|
02-20-2014, 10:00 PM
|
#1 |
|
Active Member
 Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Bend Oregon
Posts: 163
|
New with a 71 GMC swb
We'll I bought this truck with the intention to spin it but.......I think I'm falling in love with it. I was thinking of selling it and putting the money into a 70 RS Z28 I have, but I'm considering keeping it. But I have a few questIons, what is the best way to lower this truck? I'm thinking 4-6 inches maybe?? Looks as if I would need to C-notch the frame? Who makes the best lowering kit? Looks as if the GMCs are more difficult to lower because of leaf springs?? Could anyone share some pics of what theirs looks like and what they have done. Trying to get an idea of cost as well. Thanks guys looking forward to the feed back.
|
|
|
|
02-20-2014, 11:50 PM
|
#2 |
|
Active Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Bend Oregon
Posts: 163
|
Re: New with a 71 GMC swb
Here is a couple pics of the truck
 
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2014, 03:26 AM
|
#3 |
|
RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Coarsegold, CA
Posts: 2,375
|
Re: New with a 71 GMC swb
Here's your truck. Lowered and cleaned up a little. ECE for the drop.
__________________
M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. |
|
|
|
|
02-21-2014, 11:26 AM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 20
|
Re: New with a 71 GMC swb
All your answers are right here, just use the search feature.
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2014, 02:39 PM
|
#5 |
|
RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Coarsegold, CA
Posts: 2,375
|
Re: New with a 71 GMC swb
Here's my rendition of the lowered and de-"bumped" rear shot of the '71:
__________________
M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. |
|
|
|
|
02-21-2014, 02:44 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 549
|
Re: New with a 71 GMC swb
Spindles and springs in the front, flip kit in rear
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529
__________________
Life is too long to go slow...  71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
