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GobbleStalker · 09-30-2010, 03:38 PM

can anyone show me some pics of a 31/2 inch fromt and 4 inch rear drop. This is what I have ordered and want to verify I will like it before it gets shipped.

It iwll be done with 2.5" drop spindles with a 1" lower coils in front and 4 inch lowering coils in the rear.

Thanks in advance.
Kev

dmwphoto · 09-30-2010, 03:45 PM

exact same thing I am doing. Here is a link that will show you.

*Dylan · 09-30-2010, 03:52 PM

Here's two of my truck with a 3/4 drop. Figured it was close enough to give you an idea.

**LEEVON** · 09-30-2010, 04:21 PM

another 3/4

GobbleStalker · 09-30-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

another 3/4

What is your rim and tire setup/size?

Thanks
Kevin

Frank71 · 09-30-2010, 06:18 PM

here is a pic of my 71 with 2.5 and 4 drop. 235/60R15 fronts and 275/60R15 back.

big_al_71 · 09-30-2010, 06:25 PM

Here is mine when it was a 3/4 drop.

68Stepbed · 10-01-2010, 02:51 PM

Here's mine when it was 3.5/4. I didn't like it. I thought it looked like a stink bug.

I changed to a 5" rear spring. Much better.

GobbleStalker · 10-01-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Here's mine when it was 3.5/4. I didn't like it. I thought it looked like a stink bug.

I changed to a 5" rear spring. Much better.

Do you need to c notch the frame for a 5 inch drop??

68Stepbed · 10-01-2010, 03:49 PM

Nope. Still got stock bumpstops also.

**LEEVON** · 10-01-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GobbleStalker

What is your rim and tire setup/size?

Thanks
Kevin

15x8's...not sure on the tires right now maybe 225/50/15? Wheels are for sale...

68Stepbed · 10-01-2010, 05:42 PM

Who did you order your stuff from?

Cole Trickle · 10-01-2010, 06:33 PM

Go lower...lol

Here are some 4.5/6 pics for refference

72BlckButy · 10-01-2010, 07:59 PM

Couldn't agree with Cole Trickle more...

4.5/6" ECE Drop with 6-lug disc brake upgrade
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GobbleStalker · 10-01-2010, 08:07 PM

So you don't need a c notch for a 5 inch drop? I thought you could only go to a 4 inch before you needed to do a c notch.

Kev

GobbleStalker · 10-01-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68stepbed

who did you order your stuff from?

cpp

72BlckButy · 10-01-2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GobbleStalker

So you don't need a c notch for a 5 inch drop? I thought you could only go to a 4 inch before you needed to do a c notch.

Kev

No a c-notch is not required for a 5", or even a 6" drop. Now, if you plan on hauling a lot of weight in the rear and still use your truck as a truck (mulch, concrete, block, etc.) I would probably recommend adding a c-notch to allow for more travel on the rear suspension.

I still haul plenty of things with my 6" drop.

GobbleStalker · 10-02-2010, 01:18 PM

Thanks I just phoned and changed my order so that I have a 5" drop in the back. So now I will be 3.5/5.
I am hoping to go with a set of 18's on the truck so now I will just need to figure out the tire config.

Kevin

68Stepbed · 10-04-2010, 08:56 AM

255/50/18 front 275/50/18 rear will look perfect! I'm almost positive that's what SactoJim has on his truck.

09-30-2010, 03:38 PM	#1
GobbleStalker GobbleStalker Calls Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Hope, Ontario Posts: 653	3.5 /4 drop picks. can anyone show me some pics of a 31/2 inch fromt and 4 inch rear drop. This is what I have ordered and want to verify I will like it before it gets shipped. It iwll be done with 2.5" drop spindles with a 1" lower coils in front and 4 inch lowering coils in the rear. Thanks in advance. Kev __________________ 72 Chev Longbox Highlander edition. Med Olive/White/ Med Olive 350 4bbl with 350Turbo trans. Truck currently under construction. Project Cappaccino. Stay Tuned! 1967 Chevy C10, 327, 4.11 posi 3 spd. The Driver Truck! SOLD! 09 GMC Sierra SLT All Terrain pkg. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara unlimited. ( The wifes ride )

09-30-2010, 03:45 PM	#2
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. exact same thing I am doing. Here is a link that will show you.

09-30-2010, 03:52 PM	#3
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Here's two of my truck with a 3/4 drop. Figured it was close enough to give you an idea. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

09-30-2010, 04:21 PM	#4
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. another 3/4 __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-30-2010, 06:18 PM	#6
Frank71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 190	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. here is a pic of my 71 with 2.5 and 4 drop. 235/60R15 fronts and 275/60R15 back. Attached Images __________________ "If you need to tell everyone how good you are - your probably not"

09-30-2010, 06:25 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Here is mine when it was a 3/4 drop. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-01-2010, 02:51 PM	#8
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Here's mine when it was 3.5/4. I didn't like it. I thought it looked like a stink bug. I changed to a 5" rear spring. Much better. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-01-2010, 03:49 PM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Nope. Still got stock bumpstops also. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-01-2010, 05:42 PM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Who did you order your stuff from? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-01-2010, 06:33 PM	#13
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Go lower...lol Here are some 4.5/6 pics for refference __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910 Last edited by Cole Trickle; 10-01-2010 at 06:34 PM.

10-01-2010, 07:59 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Couldn't agree with Cole Trickle more... 4.5/6" ECE Drop with 6-lug disc brake upgrade __________________ -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)

10-01-2010, 08:07 PM	#15
GobbleStalker GobbleStalker Calls Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Hope, Ontario Posts: 653	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. So you don't need a c notch for a 5 inch drop? I thought you could only go to a 4 inch before you needed to do a c notch. Kev __________________ 72 Chev Longbox Highlander edition. Med Olive/White/ Med Olive 350 4bbl with 350Turbo trans. Truck currently under construction. Project Cappaccino. Stay Tuned! 1967 Chevy C10, 327, 4.11 posi 3 spd. The Driver Truck! SOLD! 09 GMC Sierra SLT All Terrain pkg. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara unlimited. ( The wifes ride )

10-02-2010, 01:18 PM	#18
GobbleStalker GobbleStalker Calls Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Hope, Ontario Posts: 653	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. Thanks I just phoned and changed my order so that I have a 5" drop in the back. So now I will be 3.5/5. I am hoping to go with a set of 18's on the truck so now I will just need to figure out the tire config. Kevin __________________ 72 Chev Longbox Highlander edition. Med Olive/White/ Med Olive 350 4bbl with 350Turbo trans. Truck currently under construction. Project Cappaccino. Stay Tuned! 1967 Chevy C10, 327, 4.11 posi 3 spd. The Driver Truck! SOLD! 09 GMC Sierra SLT All Terrain pkg. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara unlimited. ( The wifes ride ) Last edited by GobbleStalker; 10-02-2010 at 01:19 PM.

10-04-2010, 08:56 AM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 3.5 /4 drop picks. 255/50/18 front 275/50/18 rear will look perfect! I'm almost positive that's what SactoJim has on his truck. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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