Lowering shocks and springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DanoDMano · 10-23-2003, 07:06 PM

I currently have Belltech lowering springs and shocks,
I think they suck, and they are way too springy. It slike the rear ones arent there at all, and the bed hops and rattles over bumps.

My question is, how low can I go with just shocks and springs
with 4 wheel drums? I want something with a nice firm ride
and with about a 4" Drop. Can I do this, or do I have to go with drop spindles, and disk brakes?

DavidM · 10-23-2003, 07:28 PM

Well I have 2 1/4 inch drop spindles on the front and 4 in drop springs on the back of my 67 and they ride very good not to bouncy I got mine at http://www.mcgaughysclassic.com/
They where very prompt and knew what they where talking about
hope this helps....

David M
Proud Owner
Of A 67 C10

Heres my truck so u can See

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=74108

WB72 · 10-23-2003, 08:48 PM

With a 4" drop in the rear, do you have to notch the frame?

Hotrod70C10 · 10-23-2003, 08:58 PM

No you do not have to notch the frame with a 4" drop... In fact early classic says you don't even have to have a notch with a 6" drop.... The only thing IMO is you won't be able to load very much at all in your truck with a 6" drop and no notch.

gr8scott51 · 10-23-2003, 09:05 PM

I bought the Early Classic Enterprises 3/5 set up with new springs, KYB shocks, adjustable panhard bar, & shock mounts. It may not be as low as you want, but it's still load rated at a 1/2 ton and doesn't ride like a ferry boat.

Scott

DanoDMano · 10-23-2003, 09:58 PM

gr8scott51 that is an awesome description of the ride I am experiencing!! How much can I expect to pay for that setup you described??

I can also grab my bed with my hands and it rattles. The only place it is coming from is the shocks. If I hole the panhard bar and shake the truck it is quiet, and the panhard is not loose.

10-23-2003, 07:06 PM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Lowering shocks and springs I currently have Belltech lowering springs and shocks, I think they suck, and they are way too springy. It slike the rear ones arent there at all, and the bed hops and rattles over bumps. My question is, how low can I go with just shocks and springs with 4 wheel drums? I want something with a nice firm ride and with about a 4" Drop. Can I do this, or do I have to go with drop spindles, and disk brakes? __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

10-23-2003, 07:28 PM	#2
DavidM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Modesto Ca. Posts: 147	good drop springs Well I have 2 1/4 inch drop spindles on the front and 4 in drop springs on the back of my 67 and they ride very good not to bouncy I got mine at http://www.mcgaughysclassic.com/ They where very prompt and knew what they where talking about hope this helps.... David M Proud Owner Of A 67 C10 Heres my truck so u can See http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=74108

10-23-2003, 08:48 PM	#3
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	With a 4" drop in the rear, do you have to notch the frame? __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

10-23-2003, 08:58 PM	#4
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	No you do not have to notch the frame with a 4" drop... In fact early classic says you don't even have to have a notch with a 6" drop.... The only thing IMO is you won't be able to load very much at all in your truck with a 6" drop and no notch. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

10-23-2003, 09:05 PM	#5
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	ECE I bought the Early Classic Enterprises 3/5 set up with new springs, KYB shocks, adjustable panhard bar, & shock mounts. It may not be as low as you want, but it's still load rated at a 1/2 ton and doesn't ride like a ferry boat. Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

10-23-2003, 09:58 PM	#6
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	gr8scott51 that is an awesome description of the ride I am experiencing!! How much can I expect to pay for that setup you described?? I can also grab my bed with my hands and it rattles. The only place it is coming from is the shocks. If I hole the panhard bar and shake the truck it is quiet, and the panhard is not loose. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos



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