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Lowering rear Coils
What's the best way to drop the rear on a 69/70 coil spring. I only need to go down 1 3/4"
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TF, you can buy 2" lowering springs or you can buy 2' lowering blocks.You can also get 1" lowering springs(maybe blocks).The advantage of blocks seems to be that they are tapered to the correct driveshaft angle.I would assume you could maybe get 1 1/2" blocks but I don't know where.1 3/4" is prolly going to be custom blocks or a block spring combo.Good luck.
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Close enough. Do you know where I can get the 2"? The stance just isn't quite right. The front is 32", the rear is 33 5/8 at the wheel well. nit picking I admit. Thanks
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use blocks and larger U bolts
Most Auto parts stores like (pep boys, auto zone, etc) have them
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Make some blocks, get some aluminum that thick, mark for the holes of your u bolts and start drilling. Aluminum should be easy to drill.
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So if going 4" drop in the rear, would it be best to still use blocks or coils???
I do like the fact that the blocks give you the proper angle for the driveshaft, but would only going down 2" affect it that much?
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Treefrog, go ahead and nit pick. Sounds like you don't want your ride in the grass or in the treetops, just a nice level stance. I'd like the same setup. Interested in your recieving more replies.
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I am not sure if you know this or not, but this message board is part of a site that feature a resource page. there are two different companies listed on the resource page that can help you lower your truck to your exact specs. here is the link to the resource page as well as the link to both companies.
this is the main page ( you probably already know this) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/ http://www.classicperform.com/ http://www.earlyclassic.com/ i bought my springs and lowering coils from early classic and i am very pleased with the results. the ride is much better than stock. i have a 4-1/2" drop in the front and 4" in the back and the ride is outstanding. hope this all helps! Brave Dave
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hey dave, What kind of tires are you running with 4.5/4 drop? I've got a 4/4 drop now with 255/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear.
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I can answer for Dave...
This is a quote on an earlier thread when I asked him the same question...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-1/2 drop in the front, 2-1/2 " dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs. the back has 4"dropped springs. the wheels are 15 X 8 with a 5-1/2 backspace in the front and a 4-1/2 backspace in the back. 255-50 in the front and 275-50 in the back! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And here's a pic of his sweet truck... |
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That is one fine ride!!!!!!!!!
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Re: I can answer for Dave...
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
This is a quote on an earlier thread when I asked him the same question... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-1/2 drop in the front, 2-1/2 " dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs. the back has 4"dropped springs. the wheels are 15 X 8 with a 5-1/2 backspace in the front and a 4-1/2 backspace in the back. 255-50 in the front and 275-50 in the back! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And here's a pic of his sweet truck... [/QUOT Actually, the wheels are 15 X 17's....sorry
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Dave,
Now I'm confused.... 15x7's or 17s or what?
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I have a 8" gap between the top of the tire and the bottom of the rear outer fender I want to drop about 6 1/2" of that so it gives me about (aproximate) 2" gap between the tire and the bottom of the fender How do i figure that out ito use blocks. Also can some on please post picks and spec on the rear with lowering blocks. so i can drop this down some What size block Alumin should i use. ( i have some blocks, just curious on how much i need to cut or ??) thanks
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To go to a 6.5 drop you will need a c-notch in the frame.What size tires are you running.With a 4" drop on my suburban[2" spring,2" block]there is a 1.5" gap between tire and body.275/60-15.
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smokekiki - If your response is for my my tire size is (245/60/15 fronts and 295/50/15 rear)
I am not looking to C-notch the frame, I dont want to cover the tires in the fender wells at this time, just looking for a balanced approx 2" gap between them
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SEVEND2, 4"-4.5" is about all you want to drop the rear.Any more and you will bottom out against the frame.
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