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mk3barti · 06-03-2015, 10:30 AM

It is the deluxe 2/4 drop from Early Classics so it has the rear shock relocation brackets. The kit itself is fairly straightforward to install but there was 48 years of Saskatchewan roads to deal with so it took some extra time. I snapped a breaker bar and used a lot of heat and torque to get everything out. The rear coil retainers were rusted right to the coils and had to be replaced. I would recommend changing these anyways even though they do not come with the kit. I also snapped the rear rubber brake line by lifting the frame after it was disconnected from the rear end. That resulted in rebuilding half of the brake system and some delays finding parts. But on the good side I ended up going through the truck, cleaning the drive train and addressing some leaks.

The ride is not nearly as stiff as I was expecting. I am happy with the height as I originally planned to do the 4/6 but I think that would have been too much for the roads here. There is a noticeable improvement in handling but that was to be expected given the age of what I took out. I discovered 2 broken coils so when I get asked why I did all the work I can say it was for safety reasons.....

jhama78 · 06-03-2015, 11:39 AM

Looks Good, what size tires are you running?

northerngmc · 06-03-2015, 11:55 AM

Nice job.

Where did you order the parts?

*Fitz* · 06-03-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mk3barti

It is the deluxe 2/4 drop from Early Classics so it has the rear shock relocation brackets.

The only thing better than a dropped, small window 67 fleetside would be a dropped, small window 67 stepside! Very nice.

mk3barti · 06-03-2015, 01:24 PM

Thanks guys.

Tires are 31x10.5x15. I ordered direct from Early Classics. I prefer the step side in the previous generation but agree they are nice!

chopnchaneled · 06-03-2015, 01:45 PM

Looks Good,
but i'm gonna have to go with Fitz on the steppers

88Ironduke · 06-03-2015, 01:52 PM

I really like the stance on your truck. I agree that a 2/4 drop is good for bad roads. Nice job.

Paul

trapdoor2 · 06-03-2015, 02:01 PM

Sweet!

Miz Diane has been asking about 2/4 drops but has a hard time visualizing. I have a pic of ours that is almost identical and now I can show her a side-by-side comparison.

Ours has a leaf rear-end but Early Classic offers a 4" leaf kit.

northerngmc · 06-03-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mk3barti

Thanks guys.

Tires are 31x10.5x15. I ordered direct from Early Classics. I prefer the step side in the previous generation but agree they are nice!

How crazy was shipping to Canada?

**Already Gone** · 06-03-2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by northerngmc

how crazy was shipping to canada?

x2

**Already Gone** · 06-03-2015, 02:14 PM

If you do not have a front sway bar on that truck you should install one and you will be very pleased with the way your truck handles corners. We should meet up sometime and please come to one of my Meet at TH Meets I organize in the summer. Pm me your number if you want to meet up. I'm off all week and bio back to work Saturday.

northerngmc · 06-03-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

x2

I have a quote from POL for 2/4 C20 springs and shocks.
$390 for the parts. $420 to ship them to Whitehorse!
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mk3barti · 06-03-2015, 02:32 PM

I would have to look at the invoice but it was not cheap to ship here. I decided to go the more expensive route to get a kit that had good feedback rather than run into potential issues. Having said that I did not know about Scott's Supertrucks in Penhold Alberta. I think they sell kits. Very good to deal with.

Already Gone I will send you a PM.

EDIT: Shipping was $275 CDN

northerngmc · 06-03-2015, 03:12 PM

Thanks. I have bought lots from Scott's but he doesn't sell 3/4 ton lowering springs. Starting to think I may just buy C10 springs and go for it.
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BraydenO · 06-03-2015, 04:03 PM

Didn't know Scott's sold drop kits good to know!

mk3barti · 06-03-2015, 04:30 PM

They are listed as individual parts on the website I see springs and shocks for sure.

06-03-2015, 10:30 AM	#1
mk3barti Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 84	2/4 drop installed It is the deluxe 2/4 drop from Early Classics so it has the rear shock relocation brackets. The kit itself is fairly straightforward to install but there was 48 years of Saskatchewan roads to deal with so it took some extra time. I snapped a breaker bar and used a lot of heat and torque to get everything out. The rear coil retainers were rusted right to the coils and had to be replaced. I would recommend changing these anyways even though they do not come with the kit. I also snapped the rear rubber brake line by lifting the frame after it was disconnected from the rear end. That resulted in rebuilding half of the brake system and some delays finding parts. But on the good side I ended up going through the truck, cleaning the drive train and addressing some leaks. The ride is not nearly as stiff as I was expecting. I am happy with the height as I originally planned to do the 4/6 but I think that would have been too much for the roads here. There is a noticeable improvement in handling but that was to be expected given the age of what I took out. I discovered 2 broken coils so when I get asked why I did all the work I can say it was for safety reasons.....

06-03-2015, 11:39 AM	#2
jhama78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern Shore VA Posts: 366	Re: 2/4 drop installed Looks Good, what size tires are you running? __________________ -j-rod '06 3500 LWB CC 4wd, 8.1 Allison

06-03-2015, 11:55 AM	#3
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 2/4 drop installed Nice job. Where did you order the parts? __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-03-2015, 01:24 PM	#5
mk3barti Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 84	Re: 2/4 drop installed Thanks guys. Tires are 31x10.5x15. I ordered direct from Early Classics. I prefer the step side in the previous generation but agree they are nice!

06-03-2015, 01:45 PM	#6
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: 2/4 drop installed Looks Good, but i'm gonna have to go with Fitz on the steppers __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

06-03-2015, 01:52 PM	#7
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	Re: 2/4 drop installed I really like the stance on your truck. I agree that a 2/4 drop is good for bad roads. Nice job. Paul __________________ Retired USAF - No rockets, no mortars, no bad guys shooting...No stress!!! My Build Thread: Project 72' Green http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587932

06-03-2015, 02:01 PM	#8
trapdoor2 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 37	Re: 2/4 drop installed Sweet! Miz Diane has been asking about 2/4 drops but has a hard time visualizing. I have a pic of ours that is almost identical and now I can show her a side-by-side comparison. Ours has a leaf rear-end but Early Classic offers a 4" leaf kit. __________________ ===Marc '55 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 76R '69 Chevy C-10 CST/10 396 LWB, auto, air, PS (PB soon!)

06-03-2015, 02:14 PM	#11
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: 2/4 drop installed If you do not have a front sway bar on that truck you should install one and you will be very pleased with the way your truck handles corners. We should meet up sometime and please come to one of my Meet at TH Meets I organize in the summer. Pm me your number if you want to meet up. I'm off all week and bio back to work Saturday. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-03-2015, 02:32 PM	#13
mk3barti Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 84	Re: 2/4 drop installed I would have to look at the invoice but it was not cheap to ship here. I decided to go the more expensive route to get a kit that had good feedback rather than run into potential issues. Having said that I did not know about Scott's Supertrucks in Penhold Alberta. I think they sell kits. Very good to deal with. Already Gone I will send you a PM. EDIT: Shipping was $275 CDN

06-03-2015, 03:12 PM	#14
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 2/4 drop installed Thanks. I have bought lots from Scott's but he doesn't sell 3/4 ton lowering springs. Starting to think I may just buy C10 springs and go for it. Posted via Mobile Device

06-03-2015, 04:03 PM	#15
BraydenO Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sylvan Lake Alberta Posts: 5	Re: 2/4 drop installed Didn't know Scott's sold drop kits good to know!

06-03-2015, 04:30 PM	#16
mk3barti Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 84	Re: 2/4 drop installed They are listed as individual parts on the website I see springs and shocks for sure.



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