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Dads69C10 · 04-08-2011, 06:47 PM

Hello , I need to pick the boards brain again.
I recently did a 3.5/5 drop on my 69 stepside. 2.5 drop spindles and 1" springs in front with 5" Brothers drop springs and shocks out back. My issue is that the back still looks high to me?? Does anyone have height dimensions or rung #'s for the springs. Should i just let it settle?Could i have done something wrong? thanks for any input

hotrodhomi · 04-08-2011, 06:51 PM

it looks like you installed them correctly. They might need to settle. Have you tried exercising them? THey might be held up by the shocks. Shock don't really don't perform well at that angle. You may want to consider shock relocaters

Dads69C10 · 04-08-2011, 08:55 PM

I haven't exercised them, does that mean heavy weight or bouncing up and down ?
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todd99 · 04-08-2011, 08:59 PM

I had to drive my truck for about a week before stopped sinking.

**LEEVON** · 04-08-2011, 10:14 PM

I don't know man, that's not going to settle much, the springs look tight to the frame top and bottom. It's very possible they sent the wrong springs...

I have 4" springs and 1.5" block and am way lower, even just the 4" spring was lower.

AustinScott · 04-08-2011, 10:34 PM

measure from the wheel well arch to the center of the axle, this info might help figure out if the springs are the correct ro not. Contact brother and see if they can give you ride height info based on their 5" springs.

Scott

SIXT8LOU · 04-08-2011, 10:38 PM

they dont look like 5 in springs to me......just saying

white 67 · 04-08-2011, 10:49 PM

I had the same drop on my truck from brothers and mine looked about the same. I dont think they are 5" and those shocks are junk to.

Dads69C10 · 04-08-2011, 11:03 PM

I hope they're not the wrong springs. I paid to get them powder coated !
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Dads69C10 · 04-09-2011, 02:39 PM

Im pretty disappointed, trying not to get discouraged.

scrapmetalart · 04-09-2011, 03:07 PM

I lowered mine with 3 in front & 5 in rear with springs. I dont remember who I got the springs from but mine sits the same way. I just put in 2" blocks in the rear & am going to put in 2 1/2" dropped spindles.
I would say everything is right.
make a block & get new u bolts & you'll be ok or add a little weight to the bed to bring it down a bit. they usually ride better with a bit of weight in the bed anyhow...

big_al_71 · 04-09-2011, 03:55 PM

here is a picture of my rear springs..the one on the left is a four inch and the right is a six inch...

Jeffs70 · 04-09-2011, 04:03 PM

just an idea maybe because you didnt put shock relocaters and its holding things up higher then it should. they could be struggling to work correctly just a thought.

romarti0825 · 04-09-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

here is a picture of my rear springs..the one on the left is a four inch and the right is a six inch...

Who did you buy you 6 inch springs from? I went to Brothers yesterday an they said they don't sell 6 inch drop springs.
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67Slider · 04-09-2011, 05:28 PM

Try flipping them over. I had one upside down and one side sat about 1.5 inches higher than the other. May be worth a shot. Just fyi - mine is a 5 inch drop.
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**leddzepp** · 04-10-2011, 12:45 AM

I don't think they sent you 5" drop coils. It is not going to settle much more than where it sits now. Looks like you have about a 3" drop out back to me.

wwotr · 04-10-2011, 02:35 AM

Heres mine with 2.5" Drop Spindle and 3" Springs in Front and 4" Drop Springs w/ 2" Drop Blocks in the Rear, runing a 15" wheel.

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Originally Posted by Dads69C10

Hello , I need to pick the boards brain again.
I recently did a 3.5/5 drop on my 69 stepside. 2.5 drop spindles and 1" springs in front with 5" Brothers drop springs and shocks out back. My issue is that the back still looks high to me?? Does anyone have height dimensions or rung #'s for the springs. Should i just let it settle?Could i have done something wrong? thanks for any input

Dads69C10 · 04-10-2011, 03:07 PM

Ive decided to throw some 2" blocks in and hope for the best. ill post pics soon. thanks to all for the advise and intel !

04-08-2011, 06:47 PM	#1
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? Hello , I need to pick the boards brain again. I recently did a 3.5/5 drop on my 69 stepside. 2.5 drop spindles and 1" springs in front with 5" Brothers drop springs and shocks out back. My issue is that the back still looks high to me?? Does anyone have height dimensions or rung #'s for the springs. Should i just let it settle?Could i have done something wrong? thanks for any input __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

04-08-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? it looks like you installed them correctly. They might need to settle. Have you tried exercising them? THey might be held up by the shocks. Shock don't really don't perform well at that angle. You may want to consider shock relocaters __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-08-2011, 08:55 PM	#3
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I haven't exercised them, does that mean heavy weight or bouncing up and down ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

04-08-2011, 08:59 PM	#4
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I had to drive my truck for about a week before stopped sinking. __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

04-08-2011, 10:14 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I don't know man, that's not going to settle much, the springs look tight to the frame top and bottom. It's very possible they sent the wrong springs... I have 4" springs and 1.5" block and am way lower, even just the 4" spring was lower. __________________ '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

04-08-2011, 10:34 PM	#6
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? measure from the wheel well arch to the center of the axle, this info might help figure out if the springs are the correct ro not. Contact brother and see if they can give you ride height info based on their 5" springs. Scott

04-08-2011, 10:38 PM	#7
SIXT8LOU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corona,Ca Posts: 146	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? they dont look like 5 in springs to me......just saying __________________ 68 C/10 short bed 77 C/20 silverado long bed 05 GMC Duramax Crew

04-08-2011, 10:49 PM	#8
white 67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: coupeville ,washington Posts: 348	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I had the same drop on my truck from brothers and mine looked about the same. I dont think they are 5" and those shocks are junk to.

04-08-2011, 11:03 PM	#9
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I hope they're not the wrong springs. I paid to get them powder coated ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

04-09-2011, 02:39 PM	#10
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? Im pretty disappointed, trying not to get discouraged. __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

04-09-2011, 03:07 PM	#11
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I lowered mine with 3 in front & 5 in rear with springs. I dont remember who I got the springs from but mine sits the same way. I just put in 2" blocks in the rear & am going to put in 2 1/2" dropped spindles. I would say everything is right. make a block & get new u bolts & you'll be ok or add a little weight to the bed to bring it down a bit. they usually ride better with a bit of weight in the bed anyhow... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

04-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#12
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? here is a picture of my rear springs..the one on the left is a four inch and the right is a six inch... 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

04-09-2011, 04:03 PM	#13
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? just an idea maybe because you didnt put shock relocaters and its holding things up higher then it should. they could be struggling to work correctly just a thought. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

04-09-2011, 05:28 PM	#15
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? Try flipping them over. I had one upside down and one side sat about 1.5 inches higher than the other. May be worth a shot. Just fyi - mine is a 5 inch drop. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500 Last edited by 67Slider; 04-09-2011 at 05:30 PM.

04-10-2011, 12:45 AM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? I don't think they sent you 5" drop coils. It is not going to settle much more than where it sits now. Looks like you have about a 3" drop out back to me. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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04-10-2011, 03:07 PM	#18
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: Help ! 5" Brothers drop springs?? Ive decided to throw some 2" blocks in and hope for the best. ill post pics soon. thanks to all for the advise and intel ! __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer

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