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Old 01-23-2013, 06:38 AM   #1
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3/5 drop question
I bought CPP drop springs 3/5, question is do I need an adjustable pan hard bar and drop shocks for this setup? Also any pics of these setups would be awesome, thanks in advance.
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Old 01-23-2013, 07:10 AM   #2
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Yes, you do need to change to adjustable panhard bar and shocks
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:18 AM   #3
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I bought CPP drop springs 3/5, question is do I need an adjustable pan hard bar and drop shocks for this setup? Also any pics of these setups would be awesome, thanks in advance.
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If you go with 2-1/2" drop spindles up front and cut 1/2 of a coil off the springs, you wont need shorty shocks up there. In the rear you will need either shorty shocks or shock relocaters, adjustable pan hard bar, and a C-notch is recommended for anything beyond a 4"...Especially for LWB's and if you plan to haul or tow anything. Any thing beyond 1" drop springs up front will change geometry and require shorty shocks...I have the 2-1/2" drop spindles with 2" drop springs and 4" drops in the rear in the first photo. I took the 2" drop springs out and reinstalled the factory springs with 1/2 coil cut offs up front because the 275/60/15's were rubbing in corners and bumps. Second pic shows 3-1/2" total drop front and 4" drop rear on a 72 C-10 LWB...
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Old 01-23-2013, 12:55 PM   #4
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I already have the 3/5 springs, trying to avoid "c" notch, the truck is a lwb but will only be a weekend cruiser, no hauling. I should be OK with just springs and a front alignment, correct?
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I already have the 3/5 springs, trying to avoid "c" notch, the truck is a lwb but will only be a weekend cruiser, no hauling. I should be OK with just springs and a front alignment, correct?
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Your going to need the shorty shocks all the way around and the adjustable panhard bar. Then the alignment...What kind of wheels and tires do you plan on running?
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Old 01-23-2013, 01:13 PM   #6
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Plans are for 17 or 18 wheels, with as much rubber as I can get without rubbing
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Old 01-23-2013, 01:14 PM   #7
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Got any specifics on shocks?
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Old 01-23-2013, 01:42 PM   #8
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I already have the 3/5 springs, trying to avoid "c" notch, the truck is a lwb but will only be a weekend cruiser, no hauling. I should be OK with just springs and a front alignment, correct?
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You will be fine without a c notch. I currently have a 5 3/4" rear drop on my 68 and all I needed to do was trim the bumpstops. As for the panhard bar, YES and adjustable bar is needed.
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Old 01-23-2013, 07:16 PM   #9
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Good info..... what track bar is everyone using? And shock preference?
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I'm running a cpp deluxe so it would clear my aluminum diff cover I would recommend one through ece or getting a cpp one from summit racing and keep away from cpp directly
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Old 01-23-2013, 07:46 PM   #11
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How about McGaugnys ?
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:23 PM   #12
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Which shocks?
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I only recommend products from ECE. I've never dealt with McGaughys, so I can't really say anything about them. I will not deal with CPP directly again, EVER.

I have the Super Track Bar from ECE and it works great. I also use the same KYB shocks that ECE sells and they have worked great as well.
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Thanks!
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Don't forget the rear shock relocator kit someone above noted, this is a must have item to keep your shock geometry correct.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:12 PM   #16
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Will do, hopefully I can package shocks, relocaters, and track bar and be done with my lowering kit.
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I only recommend products from ECE. I've never dealt with McGaughys, so I can't really say anything about them. I will not deal with CPP directly again, EVER.

I have the Super Track Bar from ECE and it works great. I also use the same KYB shocks that ECE sells and they have worked great as well.
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Old 01-24-2013, 05:16 PM   #18
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Uh oh, That bad?
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Old 01-24-2013, 07:57 PM   #19
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CPP springs came in today
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:09 PM   #20
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Whats the gripe with cpp?
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:10 PM   #21
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That's what I wanna know
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Old 01-24-2013, 09:29 PM   #22
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Ive only bought a few things for mine and i think two times were from cpp. Ive been happt so far.
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:40 AM   #23
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I just got my springs in , if nothing else they're purrr-deee. Ordered an adjustable track and shock relocation now, anything else I need?
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