Lowering springs too weak for a bbc??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Roll'nSlo · 05-21-2014, 12:50 PM

I'm going to use 3" drop spindles but was thinking I may want to lower it a couple of more inches. What I'm worried about is the spring rate, will typical lowering springs carry a bbc??

tinydb84 · 05-21-2014, 02:03 PM

Drop springs typically have a higher spring rate and I would ASSume they would feel better in with a big block over a small block.

**66 C10 383** · 05-22-2014, 12:06 AM

Early Classic sells drop front coil springs in 1" & 2" in big block versions along with stock height springs. Small block versions also have a 1.5" drop version in addition to the other drops.

I'd give them a call and talk to them.

Roll'nSlo · 05-22-2014, 08:08 AM

Thanks. I'll give them a call.

05-21-2014, 12:50 PM	#1
Roll'nSlo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Plantersville,TX Posts: 130	Lowering springs too weak for a bbc??? I'm going to use 3" drop spindles but was thinking I may want to lower it a couple of more inches. What I'm worried about is the spring rate, will typical lowering springs carry a bbc??

05-21-2014, 02:03 PM	#2
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05-22-2014, 12:06 AM	#3
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 412	Re: Lowering springs too weak for a bbc??? Early Classic sells drop front coil springs in 1" & 2" in big block versions along with stock height springs. Small block versions also have a 1.5" drop version in addition to the other drops. I'd give them a call and talk to them. __________________ 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

05-22-2014, 08:08 AM	#4
Roll'nSlo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Plantersville,TX Posts: 130	Re: Lowering springs too weak for a bbc??? Thanks. I'll give them a call.



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