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chvyboy · 11-29-2011, 04:04 AM

anyone have any good suggestions for a lowering kit?

xb9rguy · 11-29-2011, 05:04 AM

Without knowing how low you want to go or what kind of lowering kit you are looking for it's hard to say...I don't have one yet but I have heard lot's of good stuff about ECE's lowering kits.

**lolife99** · 11-29-2011, 06:09 AM

ECE is my first choice for 67-72 suspenion parts.
Look here:
www.earlyclassic.com

chvyboy · 11-29-2011, 01:24 PM

i was just thinking lowering springs.
i think my truck is already lowered the original owner told me. here the stance of my truck now

black_sheep454 · 11-29-2011, 01:35 PM

Looks great how it is but another inch or two would look awesome.
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50bomb · 11-29-2011, 01:47 PM

That looks to be a 3"front-5"rear. drop

Classic69 · 11-29-2011, 02:07 PM

I love the rims/tires on your truck!!

chvyboy · 11-29-2011, 02:25 PM

Thanks i love the the ralleys with the white lettering. i was thinking another inch would look better. to help fill up that wheel gap

50bomb · 11-29-2011, 02:59 PM

If I am correct on the drop Than you can still go lower in the rear 1-2 inches withouth notch if you do not plan on loading that much. For the front it looks like you will need drop spindals/drop coils which ever or both but will also need to put disc brake up front to work for the spindals. So you could go 5.5" front and 7" in rear. But to me for that drop i rather have airbags. So i could enjoy driving stock height and then slammin it when parked. I can not go with static drop anymore just no fun to drive. haha been there done that.

chvyboy · 11-29-2011, 03:07 PM

sounds like a bigger job than i expected...

68Stepbed · 11-29-2011, 03:29 PM

Get the ECE 4/6 drop kit and you won't regret it. Has you truck been converted to discs already? Or is it still drum brakes?

**CC69Rat** · 11-29-2011, 03:36 PM

Naa, dropped spindles are not a big deal to install. It looks scary if you have never done it but as long as you have the right tools and you secure the springs you're good.

Do you know how the truck was lowered originally? Ex. It may already have dropped springs in it. If you go with an 'even shorter' spring you may have alignment issues start to creep in.

I'd vote dropped spindles, all the way. Is it 5 lug or 6?

Good lookin Stepper!
Later.

chvyboy · 11-29-2011, 03:41 PM

unfortunately its still a 6 lug truck with drum brakes. the guy never told me how it was lowered, but im guessing he cut the springs.

68Stepbed · 11-29-2011, 06:20 PM

To go with drop spindles, you will need to swap to disc brakes. That's not as bad as it sounds, though. It's actually a pretty simple swap. You can now buy 6-lug kits that even use the earlier ball joints and tie rods, so nothing else has to be changed.

Also, swapping to disc brakes is an invaluable upgrade.

chvyboy · 12-06-2012, 03:56 PM

Ok a little lag on lowering my truck, I ran into other projects, but at the end of the month I will be purchasing a front disk brake conversion kit with 2.5 in drop spindles, in addition I will buy 2 inch lowering springs, so in total that should be 4.5 in drop in the front and for the back ill have 5 inch drop ( 3 inch drop springs and 2 inch lowering blocks). But I'm thinking that that won't be level and the back will be higher than the front, I have t bout the lowering blocks yet. So are they're any suggestions?
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tobytuttle · 12-06-2012, 05:47 PM

Here is my 1969,Static 6/8 drop..... the rear is ECE with the panhardbar and 6'' coil and 2.5 blocks...the front is vintage "Dropshop" a-arms with a 6'' coil....when i had the 17'' on it it was super low ...with the 22'' it raised it up a lot
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68Stepbed · 12-07-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chvyboy

Ok a little lag on lowering my truck, I ran into other projects, but at the end of the month I will be purchasing a front disk brake conversion kit with 2.5 in drop spindles, in addition I will buy 2 inch lowering springs, so in total that should be 4.5 in drop in the front and for the back ill have 5 inch drop ( 3 inch drop springs and 2 inch lowering blocks). But I'm thinking that that won't be level and the back will be higher than the front, I have t bout the lowering blocks yet. So are they're any suggestions?
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No, it won't sit level. I did a 3.5/4 the first time I lowered mine and it had a stink bug stance, so I switched to a 5" rear spring. I'd go ahead and get the 6" rear springs while you're ordering.

Now I'm at 4.5" front a 5.75" rear(5" drop coil and .75" block), and it still sits a bit unlevel, but has a nice rake. If I ever change wheels/tires, I'll go ahead and get 6" rear springs.

Here's how mine sits right now.

chopnchaneled · 12-07-2012, 01:05 PM

Stepbed,,,, did my 68 stepper the same as you and love it.

67chevemall · 12-10-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chvyboy

Ok a little lag on lowering my truck, I ran into other projects, but at the end of the month I will be purchasing a front disk brake conversion kit with 2.5 in drop spindles, in addition I will buy 2 inch lowering springs, so in total that should be 4.5 in drop in the front and for the back ill have 5 inch drop ( 3 inch drop springs and 2 inch lowering blocks). But I'm thinking that that won't be level and the back will be higher than the front, I have t bout the lowering blocks yet. So are they're any suggestions?
Posted via Mobile Device

Put bags in the back as it is super simple and then you can adjust them with a schrader valve to level out the front. Then you can replace the springs with the plate and bags upfront someday.

11-29-2011, 04:04 AM	#1
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	lower standards anyone have any good suggestions for a lowering kit? __________________ My project: Spare change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5031992

11-29-2011, 05:04 AM	#2
xb9rguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 86	Re: lower standards Without knowing how low you want to go or what kind of lowering kit you are looking for it's hard to say...I don't have one yet but I have heard lot's of good stuff about ECE's lowering kits. __________________ Jeramy CURRENTLY OWN, 72 c10 project/driver 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX daily driver 88 cherokee wheeler and dog hauler 2001 drz 400 Miss my 2004 firebolt (stock) and 2001 superhawk with a ton of modifications and many other previous vehicles.

11-29-2011, 06:09 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: lower standards ECE is my first choice for 67-72 suspenion parts. Look here: www.earlyclassic.com __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-29-2011, 01:24 PM	#4
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: lower standards i was just thinking lowering springs. i think my truck is already lowered the original owner told me. here the stance of my truck now Attached Images __________________ My project: Spare change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5031992

11-29-2011, 01:35 PM	#5
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: lower standards Looks great how it is but another inch or two would look awesome. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

11-29-2011, 01:47 PM	#6
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: lower standards That looks to be a 3"front-5"rear. drop

11-29-2011, 02:07 PM	#7
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: lower standards I love the rims/tires on your truck!! __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates

11-29-2011, 02:25 PM	#8
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: lower standards Thanks i love the the ralleys with the white lettering. i was thinking another inch would look better. to help fill up that wheel gap __________________ My project: Spare change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5031992

11-29-2011, 02:59 PM	#9
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: lower standards If I am correct on the drop Than you can still go lower in the rear 1-2 inches withouth notch if you do not plan on loading that much. For the front it looks like you will need drop spindals/drop coils which ever or both but will also need to put disc brake up front to work for the spindals. So you could go 5.5" front and 7" in rear. But to me for that drop i rather have airbags. So i could enjoy driving stock height and then slammin it when parked. I can not go with static drop anymore just no fun to drive. haha been there done that.

11-29-2011, 03:07 PM	#10
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: lower standards sounds like a bigger job than i expected... __________________ My project: Spare change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5031992

11-29-2011, 03:29 PM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: lower standards Get the ECE 4/6 drop kit and you won't regret it. Has you truck been converted to discs already? Or is it still drum brakes? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-29-2011, 03:36 PM	#12
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: lower standards Naa, dropped spindles are not a big deal to install. It looks scary if you have never done it but as long as you have the right tools and you secure the springs you're good. Do you know how the truck was lowered originally? Ex. It may already have dropped springs in it. If you go with an 'even shorter' spring you may have alignment issues start to creep in. I'd vote dropped spindles, all the way. Is it 5 lug or 6? Good lookin Stepper! Later. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-29-2011, 03:41 PM	#13
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: lower standards unfortunately its still a 6 lug truck with drum brakes. the guy never told me how it was lowered, but im guessing he cut the springs. __________________ My project: Spare change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5031992

11-29-2011, 06:20 PM	#14
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: lower standards To go with drop spindles, you will need to swap to disc brakes. That's not as bad as it sounds, though. It's actually a pretty simple swap. You can now buy 6-lug kits that even use the earlier ball joints and tie rods, so nothing else has to be changed. Also, swapping to disc brakes is an invaluable upgrade. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-06-2012, 03:56 PM	#15
chvyboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san mateo, ca Posts: 118	Re: lower standards Ok a little lag on lowering my truck, I ran into other projects, but at the end of the month I will be purchasing a front disk brake conversion kit with 2.5 in drop spindles, in addition I will buy 2 inch lowering springs, so in total that should be 4.5 in drop in the front and for the back ill have 5 inch drop ( 3 inch drop springs and 2 inch lowering blocks). But I'm thinking that that won't be level and the back will be higher than the front, I have t bout the lowering blocks yet. So are they're any suggestions? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My project: Spare change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5031992



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12-06-2012, 05:47 PM	#16
tobytuttle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 412	Re: lower standards Here is my 1969,Static 6/8 drop..... the rear is ECE with the panhardbar and 6'' coil and 2.5 blocks...the front is vintage "Dropshop" a-arms with a 6'' coil....when i had the 17'' on it it was super low ...with the 22'' it raised it up a lot [IMG][/IMG]

12-07-2012, 01:05 PM	#18
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: lower standards Stepbed,,,, did my 68 stepper the same as you and love it. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

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