factory hight (67) and what coils springs I need - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NGN** · 10-23-2013, 05:58 PM

I have a 67 short fleet that I replaced with new coil springs, the springs I used came from LMC front and back and now the truck sits at 31 and half inches up front and and 35 inches in back, from the top center of the wheel wells to the ground. I would like to level my truck with the same hight as up front or as close as possible. Any help in parts and brands needed would sure be appreciative . Thanks Nick

dwcsr · 10-23-2013, 10:03 PM

Early Classic parts has drop spring kits for any height you was. Call them and tell them what your doing.

**66 C10 383** · 10-24-2013, 01:41 AM

Depending on how long ago you replaced your springs, you might want to let them settle before making any changes. The fronts may or may not settle at the same rate or height as the rear springs.

If it's been long enough that they have already settled then the rear needs to come down 3.5". I'd get the 2" drop rear springs and use a 1.5" block in the rear to keep as much suspension travel as possible. Some guys also suggest using just a spring rather than a block.

**NGN** · 10-24-2013, 04:58 PM

Thanks guys for the info. Doug ,fine Chevy
truck you got going there.
Thanks again Nick

10-23-2013, 05:58 PM	#1
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	factory hight (67) and what coils springs I need I have a 67 short fleet that I replaced with new coil springs, the springs I used came from LMC front and back and now the truck sits at 31 and half inches up front and and 35 inches in back, from the top center of the wheel wells to the ground. I would like to level my truck with the same hight as up front or as close as possible. Any help in parts and brands needed would sure be appreciative . Thanks Nick

10-23-2013, 10:03 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: factory hight (67) and what coils springs I need Early Classic parts has drop spring kits for any height you was. Call them and tell them what your doing.

10-24-2013, 01:41 AM	#3
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 412	Re: factory hight (67) and what coils springs I need Depending on how long ago you replaced your springs, you might want to let them settle before making any changes. The fronts may or may not settle at the same rate or height as the rear springs. If it's been long enough that they have already settled then the rear needs to come down 3.5". I'd get the 2" drop rear springs and use a 1.5" block in the rear to keep as much suspension travel as possible. Some guys also suggest using just a spring rather than a block. __________________ Doug Old Build Thread - 383/T56 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=540838 Updated Build Thread - Modern Relic - 66 C10 536 Dark Aqua 5.3/4L60E - BTR Stage IV Truck Cam - Vintage Air - Dakota Digital http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778784

10-24-2013, 04:58 PM	#4
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: factory hight (67) and what coils springs I need Thanks guys for the info. Doug ,fine Chevy truck you got going there. Thanks again Nick



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