Opinions: 2-3" front drop, coils or drop spindles?

[Sp00ks65]

I'm new to the board. My son and I are working on my 65 lwb stepside. Right now we have the frame in the driveway degreasing. Soon we will start the suspension rebuild and I can't decide the best way to do the front drop.

I am looking for a later model chevy p/u to pull the front clip out of, among other parts. I have been unsuccessfull thus far but I'll find a one eventually. Basically we want to convert to front disks, auto column, ps, pb.

I have a 283 bored .060 over, mild cam, and am working on electronic ignition, 4 barrel carb. I also thought about some shorty headers and 2.5" exhaust out the back. I'm undecided on the headers.

Anyway, first things first. What are opinions on the best way to drop the front end? Drop springs or drop spindles? I want a driver that won't jar your teeth over bumps but handle a lot better than it did stock. I plan on sway bars etc.

Thanks.

[fchava]

spindles are always better than just springs. It allows you to retain the stock steering geometry and full spring travel so the ride should be unchanged from stock. I have put spindles on six of my vehicles and have been very pleased with the results.

[Sp00ks65]

Thank you for the reply. Those were my thoughts as well. I just thought I would get confirmation. I'm sure I'll have more questions as the project proceeds

[slammed64]

get a front clip from a 73 to 87 i think, and use drop spindles for sure. what ever year you get for a front clip, ask for that year when you get spindles

[squizzleboy]

it is a much better ride with drop spindle/ drop coil combo

[Demmit_Hemmit's 65]

I Did The Drop Spindle Drop Coil Changeover And Improved My Ride And Handling 200%....................that's What I'd Recommend,,,,,,,,,,,,hemmit

[Sp00ks65]

Originally Posted by squizzleboy

it is a much better ride with drop spindle/ drop coil combo

So you and hemmit did a combo spindle/coil drop. A couple of quick questions, how much was your total drop, what brand parts did you use and what was the ratio of of drop of spindle and spring.

Thanks for all the responses.

[SIR]

HOWDY...BRUCE HERE. I used 2 1/2 drop spindles and 1" drop springs in front and 4" drop coils in back from classic performance prouducts great prouducts great service ...you can see what they did for me at http://community.webshots.com/user/lvnr66

good luck....have fun..BRUCE..

[Demmit_Hemmit's 65]

I Also Went Through Ccp.............good Company To Deal With And Got My Parts To Me Right Away.....................mine Was Also 2 1/2" Drop Spindles With 2" Drop Coils In Front And The 4" Drop Coils In The Rear....................it Dropped The Front About 5" And The Rear 6"...............also Bought The Shocks To Work With That Combo................good Luck And Have Fun.................hemmit

[fchava]

I have the same setup and drop as Demmit also from CPP. Since u are using a later model front clip , I would also check with www.sporttruckdirect.com , I have bought 4 of the Western chassis drop kits from them. Very good support!!

[fchava]

just checking my picture

[slammed64]

i used 3 inch spindles from belltech, and firestone air bags for rear. probably goinh to put in springs in the front too. bags eventually!! another thing to, is that i only paid about $200 canadian for my spindles, which is alot cheaper than cpp.