Big block with drop spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chris Binnett · 02-25-2013, 03:08 PM

I have a '71 with a 402. I added drop springs a few years ago, but want to go a little lower. Are there any issues with drop springs AND spindles with a big block? It has disks and a 5 lugs, a factory 1/2 ton.

Thanks gurus
Chris

**lolife99** · 02-25-2013, 03:14 PM

No issues.

Welcome to the board!

Chris Binnett · 02-25-2013, 04:19 PM

Thanks, I've been lurking for 5 years...but I just now decided to tap into this VAST pool of knowledge!

Chris

**leddzepp** · 02-25-2013, 04:20 PM

My 72 BB has both. Welcome to the board!

**RenoKeene** · 02-25-2013, 04:55 PM

Also welcome from the shadows. My 70 Big Block rides on 2-1/2 drop spindles and 1/2 a coil cut off of a new stock BB spring (the same as a 3/4 ton spring). Any lower and the floor jack won't go under my crossmember.

jeh · 02-25-2013, 05:09 PM

Is there a lot of difference between big block springs and regular springs?
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Chris Binnett · 02-25-2013, 09:04 PM

Hey RenoKeene,
What did you do to the rear end...your ride has a nice stance. I don't want to do anything stupid, so I'd like to follow in someone's footsteps. I don't want to notch the rear...

C

**RenoKeene** · 02-26-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Binnett

Hey RenoKeene,
What did you do to the rear end...your ride has a nice stance. I don't want to do anything stupid, so I'd like to follow in someone's footsteps. I don't want to notch the rear...

C

5" drop springs, shock relocator kit with new stock shocks and a adjustable track bar, thats it....no problems with rearend to frame contact (no notch).

Zoomin · 02-26-2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeh

Is there a lot of difference between big block springs and regular springs?

Yes there is, in terms of spring rate. If you use a regular spring, it'll ride about an inch lower and you've used up some of your travel.

jeh · 02-26-2013, 12:33 PM

Is there a proper way to cut a spring for lowering ???
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02-25-2013, 03:08 PM	#1
Chris Binnett Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 19	Big block with drop spindles? I have a '71 with a 402. I added drop springs a few years ago, but want to go a little lower. Are there any issues with drop springs AND spindles with a big block? It has disks and a 5 lugs, a factory 1/2 ton. Thanks gurus Chris Last edited by Chris Binnett; 02-25-2013 at 03:09 PM. Reason: wrong tense...

02-25-2013, 03:14 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Big block with drop spindles? No issues. Welcome to the board! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-25-2013, 04:19 PM	#3
Chris Binnett Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 19	Re: Big block with drop spindles? Thanks, I've been lurking for 5 years...but I just now decided to tap into this VAST pool of knowledge! Chris

02-25-2013, 04:20 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Big block with drop spindles? My 72 BB has both. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-25-2013, 04:55 PM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Big block with drop spindles? Also welcome from the shadows. My 70 Big Block rides on 2-1/2 drop spindles and 1/2 a coil cut off of a new stock BB spring (the same as a 3/4 ton spring). Any lower and the floor jack won't go under my crossmember. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-25-2013, 05:09 PM	#6
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Big block with drop spindles? Is there a lot of difference between big block springs and regular springs? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

02-25-2013, 09:04 PM	#7
Chris Binnett Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 19	Re: Big block with drop spindles? Hey RenoKeene, What did you do to the rear end...your ride has a nice stance. I don't want to do anything stupid, so I'd like to follow in someone's footsteps. I don't want to notch the rear... C

02-26-2013, 12:33 PM	#10
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Big block with drop spindles? Is there a proper way to cut a spring for lowering ??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623



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