[Pic] 5" Front Drop is DONE!! B) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 09-12-2004, 07:29 PM

MAN! It's SWEET! FINALLY both front fenders are the same heighth. (Perfectly 28" on each side) I would say I put the coils in wrong, but since both fenders are the same heighth, I musta done it right.
Also, for anyone thinking (coughcoughEriccoughcough) that a 255/55 17 won't work with 5" front drop...You're WRONG!! I still have a CLEAR 1" of space between the tiretop and the fender. (But I DID roll the fenders, just as a precaution)
In the pic of the coils, I have them sitting upside down, so the name is right side up.
Sorry for the horrible picture of the truck..I'll get a better picture 2moro when the lighting is better.

*1972C10* · 09-12-2004, 07:46 PM

Can you jack up the truck by the K member and not have the springs fall out of the cup?

gldevall · 09-12-2004, 08:54 PM

You gonna leave it with that rake? Looks good BTW. Or are you gonna lower the back some more?

TIMSPEED · 09-12-2004, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972C10

Can you jack up the truck by the K member and not have the springs fall out of the cup?

You mean the upper cup? I THINK I can jack it up and they'll just sag, but stay in place.
Gary,
Thanks

Yup, I'm gonna leave it with this rake, for now. It will have a little less rake when I move the gas tank to the back (fuel cell) and have it full. (Currently, EMPTY on gas)

**N2TRUX** · 09-12-2004, 09:31 PM

WOW! Tim you finally put a plan into action. I'm really proud of you

Now we need some real pics....

Tx Firefighter · 09-12-2004, 09:39 PM

Did you buy them as Ground Force springs or Summit brand springs?

I buy a bunch of Summit brand springs and they are actually the blue Ground Force ones like that. I have them under both my 77 Blazer and my 70 short bed.

TIMSPEED · 09-12-2004, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Did you buy them as Ground Force springs or Summit brand springs?

Bought them as Summit Brand. I knew they were Ground Force already though. Matter of fact, I think you were the one who told me they were. They look good to me. Got them for $92 out the door.

90% of the time, Summit Brand is a GOOD brand, just sold under the auspice of "Summit Brand".

BaggedC10 · 09-12-2004, 10:10 PM

Looks better, Tim! When are you going to bag' it?

SanitysBane · 09-12-2004, 10:43 PM

yup, summit brand is just no name stuff made by a name brand company, like the gears for my rear-FOMOCO (authintic ford)

*1972C10* · 09-12-2004, 10:44 PM

Ive got some cut down springs on my 72 it only lowered it 3 inches and i cant jack my truck up by the crossmember Otherwise the springs will fall down and i have to line them back up with the upper alingment dowel.

r0lf- · 09-12-2004, 11:12 PM

they will prolly settle some more. You will get more drop!

ocbaud · 09-13-2004, 12:04 AM

i never said they wouldnt work, i said they are to tall for me

TIMSPEED · 09-13-2004, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

i never said they wouldnt work, i said they are to tall for me

Wuss :p

MylilBowTie · 09-13-2004, 04:34 AM

It is very possible that you didn't get the coil spring in the pocket right. I did this when I installed my HD coil springs in my truck recently. There was 1/4 difference in mine when measured. I did go back and put them in the right way. It was my first time and I didn't even notice the spring pocket until I was doing the passenger side, started on the driver.

TIMSPEED · 09-13-2004, 10:20 AM

I'm PRETTY sure I got them into the pocket correctly. On the top, that little round thing is inside the small coil, and on the bottom, the coil covers the drain hole. I think it's right, because 28" is right where the fender SHOULD be. (Stock I put 32" tires on, and with 5" drop I have 28" tires on, makes sense)

ocbaud · 09-13-2004, 10:27 AM

when i lowered my truck, after a little while driving it(say around 10 minutes) the springs, popped into place and it lowered it a good inch or so.

88Jimmy4x4 · 09-13-2004, 01:57 PM

When I put my 3" springs in, I could jiggle them side to side. I had to get my wife to lower the floor jack while I held them in place. However I have since rotated my tires and for some reason they stay in place now.

Are those your stock unmodified springs in the picture Tim?

bluex · 09-13-2004, 03:16 PM

Looks good, now you need some paint!

TIMSPEED · 09-13-2004, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Jimmy4x4

Are those your stock unmodified springs in the picture Tim?

Yup, those are the stock (I assume HD) coils. The only problem I had installing the springs, was I had to get someone to jack up the LCA while I held the spring in place. But once I got the Lower Balljoint Castlenut on and tightened down, then they were fine.

8t5Silverado · 09-13-2004, 06:03 PM

I think that rake looks good. The fender lips are almost level.

If it does drop a little more in front, just install a bumper and your tailgate and you should be good to go.

09-12-2004, 07:29 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	[Pic] 5" Front Drop is DONE!! B) MAN! It's SWEET! FINALLY both front fenders are the same heighth. (Perfectly 28" on each side) I would say I put the coils in wrong, but since both fenders are the same heighth, I musta done it right. Also, for anyone thinking (coughcoughEriccoughcough) that a 255/55 17 won't work with 5" front drop...You're WRONG!! I still have a CLEAR 1" of space between the tiretop and the fender. (But I DID roll the fenders, just as a precaution) In the pic of the coils, I have them sitting upside down, so the name is right side up. Sorry for the horrible picture of the truck..I'll get a better picture 2moro when the lighting is better. Attached Images __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-12-2004, 08:54 PM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	You gonna leave it with that rake? Looks good BTW. Or are you gonna lower the back some more? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

09-12-2004, 09:39 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Did you buy them as Ground Force springs or Summit brand springs? I buy a bunch of Summit brand springs and they are actually the blue Ground Force ones like that. I have them under both my 77 Blazer and my 70 short bed. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-12-2004, 10:10 PM	#8
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Looks better, Tim! When are you going to bag' it? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

09-12-2004, 10:43 PM	#9
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	yup, summit brand is just no name stuff made by a name brand company, like the gears for my rear-FOMOCO (authintic ford) __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

09-12-2004, 07:46 PM	#2
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Can you jack up the truck by the K member and not have the springs fall out of the cup?

09-12-2004, 09:31 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	WOW! Tim you finally put a plan into action. I'm really proud of you Now we need some real pics....

09-12-2004, 10:44 PM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Ive got some cut down springs on my 72 it only lowered it 3 inches and i cant jack my truck up by the crossmember Otherwise the springs will fall down and i have to line them back up with the upper alingment dowel.

09-12-2004, 11:12 PM	#11
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	they will prolly settle some more. You will get more drop! __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

09-13-2004, 12:04 AM	#12
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i never said they wouldnt work, i said they are to tall for me

09-13-2004, 04:34 AM	#14
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	It is very possible that you didn't get the coil spring in the pocket right. I did this when I installed my HD coil springs in my truck recently. There was 1/4 difference in mine when measured. I did go back and put them in the right way. It was my first time and I didn't even notice the spring pocket until I was doing the passenger side, started on the driver. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-13-2004, 10:20 AM	#15
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I'm PRETTY sure I got them into the pocket correctly. On the top, that little round thing is inside the small coil, and on the bottom, the coil covers the drain hole. I think it's right, because 28" is right where the fender SHOULD be. (Stock I put 32" tires on, and with 5" drop I have 28" tires on, makes sense) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

09-13-2004, 10:27 AM	#16
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	when i lowered my truck, after a little while driving it(say around 10 minutes) the springs, popped into place and it lowered it a good inch or so.

09-13-2004, 01:57 PM	#17
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	When I put my 3" springs in, I could jiggle them side to side. I had to get my wife to lower the floor jack while I held them in place. However I have since rotated my tires and for some reason they stay in place now. Are those your stock unmodified springs in the picture Tim? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

09-13-2004, 03:16 PM	#18
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Looks good, now you need some paint! __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/



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09-13-2004, 06:03 PM	#20
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I think that rake looks good. The fender lips are almost level. If it does drop a little more in front, just install a bumper and your tailgate and you should be good to go. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

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