Where to buy lowering components

[warndogg]

Well it's time to lower my 1970 short bed! I would like an honest opinion from those in the know. I've been doing a lot of research and thinking the Grand slam kit from CPP looks good (cost) plus all in one kit. Currently have power drum brakes and would like a 4/6 drop. I have read a lot of negative reviews about CPP's support. I'm thinking of ordering it through Summit if I have any problems I can go through Summit instead of CPP. Belltech and others do look to be top quality I just can't see spending several thousand dollars more. Anyone have good luck with CPP?

[Clyde65]

99% of my suspension is CPP.
Their quality is good imo, customer service blows beyond understanding as you know.
Summit is a great place to buy, they are power buyers so they get good deals.

[warndogg]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

99% of my suspension is CPP.
Their quality is good imo, customer service blows beyond understanding as you know.
Summit is a great place to buy, they are power buyers so they get good deals.

Thanks Clyde that makes me feel a lot better by buying.

[KQQL IT]

I just got some choppin block A arms and are built stout.
And being sort of local helped in my choice

[67C10Step]

I purchased all my CPP front drop pieces from Summit. Spindles, rotors, and calipers. It all went together with no issues so I didn't have to get any customer support from CPP. The only complaint I had was if you buy the powder coated calipers and don't want to chip the powder coat you will need to test fit and clearance the spindles just a bit. I chipped the heck out of both my calipers getting them installed but since it's not gonna be a show truck I didn't sweat it too much. Touch up the chips with some black paint.

[warndogg]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

The only complaint I had was if you buy the powder coated calipers and don't want to chip the powder coat you will need to test fit and clearance the spindles just a bit. I chipped the heck out of both my calipers getting them installed but since it's not gonna be a show truck I didn't sweat it too much. Touch up the chips with some black paint.

That sucks for sure, did you have to change the spindles?

[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by warndogg

That sucks for sure, did you have to change the spindles?

I kept the 2-1/2" lowering spindles and just got the calipers to fit. I am thinking the powder coat was thicker than expected so the clearance to the "ears" on the spindles was too tight. In the end I was happy with all of it. WAY better than manual, drum brakes I had.

[warndogg]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

I kept the 2-1/2" lowering spindles and just got the calipers to fit. I am thinking the powder coat was thicker than expected so the clearance to the "ears" on the spindles was too tight. In the end I was happy with all of it. WAY better than manual, drum brakes I had.

Gotcha, thanks for the heads up. It looks good! Any problems with wheel fitment?
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[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by warndogg

Gotcha, thanks for the heads up. It looks good! Any problems with wheel fitment?
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I am running your standard 15x8 rally wheels and they fit fine with zero issues. I had read some stories about having to clearance a bit but I didn't find that to be required.

[warndogg]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

I am running your standard 15x8 rally wheels and they fit fine with zero issues. I had read some stories about having to clearance a bit but I didn't find that to be required.

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