drop kits for 71 with leafs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ksshane · 07-26-2013, 02:08 PM

can anyone point me towards some drop kits for my 71 C10. It has leafs in the back instead of springs.

Im looking for some drop spindles and then a flip kit. Just not sure which if Ill need lowered springs for the front and if so what size. Thats why I was hoping to find a kit. If someone already knows what all I need to order I dont mind ordering it seperatly.

Would like to get as low and as level as possible without putting in a C notch or bottoming out.

Any help is appreciated. And if you have the same set up and have added a drop I sure would like to see it.

rogergodding · 07-26-2013, 02:21 PM

ECE has drop leafs that will get you 4 inches and shackles that can give you a total of 5 1/2....

http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

rogergodding · 07-26-2013, 02:47 PM

They also have drop spindles and coils for the front. I've had their drop spindles on my truck for 12 yrs or longer.... You can buy all as a kit too...

sKnNyPpY · 07-26-2013, 03:27 PM

Here's a write up I did on my DJM flip kit, about 6" drop I guess. DJM is about the only company doing flip kits for the 2.25" leaf springs. I also used 2.5" drop spindles and 1" springs up front.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529

ksshane · 07-26-2013, 03:39 PM

Awesome. Thanks guys

07-26-2013, 02:08 PM	#1
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	drop kits for 71 with leafs? can anyone point me towards some drop kits for my 71 C10. It has leafs in the back instead of springs. Im looking for some drop spindles and then a flip kit. Just not sure which if Ill need lowered springs for the front and if so what size. Thats why I was hoping to find a kit. If someone already knows what all I need to order I dont mind ordering it seperatly. Would like to get as low and as level as possible without putting in a C notch or bottoming out. Any help is appreciated. And if you have the same set up and have added a drop I sure would like to see it.

07-26-2013, 02:21 PM	#2
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: drop kits for 71 with leafs? ECE has drop leafs that will get you 4 inches and shackles that can give you a total of 5 1/2.... http://earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

07-26-2013, 02:47 PM	#3
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: drop kits for 71 with leafs? They also have drop spindles and coils for the front. I've had their drop spindles on my truck for 12 yrs or longer.... You can buy all as a kit too...

07-26-2013, 03:27 PM	#4
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: drop kits for 71 with leafs? Here's a write up I did on my DJM flip kit, about 6" drop I guess. DJM is about the only company doing flip kits for the 2.25" leaf springs. I also used 2.5" drop spindles and 1" springs up front. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529 __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

07-26-2013, 03:39 PM	#5
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: drop kits for 71 with leafs? Awesome. Thanks guys



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