Lowering Regrets

[clay68c10]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

The coil springs front and rear should only be around $250 total. I wouldn't toss your wheels and tires yet. Try out the new springs before swapping everything out.

Yep, do this incrementally. Springs first. Lots of folks on here successfully running drops similar to what you’re wanting with big wheels.

[lolife99]

This is my old '69 that member n2billet has now.
Its low with 20's and rides just fine.

Front:
2.5" drop spindles
3" drop springs.
KYB drop shocks

Rear:
6" drop springs from ECE
2" lowering block
ECE rear shock relocator
ECE Super Track Bar
KYB drop shocks
Bolt-in C-Notch

Stock 1-1/8" sway bar on shorter ECE sway bar mounts and poly bushings from Energy Suspension.
Correct backspace wheels also helps it work.
The tires in this picture are 245/40-20 and 275/40-20.

[cebra]

20" wheels are great but they are not for me and how I drive the truck (500+ miles a week and at very high speed). I regret going from LWB/Stock Ride Height/Rallye wheels so I am trying to get back as close to that as feasible (basically reverse what I have done within reason).

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by cebra

20" wheels are great but they are not for me and how I drive the truck (500+ miles a week and at very high speed). I regret going from LWB/Stock Ride Height/Rallye wheels so I am trying to get back as close to that as feasible (basically reverse what I have done within reason).

My only suggestion is going with a 4" rear drop spring instead of 3" springs. Mainly for aesthetics. The 2.5/4 drop is a great combo that levels the truck out, but still maintains functionality with decent suspension travel for hauling loads, etc. Im afraid the 3" spring may give it too much rake and have a stinkbug stance.

As for tires, if you plan to go back to 15's a 255/70/15 rear and 235/70/15 front looks good on that drop. You could also run a set of 15x8 gray spoke TTIIs on all fours with the same sized tires for rotational purposes and still have a cool, classic look. Aftermarket wheels have different backspacing that will clear the drop spindles and solve any clearance issues with rally wheels.

[sKnNyPpY]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Buy you some helper bags like mine by air lift. Installed on all 4 corners and you will love the way it rides. I'm so pleased with how it drives I have never installed my air bags I have. I bought a complete system and never have installed it.

I have the fronts at 20lbs. I installed shrader valve in the front spoiler to pump them up when I need to add air.
I have the back hooked to a compresser and can fill them from the cab if need be. I run 20 lbs in them when nothing in the bed. My truck never bottoms out and I have no c notch in the rear.
Best part is you don't have to take anything loose they will go in with the truck jacked up between the coils.
I'm telling you you will never look back after doing it.

looking to do this soon for the bouncy 1"CPP drop spring/spindle and Monroe shocks in the front, thanks for the recommendation. Measured the front drop to get kit 60905 per Air Lift's site.

[Hugger_Orange]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Buy you some helper bags like mine by air lift. Installed on all 4 corners and you will love the way it rides. I'm so pleased with how it drives I have never installed my air bags I have. I bought a complete system and never have installed it.

I have the fronts at 20lbs. I installed shrader valve in the front spoiler to pump them up when I need to add air.
I have the back hooked to a compresser and can fill them from the cab if need be. I run 20 lbs in them when nothing in the bed. My truck never bottoms out and I have no c notch in the rear.
Best part is you don't have to take anything loose they will go in with the truck jacked up between the coils.
I'm telling you you will never look back after doing it.

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Hope you're still around Andy! I tried finding these but there are several companies that pop up when I search for "air lift" and none of them seem to carry something for a 67-72 (I have a 71). Can you point me in the right direction cause I'm very interested in this setup. Thanks!