When do you need drop shocks?

[BENC-10]

Hey guys, need some guidance, Im looking to lower my truck 3.5 inches in the front using 2.5 drop spindles, and a 1 inch spring. Do i need to order a drop shock or is a stock height okay? any help is awesome!!...ohh and another thing, i just installed my cpp 1 inch springs, and for some reason, the truck looks like its sitting higher? lol, Is this normal, because the spring is new?

[sKnNyPpY]

I have the same set up on my 71 GMC (2.5" spindle 1" spring) and you can use the stock shock size. I used Monroe Sensa-Tracs and they are cushy soft. The new spring will settle a little over time but will probably be a little higher than just an old spring. Make sure you have them seated properly top and bottom or they can be up a little more, I had to re-seat mine when I replaced the ball joints and now they're perfect. With a flip kit (rear leaf) I sit almost perfectly level.

[sKnNyPpY]

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[BENC-10]

yeah, i went out today to recheck my springs, and i had to trim some off of it because it was a little too long for the bottom spring pocket??..idk, haha but it sits good now!! Thanks!...SWEET truck by the way!!!!..i have an idea of how it's gonna look now!!...also did you have to do anything to the rear? shock relocation and that stuff??

[BENC-10]

Originally Posted by sKnNyPpY

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Here's my work in progress lol...its got a 350, with the 3 speed manual, and a fast efi kit!!..cant wait to see what it'll look like with the spindles!
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[sKnNyPpY]

Here's a write up I did on my experiences: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529
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