who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

troy destroy · 05-02-2006, 12:26 PM

hey guys im looking to drop my truck for my next project and need some advise. if you have dropped/slamed your 63-66 chime in on what you did and pictures of the stance. I already have 2.5in drop spindles on the front but am contemplating 2in springs up front and 5 or 6 in the back. i do not want to c-notch or any other custom modification. im looking at kits with springs, shocks(relocated), sway bars and track bar.

SIR · 05-02-2006, 01:21 PM

..here's a 4/4 drop..you might want to concider a 3 1/2 drop in front...mine set at 4"..and those parking lot bumps and and concrete car stops...don't move when you get to close...here's mine....this is ALL the band width would allow..there's more on my webshots page...

troy destroy · 05-02-2006, 02:08 PM

nice truck SIR...
so what did you use to drop it? handles and rides good? i think i may go with that look as this will be my daily driver soon. also what size are your wheels tires?

im thinking 3 1/2 - 5 now for my drop... hmmm

SIR · 05-02-2006, 03:52 PM

..ok here it comes..tires,255/60/r-15....2 1/2" drop spindils 1" drop coil...rear 4" drop coils with adjustable panhard bar with "c"-notch (optinal)..great ride.I do suggest a sway-bar....gotta get one myself,but over all good stance,good ride,good handleing with power steering (optinal)..anything else?? just ask!!!

troy destroy · 05-02-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SIR

..ok here it comes..tires,255/60/r-15....2 1/2" drop spindils 1" drop coil...rear 4" drop coils with adjustable panhard bar with "c"-notch (optinal)..great ride.I do suggest a sway-bar....gotta get one myself,but over all good stance,good ride,good handleing with power steering (optinal)..anything else?? just ask!!!

right on. already have power steering and disc brakes. i have 2.5 drop spindles up front already so my idea is to get 1in front springs and 5in or 4in back springs and sway bars. couple more questions
1. did you use the original shocks or new lowered ones?
2. did you need to relocate the shock mounts.
3. is the panhard bar necessary?
thanks

kwkenuf · 05-02-2006, 06:10 PM

Here's mine. Not the best picture since it's on a lift but....
This is 2.5 inch spindles front, 4 inch coils rear, adjustable panhard bar (probably didn't need it), no frame notch. I haven't driven the truck since doing the suspension (motor swap) so I can't give you riding impressions.

SIR · 05-02-2006, 07:58 PM

..OK...question
# 1...stock shocks,good ones...

# 2...yes...

# 3...the panhard bar keeps the rearend in line with the frame and the driveline so "yo ass-end won't wobble all over" ..anything else??...

troy destroy · 05-03-2006, 11:21 AM

SIR: thanks for the response. think thats all i need for now

stepside66 · 06-07-2006, 08:04 PM

yeah I had to buy a new rearend for my truck and they torched the pan hard bar out and it would fit in mine so I drove it with out one and It had body roll like a mofo

05-02-2006, 12:26 PM	#1
troy destroy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 49	who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? hey guys im looking to drop my truck for my next project and need some advise. if you have dropped/slamed your 63-66 chime in on what you did and pictures of the stance. I already have 2.5in drop spindles on the front but am contemplating 2in springs up front and 5 or 6 in the back. i do not want to c-notch or any other custom modification. im looking at kits with springs, shocks(relocated), sway bars and track bar. __________________ -------------------- Troy Destroy / Dallas,Tx 1963 Chevy C-10 SWB stepside ------------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ruck/oldie.jpg

05-02-2006, 01:21 PM	#2
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? ..here's a 4/4 drop..you might want to concider a 3 1/2 drop in front...mine set at 4"..and those parking lot bumps and and concrete car stops...don't move when you get to close...here's mine....this is ALL the band width would allow..there's more on my webshots page... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66 Last edited by SIR; 12-08-2006 at 02:54 PM.

05-02-2006, 02:08 PM	#3
troy destroy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 49	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? nice truck SIR... so what did you use to drop it? handles and rides good? i think i may go with that look as this will be my daily driver soon. also what size are your wheels tires? im thinking 3 1/2 - 5 now for my drop... hmmm __________________ -------------------- Troy Destroy / Dallas,Tx 1963 Chevy C-10 SWB stepside ------------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ruck/oldie.jpg Last edited by troy destroy; 05-02-2006 at 02:14 PM.

05-02-2006, 03:52 PM	#4
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? ..ok here it comes..tires,255/60/r-15....2 1/2" drop spindils 1" drop coil...rear 4" drop coils with adjustable panhard bar with "c"-notch (optinal)..great ride.I do suggest a sway-bar....gotta get one myself,but over all good stance,good ride,good handleing with power steering (optinal)..anything else?? just ask!!! __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66 Last edited by SIR; 12-08-2006 at 02:54 PM.

05-02-2006, 06:10 PM	#6
kwkenuf Retrofit Management Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 73	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? Here's mine. Not the best picture since it's on a lift but.... This is 2.5 inch spindles front, 4 inch coils rear, adjustable panhard bar (probably didn't need it), no frame notch. I haven't driven the truck since doing the suspension (motor swap) so I can't give you riding impressions. __________________ My retrofit fleet -1966 Suburban 2002 Tahoe drivetrain, firewall, floor, chassis and interior in progress -1965 C-10 shortbed stepside, 2003 5.3/4L60E conversion. Power steering, tilt wheel, power front disc brakes, 2.5/4 inch drop, relocated fuel tank and battery, 2002 Silverado buckets and console. Swap Pics -1968 Camaro 95 LT1/4L60E lots o' mods Web Page -1961 Corvette project Corvette Corrections frame, C-4 suspension and brakes, 02 LS1/T-56, Never ending body workPics

05-02-2006, 07:58 PM	#7
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? ..OK...question # 1...stock shocks,good ones... # 2...yes... # 3...the panhard bar keeps the rearend in line with the frame and the driveline so "yo ass-end won't wobble all over" ..anything else??... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66 Last edited by SIR; 12-08-2006 at 02:54 PM.

05-03-2006, 11:21 AM	#8
troy destroy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 49	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? SIR: thanks for the response. think thats all i need for now __________________ -------------------- Troy Destroy / Dallas,Tx 1963 Chevy C-10 SWB stepside ------------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ruck/oldie.jpg

06-07-2006, 08:04 PM	#9
stepside66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 97	Re: who has done a 4/6 drop on 63-66? yeah I had to buy a new rearend for my truck and they torched the pan hard bar out and it would fit in mine so I drove it with out one and It had body roll like a mofo



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