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1LoC10 · 04-12-2006, 02:11 PM

My truck was already lowered when I bought it... does anyone have any idea how much of a drop I have? I want to bring it down more, but dont want to buy the same drop

glock35ipsc · 04-12-2006, 02:24 PM

Those look like car springs (Monte Carlo or ?????), and it also looks like there is a block on top of the trailing arm. My guess is about 4" - 5" in the rear, and about 2.5 - 3" in the front (may be drop spindles or the springs are cut).

The upper mounts for the rear shocks are stock, so it looks like there isn't much travel left there. If you keep it the same or go lower, I would buy/make the relocated shock mounts.

1LoC10 · 04-12-2006, 02:32 PM

This is the best I could get of the front.. I still have four wheel drums, so I dont think they make a drop spindle... all four springs are blue, so i figured it was some sort of aftermarket drop spring.. what makes you think they are for a car?

67ChevyRedneck · 04-12-2006, 02:40 PM

Those are truck springs and they don't appear to be sitting on anything other than the trailing arm?? Because the truck is sitting level my guess would be either a 4/6 or a 3/4 drop (first number front, second number rear). If it's a 4/6 thats about all you can do with springs (but I think you'd have to have drop spindles for that??), anyway my guess would be that it is a 3/4. With any drop that uses springs I'd recommend shock relocator kits front and rear and an adjustable panhard bar for the rear. In my opinion thats a nice looking drivable stance...

kiriuskris · 04-12-2006, 02:46 PM

According to my new LMCTruck catalog I just got yesterday, here are the specs for your truck:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0065.html

glock35ipsc · 04-12-2006, 02:53 PM

Those springs are the same color as the Monte Carlo springs I bought for the rear of my 68, and they gave me a 4" drop. And looking at the picture below, there looks to be aluminum 1" blocks between the housing and the trailing arm (arrows).

1LoC10 · 04-12-2006, 02:56 PM

ok, I just looked under there, and those do look like blocks... i thought they only made those for leafs...hmmm so i guess ill just have to live with that stance till I can afford airride

glock35ipsc · 04-12-2006, 02:59 PM

If you want a little more rake, take out the blocks. Otherwise, it looks tough as-is!

1LoC10 · 04-12-2006, 03:01 PM

I never noticed how rusty this thing is under there till the flash lit these pics up...lol, it dont look that bad in person

1LoC10 · 04-12-2006, 03:02 PM

I think once I pull that big ass diamond plate rear bumper off that it will end up lifting the back a little

67ChevyRedneck · 04-12-2006, 03:10 PM

[QUOTE=glock35ipsc]Those springs are the same color as the Monte Carlo springs I bought for the rear of my 68, and they gave me a 4" drop. And looking at the picture below, there looks to be aluminum 1" blocks between the housing and the trailing arm (arrows).

Good eye

powell72 · 04-12-2006, 05:27 PM

Looks like about a 2.5-3'' front and 4'' rear to me.

mblackburnjr · 04-12-2006, 07:01 PM

I like the stance. I am also a fan of those wheels,(have em on my 92), but a larger diameter wheel and small profile tire would give it a low appearance by filling up the wheel well a little more.........imo.

see ten · 04-12-2006, 07:15 PM

What does it measure from the frame to the axle tube? My truck has a 6" drop in the rear which left me about 2.5". Early classic claims you will have 3" between the frame and axle when using a 6" drop. As far as the front goes.......who knows? My truck has a dropped spindle so I wouldn't know how to give you an accurate measurement. Someone on here with nothing but a dropped spring might go out and take a couple measurements for you if you asked em real nice like

. I don't think a bumper or fender lip measurement will help you unless the other person has the same wheel and tire setup as you. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

1LoC10 · 04-12-2006, 07:37 PM

frame to axle is exactly 3 1/2 inches.... so I guess its prob a 4 inch spring and a 1 inch block... Thanks for all the info... I think ill just leave it alone till I can afford my bags

corn · 04-12-2006, 09:30 PM

It sits just like my 69 & its 3-5. So thats my guess...corn

04-12-2006, 02:11 PM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	anyone know how much my truck is dropped My truck was already lowered when I bought it... does anyone have any idea how much of a drop I have? I want to bring it down more, but dont want to buy the same drop Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-12-2006, 02:24 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped Those look like car springs (Monte Carlo or ?????), and it also looks like there is a block on top of the trailing arm. My guess is about 4" - 5" in the rear, and about 2.5 - 3" in the front (may be drop spindles or the springs are cut). The upper mounts for the rear shocks are stock, so it looks like there isn't much travel left there. If you keep it the same or go lower, I would buy/make the relocated shock mounts. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 04-12-2006 at 02:26 PM.

04-12-2006, 02:32 PM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped This is the best I could get of the front.. I still have four wheel drums, so I dont think they make a drop spindle... all four springs are blue, so i figured it was some sort of aftermarket drop spring.. what makes you think they are for a car? Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-12-2006, 02:40 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped Those are truck springs and they don't appear to be sitting on anything other than the trailing arm?? Because the truck is sitting level my guess would be either a 4/6 or a 3/4 drop (first number front, second number rear). If it's a 4/6 thats about all you can do with springs (but I think you'd have to have drop spindles for that??), anyway my guess would be that it is a 3/4. With any drop that uses springs I'd recommend shock relocator kits front and rear and an adjustable panhard bar for the rear. In my opinion thats a nice looking drivable stance... __________________ 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; 04-12-2006 at 02:45 PM.

04-12-2006, 02:46 PM	#5
kiriuskris New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Henry, IL Posts: 14	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped According to my new LMCTruck catalog I just got yesterday, here are the specs for your truck: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0065.html __________________ Kris I'm about hot cars and fast women. Or was it hot women and fast cars?

04-12-2006, 02:53 PM	#6
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped Those springs are the same color as the Monte Carlo springs I bought for the rear of my 68, and they gave me a 4" drop. And looking at the picture below, there looks to be aluminum 1" blocks between the housing and the trailing arm (arrows). __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-12-2006, 02:56 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped ok, I just looked under there, and those do look like blocks... i thought they only made those for leafs...hmmm so i guess ill just have to live with that stance till I can afford airride __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-12-2006, 02:59 PM	#8
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped If you want a little more rake, take out the blocks. Otherwise, it looks tough as-is! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-12-2006, 03:01 PM	#9
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped I never noticed how rusty this thing is under there till the flash lit these pics up...lol, it dont look that bad in person Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-12-2006, 03:02 PM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped I think once I pull that big ass diamond plate rear bumper off that it will end up lifting the back a little __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 04-12-2006 at 03:02 PM.

04-12-2006, 03:10 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped [QUOTE=glock35ipsc]Those springs are the same color as the Monte Carlo springs I bought for the rear of my 68, and they gave me a 4" drop. And looking at the picture below, there looks to be aluminum 1" blocks between the housing and the trailing arm (arrows). Good eye __________________ 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!

04-12-2006, 05:27 PM	#12
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped Looks like about a 2.5-3'' front and 4'' rear to me. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

04-12-2006, 07:01 PM	#13
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped I like the stance. I am also a fan of those wheels,(have em on my 92), but a larger diameter wheel and small profile tire would give it a low appearance by filling up the wheel well a little more.........imo.

04-12-2006, 07:15 PM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped What does it measure from the frame to the axle tube? My truck has a 6" drop in the rear which left me about 2.5". Early classic claims you will have 3" between the frame and axle when using a 6" drop. As far as the front goes.......who knows? My truck has a dropped spindle so I wouldn't know how to give you an accurate measurement. Someone on here with nothing but a dropped spring might go out and take a couple measurements for you if you asked em real nice like . I don't think a bumper or fender lip measurement will help you unless the other person has the same wheel and tire setup as you. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

04-12-2006, 07:37 PM	#15
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped frame to axle is exactly 3 1/2 inches.... so I guess its prob a 4 inch spring and a 1 inch block... Thanks for all the info... I think ill just leave it alone till I can afford my bags __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<



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04-12-2006, 09:30 PM	#16
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: anyone know how much my truck is dropped It sits just like my 69 & its 3-5. So thats my guess...corn

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