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BLUE SQUARE · 08-07-2012, 12:44 AM

Here's a few pics of the drop I just did.

I used all Western Chassis 2.5 spindles and springs in the front with a flip kit, shackles and a c-notch in the rear.

Thank you guys for the help. This site is very informative.

BLUE SQUARE

THE "10" SILVERADO · 08-07-2012, 12:52 AM

How much did that cost you in the end. Reason I ask is since I put in drop shackles I've had the "lower" craze and static drops seem to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than air ride and the likes.
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bbbc10 · 08-07-2012, 12:59 AM

looks good..can u tell me wht size tires u got an wht brand thanks!!

74 stepside · 08-07-2012, 02:25 AM

So you have 2" drop springs in the front? What size tire in front?

bbbc10 · 08-07-2012, 06:22 AM

he has 2.5" springs and 2.5" spindles in front..... i used the same setup on mine up front

**lolife99** · 08-07-2012, 06:32 AM

Beautiful truck with the perfect drop.

Pop's C-10 · 08-07-2012, 09:36 AM

Looks alil low...

slam59 · 08-07-2012, 10:19 AM

Has a great stance now Blue square. Looks clean. Man I gotta get mine done one day. You do that in one day or several? Hows the ride now?

96twodoor · 08-07-2012, 10:25 AM

wow that stance is perfect, and thats the cleanest garage floor I've ever seen lol

okndnx · 08-07-2012, 11:12 AM

I like the stance

Pop's C-10 · 08-07-2012, 11:13 AM

Are those 215/75's

bnoon · 08-07-2012, 11:46 AM

Loving it!

BLK2K2SILVY · 08-07-2012, 01:13 PM

Stance is perfect!

BLUE SQUARE · 08-07-2012, 02:15 PM

Here is a before an after just to give you an idea.

The tires are 215 75 (I thought they would rub, but the haven't yet).
A good rule is to keep your wheels straight when pulling in to driveways - If you lowride or have big wheels.

The whole drop project took me 2 weeks. Keep in mind that I power washed painted under the bed, installed a c-notch, and changed the oil in the rear diff. Also, I had some deep surface rust on the front driver side frame rail just under the master cylinder. I had to excavate all the rust, etch prime, and paint to prevent future rust in that area.

I also still have to do the alignment.

Thanks for all the compliments, guys.

BLUE SQUARE

BLUE SQUARE · 08-07-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

How much did that cost you in the end. Reason I ask is since I put in drop shackles I've had the "lower" craze and static drops seem to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than air ride and the likes.
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I actually spent $943.25 on parts from summit
Spindles
Springs
Shackles
Flip Kit
C-Notch
Front Shocks (Belltech)
Rear Shocks (Belltech)

BLUE SQUARE · 08-07-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slam59

Has a great stance now Blue square. Looks clean. Man I gotta get mine done one day. You do that in one day or several? Hows the ride now?

The Ride is great - Feels stock, just have to be more careful on big dips and driveways.

BLUE SQUARE · 08-07-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

looks good..can u tell me wht size tires u got an wht brand thanks!!

TOYO 215 75R 15. I actually tried to find these tires a while back and they seem to be discontinued. They came off my ol 81 swb. They are in great shape, so I decided to get some use out of them.

74 stepside · 08-07-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

he has 2.5" springs and 2.5" spindles in front..... i used the same setup on mine up front

I didnt know they made 2.5" springs. Ive only heard of either 2" or 3".

bbbc10 · 08-07-2012, 08:33 PM

thanks for info blue!! keep up the good job! yea they make 1", 1.5" an so on

87squarebody · 08-07-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

thanks for info blue!! keep up the good job! yea they make 1", 1.5" an so on

Who makes the springs in 1.5" and 2.5" and so on I to have only seen 2" and 3 " drop springs.

*JCampbell* · 08-07-2012, 09:49 PM

Looks good. I work in Fontana. Maybe I'll see you around town.

grs · 08-07-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUE SQUARE

TOYO 215 75R 15. I actually tried to find these tires a while back and they seem to be discontinued. They came off my ol 81 swb. They are in great shape, so I decided to get some use out of them.

What is the difference in 215/75R/15, and 225/70R/15.

Taubert83 · 08-07-2012, 10:34 PM

[QUOTE=BLUE SQUARE;5526576]Here's a few pics of the drop I just did.

I used all Western Chassis 2.5 spindles and springs in the front with a flip kit, shackles and a c-notch in the rear.

Thank you guys for the help. This site is very informative.

Looks awesome, exactly what i want, great motivation!

bbbc10 · 08-07-2012, 10:55 PM

mcgaughys make's the 1" and 1.5" i do beleave...i seen them forgot who makes the 2"

74 stepside · 08-08-2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10

mcgaughys make's the 1" and 1.5" i do beleave...i seen them forgot who makes the 2"

I just went on McGaughys web site. 60-72 they have 2.5" spindles. 73-87 they have 2" spindles. They only show 1" and 2" drop springs for c10. Which is why I asked Blue what springs he had. I believe he said he had Western spindles. I like the way his truck sits.

08-07-2012, 12:44 AM	#1
BLUE SQUARE Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fontana California Posts: 97	Pictures of my 5/6 drop Here's a few pics of the drop I just did. I used all Western Chassis 2.5 spindles and springs in the front with a flip kit, shackles and a c-notch in the rear. Thank you guys for the help. This site is very informative. BLUE SQUARE Attached Images

08-07-2012, 12:52 AM	#2
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop How much did that cost you in the end. Reason I ask is since I put in drop shackles I've had the "lower" craze and static drops seem to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than air ride and the likes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

08-07-2012, 12:59 AM	#3
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop looks good..can u tell me wht size tires u got an wht brand thanks!!

08-07-2012, 02:25 AM	#4
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop So you have 2" drop springs in the front? What size tire in front?

08-07-2012, 06:22 AM	#5
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop he has 2.5" springs and 2.5" spindles in front..... i used the same setup on mine up front

08-07-2012, 06:32 AM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Beautiful truck with the perfect drop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-07-2012, 09:36 AM	#7
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08-07-2012, 10:19 AM	#8
slam59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: So. Calif Posts: 305	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Has a great stance now Blue square. Looks clean. Man I gotta get mine done one day. You do that in one day or several? Hows the ride now? __________________ 1974 C10 swb 350 1977 3/4 ton Silverado 454 1999 2 door 2wd Tahoe

08-07-2012, 10:25 AM	#9
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop wow that stance is perfect, and thats the cleanest garage floor I've ever seen lol

08-07-2012, 11:12 AM	#10
okndnx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Skiatook Oklahoma Posts: 33	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop I like the stance

08-07-2012, 11:13 AM	#11
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Are those 215/75's __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-07-2012, 11:46 AM	#12
bnoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Des Moines IA Posts: 1,250	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Loving it! __________________ - 1981 Sierra 454, NV4500 swap - 2006 Z06, 25k miles - 1973 Nova - Project CarNova Virus on Youtube

08-07-2012, 01:13 PM	#13
BLK2K2SILVY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 88	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Stance is perfect!

08-07-2012, 02:15 PM	#14
BLUE SQUARE Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fontana California Posts: 97	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Here is a before an after just to give you an idea. The tires are 215 75 (I thought they would rub, but the haven't yet). A good rule is to keep your wheels straight when pulling in to driveways - If you lowride or have big wheels. The whole drop project took me 2 weeks. Keep in mind that I power washed painted under the bed, installed a c-notch, and changed the oil in the rear diff. Also, I had some deep surface rust on the front driver side frame rail just under the master cylinder. I had to excavate all the rust, etch prime, and paint to prevent future rust in that area. I also still have to do the alignment. Thanks for all the compliments, guys. BLUE SQUARE Attached Images

08-07-2012, 08:33 PM	#19
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop thanks for info blue!! keep up the good job! yea they make 1", 1.5" an so on



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08-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#21
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop Looks good. I work in Fontana. Maybe I'll see you around town.

08-07-2012, 10:34 PM	#23
Taubert83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 50	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop [QUOTE=BLUE SQUARE;5526576]Here's a few pics of the drop I just did. I used all Western Chassis 2.5 spindles and springs in the front with a flip kit, shackles and a c-notch in the rear. Thank you guys for the help. This site is very informative. Looks awesome, exactly what i want, great motivation! __________________ 83 Sierra-future mods, frame on resto, 20's, 6.0......

08-07-2012, 10:55 PM	#24
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Pictures of my 5/6 drop mcgaughys make's the 1" and 1.5" i do beleave...i seen them forgot who makes the 2"

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