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chevy_mike · 08-19-2010, 03:45 PM

3" dropped springs front, unknown drop rear. PO changed to leaf springs with an flipped shackles and dropped shackles. Axle is about 2" off the frame. Tires are 235/70-15 front, 255/70-15 rear.

tripleD · 08-19-2010, 08:57 PM

6 in the rear and 3 in front

66coffin · 08-22-2010, 01:36 AM

Here's mine soon to be DD with 5.25/5.50-17's She's got 2000 Jeep Wrangler springs in the back with 2.5" drop spindles and 1 and a half coils cut up front. Bags coming soon for the rear... it's still too high back there for my taste... Nose-up, a$$-down!!

CenValyCali · 08-22-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 66coffin

Here's mine soon to be DD with 5.25/5.50-17's She's got 2000 Jeep Wrangler springs in the back with 2.5" drop spindles and 1 and a half coils cut up front. Bags coming soon for the rear... it's still too high back there for my taste... Nose-up, a$$-down!!

Wow, I've never seen another newer style truck with artillery's on it. Your truck looks great. I like the way the bias ply also adds to the truck. Your right were I'd like to be

with my truck. Thanks for sharing.

scot 6 feet eleven · 06-24-2011, 09:32 AM

no bags----my 65 is sitting on a 94 chevy full size pickup frame channelled

**tazattitude** · 06-24-2011, 12:49 PM

I mocked up my bed last week and drove it on the road for the first time.

Front is 5 inches (2" spindle, 3" spring)
rear is 7" (5" spring, 2" block angled for the pinion angle). There is no bed floor which will be wood and no rear bumper and tailgate. So I figure it will be about 1 to 1 1/2" lower from what is shown in the pics.

s11sean11 · 08-11-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tazattitude

I mocked up my bed last week and drove it on the road for the first time.

Front is 5 inches (2" spindle, 3" spring)
rear is 7" (5" spring, 2" block angled for the pinion angle). There is no bed floor which will be wood and no rear bumper and tailgate. So I figure it will be about 1 to 1 1/2" lower from what is shown in the pics.

i love your truck it sits nice nice paint and the wheels

65Gregg · 08-11-2011, 06:27 PM

Here is how mine sits, I'm satisfied for now, but that could change any minute.

UK62LW · 08-12-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

Here is how mine sits, I'm satisfied for now, but that could change any minute.

That's the perfect stance right there - gonna save that picture for reference

glos55 · 10-18-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

Here is how mine sits, I'm satisfied for now, but that could change any minute.

Same here...

darkhorse970 · 08-12-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tazattitude

I mocked up my bed last week and drove it on the road for the first time.

Front is 5 inches (2" spindle, 3" spring)
rear is 7" (5" spring, 2" block angled for the pinion angle). There is no bed floor which will be wood and no rear bumper and tailgate. So I figure it will be about 1 to 1 1/2" lower from what is shown in the pics.

I love your truck, can you tell us the specs on the tires and wheels?

66redw/white · 06-24-2011, 01:50 PM

scot 6. that thing is wicked low man! ive been wanting to do somethin like that to my blazer for a while now. did you do anything to the suspension?

fryer1979 · 08-08-2011, 04:55 AM

Thought I would bring this one back up since it is a pretty good reference for height ideas, and we seem to be getting some new members. My '65: front 3" McGaughty's (sp?) springs with 1 coil cut off, and rear 5" springs from same company. Soon to come: 2.5" CPP spindles (sitting in my shop), and likely a 1 or 2 inch spacer in the rear with a notch and adjustable track bar.

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NorthstarGMC · 08-08-2011, 05:09 AM

6 pages an NO mention of what Jeep springs/coils people are using? Let's see some specs. There are quite a few Jeep models. Which ones work the best?

fryer1979 · 08-08-2011, 05:13 AM

I believe it is a rear coil spring from an 80's cherokee (I could be wrong though, it's only what I have been told). Gives about a 3 inch drop in the rear.

enick72 · 08-09-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthstarGMC

6 pages an NO mention of what Jeep springs/coils people are using? Let's see some specs. There are quite a few Jeep models. Which ones work the best?

TJ coils - Wrangler, 97-2006

NorthstarGMC · 08-09-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by enick72

TJ coils - Wrangler, 97-2006

Fronts or rears? I know it's popular to take front ZJ coils and put then in the back for a budget lift, but putting them on old trucks is new to me. Is there a write up or FAQ on making this happen?

enick72 · 08-09-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthstarGMC

Fronts or rears? I know it's popular to take front ZJ coils and put then in the back for a budget lift, but putting them on old trucks is new to me. Is there a write up or FAQ on making this happen?

rears. I have a set to put in, just waiting for my drop spindles to get here to do the whole job at once.

tmills213 · 08-09-2011, 07:36 PM

before and after.

cut one coil about 2-3" drop
rear: 98 tj 4 cyl springs drop about 4-5"

This was a camper special with the overload half leave and hits on the bracket on hard bumps unfortunately

**joedoh** · 08-09-2011, 12:36 AM

no bags, yet

66redw/white · 08-09-2011, 08:57 AM

joedoh. is that thing on s10 wheels? i seem to remember one time reading about somebody puttin one of these trucks on an s10 frame. was that you?

**joedoh** · 08-09-2011, 11:04 AM

yep, thats on an s10 frame.

66redw/white · 08-11-2011, 07:57 PM

dang that looks good!

iehotrod · 08-12-2011, 01:48 AM

Heres my 62 Shorty torsion bars turned out up front and 5" springs at rear.

Blue Blood · 10-07-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iehotrod

Heres my 62 Shorty torsion bars turned out up front and 5" springs at rear.

Love that truck.

08-19-2010, 03:45 PM	#1
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! 3" dropped springs front, unknown drop rear. PO changed to leaf springs with an flipped shackles and dropped shackles. Axle is about 2" off the frame. Tires are 235/70-15 front, 255/70-15 rear. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-19-2010, 08:57 PM	#2
tripleD Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newport,nc Posts: 234	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! 6 in the rear and 3 in front Attached Images __________________ triple d

08-22-2010, 01:36 AM	#3
66coffin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: diamond bar, calif. Posts: 206	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! Here's mine soon to be DD with 5.25/5.50-17's She's got 2000 Jeep Wrangler springs in the back with 2.5" drop spindles and 1 and a half coils cut up front. Bags coming soon for the rear... it's still too high back there for my taste... Nose-up, a$$-down!! Attached Images __________________ '66 c10ish straight 292 power!

06-24-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
scot 6 feet eleven Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southdakota Posts: 179	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! no bags----my 65 is sitting on a 94 chevy full size pickup frame channelled Attached Images

06-24-2011, 12:49 PM	#6
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! I mocked up my bed last week and drove it on the road for the first time. Front is 5 inches (2" spindle, 3" spring) rear is 7" (5" spring, 2" block angled for the pinion angle). There is no bed floor which will be wood and no rear bumper and tailgate. So I figure it will be about 1 to 1 1/2" lower from what is shown in the pics. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

08-11-2011, 06:27 PM	#8
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! Here is how mine sits, I'm satisfied for now, but that could change any minute. Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

06-24-2011, 01:50 PM	#12
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! scot 6. that thing is wicked low man! ive been wanting to do somethin like that to my blazer for a while now. did you do anything to the suspension? __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

08-08-2011, 04:55 AM	#13
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! Thought I would bring this one back up since it is a pretty good reference for height ideas, and we seem to be getting some new members. My '65: front 3" McGaughty's (sp?) springs with 1 coil cut off, and rear 5" springs from same company. Soon to come: 2.5" CPP spindles (sitting in my shop), and likely a 1 or 2 inch spacer in the rear with a notch and adjustable track bar.

08-08-2011, 05:09 AM	#14
NorthstarGMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 44	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! 6 pages an NO mention of what Jeep springs/coils people are using? Let's see some specs. There are quite a few Jeep models. Which ones work the best? __________________ 1963 GMC Wideside powered by a LH2 32v Northstar

08-08-2011, 05:13 AM	#15
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! I believe it is a rear coil spring from an 80's cherokee (I could be wrong though, it's only what I have been told). Gives about a 3 inch drop in the rear.

08-09-2011, 07:36 PM	#19
tmills213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Normal il Posts: 173	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! before and after. cut one coil about 2-3" drop rear: 98 tj 4 cyl springs drop about 4-5" This was a camper special with the overload half leave and hits on the bracket on hard bumps unfortunately Attached Images

08-09-2011, 12:36 AM	#20
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,773	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! no bags, yet __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-09-2011, 08:57 AM	#21
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! joedoh. is that thing on s10 wheels? i seem to remember one time reading about somebody puttin one of these trucks on an s10 frame. was that you? __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

08-09-2011, 11:04 AM	#22
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,773	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! yep, thats on an s10 frame. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-11-2011, 07:57 PM	#23
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Post Pics of your Static Drops!! dang that looks good! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold



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