6" front drop to low? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ocbaud · 10-03-2007, 03:35 PM

damn damn damn

i wanted to go with a full 5/7 drop which means i need to get a set of 2" springs but i found a great deal on a brand new set of djm 3" springs for $70 shipped.

think i should get htem?

cochino12 · 10-03-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

damn damn damn

i wanted to go with a full 5/7 drop which means i need to get a set of 2" springs but i found a great deal on a brand new set of djm 3" springs for $70 shipped.

think i should get htem?

I had 5" on my 85 and the tires were only like 25" tall and I wouldnt want any lower. If you cant roll a pop can under the control arm its a major pain in the a$$, thats my .02

ocbaud · 10-03-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I had 5" on my 85 and the tires were only like 25" tall and I wouldnt want any lower. If you cant roll a pop can under the control arm its a major pain in the a$$, thats my .02

i've got 27" tires

454HO · 10-03-2007, 04:15 PM

Why not just cut a coil off your current springs and see how it sits?

impala_631 · 10-03-2007, 04:30 PM

i would stick with the 5" if you drive it alot, the 6 will ethier cause scrapeing or tire rub

pcmcobra · 10-03-2007, 06:53 PM

on mine w/ 3" spindles and 2" springs, if I were to go any lower up front, I would not drive it, would ride too rough.

slugish · 10-03-2007, 08:50 PM

my 84 is down 5.5 in. in front / 2.5 spindles& 3 in springs/ no problems other than rubs on sharpturns whickh I can live with / ride is not great but ok & Im 60 yrs old . Not a daily driver , but driven regularly 3-4 times a week when not broke or being worked on. most people my age think lincoln town cars probably ride too rough however LOL

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2007, 08:56 PM

I would NOT go with 3" springs. I do not think you will be happy with the ride.

Slammed '87 · 10-03-2007, 09:40 PM

I bought a set of 3" DJM drop springs once and after about half a year of being installed they sagged and are now more like a 4" drop spring. They dropped so much i was riding on the bumpstops. Maybe it was bad luck or set of springs, but i'd never buy a set again when you can cut off a coil from the factory springs and still have a great ride. Another option (if ya can find em) is coils from a 6 cyl. I have a set in my daily driver. They gave me about a 2" drop and ride like bags.

boatpuller · 10-03-2007, 09:54 PM

personally i wouldn't do it.i don't think you'd be happy with it.it look cooler than crap.but ya gotta be able to drive it.

CLASSIC87' · 10-03-2007, 10:09 PM

I have a total of 6 (3''spring/3''spindle)... I love the look they gave me w the 20's. I personally would go only with the 5'' total in the front with 17's. I think right now you should go 1'' lower in the front only and leave the back alone- it would give u the stance I used to have. But as far as rubn on mine.. yes they do when I turn sharp or hit a big dip n the road (tires are tuckn pretty good now). I also do not use it as a DD... nor would I change back to a 2''. Anyways.... hope this helps you... JMO.

Thanks,
Anthony

ocbaud · 10-03-2007, 10:58 PM

well, the truck is never going to be a daily driver again. i'll drive it as much as possible in nice weather, but thats it. MAYBE 10,000 miles a year.

i didnt order the springs, they ended on ebay.

something else i was thinking was get the front end setup for bags. but i dont want to crumple my headers when i'm aired out...

**N2TRUX** · 10-03-2007, 11:10 PM

Regardless of how much you drive it, you still want to enjoy it when you do. IMO 3" springs are just too much from a "spring" drop.

I think the best static drop is 3" spindles and 2" springs.

How low are your headers? Are they below the A-arms?

ocbaud · 10-03-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Regardless of how much you drive it, you still want to enjoy it when you do. IMO 3" springs are just too much from a "spring" drop.

I think the best static drop is 3" spindles and 2" springs.

How low are your headers? Are they below the A-arms?

a little bit, yes..

that is with 3" spindles and 1.5" coils

poolboy65-ls1 · 10-03-2007, 11:33 PM

Here is mine with 3" drop Spindles and 2" coils

454HO · 10-04-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

that is with 3" spindles and 1.5" coils

Slap a big block motor in it. That will drop it down at least another 1-1/2". Right Jeff?

**N2TRUX** · 10-04-2007, 10:13 AM

Yeah, the headers have you forked. You might even have problems with more static drop.

Time for shorties and bags...

jkaylor68gmc · 10-04-2007, 10:36 AM

3-inch springs are not the best idea anyway. The ride quality goes down. How about a 2.5 inch spindle, 1-inch spring and a 1.5 control arm.

Your suspension will be much happier and the ride will be very nice.

**Captkaos** · 10-04-2007, 10:57 AM

I wouldn't use more than a 2" drop spring, ride quality is poor. If you want it lower ditch the spring and bag it. Of course, you would have to do something about those headers before dropping it much more. If you are at 3" now, 2" lower is going to jeapordize you headers, 3" will probably make them hit often. I ran long tubes on my 454 for a while and I bottomed them out and I was just 4/6 on a 28" tall tire.

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

3-inch springs are not the best idea anyway. The ride quality goes down. How about a 2.5 inch spindle, 1-inch spring and a 1.5 control arm.

Your suspension will be much happier and the ride will be very nice.

You shouldn't use dropped control arms and drop spindles together, it would put your control arms lower than you rim which be a disaster if you had a blowout. It is violating scrub and isn't safe.

ocbaud · 10-04-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yeah, the headers have you forked. You might even have problems with more static drop.

Time for shorties and bags...

i actually went FROM shorties to the new longtubes for more power

i did that because it wont be driven nearly as much as it used to be so i'm not worried about having to deal with it scraping every day. i'll probably just end up getting the 2" springs in a few months or so and be good to go

bigblock73 · 10-04-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 454HO

Slap a big block motor in it. That will drop it down at least another 1-1/2". Right Jeff?

Nooo, more like TWO inches!!

Robznob11 · 10-05-2007, 02:35 PM

jlp get the mustang 2 front end and cross member 1350 to your door, drops it 6 -7 in better ride and quality and not much more than rebuilding your entire fron't end with new parts if i had it to do over again i would spend the extra 400 and go that way not to mention its lighter than stock stuff.

Pyrotechnic · 10-05-2007, 03:09 PM

Why not get air bags and get the best of both worlds ?

G35MIKE · 10-05-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Robznob11

jlp get the mustang 2 front end and cross member 1350 to your door, drops it 6 -7 in better ride and quality and not much more than rebuilding your entire fron't end with new parts if i had it to do over again i would spend the extra 400 and go that way not to mention its lighter than stock stuff.

do you have more info on this? newb here.. how does this set up differ from a stock set up?

**Captkaos** · 10-05-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Robznob11

jlp get the mustang 2 front end and cross member 1350 to your door, drops it 6 -7 in better ride and quality and not much more than rebuilding your entire fron't end with new parts if i had it to do over again i would spend the extra 400 and go that way not to mention its lighter than stock stuff.

If I was going to spend that kind of money, I would buy a dropmember from Porterbuild as he is a vendor, and I even sell chopped crossmembers!

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Originally Posted by G35MIKE

do you have more info on this? newb here.. how does this set up differ from a stock set up?

Check the Dropmember thread here, it is ALL over the suspension section:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201898

10-03-2007, 03:35 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	6" front drop to low? damn damn damn i wanted to go with a full 5/7 drop which means i need to get a set of 2" springs but i found a great deal on a brand new set of djm 3" springs for $70 shipped. think i should get htem?

10-03-2007, 04:15 PM	#4
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: 6" front drop to low? Why not just cut a coil off your current springs and see how it sits? __________________ - Greg

10-03-2007, 04:30 PM	#5
impala_631 :( BYEBYE :( Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: terre haute indiana Posts: 200	Re: 6" front drop to low? i would stick with the 5" if you drive it alot, the 6 will ethier cause scrapeing or tire rub __________________ THE IMPALA 74 C-10 "SNOTTROCKET"BUILD UP http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index...owtopic=370899

10-03-2007, 06:53 PM	#6
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: 6" front drop to low? on mine w/ 3" spindles and 2" springs, if I were to go any lower up front, I would not drive it, would ride too rough. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

10-03-2007, 08:50 PM	#7
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: 6" front drop to low? my 84 is down 5.5 in. in front / 2.5 spindles& 3 in springs/ no problems other than rubs on sharpturns whickh I can live with / ride is not great but ok & Im 60 yrs old . Not a daily driver , but driven regularly 3-4 times a week when not broke or being worked on. most people my age think lincoln town cars probably ride too rough however LOL

10-03-2007, 08:56 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 6" front drop to low? I would NOT go with 3" springs. I do not think you will be happy with the ride. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-03-2007, 09:40 PM	#9
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: 6" front drop to low? I bought a set of 3" DJM drop springs once and after about half a year of being installed they sagged and are now more like a 4" drop spring. They dropped so much i was riding on the bumpstops. Maybe it was bad luck or set of springs, but i'd never buy a set again when you can cut off a coil from the factory springs and still have a great ride. Another option (if ya can find em) is coils from a 6 cyl. I have a set in my daily driver. They gave me about a 2" drop and ride like bags. __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

10-03-2007, 09:54 PM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: 6" front drop to low? personally i wouldn't do it.i don't think you'd be happy with it.it look cooler than crap.but ya gotta be able to drive it. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-03-2007, 10:09 PM	#11
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 6" front drop to low? I have a total of 6 (3''spring/3''spindle)... I love the look they gave me w the 20's. I personally would go only with the 5'' total in the front with 17's. I think right now you should go 1'' lower in the front only and leave the back alone- it would give u the stance I used to have. But as far as rubn on mine.. yes they do when I turn sharp or hit a big dip n the road (tires are tuckn pretty good now). I also do not use it as a DD... nor would I change back to a 2''. Anyways.... hope this helps you... JMO. Thanks, Anthony Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 10-03-2007 at 10:12 PM.

10-03-2007, 10:58 PM	#12
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: 6" front drop to low? well, the truck is never going to be a daily driver again. i'll drive it as much as possible in nice weather, but thats it. MAYBE 10,000 miles a year. i didnt order the springs, they ended on ebay. something else i was thinking was get the front end setup for bags. but i dont want to crumple my headers when i'm aired out...

10-03-2007, 11:10 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 6" front drop to low? Regardless of how much you drive it, you still want to enjoy it when you do. IMO 3" springs are just too much from a "spring" drop. I think the best static drop is 3" spindles and 2" springs. How low are your headers? Are they below the A-arms? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-03-2007, 11:33 PM	#15
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: 6" front drop to low? Here is mine with 3" drop Spindles and 2" coils Attached Images __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

10-04-2007, 10:13 AM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 6" front drop to low? Yeah, the headers have you forked. You might even have problems with more static drop. Time for shorties and bags... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-04-2007, 10:36 AM	#18
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: 6" front drop to low? 3-inch springs are not the best idea anyway. The ride quality goes down. How about a 2.5 inch spindle, 1-inch spring and a 1.5 control arm. Your suspension will be much happier and the ride will be very nice. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

10-05-2007, 02:35 PM	#22
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