Big Block Suspsension Drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70~BigBlock~Project · 06-06-2008, 04:20 PM

I am wanting to put a big block in my '70 and drop it 2/4 or 3/4...maybe even 3/5. I know to do this with a big block I need 1" less drop in the front spring than the desired drop, so I would need a 2" drop spring to get 3" of drop. I was wondering if there are any other rat motor enthusiasts who have dropped their trucks who wouldn't mind thowing some picks up so I can actually see how the big block will ride on drop springs. I would prefer not to use drop spindles. Thanks guys!

royo · 06-08-2008, 04:14 PM

drop spindals and one coil cut off of bigblock springs

70~BigBlock~Project · 06-09-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

drop spindals and one coil cut off of bigblock springs

I prefer to do a true suspension drop.

**scotts62** · 06-09-2008, 06:56 PM

Looks good, i like the stance!

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2008, 07:57 PM

They sell big block drop springs.

70~BigBlock~Project · 06-10-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

They sell big block drop springs.

I haven't seen any specifically listed for big block trucks. Do you know of any vendors who sell these that I could check out? Thanks!

kcjones · 06-10-2008, 02:35 PM

Performance online offeres stock and drop front springs for small or big block applications. I've actually been wondering the opposite -- I'm planning a suspension upgrade: discs, drop spindles, rear coils/panhard, shocks, etc, and have a small block currently. I'd like to stick the BB springs in the front now, so when the big block is ready, I don't have to swap. However, I'm worried that if I install BB springs, it'll raise the front 1".

kcjones · 06-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Performance online offeres stock and drop front springs for small or big block applications. I've actually been wondering the opposite -- I'm planning a suspension upgrade: discs, drop spindles, rear coils/panhard, shocks, etc, and have a small block currently. I'd like to stick the BB springs in the front now, so when the big block is ready, I don't have to swap. However, I'm worried that if I install BB springs, it'll raise the front 1".

Frizzle Fry · 06-10-2008, 02:54 PM

Early classic calls them out in the drop down list for BBC v SBC. Catalog link here

70~BigBlock~Project · 06-11-2008, 08:43 AM

Thanks guys for the info. I'll keep you updated with how it goes!

06-06-2008, 04:20 PM	#1
70~BigBlock~Project Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 47	Big Block Suspsension Drop I am wanting to put a big block in my '70 and drop it 2/4 or 3/4...maybe even 3/5. I know to do this with a big block I need 1" less drop in the front spring than the desired drop, so I would need a 2" drop spring to get 3" of drop. I was wondering if there are any other rat motor enthusiasts who have dropped their trucks who wouldn't mind thowing some picks up so I can actually see how the big block will ride on drop springs. I would prefer not to use drop spindles. Thanks guys! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1970 Custom/10 LWB-Stock and ugly, for now. 2005 Custom Chopper-100ci Rigid. 2004 Dodge Ram...did he say "Dodge"...

06-08-2008, 04:14 PM	#2
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop drop spindals and one coil cut off of bigblock springs __________________ nickle and dime

06-09-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop Looks good, i like the stance! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-09-2008, 07:57 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop They sell big block drop springs.

06-10-2008, 02:35 PM	#7
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop Performance online offeres stock and drop front springs for small or big block applications. I've actually been wondering the opposite -- I'm planning a suspension upgrade: discs, drop spindles, rear coils/panhard, shocks, etc, and have a small block currently. I'd like to stick the BB springs in the front now, so when the big block is ready, I don't have to swap. However, I'm worried that if I install BB springs, it'll raise the front 1". __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

06-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#8
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop Performance online offeres stock and drop front springs for small or big block applications. I've actually been wondering the opposite -- I'm planning a suspension upgrade: discs, drop spindles, rear coils/panhard, shocks, etc, and have a small block currently. I'd like to stick the BB springs in the front now, so when the big block is ready, I don't have to swap. However, I'm worried that if I install BB springs, it'll raise the front 1". __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

06-10-2008, 02:54 PM	#9
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop Early classic calls them out in the drop down list for BBC v SBC. Catalog link here

06-11-2008, 08:43 AM	#10
70~BigBlock~Project Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 47	Re: Big Block Suspsension Drop Thanks guys for the info. I'll keep you updated with how it goes! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1970 Custom/10 LWB-Stock and ugly, for now. 2005 Custom Chopper-100ci Rigid. 2004 Dodge Ram...did he say "Dodge"...



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