best way to lower a 72' ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ocbaud · 09-21-2004, 03:22 AM

friend has a 72' lwb. he wants to lower it.

where can i find some 3" spindles for the front? and what would be the best way to get 5" out of the rear(coils). he has disc brakes in the front also.

Tx Firefighter · 09-21-2004, 03:59 AM

2.5 spindles are the norm for 72 and earlier trucks.

You could convert to 73 and newer ball joints and tie rod ends and use a BellTech 3 inch spindle for 73 and up trucks.

5 inches in the back is easy to use springs. See ECE for the full list of goods to drop the rear of one of these trucks.

Nixon · 09-21-2004, 05:11 AM

I believe LMC has a 3/5 kit in their book. www.lmctruck.com However, I personally am leaning toward the ECE 2.5/4 setup because I think it is better. www.earlyclassic.com Haven't compared prices yet but ECE stuff is American made and comes with a great warranty. Alot of LMC stuff seem to come from mexico and overseas. Fit and finish may be ok but I am a little concerned about the lesser quality raw materials.

Oh yeah, and I think ECE also has a 4/6 kit that will really slam it if you want.

Nixon

09-21-2004, 03:22 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	best way to lower a 72' ? friend has a 72' lwb. he wants to lower it. where can i find some 3" spindles for the front? and what would be the best way to get 5" out of the rear(coils). he has disc brakes in the front also.

09-21-2004, 03:59 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	2.5 spindles are the norm for 72 and earlier trucks. You could convert to 73 and newer ball joints and tie rod ends and use a BellTech 3 inch spindle for 73 and up trucks. 5 inches in the back is easy to use springs. See ECE for the full list of goods to drop the rear of one of these trucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-21-2004, 05:11 AM	#3
Nixon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Burnet, Texas Posts: 53	I believe LMC has a 3/5 kit in their book. www.lmctruck.com However, I personally am leaning toward the ECE 2.5/4 setup because I think it is better. www.earlyclassic.com Haven't compared prices yet but ECE stuff is American made and comes with a great warranty. Alot of LMC stuff seem to come from mexico and overseas. Fit and finish may be ok but I am a little concerned about the lesser quality raw materials. Oh yeah, and I think ECE also has a 4/6 kit that will really slam it if you want. Nixon __________________ My girlfriend caught me cheatin on her with another woman and now she's threatening to tell my wife! ____________________________________ 71 Chevy lwb Rough and Ready Baby!! Last edited by Nixon; 09-21-2004 at 05:15 AM.



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