2inch front drop springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toddtheodd · 09-15-2004, 01:44 PM

I've got a set of 2" drop springs for the front of my c-10.
I have a small block in my truck.
I am not sure if these are for the BB or the SB. What would happen if I put 2" BB drop springs on my SB truck?
Todd

Joe67 · 09-15-2004, 02:03 PM

If you use BB springs in a non-BB truck, I'd guess the truck would sit up a little higher

Tx Firefighter · 09-15-2004, 03:08 PM

Everyone just sells generic 2 inch drop springs. ECE is the only place I've ever heard of that specifies which engine on drop springs.

Be prepared to be dissapointed Todd. Your stock springs are likely sagged a good bit by now, so the 2 inch drop probably won't be all you wanted it to be. You're possibly already sagged an inch or two.

toddtheodd · 09-15-2004, 03:49 PM

I do not think these are the original / correct springs on my truck. It sits pretty high with 27" tires. I think a po may have put lift springs in it because it used to also have bigger tires. (Why do people run "big" tires on a 2wd???

)
Todd

dallas71 · 09-15-2004, 04:16 PM

poor mans 4WD "LOOK" Todd don't you know that trick???

toddtheodd · 09-15-2004, 05:12 PM

I know that it "looked" like my truck could drive over anything, but in reality it was a one wheel wonder.

stickshift_or_walk · 09-15-2004, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddtheodd

Why do people run "big" tires on a 2wd???

Todd

Easy. Ground clearance. I drive "off road" almost daily, and spend lots of time on what I call roads, but the SUV manufacturers would call "rough conditions, not covered by warranty". "Big" tires often prevent undercarriage damage, and mean the difference between going forward and backing out.

You'd be surprised where an experienced off-road driver (farmer, rancher, etc) takes his 2WD. Many times, 4WD just means a bigger tractor/wrecker to pull you out...

Besides, there are cheaper ways to fill up our big ol' wheelwells than 20" rims...

SSOW

toddtheodd · 09-15-2004, 06:35 PM

Well... I'm not an off roader. I'm a city boy. My truck is going to be a green light screamer. Not much use for big wheels or a suspension lift when you're on concrete.
When I get home I will measure just how far it really is from the ground.
I know that stock height on stock rims would put it at 32" in the front and 34" in the back.

71Chev · 09-15-2004, 07:03 PM

Not everyone sells a generic drop spring. We have a performance coil spring shop custom wrap our springs to the truck specs they are to be used in. We require amount of drop, long or short wheelbase, engine, transmission, and if equiped with a/c or not. The one down side is since they aren't generic shelf stock, they can take up to 14 days to ship depending on where the shop is in their heat treating process.

If they came from us big block drop springs will make a small block truck sit a little higher.

Les
@GMCPauls

09-15-2004, 01:44 PM	#1
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	2inch front drop springs I've got a set of 2" drop springs for the front of my c-10. I have a small block in my truck. I am not sure if these are for the BB or the SB. What would happen if I put 2" BB drop springs on my SB truck? Todd

09-15-2004, 02:03 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	If you use BB springs in a non-BB truck, I'd guess the truck would sit up a little higher __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-15-2004, 03:08 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Everyone just sells generic 2 inch drop springs. ECE is the only place I've ever heard of that specifies which engine on drop springs. Be prepared to be dissapointed Todd. Your stock springs are likely sagged a good bit by now, so the 2 inch drop probably won't be all you wanted it to be. You're possibly already sagged an inch or two. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-15-2004, 04:16 PM	#5
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	poor mans 4WD "LOOK" Todd don't you know that trick??? __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

09-15-2004, 07:03 PM	#9
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Not everyone sells a generic drop spring. We have a performance coil spring shop custom wrap our springs to the truck specs they are to be used in. We require amount of drop, long or short wheelbase, engine, transmission, and if equiped with a/c or not. The one down side is since they aren't generic shelf stock, they can take up to 14 days to ship depending on where the shop is in their heat treating process. If they came from us big block drop springs will make a small block truck sit a little higher. Les @GMCPauls __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

09-15-2004, 03:49 PM	#4
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	I do not think these are the original / correct springs on my truck. It sits pretty high with 27" tires. I think a po may have put lift springs in it because it used to also have bigger tires. (Why do people run "big" tires on a 2wd??? ) Todd

09-15-2004, 05:12 PM	#6
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	I know that it "looked" like my truck could drive over anything, but in reality it was a one wheel wonder.

09-15-2004, 06:35 PM	#8
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Well... I'm not an off roader. I'm a city boy. My truck is going to be a green light screamer. Not much use for big wheels or a suspension lift when you're on concrete. When I get home I will measure just how far it really is from the ground. I know that stock height on stock rims would put it at 32" in the front and 34" in the back.



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