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Mstl67custom · 07-04-2012, 10:56 PM

I know the best way to go will be drop spindle with 1" drop coil but i'm on a budget and drop spindle for c20 are expensive and i want to keep the 8 lugs. I'm looking at the 3/4 drop kit with shocks from cpp. Does anybody running this kit? How bad is the ride with 3" drop coil in the front and what about alignement issues.
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dan42 · 07-04-2012, 11:04 PM

Just my opinion: 3 inches is a fair amount to drop the front end, especially on a 3/4 ton pickup. It will affect tire wear most likely, and ride quality will suffer, but steering and handling shouldn't be too bad. Lots of people drop 3/4 tons, but honestly, it would make more sense to find a nice half ton if you're looking to drop it a little. Just my opinion. Hope it works for you.

Hubscrub · 07-05-2012, 12:08 AM

I've seen several on here complain about the spring falling out of place when the front is jacked up with excessive drop springs. probably lot harder to align i would do it right with spindles in my op.

PHAT TONY · 07-05-2012, 12:27 AM

I put 3" springs in a 1/2 ton suburban a few years ago; rode nicely and aligned just fine.

**70cst** · 07-05-2012, 01:38 AM

Question.... Would the mechanics be much different on C10 verses C20?

Sometimes taking a short cut will work and other times it does't.

Best of luck in your project.
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Mstl67custom · 07-05-2012, 06:31 AM

Well, thank for the reply, i'll think about it but since i want it to be a daily driver i probably not gonna go crazy with the drop maybe 2" drop front spring will do it
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NINERS1 · 07-05-2012, 08:40 AM

my last project I did 3" front springs and it took lots of shims to align the front end and it would bottom out on rough roads due to the loss of suspension travel, they did get it aligned and drove ok on smooth roads.

67chevemall · 07-05-2012, 11:25 AM

I works for the drop effect but the spring will fall out or out of place when you jack it up and the tire will wear out on the outter 2"' or so. Put the money in a nice big set of tires and wheels to fill the wheel well and forget the drop.
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07-04-2012, 10:56 PM	#1
Mstl67custom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Quebec, canada Posts: 50	3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? I know the best way to go will be drop spindle with 1" drop coil but i'm on a budget and drop spindle for c20 are expensive and i want to keep the 8 lugs. I'm looking at the 3/4 drop kit with shocks from cpp. Does anybody running this kit? How bad is the ride with 3" drop coil in the front and what about alignement issues. Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2012, 11:04 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? Just my opinion: 3 inches is a fair amount to drop the front end, especially on a 3/4 ton pickup. It will affect tire wear most likely, and ride quality will suffer, but steering and handling shouldn't be too bad. Lots of people drop 3/4 tons, but honestly, it would make more sense to find a nice half ton if you're looking to drop it a little. Just my opinion. Hope it works for you. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

07-05-2012, 12:08 AM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? I've seen several on here complain about the spring falling out of place when the front is jacked up with excessive drop springs. probably lot harder to align i would do it right with spindles in my op. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

07-05-2012, 12:27 AM	#4
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? I put 3" springs in a 1/2 ton suburban a few years ago; rode nicely and aligned just fine. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

07-05-2012, 01:38 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? Question.... Would the mechanics be much different on C10 verses C20? Sometimes taking a short cut will work and other times it does't. Best of luck in your project. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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!

07-05-2012, 06:31 AM	#6
Mstl67custom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Quebec, canada Posts: 50	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? Well, thank for the reply, i'll think about it but since i want it to be a daily driver i probably not gonna go crazy with the drop maybe 2" drop front spring will do it Posted via Mobile Device

07-05-2012, 08:40 AM	#7
NINERS1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: weatherford ok. Posts: 255	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? my last project I did 3" front springs and it took lots of shims to align the front end and it would bottom out on rough roads due to the loss of suspension travel, they did get it aligned and drove ok on smooth roads. __________________ 71 chevy cheyenne lwb http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/n..._tab_my_albums Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!

07-05-2012, 11:25 AM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 3" drop front coil spring , what do you think? I works for the drop effect but the spring will fall out or out of place when you jack it up and the tire will wear out on the outter 2"' or so. Put the money in a nice big set of tires and wheels to fill the wheel well and forget the drop. $0.02 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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