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Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 05-07-2009, 09:09 PM

whats up guys i wanna lower my truck about 2 to 2.5 inches in the front and about the same in the back, but i have leaf springs in the back i was thinkin of just making the shackle taller , basically my question is what is the best way to lower it for the least amount of money without of riding like a model T

**slepysal** · 05-08-2009, 01:30 PM

how about lowering blocks ?

protrash64 · 05-08-2009, 01:36 PM

Lowering blocks dont work on the leaf springs unless you do a flip kit which is farther than H/B Deluxe wants to drop. You can use lowering shackles from a 73-87 or Western Chassis makes them for our trucks.....I just saw this question asked in the suspension section and the Western info is from there.

**slepysal** · 05-08-2009, 04:37 PM

Sorry , I was remebering how I droped the rear of my 53 wagon with blocks ,but the axle was under the leaf springs .

protrash64 · 05-08-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

Sorry , I was remebering how I droped the rear of my 53 wagon with blocks ,but the axle was under the leaf springs .

Its a great way to do it slepysal, I think it ends up being about 5 or 6 inches after its all flipped and done.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 05-09-2009, 10:43 AM

i would like to slam it but until i get out of high school this is my daily driver and the school parking lot speed bumps wouldnt agree with my headers haha

**ChiefRocka** · 05-09-2009, 11:21 AM

Extending the shackle would be the cheapest...especially if you cut and weld yourself (or just buy longer ones)

Keep in mind you get 1" of drop per 2" of extention.

Also, you could also remove one of two of the leafs in combination with the shackle stretch.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 05-09-2009, 05:46 PM

hmm i never thought about takin one of the leafs out with a 2 inch extension and one leaf removed about how much lower would it be

spr85gmc · 08-01-2009, 12:14 AM

does any ones have any more pics or info on this just bought a 66 wih leaf springs and want to lower it as much as possible.....no bags yet college 1st

protrash64 · 08-01-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spr85gmc

does any ones have any more pics or info on this just bought a 66 wih leaf springs and want to lower it as much as possible.....no bags yet college 1st

My pick-up is leaf with flip kit. Not sure if any leafs are removed....dont know the total drop. Roughly 5'' I would guess.

spr85gmc · 08-01-2009, 12:42 PM

howd you convert it to drum in the front and is it te origional rear end

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 08-01-2009, 11:30 PM

i hate to ask pro trash but would you happen to have anypics of your rear set up, like how you lowered it thanks

protrash64 · 08-01-2009, 11:47 PM

Just disassemble your springs, put your axle on top. I used Moroso perches from Summit for a 3'' diameter axle tube. You can get the perches anywhere. My frame has been re-done so I dont remember the exact stock fit of all the parts. You may want to add a notch kit. My axle is roughly 1.5'' from where the frame used to be.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 08-02-2009, 11:24 AM

thanks man

porter90 · 09-08-2011, 05:30 PM

ive been looking for a good way to lower my 64..never thought of longer shackles.(im still a newbie lol) everyone ive talked to said that removing leafs would make it ride like crap because thats what i was originally thinking of...sorry if i hijacked the thread!

gimmy 64 · 09-08-2011, 07:11 PM

i have a 64 gmc i removed all of the short leaves, just left the 3 long ones. also bought shackles from ece. lowered truck about 3 1/2 in. still not low enough but will due for now. rides fine i don't haul anything more than chairs and icechest so i don't care about load capasity.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-08-2011, 08:00 PM

Back when I had leaf springs...
1958 Ford 9" rear end out of a station wagon .
Axle Length 57.25 inches
57-59 Ranchero and Wagon 57.25 inches (narrowest 9" housing)
http://dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm
lowering block ?s
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365788

Now I have Competition Engineering Rear Coil Over Shock Kit :
Rear Coilover
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=476771

Greshampiglet · 09-08-2011, 08:38 PM

I took 2 leafs out of my truck this is what it looks like

Smokum · 09-08-2011, 09:08 PM

Hey guy's, what year did these trucks come with leaf springs. My old 62 had coils, and my new 66 fleet side also has coil's. I'm looking too lower my 4'' overall 2'' spindle 2'' spring 4'' rear, does anyone have pic's of a truck lowered 4'' overall.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 09-08-2011, 09:13 PM

•1960 - 1962 1/2- and 3/4-ton Chevrolet & GMC - torsion bar front end, coil springs in rear.
The 1-ton and bigger trucks, had torsion bar front end, leaf springs in rear.

•1963 - 1966 Chevrolet - coil springs front and rear 1/2- and 3/4-ton.
The 1-ton trucks had leaf springs rear, coil springs in front.

•1963 - 1966 GMC - leaf springs rear, coil springs in front, 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-ton

•Canadian Trucks, both GMC and Chevy are the same as US built Chevy.

Smokum · 09-08-2011, 09:19 PM

Thank's Pro/Street.

05-07-2009, 09:09 PM	#1
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	need advice on lowering whats up guys i wanna lower my truck about 2 to 2.5 inches in the front and about the same in the back, but i have leaf springs in the back i was thinkin of just making the shackle taller , basically my question is what is the best way to lower it for the least amount of money without of riding like a model T __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

05-08-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: need advice on lowering how about lowering blocks ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

05-08-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: need advice on lowering Lowering blocks dont work on the leaf springs unless you do a flip kit which is farther than H/B Deluxe wants to drop. You can use lowering shackles from a 73-87 or Western Chassis makes them for our trucks.....I just saw this question asked in the suspension section and the Western info is from there. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-08-2009, 04:37 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: need advice on lowering Sorry , I was remebering how I droped the rear of my 53 wagon with blocks ,but the axle was under the leaf springs . __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

05-09-2009, 10:43 AM	#6
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: need advice on lowering i would like to slam it but until i get out of high school this is my daily driver and the school parking lot speed bumps wouldnt agree with my headers haha __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

05-09-2009, 11:21 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: need advice on lowering Extending the shackle would be the cheapest...especially if you cut and weld yourself (or just buy longer ones) Keep in mind you get 1" of drop per 2" of extention. Also, you could also remove one of two of the leafs in combination with the shackle stretch. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

05-09-2009, 05:46 PM	#8
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: need advice on lowering hmm i never thought about takin one of the leafs out with a 2 inch extension and one leaf removed about how much lower would it be __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

08-01-2009, 12:14 AM	#9
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: need advice on lowering does any ones have any more pics or info on this just bought a 66 wih leaf springs and want to lower it as much as possible.....no bags yet college 1st

08-01-2009, 12:42 PM	#11
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: need advice on lowering howd you convert it to drum in the front and is it te origional rear end

08-01-2009, 11:30 PM	#12
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: need advice on lowering i hate to ask pro trash but would you happen to have anypics of your rear set up, like how you lowered it thanks __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

08-01-2009, 11:47 PM	#13
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: need advice on lowering Just disassemble your springs, put your axle on top. I used Moroso perches from Summit for a 3'' diameter axle tube. You can get the perches anywhere. My frame has been re-done so I dont remember the exact stock fit of all the parts. You may want to add a notch kit. My axle is roughly 1.5'' from where the frame used to be. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#14
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: need advice on lowering thanks man __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

09-08-2011, 05:30 PM	#15
porter90 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: lewiston maine Posts: 87	Re: need advice on lowering ive been looking for a good way to lower my 64..never thought of longer shackles.(im still a newbie lol) everyone ive talked to said that removing leafs would make it ride like crap because thats what i was originally thinking of...sorry if i hijacked the thread!

09-08-2011, 07:11 PM	#16
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: need advice on lowering i have a 64 gmc i removed all of the short leaves, just left the 3 long ones. also bought shackles from ece. lowered truck about 3 1/2 in. still not low enough but will due for now. rides fine i don't haul anything more than chairs and icechest so i don't care about load capasity.

09-08-2011, 08:00 PM	#17
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: need advice on lowering Back when I had leaf springs... 1958 Ford 9" rear end out of a station wagon . Axle Length 57.25 inches 57-59 Ranchero and Wagon 57.25 inches (narrowest 9" housing) http://dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm lowering block ?s http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365788 Now I have Competition Engineering Rear Coil Over Shock Kit : Rear Coilover http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=476771 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 09-08-2011 at 08:21 PM.



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09-08-2011, 08:38 PM	#18
Greshampiglet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 93	Re: need advice on lowering I took 2 leafs out of my truck this is what it looks like Attached Images __________________ GreshamP1GLET

09-08-2011, 09:08 PM	#19
Smokum Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Waterford,Mi Posts: 16	Re: need advice on lowering Hey guy's, what year did these trucks come with leaf springs. My old 62 had coils, and my new 66 fleet side also has coil's. I'm looking too lower my 4'' overall 2'' spindle 2'' spring 4'' rear, does anyone have pic's of a truck lowered 4'' overall. Last edited by Smokum; 09-08-2011 at 09:12 PM. Reason: bad wording sorry

09-08-2011, 09:13 PM	#20
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: need advice on lowering •1960 - 1962 1/2- and 3/4-ton Chevrolet & GMC - torsion bar front end, coil springs in rear. The 1-ton and bigger trucks, had torsion bar front end, leaf springs in rear. •1963 - 1966 Chevrolet - coil springs front and rear 1/2- and 3/4-ton. The 1-ton trucks had leaf springs rear, coil springs in front. •1963 - 1966 GMC - leaf springs rear, coil springs in front, 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-ton •Canadian Trucks, both GMC and Chevy are the same as US built Chevy. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

09-08-2011, 09:19 PM	#21
Smokum Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Waterford,Mi Posts: 16	Re: need advice on lowering Thank's Pro/Street.

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