02-21-2021, 09:10 PM | #1 |
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1 inch 3 inch drop
I ordered a set of one inch front drop coils for my 65 c10. I was thinking about 3 inch drop in the rear. Does any one have picture of a 64-66 with this drop?
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02-21-2021, 09:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
Here's mine. Its got 2" drop rear coils and a 1" axle block. The front is about 1.5" drop. I like it because it's not really too noticeable so it jives well with the stock-ish look that i have going on. Also I can still slide right under it for impromptu repairs. The drop in the front came unexpectedly. You can read about it here... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586664
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02-21-2021, 10:38 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
Here is mine. 3 inch drop springs in back with 1 inch drop springs in front. However I had to cut about 1/2 coil off of the front springs because it didn't really drop it enough. I think I ended up about 2 inches of drop in the front, if I remember correctly. I like it. It's just low enough for me. Of course your results may vary.
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02-21-2021, 10:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
Thanks Looks perfect to me. I am going to put a set of ralleys with some 60 series tires on mine
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02-22-2021, 07:55 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
I did the 1" front & 3" rear
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02-22-2021, 09:18 AM | #6 |
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Nice trucks for sure!! Thanks for the pictures
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03-02-2021, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
I'm trying a 3 3 drop on my truck but right now I am fighting other things at the moment.
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03-02-2021, 05:57 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
2 1/2 front about 3 1/2 rear Almost dun waiting on wheals and side trim
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03-02-2021, 06:20 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
One thing to consider is have your original front springs sagged a bit over 40+ years? If you put brand new 1" drop springs in it might sit the same height as you have now?
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03-02-2021, 06:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
Or.... It could even raise it vs where it currently sits.
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03-02-2021, 08:42 PM | #11 |
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Wow Grubster, i love that long bed. The moderate drop is perfect with those wheels.
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03-03-2021, 09:58 AM | #12 |
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Re: 1 inch 3 inch drop
Yep. That's why I had to cut my 1 inch drop springs. If I was doing it again I would do the back first, then see what was needed in the front.
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