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jgrisafi · 05-11-2008, 11:05 AM

Can someone tell me what type of drop they think is on these trucks?

Riveted1 · 05-11-2008, 12:34 PM

The first one is bagged for sure, and I think the second one may be too.

jb4short · 05-11-2008, 02:53 PM

This should help you: http://www.earlyclassic.com/customers.aspx

ChevyDude · 05-11-2008, 03:48 PM

my guess would be 4.5" front drop, 6" rear drop

*Shane* · 05-11-2008, 05:35 PM

i feel pretty confident saying both are bagged

Rigo's 70 C10 · 05-11-2008, 07:23 PM

Is this a boardmembers truck? I love the color of the first truck!!!!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-11-2008, 07:56 PM

1st truck was built by fessler and I believe the 2nd one is from cali and a boarmembers??

70c10swb · 05-11-2008, 08:50 PM

i want to see more of the 2nd

bowtieboy93 · 05-11-2008, 09:12 PM

yes the second one is a board members
i forgot whom though

VA72C10 · 05-12-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10swb

i want to see more of the 2nd

Me too!

svgould · 05-12-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

yes the second one is a board members
i forgot whom though

Search for a board member named Danny Ewing!!

72BlckButy · 05-12-2008, 03:15 AM

Both are bagged...

70c10swb · 05-12-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by svgould

Search for a board member named Danny Ewing!!

Thanks!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179881

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197866

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=236656

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=241884

jgrisafi · 05-12-2008, 09:14 AM

This picture looks like it was taken before Dan put the bags on it. If this is true, what drop did he have on it here. I think someone said just 2 1/2" drop spindles up front and 5" coils out back..............does this sound right to everyone? I am trying to achieve the same stance on my 69' as in this picture of Dan's. Could someone help me out?

Riveted1 · 05-12-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrisafi

This picture looks like it was taken before Dan put the bags on it. If this is true, what drop did he have on it here. I think someone said just 2 1/2" drop spindles up front and 5" coils out back..............does this sound right to everyone? I am trying to achieve the same stance on my 69' as in this picture of Dan's. Could someone help me out?

I may be wrong, but I think it's bagged there too. You gotta remember that those are 20" wheels.

VA72C10 · 05-12-2008, 10:24 PM

According to the post, that was a picture with the bags, 2 1/2" drop spindles, but no C-notch yet in the rear.

jgrisafi · 05-12-2008, 11:16 PM

So how can I achieve that same stance without bags? Anyone............

hotrodhomi · 05-12-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jgrisafi

So how can I achieve that same stance without bags? Anyone............

It won't be very drivable at that height. You will bottom out and scrap on everything. Why not bag it if thats the look you are after?

*Shane* · 05-13-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jgrisafi

So how can I achieve that same stance without bags? Anyone............

you can't

jgrisafi · 05-13-2008, 05:16 AM

So my best guess would be to use 2 1/2" drop spindles up front with standard springs and 4" drop coils out back. I want to run 18x8's up front and 20x10's out back. Would I still need to relocate the shocks for this drop? Any help appreciated, I am trying to save some money by figuring out the stance by asking alot of questions before I buy the parts.

Mondo · 05-13-2008, 05:27 AM

I think my truck is about as low as you want to go without bags.... 2 1/2 dropped spindls, 3 inch drop springs, 6 inch drop rear coils with C notch (best just to get a whole 4/6 kit from someone like ECE; find 3in drop springs & you'll need after market A upper Arm, like Brother's has, to get alignment back to spec). Not cheap but still cheaper than bags which would need some of these parts too.

Not sure what it would look like with 18/20s on it (255/60s & 275/60s X 15)

70c10 · 05-13-2008, 01:57 PM

Mondo- your truck looks great!

70c10 · 05-13-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jgrisafi

So my best guess would be to use 2 1/2" drop spindles up front with standard springs and 4" drop coils out back. I want to run 18x8's up front and 20x10's out back. Would I still need to relocate the shocks for this drop? Any help appreciated, I am trying to save some money by figuring out the stance by asking alot of questions before I buy the parts.

To save some money on the front, cut your springs to achieve the exact height you want. The 2.5" spindles won't provide enough drop for that look. In the rear go with a 5" coil, then add a lowering blocks to dial in the height you want if it isn't low enough for you. I'm sorry I went with 4" rear coils so I'll add lowering blocks and shock relocators. My shocks are at the limit with 4" coils.

HUEVUDO · 05-13-2008, 08:48 PM

They look like my truck. 4 front and 6 rear. I have 20's all the way around. My truck is a daily daily daily driver. I take it everywhere all the time. Drop spindles, drop coils. With my old 17's I scrapped around town. Now with 20's I do not. If you hit a dip hard your wheels wells will rubb. I will get some new pics so you can see what I'm talking about.

VA72C10 · 05-13-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HUEVUDO

They look like my truck. 4 front and 6 rear. I have 20's all the way around. My truck is a daily daily daily driver. I take it everywhere all the time. Drop spindles, drop coils. With my old 17's I scrapped around town. Now with 20's I do not. If you hit a dip hard your wheels wells will rubb. I will get some new pics so you can see what I'm talking about.

Looking forward to the pics. Did you do a C-notch? Shock relocators? Adjustable track bar? Can you haul anything w/out the bed hitting? Thanks!

05-11-2008, 11:05 AM	#1
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	What Drop????? Can someone tell me what type of drop they think is on these trucks? Attached Images

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Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: What Drop????? The first one is bagged for sure, and I think the second one may be too. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

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jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: What Drop????? This should help you: http://www.earlyclassic.com/customers.aspx

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ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: What Drop????? my guess would be 4.5" front drop, 6" rear drop __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What Drop????? i feel pretty confident saying both are bagged

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Rigo's 70 C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 106	Re: What Drop????? Is this a boardmembers truck? I love the color of the first truck!!!!!!

05-11-2008, 07:56 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What Drop????? 1st truck was built by fessler and I believe the 2nd one is from cali and a boarmembers?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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05-11-2008, 09:12 PM	#9
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: What Drop????? yes the second one is a board members i forgot whom though __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

05-12-2008, 03:15 AM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What Drop????? Both are bagged... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-12-2008, 09:14 AM	#14
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	Re: What Drop????? This picture looks like it was taken before Dan put the bags on it. If this is true, what drop did he have on it here. I think someone said just 2 1/2" drop spindles up front and 5" coils out back..............does this sound right to everyone? I am trying to achieve the same stance on my 69' as in this picture of Dan's. Could someone help me out? Attached Images

05-12-2008, 10:24 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: What Drop????? According to the post, that was a picture with the bags, 2 1/2" drop spindles, but no C-notch yet in the rear.

05-12-2008, 11:16 PM	#17
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	Re: What Drop????? So how can I achieve that same stance without bags? Anyone............

05-13-2008, 05:16 AM	#20
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	Re: What Drop????? So my best guess would be to use 2 1/2" drop spindles up front with standard springs and 4" drop coils out back. I want to run 18x8's up front and 20x10's out back. Would I still need to relocate the shocks for this drop? Any help appreciated, I am trying to save some money by figuring out the stance by asking alot of questions before I buy the parts.

05-13-2008, 05:27 AM	#21
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: What Drop????? I think my truck is about as low as you want to go without bags.... 2 1/2 dropped spindls, 3 inch drop springs, 6 inch drop rear coils with C notch (best just to get a whole 4/6 kit from someone like ECE; find 3in drop springs & you'll need after market A upper Arm, like Brother's has, to get alignment back to spec). Not cheap but still cheaper than bags which would need some of these parts too. Not sure what it would look like with 18/20s on it (255/60s & 275/60s X 15) Attached Images Last edited by Mondo; 05-13-2008 at 05:36 AM.



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05-13-2008, 08:48 PM	#24
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: What Drop????? They look like my truck. 4 front and 6 rear. I have 20's all the way around. My truck is a daily daily daily driver. I take it everywhere all the time. Drop spindles, drop coils. With my old 17's I scrapped around town. Now with 20's I do not. If you hit a dip hard your wheels wells will rubb. I will get some new pics so you can see what I'm talking about.

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