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fossilrunner · 06-10-2005, 12:51 AM

what do you have to do to do a body drop

TOYOTA61384 · 06-10-2005, 10:31 AM

What year truck do you have? Most of these era trucks bodies are already very similar heigt to the frame, not requiring a body drop. If you are set on doing one though it is a pretty involved process. You have to cut out the entire floor and section everything accordinly to the desired height, including the firewall, bed, core support etc. Like I said, a preety extensive job, that on these trucks shouldn't be required to lay rocker. Hope that helps.

Robert

XXL · 06-10-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fossilrunner

what do you have to do to do a body drop

Thread is no longer on the board, but you might contact lotik (he doesn't frequent the board any more, I believe). Click on the Members List link above and search for him alphabetically. Then shoot him a PM or email and see if he can point you in the right direction.

*screamin_c102* · 06-10-2005, 03:48 PM

Can't you install thinner body mount rubbers on the core support and cab,effectively dropping the cab/front clip down on the frame? Then modify the bed mounts or raise the bed floor to achieve the same thing? I see at least an inch if not more that could come out of my mounts, they are pretty tall.

Just a thought............

fastbagged68 · 06-10-2005, 06:29 PM

Screamin C10- you hit the nail on the head! Exactly what I did on my shop truck!

69 longhorn · 06-10-2005, 08:52 PM

Thinner mounts wont gain you too much, without setting the cab right on the frame. I did a 1 1/2 " channel job on my 69.....it dont sound like much, but she also has a 4" chop top. You run out of room in a hurry, if you arent careful! My method didnt booger the complete cab, but just the center section of the floor. Lots of work. but little cost out of pocket. I agree with XXL....talk with Lotik on that 3" stock floor body drop that he did on his truck......slicker n chit, & he didnt loose any room inside the cab (as far as seating). There was a good amount of frame work on that drop tho

best of luck,

L

06-10-2005, 12:51 AM	#1
fossilrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FORT WORTH, TX Posts: 225	body drop what do you have to do to do a body drop __________________ 71 chevy lwb w/ 350,750 holley 4150,edelbrock performer rpm,full 2 1/2 exhaust exit out side,6-8 drop,rally wheels.-SOLD 74 Chevy nova-355 with a little nitrous 78 GMC Jimmy 4x4-Factory 400 and all stock.

06-10-2005, 08:52 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Thinner mounts wont gain you too much, without setting the cab right on the frame. I did a 1 1/2 " channel job on my 69.....it dont sound like much, but she also has a 4" chop top. You run out of room in a hurry, if you arent careful! My method didnt booger the complete cab, but just the center section of the floor. Lots of work. but little cost out of pocket. I agree with XXL....talk with Lotik on that 3" stock floor body drop that he did on his truck......slicker n chit, & he didnt loose any room inside the cab (as far as seating). There was a good amount of frame work on that drop tho best of luck, L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

06-10-2005, 10:31 AM	#2
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	What year truck do you have? Most of these era trucks bodies are already very similar heigt to the frame, not requiring a body drop. If you are set on doing one though it is a pretty involved process. You have to cut out the entire floor and section everything accordinly to the desired height, including the firewall, bed, core support etc. Like I said, a preety extensive job, that on these trucks shouldn't be required to lay rocker. Hope that helps. Robert

06-10-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Can't you install thinner body mount rubbers on the core support and cab,effectively dropping the cab/front clip down on the frame? Then modify the bed mounts or raise the bed floor to achieve the same thing? I see at least an inch if not more that could come out of my mounts, they are pretty tall. Just a thought............

06-10-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Screamin C10- you hit the nail on the head! Exactly what I did on my shop truck!



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