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Fldawg · 04-29-2013, 05:16 PM

I'm going to change out my trailing arms and was thinking about going from a 4" drop in the back to a 5" drop spring and then i have a 2 1/2" drop spindle in the front and was thinking about a 1" drop spring in the front . What does everybody think, Brothers is having a good sale on drop springs till tomorrow so i need to know quick. Thanks For the input

**chiefcfd** · 04-29-2013, 05:20 PM

That's my plan, right now 2 1/2 in front and 4 in rear. I am running 255/55-18.
By the way I would eat at House of Seafood in Lynn Haven when I traveled to Panama City. Sad to see it gone.

crimespree · 04-29-2013, 05:38 PM

I like the look of a 4/6 drop, myself. I will however be checking out that brothers sale.

**CC69Rat** · 04-29-2013, 06:03 PM

You might need a 7" wheel up front to go any lower (?) How close is the outer lip of the fender to the edge of the tire sidewall?
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Fldawg · 04-29-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

You might need a 7" wheel up front to go any lower (?) How close is the outer lip of the fender to the edge of the tire sidewall?
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That's the probelm i might have and i really don't want to change rims and tires right now

Fldawg · 04-29-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefcfd

That's my plan, right now 2 1/2 in front and 4 in rear. I am running 255/55-18.
By the way I would eat at House of Seafood in Lynn Haven when I traveled to Panama City. Sad to see it gone.

The people that had house of seafood opened another place called roughstocks just as good as house of seafood

fastnotch89 · 04-29-2013, 07:35 PM

I think it looks good man

**CC69Rat** · 04-29-2013, 07:52 PM

I think Id just leave it.. any lower = problems on the front IMO
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CLW · 04-29-2013, 07:58 PM

That stance is awesome as it sits. Lower will mean clearance challenges up front and I wouldn't trade a lower stance for narrower front tires...! Looks great!
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tmc1986 · 04-29-2013, 08:32 PM

i think it would look good a little lower. nice truck

Tinkermc · 04-29-2013, 08:41 PM

there is entirely to much daylight under that truck

Square_78 · 04-30-2013, 04:11 AM

A 1" drop spring will prob sit at the same height as your old sagged stock front springs. I would cut 1/2 a coil off your stock springs for a 1" drop. Why spend the money. I would definately lower it more though.
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SlowYourRoll · 04-30-2013, 04:45 AM

I think it sits very nicely right now! I am a fan of slammed trucks, but yours is pretty decent. Unless you do a full airbag setup, just leave it how it is, it looks great. And, I'm getting in on the brother's sale too! I've already spent wayyyy to much from this sale this month, but can't pass up these deals!

**RenoKeene** · 04-30-2013, 08:21 AM

What Square 78 said. Do you have the shock relocator kit and add track bar?
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**RenoKeene** · 04-30-2013, 08:23 AM

What Square 78 said. Do you have the shock relocator kit and adj track bar?
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04-29-2013, 05:16 PM	#1
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Need Input if i should go lower I'm going to change out my trailing arms and was thinking about going from a 4" drop in the back to a 5" drop spring and then i have a 2 1/2" drop spindle in the front and was thinking about a 1" drop spring in the front . What does everybody think, Brothers is having a good sale on drop springs till tomorrow so i need to know quick. Thanks For the input Attached Images

04-29-2013, 05:20 PM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Need Input if i should go lower That's my plan, right now 2 1/2 in front and 4 in rear. I am running 255/55-18. By the way I would eat at House of Seafood in Lynn Haven when I traveled to Panama City. Sad to see it gone. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

04-29-2013, 05:38 PM	#3
crimespree Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 94	Re: Need Input if i should go lower I like the look of a 4/6 drop, myself. I will however be checking out that brothers sale. __________________ 1970 CST - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350091 1979 Yamaha xs650 bobber - sold 2008 Harley Nightster

04-29-2013, 06:03 PM	#4
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Need Input if i should go lower You might need a 7" wheel up front to go any lower (?) How close is the outer lip of the fender to the edge of the tire sidewall? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-29-2013, 07:35 PM	#7
fastnotch89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Clover,SC Posts: 142	Re: Need Input if i should go lower I think it looks good man

04-29-2013, 07:52 PM	#8
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Need Input if i should go lower I think Id just leave it.. any lower = problems on the front IMO Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

04-29-2013, 07:58 PM	#9
CLW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 5	Re: Need Input if i should go lower That stance is awesome as it sits. Lower will mean clearance challenges up front and I wouldn't trade a lower stance for narrower front tires...! Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device

04-29-2013, 08:32 PM	#10
tmc1986 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: enumclaw, wa Posts: 143	Re: Need Input if i should go lower i think it would look good a little lower. nice truck __________________ '67 2wd LWB 350/4speed.

04-29-2013, 08:41 PM	#11
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Need Input if i should go lower there is entirely to much daylight under that truck

04-30-2013, 04:11 AM	#12
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Need Input if i should go lower A 1" drop spring will prob sit at the same height as your old sagged stock front springs. I would cut 1/2 a coil off your stock springs for a 1" drop. Why spend the money. I would definately lower it more though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

04-30-2013, 04:45 AM	#13
SlowYourRoll Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 73	Re: Need Input if i should go lower I think it sits very nicely right now! I am a fan of slammed trucks, but yours is pretty decent. Unless you do a full airbag setup, just leave it how it is, it looks great. And, I'm getting in on the brother's sale too! I've already spent wayyyy to much from this sale this month, but can't pass up these deals!

04-30-2013, 08:21 AM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Need Input if i should go lower What Square 78 said. Do you have the shock relocator kit and add track bar? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-30-2013, 08:23 AM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Need Input if i should go lower What Square 78 said. Do you have the shock relocator kit and adj track bar? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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