quick quetion about a drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

allout · 01-26-2010, 06:23 PM

I am planning of buying a drop for my 69 lwb pretty soon, i wanted to do a 3/5 or a 2/4. i plan on running 20" wheels. I was wanting to know what is your opinion on 3" front drop springs? i think i remember some people saying that they are hard to align, or something like that. i would love to do a disc/drop spindle conversion, but im on a pretty tight budget as of now. if i was to go with the 3/5, i wanted to do the ECE rear kit, and CPP front springs. if i was to go with a 2/4 i would just do the kit from ECE. so what is your opinion on the 3" drop springs? any help is appreciated.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-26-2010, 06:45 PM

I posted same thing in suspension..

They said u wanna use a spindle to get most drop then make up with springs..

72BlckButy · 01-26-2010, 10:18 PM

It's all personal opinion, but for me, I decided to stay away from the 3" springs. I went with ECE's 4.5/6" kit; excellent parts and service.

allout · 01-26-2010, 10:51 PM

well, i really really want to do the spindle conversion, but i just cant afford it right now. if everything goes good, i plan on doing the conversion within a year or two. but for now just doing a simple coil drop.

72BlckButy · 01-26-2010, 10:54 PM

allout... trust me, it took me a few years before I could drop my truck with the kit from ECE. Either save a little back each month, or watch the parts board as there's always someone parting out their project or funding something else.

Best of luck on the project!

01-26-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
allout Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: peoria arizona Posts: 36	quick quetion about a drop I am planning of buying a drop for my 69 lwb pretty soon, i wanted to do a 3/5 or a 2/4. i plan on running 20" wheels. I was wanting to know what is your opinion on 3" front drop springs? i think i remember some people saying that they are hard to align, or something like that. i would love to do a disc/drop spindle conversion, but im on a pretty tight budget as of now. if i was to go with the 3/5, i wanted to do the ECE rear kit, and CPP front springs. if i was to go with a 2/4 i would just do the kit from ECE. so what is your opinion on the 3" drop springs? any help is appreciated. __________________ -69 chevy 350/turbo 400 -07 kawasaki kx 250f- full suspension and motor work -2006 toyota tacoma- sport crew cab

01-26-2010, 06:45 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: quick quetion about a drop I posted same thing in suspension.. They said u wanna use a spindle to get most drop then make up with springs.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-26-2010, 10:18 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: quick quetion about a drop It's all personal opinion, but for me, I decided to stay away from the 3" springs. I went with ECE's 4.5/6" kit; excellent parts and service. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-26-2010, 10:51 PM	#4
allout Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: peoria arizona Posts: 36	Re: quick quetion about a drop well, i really really want to do the spindle conversion, but i just cant afford it right now. if everything goes good, i plan on doing the conversion within a year or two. but for now just doing a simple coil drop. __________________ -69 chevy 350/turbo 400 -07 kawasaki kx 250f- full suspension and motor work -2006 toyota tacoma- sport crew cab

01-26-2010, 10:54 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: quick quetion about a drop allout... trust me, it took me a few years before I could drop my truck with the kit from ECE. Either save a little back each month, or watch the parts board as there's always someone parting out their project or funding something else. Best of luck on the project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-26-2010 at 10:54 PM.



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