5.5/8 static drop

[Sean1985]

So I searched around but didn't really find too much info on how to get a 5.5/8 drop. Did most guys do a 2.5 spindle and 3 springs for the front? And 6 springs and 2 blocks for the rear. I know a c-notch and i have the bed floor out to adjust for the rear end. And what about ride quality. This isn't a daily driver and eventually I will be going with a coilover set up.

It's going on a 67 swb stepside. Stock front crossmember and trailing arms in the rear.

[screaminchevypickup]

My old truck was 5.5-8 with a small bolt in notch!! The ride was great never had any problems..

[Sean1985]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

My old truck was 5.5-8 with a small bolt in notch!! The ride was great never had any problems..

When I did my search this was one of the trucks I saw. Looks great. Is it 2.5 spindles and 3 springs. Rear 6 springs and 2 blocks?

[Sean1985]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

My old truck was 5.5-8 with a small bolt in notch!! The ride was great never had any problems..

And did you use ECE?

[screaminchevypickup]

Yes ECE 6" springs and 2" blocks.. Cpp 2.5" spindle and cpp 3" spring.

Kyle

[kwmvanc]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Yes ECE 6" springs and 2" blocks.. Cpp 2.5" spindle and cpp 3" spring.

Kyle

How would this be for a daily driver vs bags.? I want something that handles with no rubbing (but of course I want it low too).

I like the stance on your old truck and want to run 15" steelies and wide whites (radials for the handling although I like the look of the old bias plys).

I already have a tail dragger traditional custom so I want my C10 to be a bit more drivable.