Post Pics of your Static Drops!!

[65Gregg]

Originally Posted by J.Cagle

Did you have to notch the frame? id like to add blocks to mine but i dont want to have to notch right now.

I haven't put in a notch (yet), I am considering one of the Porterbuilt bolt in C notch though. As with all of Nate's products it appears to be outstanding. I'm only going to do so in an effort to gain more load carrying ability. Probably will add some helper bags so i can tow my boat.

[J.Cagle]

Hmm. cant decide what to do. I have factory overloads on my truck that are nice but sure arent usable once lowered....

[tazattitude]

I also did mine 5" and 7"
front- 3" springs-2" spindles
rear--5" springs-2" block (slightly shaved and angled for pinion)
I C-notched the frame along with an adjustable panhard bar.

The top of the rear is actually closer to the bed wood than the rear to the C-notch. I have about 3" from the rear to the wood. No problems though

20" wheels all the way around

[badriand]

hey what size tires you running by the way???

215/75 r15

[stealth_weapons]

here's mine front has POL tubular UCA/LCA, 2.5" drop spindles, CPP 3" drop springs. the rear just has CPP 4"drop springs

[Slow Build]

Originally Posted by stealth_weapons

here's mine front has POL tubular UCA/LCA, 2.5" drop spindles, CPP 3" drop springs. the rear just has CPP 4"drop springs

Is it just the angle that the picture was taken or is the bottom of the LCA pretty close to the ground? It looks like it's lower than the bottom of the rim.

Also what size tires are you running? Looks good.

[stealth_weapons]

Originally Posted by Slow Build

Is it just the angle that the picture was taken or is the bottom of the LCA pretty close to the ground? It looks like it's lower than the bottom of the rim.

Also what size tires are you running? Looks good.

the LCA is without a doubt lower than the rim
here are a few more for reference

[blackmopar]

Originally Posted by stealth_weapons

.............., 2.5" drop spindles, CPP 3" drop springs. the rear just has CPP 4"drop springs

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love that rake Stealth! Ive got a 64 lwb that has 4" cpp springs in rear now and Im about to do the 2.5 spindles and 3" springs up front - Im hoping it comes out close to your stance!!

haha sweet! how much more (or did) the POL arms drop you? looks like how the lower arm 'cup' sits it would drop your shock height right?

[AllenKarber]

3" drop CPP Springs in the front,6 inch drop ECE coils in the rear.

[big_rig]

New to the forum and thought I'd learn about posting pictures. This is my work in progress/daily driver when theres not 6 feet of snow blowing around way up here. It's only lowered a little but I figure that counts for something.

[Fastest32]

I see alot of people on here with six lugs who say they are using drop spindles. What spindles are you using, and did you have to change to disc brake set up? What rotors are you using if so?
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[robber grin]

Originally Posted by Fastest32

I see alot of people on here with six lugs who say they are using drop spindles. What spindles are you using, and did you have to change to disc brake set up? What rotors are you using if so?
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On my 62 C10 I'm going to use BELL 2 1/2" drop Spindles and McGaughy's 6 lug rotors on a 78 'burb clip with 3" drop coils.

The aftermarket drop spindles that you see are set up for HD brake using the 1 1/4" rotors vs the LD 1" rotors.

So if you buy the drop spindles you can run stock HD 1 1/4" 5 lug rotors or aftermarket 6 lug rotors...

OR you could run the 6 lug rotor on a stock HD spindle if you don't want the drop.

I'm unaware of a LD brake rotor option that would allow you to run 6 lug wheels...

Let us know what you come up with and PICS are always fun too!

[Fastest32]

Originally Posted by robber grin

On my 62 C10 I'm going to use BELL 2 1/2" drop Spindles and McGaughy's 6 lug rotors on a 78 'burb clip with 3" drop coils.

The aftermarket drop spindles that you see are set up for HD brake using the 1 1/4" rotors vs the LD 1" rotors.

So if you buy the drop spindles you can run stock HD 1 1/4" 5 lug rotors or aftermarket 6 lug rotors...

OR you could run the 6 lug rotor on a stock HD spindle if you don't want the drop.

I'm unaware of a LD brake rotor option that would allow you to run 6 lug wheels...

Let us know what you come up with and PICS are always fun too!

I have a whole set up off of a 79 but wasnt sure about the rotors. I have a set of five lug rallies from my old truck but wasnt sure If I could just swap out rear axles to make the rear five lug. Im not really ready to do the whole front end swap yet either. I posted a pic of my truck on the other thread thats exactly like this one but Ill go ahead and post one here too. I cut 1 1/2 off of the front coils and used jeep springs in the rear. It rides really nice but I havent tried hauling much in it yet. I have a set of those overload air bags I can install if its too weak.

[joelbert62]

Fastest32 I like the stance of your truck here just posted this in an other thread also

I read somewhere on this site or thread the 1.5 coils cut would give you 4 inch drop on a 64-66. doing my 64 tore front end apart and realize the spring have a pocket or are indexed at both ends. to me you could take one coil and it would fit right. how much drop does that give? I like what I see of 63 & 64 Bowties !.5 cut and chevelle springs in the rear and was thinking something similar as I have some station wagon rear springs w air bags or chevelle springs . help want to cut my front springs and put front back together next few days. ( also going to belltech shocks for a dropped truck ) thanks Joel

If you cut 1.5 coils I guess just index the top and let the bottom be where it comes out ? more I read the more people I see do this (no problems ? ) with jeep or A body springs in the rear. ( Yea I am cheep lol )

[NCD1966]

cut 1.5 coils up front off of stock spring; rear has 1998 jeep grand cherokee rear coils with 1 coil cut and 1-5/8" lowering blocks (they were 2" blocks)
rides smooth and handles great for a cheap drop

[glos55]

Originally Posted by NCD1966

cut 1.5 coils up front off of stock spring; rear has 1998 jeep grand cherokee rear coils with 1 coil cut and 1-5/8" lowering blocks (they were 2" blocks)
rides smooth and handles great for a cheap drop

You can't cut the Jeep springs because of the tapered ends?

[bigdlb12]

1978 nova/apollo/omega/ventura front clip, Stock

1969 Firebird rearend , shorten coil springs about 2 inches

Not too low, still able to drive it, but low enough that the other day I pulled into a parking space and hit a walmart water bottle that was standing up right 16.9oz

Also next to a stock Ford Ranger, my hood and finders are still lower than it

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=82

[boucher racing]

1.5 coils cut in front
TJ Jeep springs and 2" blocks in rear

[boucher racing]

1.75 coils cut in front
5 leafs removed with 2" drop shackles in rear

[Bobby61]

Bobby's 65 Fleetside - Early Classics 4" rear and 2" front - All shock relocate and springs. Rear Wheel 295/45/20 x 10 and Front 275/45/20 x 8.5 Work in progress. Thanks to all friends with suggestions to get this started! Dino,Joe and long time freind Mr. Torrez

[Narxoleptic Customs]

Biglb12 - what is that front bumper from?
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[Bobby61]

Originally Posted by Narxoleptic Customs

Biglb12 - what is that front bumper from?
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The bumper is a stock 60-66 bumper. It actually has changed in the fact that I added Chrome Bumper Guards. I know that doesn't sound good but the factory bumper guards look the old Caddy bumper guards. I'll post an updated pic.

[Bobby61]

Here is the updated pics of the Bumper Guards added to the stock bumper. I can't tell you how tough these were to get wrap around these bumpers. Save yourself time and loosen all Bumper Bolts. Each has two mounting points and you will have to tighten each slightly at a time until top and bottom come tight to the bumper. If you want this look. Little old school look and it's starting to grow on me!

[victorallen]

4.5" front / 5" rear. I used 2" springs and 2.5" drop spindles in front and 4" springs along with 1" blocks in rear. Wheels are 18"x8"s and 20"x10"s.



Sorry for the poor picture quality, I took it with my phone on a day it was trying to rain. We had just thrashed on the truck 17 straight hours to finish it after starting it five years ago.