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RED67 · 02-26-2005, 12:09 PM

so how low can you go w/o having to use drop spindles for the front and c-notching the rear?????? anyone have any pics????

Rollie396 · 02-26-2005, 06:43 PM

I've been real curious about this too.Ricecop was kind enough to post pics of his new setup here .If I remember right he mentioned awhile back that he wasn't planning on using drop spindles.I don't know how much of a drop that works out to,but it's helping me visualize things a bit better.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-26-2005, 07:36 PM

You can safetly drop the front up to 3 inches using dropped springs, and 4 inches in the back using dropped springs and no C-notch.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-26-2005, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED67

anyone have any pics????

Here's my wife standing next to her stepside with a 3 inch front/4 inch rear drop using dropped springs.....

Joe67 · 02-26-2005, 07:58 PM

On my 72 SWB rear coil fame, I have a 6" rear drop with no c-notch.

I have heard if you go with the 3" front spring drop only you may have alignment issues. I have also heard you won't

Tx Firefighter · 02-27-2005, 08:37 AM

I've used 3 inch front springs and always aligned them with no problems.

In the rear, 6 inch drop is no problem without a c-notch.

If you'll do a search under my name, you'll find pictures of my 70 with a 6 inch rear drop and no notch. I posted pictures of underneath the truck, showing the axle to frame clearance, so you can judge for yourself.

I went with the guys advice at Early Classics. They assured me no notch was required, and they were right.

72MARIO · 02-27-2005, 09:48 AM

How much room is minimum between the frame and the axel for travel ?

*Randy70C-10* · 02-27-2005, 12:12 PM

I like at least 3 inches of travel (minimum) but some people are crazier than I.

Ptown72Chevy · 02-27-2005, 12:18 PM

where can you get 6 inch rear coils?

Tx Firefighter · 02-27-2005, 12:26 PM

Any board vendor should have the coils for sale.

I buy all mine at Early Classic Enterprises.

Tx Firefighter · 02-27-2005, 12:32 PM

Here's the picture of the axle to frame clearance on the 6 inch drop. I didn't measure it, but it was plenty.

I've put better than 800 or 900 pounds into the bed (fully dressed 454 big block and Turbo 400 trans) and it never bottomed out in any road conditions.

Joe67 · 02-27-2005, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptown72Chevy

where can you get 6 inch rear coils?

www.earlyclassic.com

72MARIO · 02-27-2005, 01:09 PM

Well I guess I got some more room to drop it. Nice.

02-26-2005, 12:09 PM	#1
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 777	how low can you go???? so how low can you go w/o having to use drop spindles for the front and c-notching the rear?????? anyone have any pics???? __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

02-26-2005, 06:43 PM	#2
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	I've been real curious about this too.Ricecop was kind enough to post pics of his new setup here .If I remember right he mentioned awhile back that he wasn't planning on using drop spindles.I don't know how much of a drop that works out to,but it's helping me visualize things a bit better. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

02-26-2005, 07:58 PM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	On my 72 SWB rear coil fame, I have a 6" rear drop with no c-notch. I have heard if you go with the 3" front spring drop only you may have alignment issues. I have also heard you won't __________________ 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

02-27-2005, 08:37 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I've used 3 inch front springs and always aligned them with no problems. In the rear, 6 inch drop is no problem without a c-notch. If you'll do a search under my name, you'll find pictures of my 70 with a 6 inch rear drop and no notch. I posted pictures of underneath the truck, showing the axle to frame clearance, so you can judge for yourself. I went with the guys advice at Early Classics. They assured me no notch was required, and they were right. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-27-2005, 09:48 AM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	How much room is minimum between the frame and the axel for travel ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-26-2005, 07:36 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You can safetly drop the front up to 3 inches using dropped springs, and 4 inches in the back using dropped springs and no C-notch.

02-27-2005, 12:12 PM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like at least 3 inches of travel (minimum) but some people are crazier than I.

02-27-2005, 12:18 PM	#9
Ptown72Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BAY AREA!! Posts: 44	where can you get 6 inch rear coils?

02-27-2005, 12:26 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Any board vendor should have the coils for sale. I buy all mine at Early Classic Enterprises. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-27-2005, 12:32 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Here's the picture of the axle to frame clearance on the 6 inch drop. I didn't measure it, but it was plenty. I've put better than 800 or 900 pounds into the bed (fully dressed 454 big block and Turbo 400 trans) and it never bottomed out in any road conditions. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-27-2005, 01:09 PM	#13
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Well I guess I got some more room to drop it. Nice. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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