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03-14-2022, 07:31 AM | #1 |
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Lowering the rear Question
I have a '68 with coil springs. The front looks like its a 2.5" spindle drop. The back has 3" blocks in it. This is the way I bought the truck. I am guessing it still has stock coils in the back and it has stock shock mounting positions. So I would like to get the back down another 3". I appreciate any suggestions
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03-14-2022, 09:55 AM | #2 |
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Re: Lowering the rear Question
Go with 5" lowering springs and 2"lowering blocks. Also you'll need lowering shocks and a shock relocating kit. Oh and you'll also need an adjustable panhard bar and brackets. CPP sells everything you need, I used their stuff and amy happy with it.
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03-14-2022, 10:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Lowering the rear Question
Are you going lower in the front, or staying as is with the spindles?
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03-14-2022, 10:53 AM | #4 |
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03-14-2022, 10:54 AM | #5 |
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Re: Lowering the rear Question
Any specific shock or does CPP have ones designed for it lowered?
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03-14-2022, 10:57 AM | #6 |
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Re: Lowering the rear Question
Since you're staying with just the spindles, I would do a 5" spring, shocks, shock relocator kit, and adjustable panhard bar. Shop around, several vendors carry this stuff.
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03-14-2022, 01:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: Lowering the rear Question
I ordered my stuff through Performance Online. They had really good prices on everything. Even had kits already made up for specific drops that included the lowering shocks.
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03-14-2022, 05:24 PM | #10 |
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I personally wouldn't. I think the 2.5"/5" drop will not only look good, but it should be nice and level. Adding the 3" blocks will likely give you a rake with the rear lower than the front. Start with just the springs and see what you think.
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