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Old 11-27-2007, 08:43 AM   #1
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big block drop

I'm installing a 396 in my truck, compliments of UNCLE, and was wondering about lowering it. I have 2.5 inch drop spindles and I know the weight of the bb will drop it some also, what would it look like with only that and a 5 inch drop in the rear? I'm wondering if I will need to lower it more to get the look I want. Oh yeah, I'm running 17 inch coys C5's on it......Pics would be great!
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Old 11-27-2007, 09:45 AM   #2
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Re: big block drop

That sounds like the setup Corn has. He'll no doubt be checking in sometime today.
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Old 11-27-2007, 01:36 PM   #3
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Old 11-27-2007, 01:56 PM   #4
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Re: big block drop

My truck has 3" front & 6" rear with a 396. I have 15" wheels. I wouldnt mind going down another inch in the front. There are some pictures below in my sig.
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Old 11-27-2007, 02:20 PM   #5
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Re: big block drop

I've got drop spindles w/stock BB springs (new), leaves about 1-1/2" from a 235/70 15 tire to wheelwell. Sorry can't get pic resized.
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Old 11-27-2007, 02:51 PM   #6
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Re: big block drop

My old 70 model with a 454 in it.

2.5 inch spindle, 2 inch spring in front
6 inch in rear

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Old 11-27-2007, 09:23 PM   #7
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Re: big block drop

i have a 454 in my truck. i have 2.5" spindles and 2" springs in the front. rear have 5" coils and 2" blocks. On a 27" tall tire, measuring to the botton center of the fender, im at 27 3/4" in front and 28" in the rear.
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