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-14-2011, 12:41 PM

I wouldn't cut any more spring out of the front. You notice nobody sells 4" front lowering springs. That is because the spring will rattle around in the pocket. 3" is max and I advise my customers not to even do 3" because I feel the spring is too short. I would go to a drop spindle and 1" front lowering springs. WES

GASoline71 · 06-14-2011, 12:50 PM

Stance looks good to me!

Gary

OJ1988 · 06-14-2011, 01:06 PM

None has been cut from the front in those pics.
I have cut a half coil off and will get pics posted.
The rear is coming down another 3/8" due to the cpp long track bar installation.
With the old cut stock springs the front sat about 1" lower than it does now. The ride was acceptable to me.
I'll post pics in the next day or so with the 1/2" coil cut front.
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OJ1988 · 06-14-2011, 01:07 PM

Drop spindle and a 1" spring would put me where I am now. I need a drop spindle and a 2" spring, or bags I guess
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C/10 King · 06-14-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Stance looks good to me!

Gary

X2, This stance looks great!

**Boog** · 06-14-2011, 08:59 PM

Where are you measuring your drop? Center of fenderwells? You know they measure different from the factory right? Did you put on lowered shocks too? Everybody has their own tastes ya know but I'd raise the rear up an inch and drive the wheels off of it. It'll take the bumps and potholes better if you don't go any lower in the front. JMO

OJ1988 · 06-14-2011, 09:37 PM

I want a little more rake. It was lower in the front before will stock shocks and cut springs. I drove it everyday and if wasn't bad to me, the rear was worse, it had heated coils and only one or two worked!
Yes I am measuring to the wheelwell center. I am comparing to the measurements before. It sits lower in the rear then before but a little higher in the front, then before, cut one half coil on one, still got to do the otherside.

Yes I added drop shocks. Toxic shocks front and rear.
Added shorter poly bumpstops as well.
Front also got shock brackets, '78 a arms, spindles, steering links, all new, new balljoints,
poly bushings, 1.25" sway bar.
Rear I am adding the cpp long panhard bar, shock relocating mounts.

I am use to driving camaros with stiff springs.
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Hubscrub · 06-14-2011, 09:50 PM

you could always add a bigger/heavier motor

/ i think it looks good now but do it till it pleases you.

OJ1988 · 06-16-2011, 05:25 PM

Here it is with a 1/2 coil off the front.

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OJ1988 · 06-18-2011, 03:13 PM

What do you think?
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C20-67_N_MO · 06-18-2011, 03:17 PM

I like it!

So how does it ride now?

OJ1988 · 06-18-2011, 03:40 PM

Not quite ready to road test bur will let you know as soon as I do!
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06-01-2011, 07:33 AM	#1
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	3"/5" drop, front higher Just got my rear springs in and now my front is sitting 1/4" higher. Used cpp springs. I am adding the adj rear track bar which will lower the rear another 1/4". Aldo swaping to a blazer tank which will put more weight on the rear. Someone said , "let the springs settle" the fronts have been in the truck for almost 6 months. If anything "settles" I only see the rear going lower. So my options are? 1. Cut front springs 2. Swap to 2" springs and drop spindles? ( costly) or? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-01-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher get larger rear tires __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-01-2011, 03:18 PM	#7
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Yes I have converted to disc, as for tires I have new tires all around and want the same size for rotation, spare and speedo purposes. Before I had cut stock springs in the front and it sat lower and rode ok, I'm thinking 1/2 coil off the front would get me there. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,001	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher cutting half a coil will yield approx 1" drop, a full coil 2" drop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-14-2011, 07:19 AM	#10
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Here it is with 3" fronts and 5" rears. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-01-2011, 08:30 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher I've heard this alot from CPP products. I would be afriad cutting the front springs any more would cause problems. I would do a spindle/1" spring drop in front. Have you already converted to disc brakes? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 06-01-2011 at 08:34 AM.

06-14-2011, 07:19 AM	#11
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-14-2011, 09:09 AM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher I suggest a spindle/spring drop. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-14-2011, 09:32 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher cut a 1/2 coil, it'll be fine.

06-14-2011, 12:41 PM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher I wouldn't cut any more spring out of the front. You notice nobody sells 4" front lowering springs. That is because the spring will rattle around in the pocket. 3" is max and I advise my customers not to even do 3" because I feel the spring is too short. I would go to a drop spindle and 1" front lowering springs. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 06-14-2011 at 12:41 PM.

06-14-2011, 01:06 PM	#16
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher None has been cut from the front in those pics. I have cut a half coil off and will get pics posted. The rear is coming down another 3/8" due to the cpp long track bar installation. With the old cut stock springs the front sat about 1" lower than it does now. The ride was acceptable to me. I'll post pics in the next day or so with the 1/2" coil cut front. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-14-2011, 01:07 PM	#17
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Drop spindle and a 1" spring would put me where I am now. I need a drop spindle and a 2" spring, or bags I guess Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-14-2011, 08:59 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,183	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Where are you measuring your drop? Center of fenderwells? You know they measure different from the factory right? Did you put on lowered shocks too? Everybody has their own tastes ya know but I'd raise the rear up an inch and drive the wheels off of it. It'll take the bumps and potholes better if you don't go any lower in the front. JMO __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-14-2011, 09:37 PM	#20
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher I want a little more rake. It was lower in the front before will stock shocks and cut springs. I drove it everyday and if wasn't bad to me, the rear was worse, it had heated coils and only one or two worked! Yes I am measuring to the wheelwell center. I am comparing to the measurements before. It sits lower in the rear then before but a little higher in the front, then before, cut one half coil on one, still got to do the otherside. Yes I added drop shocks. Toxic shocks front and rear. Added shorter poly bumpstops as well. Front also got shock brackets, '78 a arms, spindles, steering links, all new, new balljoints, poly bushings, 1.25" sway bar. Rear I am adding the cpp long panhard bar, shock relocating mounts. I am use to driving camaros with stiff springs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-14-2011, 09:50 PM	#21
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06-16-2011, 05:25 PM	#22
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Here it is with a 1/2 coil off the front. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-18-2011, 03:13 PM	#23
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher What do you think? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

06-18-2011, 03:17 PM	#24
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher I like it! So how does it ride now? __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-18-2011, 03:40 PM	#25
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3"/5" drop, front higher Not quite ready to road test bur will let you know as soon as I do! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

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