72' front springs from summit ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DJ72CHEVY · 02-28-2006, 04:50 PM

I read a thread on using 73' front springs from Summit (Summit Brand) on a
72' truck. Thier catalog shows a 2" and 3" drop spring, but I only wnat a 1"
drop. Is there a part # for a 1" drop spring?

Thanks,
DJ

**dennislbrooks** · 02-28-2006, 05:56 PM

we are told that if you cut one complete coil off the stock front sping--you will get a 2" drop.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-28-2006, 06:50 PM

http://www.earlyclassic.com/

Go here and get the good stuff

Brad · 03-01-2006, 04:32 AM

Fwiw, I've got Summit brand 2" springs and they're just rebranded Eibach I think. They're great whatever they are.

DJ72CHEVY · 03-01-2006, 09:49 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I knew about ECE but was trying to save a little $.
A 2" drop (spring) + drop spindles, is lower than I want to go. I will stick with ECE springs and spindles, I am going for the 3 1/2" front and 4-5 back.

Thanks
DJ

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-01-2006, 10:39 AM

Here is my sons truck with ECE 3 1/2" front (2 1/2 spindels and 1' springs)and 4 back. It will give you an idea how it looks.

70c10 · 03-01-2006, 11:11 AM

Summit brand were made by Ground Force as of a few years ago.

beater69 · 03-01-2006, 11:55 AM

Maybe i'm exposing my ignorance but, you can use 73 front springs in these pickups? 71-72? 69-72? 67-72? Thanks

Brad · 03-01-2006, 12:00 PM

Yes, they're the same spring other than the usual (big block/small block, etc)

DJ72CHEVY · 03-01-2006, 02:54 PM

1970 cst short wide - I like that stance, do you have the shock relocator and deluxe track bar kit on the rear? I know the ECE web site says you don't need them unless you drop the rear more than 5".

DJ72CHEVY · 03-01-2006, 03:03 PM

I have another ?, do I need shorter shocks for a 3 1/2" F / 4" R drop?
Front will be 2 1/2" drop spindle and 1" drop coil, back will be 4" drop coil.

thanks
DJ

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-01-2006, 04:01 PM

With the spindles you should be OK with stock shocks. On the rear you'll need the shock relocaters. Thats what were running anyway. All from ECE

67ChevyRedneck · 03-01-2006, 04:07 PM

1970 CST Short Wide: Are you running the "black daytona" rims? What tire size are you running? Sorry for the:tj: but I think your question was answered

I like how that looks.... Having trouble deciding if I'm going with the black daytonas or a set of white spokes

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 03-01-2006, 06:33 PM

Those are Arrow racing rims. 15x8 front and 15x10 rear

02-28-2006, 04:50 PM	#1
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	72' front springs from summit ? I read a thread on using 73' front springs from Summit (Summit Brand) on a 72' truck. Thier catalog shows a 2" and 3" drop spring, but I only wnat a 1" drop. Is there a part # for a 1" drop spring? Thanks, DJ

02-28-2006, 05:56 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? we are told that if you cut one complete coil off the stock front sping--you will get a 2" drop.

02-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#3
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,107	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? http://www.earlyclassic.com/ Go here and get the good stuff __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 02-28-2006 at 06:50 PM.

03-01-2006, 04:32 AM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Fwiw, I've got Summit brand 2" springs and they're just rebranded Eibach I think. They're great whatever they are. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-01-2006, 09:49 AM	#5
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Thanks for the feedback. I knew about ECE but was trying to save a little $. A 2" drop (spring) + drop spindles, is lower than I want to go. I will stick with ECE springs and spindles, I am going for the 3 1/2" front and 4-5 back. Thanks DJ

03-01-2006, 10:39 AM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,107	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Here is my sons truck with ECE 3 1/2" front (2 1/2 spindels and 1' springs)and 4 back. It will give you an idea how it looks. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565 Last edited by 1970 CST Short Wide; 03-01-2006 at 10:39 AM.

03-01-2006, 11:11 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Summit brand were made by Ground Force as of a few years ago. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-01-2006, 11:55 AM	#8
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Maybe i'm exposing my ignorance but, you can use 73 front springs in these pickups? 71-72? 69-72? 67-72? Thanks

03-01-2006, 12:00 PM	#9
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Yes, they're the same spring other than the usual (big block/small block, etc) __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-01-2006, 02:54 PM	#10
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? 1970 cst short wide - I like that stance, do you have the shock relocator and deluxe track bar kit on the rear? I know the ECE web site says you don't need them unless you drop the rear more than 5".

03-01-2006, 03:03 PM	#11
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? I have another ?, do I need shorter shocks for a 3 1/2" F / 4" R drop? Front will be 2 1/2" drop spindle and 1" drop coil, back will be 4" drop coil. thanks DJ

03-01-2006, 04:01 PM	#12
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,107	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? With the spindles you should be OK with stock shocks. On the rear you'll need the shock relocaters. Thats what were running anyway. All from ECE __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

03-01-2006, 04:07 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? 1970 CST Short Wide: Are you running the "black daytona" rims? What tire size are you running? Sorry for the:tj: but I think your question was answered I like how that looks.... Having trouble deciding if I'm going with the black daytonas or a set of white spokes __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-01-2006 at 04:09 PM.

03-01-2006, 06:33 PM	#14
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,107	Re: 72' front springs from summit ? Those are Arrow racing rims. 15x8 front and 15x10 rear __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565



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