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HvyChevy454 · 04-15-2002, 02:48 PM

Does anybody have pics of theirs? And whats the best way to go about it, new spindles? shorter springs?

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HvyChevy454 · 04-15-2002, 02:58 PM

also what are yalls ride height from the top part of the fender well. I have 31'' up front and 32'' out back. so really to level it out i need atleast a 1'' drop in the back.

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72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi
91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust
71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works...
Put it to the floor...

[This message has been edited by HvyChevy454 (edited April 15, 2002).]

**68SWB4x4** · 04-15-2002, 10:59 PM

to level out a stocker with same size tires you need atleast 2" more drop in back
look for tim christians pics.... he has a shortbed lowered 3/4

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69 longhorn · 04-15-2002, 11:05 PM

yes, I would say a 2/4,or a 3/5 would be a pretty level stance.....you may still have a little rake,but not too much.....69

**Tim Christian** · 04-16-2002, 05:04 AM

Here you go this is a spring drop only 3-4.

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Chris H · 04-16-2002, 08:28 AM

Tim,
Great stance!
What did you do for shocks on your truck? Did you have to buy new shorter length shocks?

Thanks for the info!
Chris H

HvyChevy454 · 04-16-2002, 10:04 AM

How would i be able to tell whether or not the truck already has a spring drop. I'm pretty sure i have the stock springs in it for a 350. But w/ a BB the front squats a little more. but there is still only a 1' difference in ride height front to back. 31 front 32 back

**1971Stepside** · 04-16-2002, 10:31 AM

I am having a similiar delimna. I want to drop my 71 but am not sure what I need to do it. I know I want to replace my spindles with the 2.5" lowered ones. Do I also need to drop my spring then or should I stay with a stock height spring. I plan on putting 17" wheels on the truck so that may play into this. So, does anyone have a picture of a truck with a 2.5" spindle drop and a 1" spring drop in the front? I guess the back will then be determined by what I end up doing on the front.

When I started this project I thought lowering would be the easy part!

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**1971Stepside** · 04-16-2002, 01:15 PM

ttt

paintpyro · 04-16-2002, 01:30 PM

Tim, What size tires are you runnin?

Nickbo · 04-16-2002, 05:22 PM

Tim, what size wheels and tires are those, its about that time where I get tires and it'd be nice to know what those are. Thanks

**Tim Christian** · 04-16-2002, 07:57 PM

Ok guys let me see if I can answer everything the shocks are stock the rims are 15x7 with 3.50 back spacing in front and 15x10 with 4.25 back spacing in rear the tires are 225/70/15 in front and 275/60/15 in rear.

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Low68 · 04-16-2002, 08:01 PM

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My truck has a 2.5 inch spindle and a one inch spring. I put stock height springs on since and could not visibly tell much differece. I have a 5 inch spring in the back. I am using KYB gas shocks at all the corners and have 17x8 and 17x9.5. They are wrapped in Nitto 255/50 and 275/50. I personally want to go lower, but my dad and I don't see eye to eye on that.

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69 longhorn · 04-16-2002, 08:13 PM

Here is a 3/5,with a 1 1/2" body drop.

04-15-2002, 02:48 PM	#1
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	thinkin about a 3/4 drop Does anybody have pics of theirs? And whats the best way to go about it, new spindles? shorter springs? ------------------ Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Put it to the floor... __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

04-15-2002, 02:58 PM	#2
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	also what are yalls ride height from the top part of the fender well. I have 31'' up front and 32'' out back. so really to level it out i need atleast a 1'' drop in the back. ------------------ Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Intake 850 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.500 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Put it to the floor... [This message has been edited by HvyChevy454 (edited April 15, 2002).] __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

04-15-2002, 10:59 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	to level out a stocker with same size tires you need atleast 2" more drop in back look for tim christians pics.... he has a shortbed lowered 3/4 ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

04-15-2002, 11:05 PM	#4
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	yes, I would say a 2/4,or a 3/5 would be a pretty level stance.....you may still have a little rake,but not too much.....69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-16-2002, 08:28 AM	#6
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Tim, Great stance! What did you do for shocks on your truck? Did you have to buy new shorter length shocks? Thanks for the info! Chris H __________________ Chris H 72 C30 133" 72 C30 157" flat-dump 69 C10 short fleet 71 ElCamino 2000 K2500 crewcab shortbed (sold, sorry old friend) 2005 GMC 2500HD shortcrew Duramax 2006 K1500 RCSB and a couple other projects/parts

04-16-2002, 05:04 AM	#5
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Here you go this is a spring drop only 3-4. ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30

04-16-2002, 10:04 AM	#7
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	How would i be able to tell whether or not the truck already has a spring drop. I'm pretty sure i have the stock springs in it for a 350. But w/ a BB the front squats a little more. but there is still only a 1' difference in ride height front to back. 31 front 32 back __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

04-16-2002, 10:31 AM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I am having a similiar delimna. I want to drop my 71 but am not sure what I need to do it. I know I want to replace my spindles with the 2.5" lowered ones. Do I also need to drop my spring then or should I stay with a stock height spring. I plan on putting 17" wheels on the truck so that may play into this. So, does anyone have a picture of a truck with a 2.5" spindle drop and a 1" spring drop in the front? I guess the back will then be determined by what I end up doing on the front. When I started this project I thought lowering would be the easy part! ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-16-2002, 01:15 PM	#9
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	ttt __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

04-16-2002, 01:30 PM	#10
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Tim, What size tires are you runnin? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

04-16-2002, 05:22 PM	#11
Nickbo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: colorado springs, colorado, usa Posts: 289	Tim, what size wheels and tires are those, its about that time where I get tires and it'd be nice to know what those are. Thanks __________________ 1967 was a good year

04-16-2002, 07:57 PM	#12
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Ok guys let me see if I can answer everything the shocks are stock the rims are 15x7 with 3.50 back spacing in front and 15x10 with 4.25 back spacing in rear the tires are 225/70/15 in front and 275/60/15 in rear. ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30

04-16-2002, 08:01 PM	#13
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	http://www.geocities.com/a68rod/rightfront.jpg http://www.geocities.com/a68rod/side.jpg My truck has a 2.5 inch spindle and a one inch spring. I put stock height springs on since and could not visibly tell much differece. I have a 5 inch spring in the back. I am using KYB gas shocks at all the corners and have 17x8 and 17x9.5. They are wrapped in Nitto 255/50 and 275/50. I personally want to go lower, but my dad and I don't see eye to eye on that. ------------------ http://www.geocities.com/a68rod __________________ Build Thread

04-16-2002, 08:13 PM	#14
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Here is a 3/5,with a 1 1/2" body drop. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn



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