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doc70sub · 10-31-2001, 05:26 PM

Hey!
I'm looking to get either a 2" or 3" drop spring for the front of my '70 Sub when I reassemble my front end this week-end. Is a 3" spring easily aligned, or is 2" about the limit? I DO NOT want drop spindles (may lift the truck later on).

Who has the best prices/quality on the drop springs? I'm located in Lexington, NC. Need them soon!!!!

Thanks for the help!
Doc

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'70 Sub C-10
350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt
Black-on-black
15x8 Rallys w/ 275/60/15
Soon to be lowered....

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 10-31-2001, 07:39 PM

2" is about max unless your suspension is in good shape. Look for any signs of wear in your a-arms,ball joints,tierods etc.Also a progressive rate spring will be better than a non progressive spring with older high mile suspensions. Our springs as well as (i think) all the other vendors on the board are progressive rate lifetime warrantee and very high quality. Look around for the best price. Stay away from classic (not classic industries)we have replaced 6 trucks this year that had classic springs on them with our springs in our shop.

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**Tim Christian** · 10-31-2001, 07:56 PM

Hey Doc I had 2in on my daily driver but just not low enough So I went with 3in and really like the way it looks now. I know the right way is with drop spindles but sometimes a poor boy got to do what he has to do

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67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
67 GMC Custom
67 Chevy C-30

doc70sub · 11-01-2001, 08:31 PM

Mothertrucker,
My suspension is all new (ball joints/tie-rods, poly bushings, etc.), do you think the 3" would work w/o damaging anything? Alignment still possible?
How much are your springs w/ shipping to NC (27292)? Thanks!!

Tim,
Thanks for the reply, us "poor married boys" gotta stick together"!!

Doc

[This message has been edited by doc70sub (edited 11-01-2001).]

Brad · 11-02-2001, 04:15 PM

I had the 3" springs w/2" drop spindles and bottomed out alot (roads in Oregon suck!) I now have 2" springs (thanks Tim) w/the spindles and it rides much nicer.

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68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!)
67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!)
a work in progress
"Praise The Lowered"

10-31-2001, 05:26 PM	#1
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Front Drop Springs...... Hey! I'm looking to get either a 2" or 3" drop spring for the front of my '70 Sub when I reassemble my front end this week-end. Is a 3" spring easily aligned, or is 2" about the limit? I DO NOT want drop spindles (may lift the truck later on). Who has the best prices/quality on the drop springs? I'm located in Lexington, NC. Need them soon!!!! Thanks for the help! Doc ------------------ '70 Sub C-10 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Black-on-black 15x8 Rallys w/ 275/60/15 Soon to be lowered.... __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

10-31-2001, 07:39 PM	#2
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	2" is about max unless your suspension is in good shape. Look for any signs of wear in your a-arms,ball joints,tierods etc.Also a progressive rate spring will be better than a non progressive spring with older high mile suspensions. Our springs as well as (i think) all the other vendors on the board are progressive rate lifetime warrantee and very high quality. Look around for the best price. Stay away from classic (not classic industries)we have replaced 6 trucks this year that had classic springs on them with our springs in our shop. ------------------ www.mothertruckers.net __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-01-2001, 08:31 PM	#4
doc70sub Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 669	Mothertrucker, My suspension is all new (ball joints/tie-rods, poly bushings, etc.), do you think the 3" would work w/o damaging anything? Alignment still possible? How much are your springs w/ shipping to NC (27292)? Thanks!! Tim, Thanks for the reply, us "poor married boys" gotta stick together"!! Doc [This message has been edited by doc70sub (edited 11-01-2001).] __________________ 1970 Sub C-10 - 350/TH-350/3.73 12-bolt Came home from the hospital in it & mine ever since. 1966 Catalina Ventura 2-door fastback 389/TH400

11-02-2001, 04:15 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	I had the 3" springs w/2" drop spindles and bottomed out alot (roads in Oregon suck!) I now have 2" springs (thanks Tim) w/the spindles and it rides much nicer. ------------------ 68 Camaro,250(No,I'm not putting in a 350!) 67,LWB,250(Again, I'm not putting in a 350!) a work in progress "Praise The Lowered" __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-31-2001, 07:56 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Hey Doc I had 2in on my daily driver but just not low enough So I went with 3in and really like the way it looks now. I know the right way is with drop spindles but sometimes a poor boy got to do what he has to do ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30



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