Thinking about lowering my 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Crispyr1 · 07-30-2009, 08:11 PM

What do i need/ need to do, besides get the springs? Sorry i'm a major noob!

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-30-2009, 08:22 PM

how low do you want to go???

Crispyr1 · 07-30-2009, 08:44 PM

2 in the front and 3 or 4 in the back

caja_larga · 07-30-2009, 08:47 PM

it depends on what you like, find a truck you like the way it sits and ask the owner or post a pic here. Most of us can get you in the ball park on what it has.

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-30-2009, 08:49 PM

id say run drop spindles up front to keep the factory geometry, and for the rear do blocks and springs, im not sure if u need an adj. trac bar, someone will chime in who has done that drop. i dont think you do though. or you can just do springs, kinda depends on the funds you are working with.

my67chevytruck · 07-30-2009, 09:41 PM

with a 2/4 drop you could just go with lowered springs/shocks, and be in good shape. IIRC, you wont need shock relocators , or adj track bar unless you go 5" or lower.

cdowns · 07-30-2009, 09:43 PM

if you're tearing into the suspension to lower/ it's the ideal time for ball joints tyrod ends pitman idler arms trailing arm bushings adjustable panhard bar shock relocatorers and you finish the job off with a trip to the alignment shop

**N2TRUX** · 07-30-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Crispyr1

What do i need/ need to do, besides get the springs? Sorry i'm a major noob!

Give us a few more details and we will be glad to help you out. What is your budget, and what do you want to accomplish? Is your 68 still drum brake and 6 lug? Do you want to convert to disc brake?

Lots of choices, and as cdowns mentions it's a really good time to update/upgrade while your at it.

Crispyr1 · 07-30-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Give us a few more details and we will be glad to help you out. What is your budget, and what do you want to accomplish? Is your 68 still drum brake and 6 lug? Do you want to convert to disc brake?

Lots of choices, and as cdowns mentions it's a really good time to update/upgrade while your at it.

well i am going to convert to disc with the booster, but am really just looking for a basic drop and really don't want to do to much since the funds are short, but i do want to do it right so i don't have any prob. in the future. I really appreciate the help guys!

mclairmo · 07-31-2009, 12:57 AM

If funds are short, just do springs and maybe new ball joints and control arm bushings/shafts. You can always convert to discs later and replace steering stuff later, too. However, make sure all the steering stuff is at least safe for now. No loose joints.

mr mike · 07-31-2009, 03:34 AM

I got a ? how do you adjust the track bar for going that low and I think someone said that you can use spring from a car or something like that, but i do not recall what car or truck it was from If some one knows let us all know thanks...... I did not mean to hijack your post

big_al_71 · 07-31-2009, 05:50 AM

You can achieve it very easily, like others have mentioned if you only want a two-four drop you can achieve it with drop springs.there are several vendors in here that can sell you a kit at a cheaper price if you buy complete. Checkout my buil thread as we just did this to my truck.

72BlckButy · 07-31-2009, 08:12 AM

I agree with Al... (you can also check out my build thread in my signature below)

Early Classic Enterprises, Classic Performance Parts, and several other vendors offer some great lowering parts for your truck, it's just going to depend on your budget and how low you want to go.

As far as the disc brake upgrade, I recently did this on my '69 and I retained the 6-lug pattern. Others prefer to swap to a 5-lug pattern but then you would have to change the rear to match. I also decided not to add a booster to my truck, so I am running a manual disc/drum setup.

Good luck with the choices as it took me a while to make my final decision. The good thing is that you can do this in stages... drop, followed by disc upgrade,... and so on.

Crispyr1 · 07-31-2009, 01:03 PM

Guys I really appreciate the help! I'd be lost without this forum!

Crispyr1 · 08-03-2009, 11:32 AM

another question, if i'm doing a 2/4 drop do i need to get drop shocks? or can i just keep the shocks i have now?

mclairmo · 08-03-2009, 12:23 PM

I would keep the shocks you ahve now, unless they start to bottom out. You can always measure your shocks to see if it is likely they will compress too much when you go over bumps. Not likely, though with just a 2/4 drop.

Crispyr1 · 08-06-2009, 02:54 PM

what if i go with a 3-5 drop

my67chevytruck · 08-06-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Crispyr1

what if i go with a 3-5 drop

get the corresponding drop shocks for the drop springs your installing, you will not regret it.

07-30-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Thinking about lowering my 68 What do i need/ need to do, besides get the springs? Sorry i'm a major noob!

07-30-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 how low do you want to go??? __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

07-30-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 2 in the front and 3 or 4 in the back

07-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 it depends on what you like, find a truck you like the way it sits and ask the owner or post a pic here. Most of us can get you in the ball park on what it has.

07-30-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 id say run drop spindles up front to keep the factory geometry, and for the rear do blocks and springs, im not sure if u need an adj. trac bar, someone will chime in who has done that drop. i dont think you do though. or you can just do springs, kinda depends on the funds you are working with. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

07-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#6
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 with a 2/4 drop you could just go with lowered springs/shocks, and be in good shape. IIRC, you wont need shock relocators , or adj track bar unless you go 5" or lower. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-30-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 if you're tearing into the suspension to lower/ it's the ideal time for ball joints tyrod ends pitman idler arms trailing arm bushings adjustable panhard bar shock relocatorers and you finish the job off with a trip to the alignment shop __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-31-2009, 12:57 AM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 If funds are short, just do springs and maybe new ball joints and control arm bushings/shafts. You can always convert to discs later and replace steering stuff later, too. However, make sure all the steering stuff is at least safe for now. No loose joints.

07-31-2009, 03:34 AM	#11
mr mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pa Posts: 352	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 I got a ? how do you adjust the track bar for going that low and I think someone said that you can use spring from a car or something like that, but i do not recall what car or truck it was from If some one knows let us all know thanks...... I did not mean to hijack your post

07-31-2009, 05:50 AM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 You can achieve it very easily, like others have mentioned if you only want a two-four drop you can achieve it with drop springs.there are several vendors in here that can sell you a kit at a cheaper price if you buy complete. Checkout my buil thread as we just did this to my truck. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-31-2009, 08:12 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 I agree with Al... (you can also check out my build thread in my signature below) Early Classic Enterprises, Classic Performance Parts, and several other vendors offer some great lowering parts for your truck, it's just going to depend on your budget and how low you want to go. As far as the disc brake upgrade, I recently did this on my '69 and I retained the 6-lug pattern. Others prefer to swap to a 5-lug pattern but then you would have to change the rear to match. I also decided not to add a booster to my truck, so I am running a manual disc/drum setup. Good luck with the choices as it took me a while to make my final decision. The good thing is that you can do this in stages... drop, followed by disc upgrade,... and so on. __________________ -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; 07-31-2009 at 08:12 AM.

07-31-2009, 01:03 PM	#14
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 Guys I really appreciate the help! I'd be lost without this forum!

08-03-2009, 11:32 AM	#15
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 another question, if i'm doing a 2/4 drop do i need to get drop shocks? or can i just keep the shocks i have now?

08-03-2009, 12:23 PM	#16
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 I would keep the shocks you ahve now, unless they start to bottom out. You can always measure your shocks to see if it is likely they will compress too much when you go over bumps. Not likely, though with just a 2/4 drop.

08-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#17
Crispyr1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 114	Re: Thinking about lowering my 68 what if i go with a 3-5 drop



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