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Gaddy · 12-11-2012, 12:49 AM

Hi y'all! This is my first post so hopefully it's in the right section!

I tried to do as much research as possible but I still have some questions. I am wanting to do a 3 inch drop in the front, and a 5 inch drop in the back on my 67 stepper. I have heard lots of good things about the ECE kits but frankly I don't have the 500 bucks for that. So I was wondering if y'all knew any cheaper ways to do this drop? Can I just use 3 and 5 inch drop springs and leave it at that? Or do I need to do other things like relocate shocks? Oh and I have disk brakes on the front wheels. Thanks! Ryan
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PanelDeland · 12-11-2012, 10:43 AM

3 in is a lot to go with just springs,the geometry changes enough to make alignment iffy at best.Better choice is drop spindles and then a 1-2 inch spring.Keep in mind that you will probably not get 3 in this way since the original springs have 40 years worth of sag to them.Some say 5 is doable in the rear with just springs.I went 4 and get an occassional bumpstop jolt,however iI do need to do the shock relo.You will need to trim bumpstops.

68Stepbed · 12-11-2012, 11:23 AM

Let me be the first to say: Spend on quality!!! Don't cheap out. You WILL regret it. Also, ECE is the only company I recommend for lowering components. Their products are high quality, and their customer service is absolutely top-notch.

ECE makes and sells parts for only 60-72 pickups, so the parts they make are designed only for our trucks because that's their specialty. The shock relocators and Super Track Bar are a must have for anything lower than 5" rear drop, so they're worth the extra cost.

12-11-2012, 12:49 AM	#1
Gaddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 2	Need Some Lowering Advice Please! Hi y'all! This is my first post so hopefully it's in the right section! I tried to do as much research as possible but I still have some questions. I am wanting to do a 3 inch drop in the front, and a 5 inch drop in the back on my 67 stepper. I have heard lots of good things about the ECE kits but frankly I don't have the 500 bucks for that. So I was wondering if y'all knew any cheaper ways to do this drop? Can I just use 3 and 5 inch drop springs and leave it at that? Or do I need to do other things like relocate shocks? Oh and I have disk brakes on the front wheels. Thanks! Ryan Posted via Mobile Device

12-11-2012, 10:43 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Need Some Lowering Advice Please! 3 in is a lot to go with just springs,the geometry changes enough to make alignment iffy at best.Better choice is drop spindles and then a 1-2 inch spring.Keep in mind that you will probably not get 3 in this way since the original springs have 40 years worth of sag to them.Some say 5 is doable in the rear with just springs.I went 4 and get an occassional bumpstop jolt,however iI do need to do the shock relo.You will need to trim bumpstops. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-11-2012, 11:23 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Need Some Lowering Advice Please! Let me be the first to say: Spend on quality!!! Don't cheap out. You WILL regret it. Also, ECE is the only company I recommend for lowering components. Their products are high quality, and their customer service is absolutely top-notch. ECE makes and sells parts for only 60-72 pickups, so the parts they make are designed only for our trucks because that's their specialty. The shock relocators and Super Track Bar are a must have for anything lower than 5" rear drop, so they're worth the extra cost. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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