Need Help slammin a 61 Apache!!

[mikes61]

Hey guys im a newb on this site just looking for suggestions
on slammin my 61. Here's what i had in mind.
urning torsion bars all the way down
2.5 drop spindles
Disc brake conversion
5 lug conversion
4" drop spring in back
20x10 in back with 295 tires
20x8.5 in front with 255 tires.

What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance!!
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[mikes61]

Any help would be appreciated.

[doobiebro]

Not a great pic but heres my 60 2 1/2 dropped spindles disc brake convertion with 4" drop coils in the rear. I also turned the torsion bars and lowered it maybe 3" more. Bottom of the bolts on the torsion bar is about 4" from the ground... running 7" smoothies 6 lug. you might have a rubbing problem with the 10" need to check..

[hop sing]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

Not a great pic but heres my 60 2 1/2 dropped spindles disc brake convertion with 4" drop coils in the rear. I also turned the torsion bars and lowered it maybe 3" more. Bottom of the bolts on the torsion bar is about 4" from the ground... running 7" smoothies 6 lug. you might have a rubbing problem with the 10" need to check..

nice stance !if u dont mind me asking what company did u get ur spindles from thx hop

[mikes61]

Thanks for the imput! Do you have any issues with the 4" drop coils in the rear. I dont really want to c notch.

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by hop sing

nice stance !if u dont mind me asking what company did u get ur spindles from thx hop

Got all my stuff from CPP 5 years ago and very happy with thier products... I also installed a dual master cylinder and brake booster..heres another pic..

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by mikes61

Thanks for the imput! Do you have any issues with the 4" drop coils in the rear. I dont really want to c notch.

Nope not at all... I can probably still install 2" blocks at the rear but not gonna do it.. heres a rear view pic..

[forestb]

I had 2.5 inch drop spindles and the torsion bars lowered 2 inches and that worked fine. the nice thing about torsion bars is you can always go back up. make sure you count how many times you turn the bolts and remember it takes a little driving to get them to settle. A 5.5 inch drop in the front and 4 in the back will give you one heck of a rake. I think you can go as low a 5.5 in the back without notching the frame but you will need to get rid of the bump stops.

[LVPhotos]

Going with Porterbuilt front, but took the bump stops out up front. The rear has bags and won't go lower with out two piece driveshaft, bumpstops keep the shaft from hitting. No spindles yet but when time comes it will. Look at projects and builds for pictures and my cardomain page as well.

[LVPhotos]

One with out hood.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

[verdell]

I too bought the 2.5 inch dropped spindles and 6 lug disc brake from CPP and kept my torsion bars. Rode it for a while with rear coils that I lowered with torch but later sprung for the 4 in drops and improved the ride. Threw on a dual diaphram master/booster also and sway bar. Good thing about the torsion bars is you can lower or raise the front with ease for a wicked rake. Been running this set up since '01. I started to swap the front suspension for coil springs but I think im gonna hold on to what I have. I plan on bags as well but don't intend to slam it to the pavement. Been pleased so far but want a more of a 'cadillac' comfort ride in the near future..

[mikes61]

Where did you get the dual diaphram master?

[verdell]

..I meant dual master cylinder and a dual diaphragm booster.
Sorry, thought it was implied.
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[mikes61]

Verdell is your truck a auto or manual ?

[cori 64]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

Not a great pic but heres my 60 2 1/2 dropped spindles disc brake convertion with 4" drop coils in the rear. I also turned the torsion bars and lowered it maybe 3" more. Bottom of the bolts on the torsion bar is about 4" from the ground... running 7" smoothies 6 lug. you might have a rubbing problem with the 10" need to check..

Are those the stock wheels?I've read that the stock ones will not clear the cailpers.

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by cori 64

Are those the stock wheels?I've read that the stock ones will not clear the cailpers.

No they are 7" smoothies from (Wheel Vintiques)... and you are correct - stock wheels will not clear the calipers...

[verdell]

Originally Posted by mikes61

Verdell is your truck a auto or manual ?

My '60 has an automatic..700r4..
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[mikes61]

Thanks !