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jwbbuck · 06-19-2006, 05:26 PM

I didn't get anywhere close to a -4" drop with -4" Belltechs in the rear. What springs should I try now? I'm running a 285 / 60 /17 rear (with minitubed box) and 255/60/17 front. I'm trying to match the drop I've got in the front for a level stance......... Any suggestions other than airbags?

see ten · 06-19-2006, 05:47 PM

Those springs are probably 4" lower than factory height. If your suspension has sagged you wont get a true 4". How much room do you have between the frame and axletube? You could still put 6" springs in the rear which is what I have.

**Palf70Step** · 06-19-2006, 05:47 PM

Were the wheels on there before? AS you added a much taller wheel and tire combo which might be why it is not lower in the rear.

How much drop is the front, 2 or 4?

Blue85 · 06-19-2006, 05:49 PM

sorry about the hijack, See Ten are those american racing hopsters on your truck?

jwbbuck · 06-19-2006, 05:59 PM

I've got 2" drop spindles with ?? springs in the front. Even with the Belltech -4" in the rear, I've got at least 6" from axle tube to bottom of the factory bumpstop. I hadn't even heard of -6" springs, but I think I'll try them. who makes em?

1LoC10 · 06-19-2006, 07:38 PM

maybe you alraedy had drop springs on it before you swapped them?

BigMike · 06-19-2006, 07:51 PM

Don't worry about getting new springs, maybe get some 2" aluminum lowering blocks and new U-bolts. Lots of guys did it and I might do it until I can afford some bags.

EDIT: They have to be for Chevy C10 trucks, AutoZone and other parts stores do not regularly carry them. I would guess nearly most of the online truck companies would have them...LMC, The Truck Shop, Classic Industies, etc...

Mike

1LoC10 · 06-19-2006, 10:15 PM

Mine is a 3 inch spring and a 1 inch aluminum block

I would do like big mike said and slap some blocks in there

see ten · 06-19-2006, 10:20 PM

Check out www.earlyclassic.com for everything you need to get on down! They claim you will have 3" of clearance with a 6" drop in the rear but mine is slightly less than that. And no the wheels are Wheel Vintiques billet Cruzers 17x8 in the front and 17x9.5 out back.

liquiddragon · 06-20-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Check out www.earlyclassic.com for everything you need to get on down! They claim you will have 3" of clearance with a 6" drop in the rear but mine is slightly less than that. And no the wheels are Wheel Vintiques billet Cruzers 17x8 in the front and 17x9.5 out back.

OMG your truck is beautiful. once i get my corvette running again here hopefully in the next couple weeks i am thinking of putting it in the classic car trader and selling it and building a truck similar to yours or trading for something similar to yours. BTW that drop looks perfect

06-19-2006, 05:26 PM	#1
jwbbuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 18	no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs I didn't get anywhere close to a -4" drop with -4" Belltechs in the rear. What springs should I try now? I'm running a 285 / 60 /17 rear (with minitubed box) and 255/60/17 front. I'm trying to match the drop I've got in the front for a level stance......... Any suggestions other than airbags? Attached Images Last edited by jwbbuck; 06-19-2006 at 05:34 PM.

06-19-2006, 05:47 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs Those springs are probably 4" lower than factory height. If your suspension has sagged you wont get a true 4". How much room do you have between the frame and axletube? You could still put 6" springs in the rear which is what I have.

06-19-2006, 05:47 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs Were the wheels on there before? AS you added a much taller wheel and tire combo which might be why it is not lower in the rear. How much drop is the front, 2 or 4? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-19-2006, 05:49 PM	#4
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs sorry about the hijack, See Ten are those american racing hopsters on your truck? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

06-19-2006, 05:59 PM	#5
jwbbuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PA Posts: 18	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs I've got 2" drop spindles with ?? springs in the front. Even with the Belltech -4" in the rear, I've got at least 6" from axle tube to bottom of the factory bumpstop. I hadn't even heard of -6" springs, but I think I'll try them. who makes em?

06-19-2006, 07:38 PM	#6
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06-19-2006, 07:51 PM	#7
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs Don't worry about getting new springs, maybe get some 2" aluminum lowering blocks and new U-bolts. Lots of guys did it and I might do it until I can afford some bags. EDIT: They have to be for Chevy C10 trucks, AutoZone and other parts stores do not regularly carry them. I would guess nearly most of the online truck companies would have them...LMC, The Truck Shop, Classic Industies, etc... Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 06-19-2006 at 07:53 PM.

06-19-2006, 10:15 PM	#8
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs Mine is a 3 inch spring and a 1 inch aluminum block I would do like big mike said and slap some blocks in there __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

06-19-2006, 10:20 PM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: no drop w/ -4" Belltech rear springs Check out www.earlyclassic.com for everything you need to get on down! They claim you will have 3" of clearance with a 6" drop in the rear but mine is slightly less than that. And no the wheels are Wheel Vintiques billet Cruzers 17x8 in the front and 17x9.5 out back.



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