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Old 07-25-2002, 01:28 AM   #26
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Early Classic 1/3 drop coils
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Old 07-25-2002, 01:42 AM   #27
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Bigvinnie thats one low 1/3 drop, are those really tall tires?
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Old 07-25-2002, 01:45 AM   #28
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mine is dropped like 6/5 or 5.5/6, bought it this way, its got quite a bit of rake, need a c-notch before i can go lower

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drop spindles - not sure either 3" or 2.5"
front coils - i believe theyre just chopped orig coils
yes front has negative camber despite the **** load of shims on the upper control arm. this is probably the reason no one suggests going lower than 5' up front without bags.

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3.5" eibach coils i believe.
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doestch tech shocks all around, despite the cut coils up front and major slam up front, the truck rides like a cadillac, rides better than my 01 blazer did stock, go figure
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Old 07-25-2002, 01:48 AM   #29
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another shot. someday ill have my truck as low as XXL and slammed67
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Old 07-25-2002, 02:50 AM   #30
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Old 07-25-2002, 10:24 AM   #31
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Kenneth (XXL): Raise it up a tad?????? But I worked so hard to get it that low!!! Yeah, I'll most likely end up installing some bump stops to keep the front from sitting on the ground. I had about an inch clearance, but the addition of the cab cut that in half!
Sacrilege, I know... but there is also a clearance problem on the fenders. If you look where the arc is in the inside of the wheel opening sheetmetal, that's where the tire is going to sit. I've got a new set of '67 fenders in the box that I was thinking of notching there. I just haven't gotten up the spirit to hack on brand new fenders like that. Mine is low enough (I know... sacrilege again) but if I ever have a front line or bag blowout, The fender will slam down on that tire and the resulting wreck won't likely be pretty I figure the extra clearance will give me a good buffer.

What size tire/wheel have you got on the front??


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Old 07-25-2002, 11:43 AM   #32
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Front: 2.5 spindles, stock coils w/1 coil removed, later model 3/4 ton sway bar w/urethane bushings
Back : 1.5 blocks, air bags, adj panhard bar, bolt-in c-section thats welded for insurance.
Man that setup looks cool. I can almost see it repainted the new Pewter Color. You don't happen to have a spare swb frame around do you?
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Old 07-25-2002, 12:46 PM   #33
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Old 07-25-2002, 03:58 PM   #34
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Bamm 24, those are DZUS Fasteners. They hold the fiberglass hood on the truck.
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Old 07-25-2002, 05:27 PM   #35
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THis is what mine will look like soon
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Old 07-25-2002, 07:48 PM   #36
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As a matter of fact . . . it's possible I might be selling either the original frame from my 67 or the extra unrestored straight 67gmc/leaf rolling chassis I recently acquired. My original frame has been stripped/sand-blasted, primed w/DP90 epoxy primer; the trailing arm crossmember has been boxed w/5" holes punched for exhaust clearance; trailing arms welded+ new relocated shock mounts(frame is currently set-up for coilovers & some welding was done after priming so it needs repriming).
My goal when purchasing the gmc frame was to incorporate all the changes I've done to the original frame all @ once for a cleaner/more professional look on a fresh frame & switch to a 4-link to resolve trailing arm to frame clearance issues for the ride height I want. But I've been busy @ work & @ my buddies part-time shop they've been tied-up w/a chassis car resulting in the gmc frame just sitting in the driveway on the trailer( I'm sure the neighbors would like to see it go). I will make a decision by end of Aug. Undecided on any pricing @ this time though.
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Old 08-19-2002, 10:18 PM   #37
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Old 08-19-2002, 10:52 PM   #38
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3.5-5.5 ECE dropped spindes and springs.
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Old 08-20-2002, 12:10 AM   #39
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DONE WRONG

PO I guess did this. Heated the springs and roasted the ride... but I do like the stance... I will try and get close when I do the frame off starting very soon.
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Old 08-20-2002, 12:49 AM   #40
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XXL, HACK ON BROTHA!!! LOL I was in the same boat, my truck sits on the arch you spoke of, so I bought the much needed NEW FENDERS and started CUTTIN. hehe. I notched them all the way up to the hood hinges. I had to make room for bigger plans, I sold the 17's in the pic and got my 20's and 22's ordered. HELL YEA!!
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Old 12-10-2006, 08:47 PM   #41
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

i just lowered my '72 with shocks and classic springs .ended up being about 2 and 4 from where it was. i have 1973 buick 455 from gs riv n it . execpt for a performer intake ,oil pump kit and a holley its all stock . i got an adatper to mate up to the original chevy 4 speed , using a centerforce dual friction clutch . i have a sweet cab( a/c auto ) and front clip from a well stored 35,000 mile camper , and most of another rust free box including fenderr hanging in my office , not to mention all the parts ive botten new . hopefully i will tear into it this spring . may be goin to a 400 turbo , only cause the other cab has the hump welded and the column is sweet . those are 8 inch cragar wheels with 255 /70 -15's
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Old 12-10-2006, 09:00 PM   #42
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

yes i said buick 455
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Old 12-10-2006, 09:57 PM   #43
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

I have two inch drop spindles with lower springs. Hope these help! look at LMC under the lowering kits, it has some pretty good pics of how they'll look.
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Old 12-10-2006, 09:59 PM   #44
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

Here is mine. 3/5 drop done with springs 255/50zr17 front and 255/60vr17rear. Impala SS rims.
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Old 12-10-2006, 10:10 PM   #45
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Bags . Notched in back. Front z'd .
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Old 12-10-2006, 11:04 PM   #46
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I have two inch drop spindles with lower springs. Hope these help! look at LMC under the lowering kits, it has some pretty good pics of how they'll look.
I would be interested in your exact drop combo, this is how I would like my 70 to sit....infact I have the SAME wheels coming, just not chrome!
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Old 12-10-2006, 11:48 PM   #47
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

where are the lwb :P

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Old 12-11-2006, 12:33 AM   #48
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

Lowered 2" and 4"
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Old 12-11-2006, 12:39 AM   #49
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

3in spindles and 5in drop springs


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Old 12-11-2006, 10:05 AM   #50
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Re: Can you please post pics of your lowered '67-72?

Here's the old mule!

I have a 4.5/5 drop.

Front: ECE 2.5 inch drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs. 20x8.5 Bonspeed Malibus with 5 inch BS on Yokohama Parada Spec-X 255/45-20.

Rear: ECE 5 inch drop springs. 20x10 Bonspeed Malibus with 5.5 inch BS on Yokohama Parada Spec-X 295/45-20.
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