Need pics of 3/5 drop. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REPO1 · 10-07-2003, 12:06 PM

I plan to one day install bags in my project, but for now am going to install 3" dropped spindles, and some 5" springs in the back. That way once I can afford the bags, I will leave in the dropped spindles, and only have to get rid of the dropped springs in the rear. ('81 front suspension)

So does anyone have any pics of a 3/5 drop to give me some ideas? I hope to also run 18/20" or 18/18" rims on the truck.

Thanks!

paintpyro · 10-07-2003, 12:18 PM

Here is a 3 inch spring of front, 5 inch drop in the rear. Itll probably settle a little more in the front with sheetmetal and the springs seating after a few miles. I should have the sheetmetal back on by the weekend.

OldSkool71 · 10-07-2003, 05:11 PM

paintpyro, did you do any other mods to the rear besides the drop springs?

paintpyro · 10-07-2003, 07:23 PM

Oldskool. I'm running 4 inch springs and a 1 inch drop block. I also have an adjustable track bar and shock relocation kit from Classic Performance.

crazy longhorn · 10-07-2003, 07:51 PM

3/5, + 1 1/2" body drop.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

wdz28ss · 10-10-2003, 12:33 AM

roughly a 5/6 or so. who knows..truck was like this when i got it a while back. no spindles...just coils front and rear

race-n-jason · 10-10-2003, 11:16 AM

3" front springs 5" rear springs............

2wdBlazer · 10-10-2003, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by race-n-jason
3" front springs 5" rear springs............

Did that require a c-notch? If not, does the anything hit on bumps? I keep hearing conflicting stories about 5 inches in the rear.

OldSkool71 · 10-10-2003, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by race-n-jason
3" front springs 5" rear springs............

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing. Also did you do any other changes in the rear such as adjustable panhard, shock mount relocation, ect. What size are your rimz and tires? And how does it ride?

thanks

Super Chevy · 10-10-2003, 01:59 PM

paint-pyro from this angle it looks like that VW is sitting on so big rims, just woundering

S-C

race-n-jason · 10-10-2003, 02:02 PM

I would probably recommend a C-notch kit if you plan on hauling anything, however I did not install one. The rearend does hit the bumpstops from time to time, if the air in the shocks is low. It would probably rest on the bump stops if there were a load.

I didn't notice any real need to add an adjustable panhard bar. My rearend is centered just fine. However i didn't put a micrometer to it (LOL).

With no load it rides pretty good. If i get the chance some day I will use the shock relocation kit, and the C-notches to make it right.

The wheels and tires are as follows:

front 15 x 8 with 215/70's
rear 15 x 10 with 275/60's

paintpyro · 10-10-2003, 02:19 PM

S-C, the backs wheels are 15x8, with a tall back tire. I was borrowing it from a buddy and have given it back now. I'll admit though, it was fun to drive

. My daughters liked ridin in the back seat. With the lightweight baja kit and full synchro trans, pitchin it around the corners was commonplace. The mileage sure didnt suck either.

Ive got Doetsch Tech drop shocks, along with the track bar and shock relocators, no c-notch. That'll come later.

10-07-2003, 12:06 PM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Need pics of 3/5 drop. I plan to one day install bags in my project, but for now am going to install 3" dropped spindles, and some 5" springs in the back. That way once I can afford the bags, I will leave in the dropped spindles, and only have to get rid of the dropped springs in the rear. ('81 front suspension) So does anyone have any pics of a 3/5 drop to give me some ideas? I hope to also run 18/20" or 18/18" rims on the truck. Thanks! __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

10-07-2003, 12:18 PM	#2
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Here is a 3 inch spring of front, 5 inch drop in the rear. Itll probably settle a little more in the front with sheetmetal and the springs seating after a few miles. I should have the sheetmetal back on by the weekend. Attached Images __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

10-07-2003, 05:11 PM	#3
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	paintpyro, did you do any other mods to the rear besides the drop springs? __________________ -Ron-

10-07-2003, 07:23 PM	#4
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Oldskool. I'm running 4 inch springs and a 1 inch drop block. I also have an adjustable track bar and shock relocation kit from Classic Performance. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

10-07-2003, 07:51 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	3/5, + 1 1/2" body drop.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

10-10-2003, 12:33 AM	#6
wdz28ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clinton, Ut Posts: 230	roughly a 5/6 or so. who knows..truck was like this when i got it a while back. no spindles...just coils front and rear Attached Images __________________ '72 Cheyenne super, short-fleet, air-tilt-tach, fuel injected LT1, 700r4, 3.08 posi, 4WDB, step notched and bagged. "the one i wish i still had"

10-10-2003, 11:16 AM	#7
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	3" front springs 5" rear springs............ Attached Images __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

10-10-2003, 01:59 PM	#10
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	paint-pyro from this angle it looks like that VW is sitting on so big rims, just woundering S-C

10-10-2003, 02:02 PM	#11
race-n-jason -Praise the Lowered- Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Garland, Tx, USA Posts: 280	I would probably recommend a C-notch kit if you plan on hauling anything, however I did not install one. The rearend does hit the bumpstops from time to time, if the air in the shocks is low. It would probably rest on the bump stops if there were a load. I didn't notice any real need to add an adjustable panhard bar. My rearend is centered just fine. However i didn't put a micrometer to it (LOL). With no load it rides pretty good. If i get the chance some day I will use the shock relocation kit, and the C-notches to make it right. The wheels and tires are as follows: front 15 x 8 with 215/70's rear 15 x 10 with 275/60's __________________ Race-N-Jason ('71 Chevy C-10 LWB 454/TH350) ('07 Dodge Ram 2500, 5.9 Cummins/6-speed Manual)

10-10-2003, 02:19 PM	#12
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	S-C, the backs wheels are 15x8, with a tall back tire. I was borrowing it from a buddy and have given it back now. I'll admit though, it was fun to drive . My daughters liked ridin in the back seat. With the lightweight baja kit and full synchro trans, pitchin it around the corners was commonplace. The mileage sure didnt suck either. Ive got Doetsch Tech drop shocks, along with the track bar and shock relocators, no c-notch. That'll come later. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster



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