Lowered 69 GMC

[77 shorty]

Got started on the 69. Pulled a few leaves and new shocks. Dropped the rear 3.5 inches and rides about 100% better... almost car-like. Im gonna do 2.5in. lowered spindles and 1 inch lowered springs in front... what do you all think?

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[chevy88]

thinking of lowering the back of mine also just to get a smoother ride and get rid of the serious rake i have. How many leaves did you pull out to get a 3.5 drop, and were they all the lower ones?
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[77 shorty]

Originally Posted by chevy88

thinking of lowering the back of mine also just to get a smoother ride and get rid of the serious rake i have. How many leaves did you pull out to get a 3.5 drop, and were they all the lower ones?
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Yes the 3 lower ones... it rides so smooth now. Dont think it will haul much weight now though. I dont really care about that though as I have other trucks and trailers for hauling.

[CC69Rat]

Looks great man.. it will look and ride even better once the front comes down too. I'd replace both upper and lower balljoints when you have it apart. Have you considered a front sway bar? That will really give it a car-like feel.
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[77 shorty]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Looks great man.. it will look and ride even better once the front comes down too. I'd replace both upper and lower balljoints when you have it apart. Have you considered a front sway bar? That will really give it a car-like feel.
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Wheres the best place to get a swaybar?

[JOJABOY]

Originally Posted by 77 shorty

Wheres the best place to get a swaybar?

I got mine from a board member. Just put a WTB ad in the parts section. I think I paid something like $80 shipped for a 1 1/4" swap bar. World of difference.

Want to see side view pic of your truck. Thinking of pulling a leaf or two on mine.

[77 shorty]

Well here she is with the lowering finished... rides like a dream too.

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[JOJABOY]

Originally Posted by 77 shorty

Well here she is with the lowering finished... rides like a dream too.

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That's with 2.5 drop spindles and 1 lower springs up front and with 3 short leafs out of back?

[77 shorty]

Originally Posted by JOJABOY

That's with 2.5 drop spindles and 1 lower springs up front and with 3 short leafs out of back?

Have the drop spindles and springs ordered... Just cut 1 complete coil out of the originals for now, but am impressed at how much better it rides than stock. Rebuilding front end this winter

[JOJABOY]

OK....cool. so that's one coil cut off front springs and three short leafs pulled from back end. I'm just curious because I am looking to achieve that look with my leaf sprung C20 Chevy.

[77 shorty]

Originally Posted by JOJABOY

OK....cool. so that's one coil cut off front springs and three short leafs pulled from back end. I'm just curious because I am looking to achieve that look with my leaf sprung C20 Chevy.

Yes but mine is a half ton.... And dont torch the coil to cut it.

[JOJABOY]

Originally Posted by 77 shorty

Yes but mine is a half ton.... And dont torch the coil to cut it.

I think there isn't much difference in 1/2T and 3/4T front springs. 44 years old....I think one coil will probably give me the same look. I was thinking just put a metal cutting disc on my chop saw and cut one complete coil.