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shlickster · 07-18-2007, 12:17 AM

Does anyone have pics of a truck with a 2-1/2 & 4 drop? Thinking about doing mine but would like to see the stance in real life. Looking at dropped spindles on the front and springs for the back. No air bags here. Need to see how low this actually sits for these Saskatchewan roads! Thanks!

72armyswbtruck · 07-18-2007, 12:39 AM

Your a Brave Brave man...

shlickster · 07-18-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Your a Brave Brave man...

Please Explain. Is dropping a terrible idea? Any input is appreciated...this is my 1st build!

HeavyD · 07-18-2007, 01:11 AM

Here's a lwb with a 2-4 drop

And a 2.5-5 drop

Hopefully I got the drop heights correct...2-4 should have no problems, even for our crappy roads. Hope its Ok with everyone to use these pics..I am sure they are both board members rides.

**special-K** · 07-18-2007, 05:48 AM

You`ll be alright with a 2.5/4 drop.That`s medium range (a good comprimise) and you`ll have stock front springs.Just use 4" rearsprings,they are designed to ride that height.

ChevLoRay · 07-18-2007, 09:35 AM

www.earlyclassic.com has a website that shows the truck with stock height, 2.5/4-inch drop and a 3.5/6-inch drop, all done on the same truck so you can see the difference.

I have the Early Classic parts on my truck and I love it. Rides good. Handle good. Handles the loads, too. My truck has coil springs, and it may make for a better finished product than a leaf sprung truck. My '96 has leaves and it doesn't ride nearly as comfortably.

Joe67 · 07-18-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You`ll be alright with a 2.5/4 drop.That`s medium range (a good comprimise) and you`ll have stock front springs.Just use 4" rearsprings,they are designed to ride that height.

I agree - there are plenty of trucks at that ride height running around with no issues. Just use a quality kit designed for your rig

orange72c10 · 07-18-2007, 10:30 AM

Here is my truck with a 3/5 drop, I don't have any clearance problems with it.

VDOG · 07-18-2007, 11:47 AM

Mine is close to what you asked for, 3" up front on stock spindles 4" in back.

**Already Gone** · 07-18-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shlickster

Does anyone have pics of a truck with a 2-1/2 & 4 drop? Thinking about doing mine but would like to see the stance in real life. Looking at dropped spindles on the front and springs for the back. No air bags here. Need to see how low this actually sits for these Saskatchewan roads! Thanks!

Where are you in Saskatchewan? What size tires are you planning to run ? If you use the normal 235/75R15 tire which is 28.86 inches high you wont have any problems. If you go to a 25 or 26 inch tire like I've seen on some lowered trucks around Saskatoon you could have issues if you drive our Sask grid roads. Have you considered a front sway bar for your truck? It will make a huge difference in the handling of your truck.

**Already Gone** · 07-18-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Here's a lwb with a 2-4 drop

And a 2.5-5 drop

Hopefully I got the drop heights correct...2-4 should have no problems, even for our crappy roads. Hope its Ok with everyone to use these pics..I am sure they are both board members rides.

Hey D, Is that black Cheyenne a Saskatchewan truck?

shlickster · 07-18-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Where are you in Saskatchewan? What size tires are you planning to run ? If you use the normal 235/75R15 tire which is 28.86 inches high you wont have any problems. If you go to a 25 or 26 inch tire like I've seen on some lowered trucks around Saskatoon you could have issues if you drive our Sask grid roads. Have you considered a front sway bar for your truck? It will make a huge difference in the handling of your truck.

I am from Kinistino. I actually saw your truck at the show in Melfort. As far as tire size, I won't be making any radical changes.

WHYBYNU · 07-18-2007, 04:34 PM

Here is mine with 3.5/ 5.5 hope this helps

john

st1x10 · 07-18-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WHYBYNU

Here is mine with 3.5/ 5.5 hope this helps

john

How much clearance do you have between the headers and the ground?

jchav62 · 07-18-2007, 06:39 PM

I'm usually on the 60-66 board, but here's a pic of my buddy's '72 with I believe a 2"-4" drop ( drop coils all the way around)...

WHYBYNU · 07-18-2007, 10:53 PM

st1x10 I have about 4 1/2" to 5".

JOHN

pissonNOS · 07-18-2007, 11:44 PM

i live in alberta and dont have a problem with the airride, been a while since i been to saskabush are the roads really that bad there? im going to shaunavun (sp?) in a couple weeks maybe id be better thaking the DD

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 07-18-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shlickster

Does anyone have pics of a truck with a 2-1/2 & 4 drop? Thinking about doing mine but would like to see the stance in real life. Looking at dropped spindles on the front and springs for the back. No air bags here. Need to see how low this actually sits for these Saskatchewan roads! Thanks!

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3' / 5' drop on 50 series tires.

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shlickster · 07-19-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

i live in alberta and dont have a problem with the airride, been a while since i been to saskabush are the roads really that bad there? im going to shaunavun (sp?) in a couple weeks maybe id be better thaking the DD

No the roads aren't all THAT bad...but watch out, there are a few doozies!!

HeavyD · 07-19-2007, 01:07 AM

Shaunavon is far enough south to still be good travelling. For a real thrill try hwy 571 (I think) that branches off 41 north and leads to Alsask...once you cross the welcome to Sask sign, better use both sides of the road! Try it for fun and adventure!

shlickster · 07-19-2007, 01:10 AM

That is the area where I grew up! (Close to Alsask) If you use hwy 21 & 44 HANG ON!!

Wreckless_71 · 07-19-2007, 01:45 AM

I did the ECE 2.5" Drop spindles and the 4" drop springs in the rear... I love it! The tires are 275R60/15 at all corners.

Before and After shots.

67Style · 07-19-2007, 04:34 PM

This is a 3/4 drop.

**LEEVON** · 07-19-2007, 08:58 PM

3/4

1LoC10 · 07-19-2007, 09:14 PM

heres mine

07-18-2007, 12:17 AM	#1
shlickster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 26	Dropped truck pics Does anyone have pics of a truck with a 2-1/2 & 4 drop? Thinking about doing mine but would like to see the stance in real life. Looking at dropped spindles on the front and springs for the back. No air bags here. Need to see how low this actually sits for these Saskatchewan roads! Thanks! __________________ 1967 GMC 1/2 Ton - A Work in Progress

07-18-2007, 12:39 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Dropped truck pics Your a Brave Brave man... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

07-18-2007, 01:11 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Dropped truck pics Here's a lwb with a 2-4 drop And a 2.5-5 drop Hopefully I got the drop heights correct...2-4 should have no problems, even for our crappy roads. Hope its Ok with everyone to use these pics..I am sure they are both board members rides. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

07-18-2007, 05:48 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dropped truck pics You`ll be alright with a 2.5/4 drop.That`s medium range (a good comprimise) and you`ll have stock front springs.Just use 4" rearsprings,they are designed to ride that height. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-18-2007, 09:35 AM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Dropped truck pics www.earlyclassic.com has a website that shows the truck with stock height, 2.5/4-inch drop and a 3.5/6-inch drop, all done on the same truck so you can see the difference. I have the Early Classic parts on my truck and I love it. Rides good. Handle good. Handles the loads, too. My truck has coil springs, and it may make for a better finished product than a leaf sprung truck. My '96 has leaves and it doesn't ride nearly as comfortably. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-18-2007, 10:30 AM	#8
orange72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 153	Re: Dropped truck pics Here is my truck with a 3/5 drop, I don't have any clearance problems with it.

07-18-2007, 11:47 AM	#9
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Dropped truck pics Mine is close to what you asked for, 3" up front on stock spindles 4" in back. Attached Images

07-18-2007, 04:34 PM	#13
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Re: Dropped truck pics Here is mine with 3.5/ 5.5 hope this helps john Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-18-2007, 06:39 PM	#15
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Dropped truck pics I'm usually on the 60-66 board, but here's a pic of my buddy's '72 with I believe a 2"-4" drop ( drop coils all the way around)... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-18-2007, 10:53 PM	#16
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Re: Dropped truck pics st1x10 I have about 4 1/2" to 5". JOHN __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-18-2007, 11:44 PM	#17
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Dropped truck pics i live in alberta and dont have a problem with the airride, been a while since i been to saskabush are the roads really that bad there? im going to shaunavun (sp?) in a couple weeks maybe id be better thaking the DD __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-19-2007, 01:07 AM	#20
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Dropped truck pics Shaunavon is far enough south to still be good travelling. For a real thrill try hwy 571 (I think) that branches off 41 north and leads to Alsask...once you cross the welcome to Sask sign, better use both sides of the road! Try it for fun and adventure! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

07-19-2007, 01:10 AM	#21
shlickster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 26	Re: Dropped truck pics That is the area where I grew up! (Close to Alsask) If you use hwy 21 & 44 HANG ON!! __________________ 1967 GMC 1/2 Ton - A Work in Progress Last edited by shlickster; 07-19-2007 at 01:12 AM.

07-19-2007, 01:45 AM	#22
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: Dropped truck pics I did the ECE 2.5" Drop spindles and the 4" drop springs in the rear... I love it! The tires are 275R60/15 at all corners. Before and After shots. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

07-19-2007, 04:34 PM	#23
67Style Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 13	Re: Dropped truck pics This is a 3/4 drop.



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07-19-2007, 08:58 PM	#24
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