How much can you drop a truck with just coils? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**BOSS** · 01-11-2004, 11:09 AM

Seen another post about a 2/4 drop and was wondering if you could drop more without bags or c notch?Pic would be nice.How about a 3/5?

gr8scott51 · 01-11-2004, 06:29 PM

The kit I bought from Early Classic Enterprises was advertised as a 3/5, but it's not just coils. Coils, shocks, shock mounts and adjustable panhard bar - $500.

scott

gr8scott51 · 01-11-2004, 06:34 PM

picture try

BraveDave · 01-11-2004, 06:42 PM

From what I was told, it's not wise to drop more than 2" just using coils. The geometry has to give somewhere and dropped spindles need to be used if you want to go any lower than 2". I have 2-1/2" dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs. I suspected a stiff ride, but whoever manufacturs the coils has just the right combination of wire size, tensil strength and number of coils. I run relatively low profile 50' and the ride is very smooth....much smoother than I ever expected. As for the rear, I used 4" dropped coils. I have over 3" of clearance for the axle housing. I don't carry a heavy load, but then neither does anyone else who lowers their truck (normally)

Longhorn Man · 01-11-2004, 06:47 PM

It has been said that anything more than 2 inches will create bump steer.

purple69 · 01-11-2004, 08:38 PM

here is 3/5 drop with coils

Blue Beard · 01-11-2004, 10:34 PM

purple69, have you noticed any steering or suspension issues with the lowering.

any issues or other changes that were made to help out..........?

*1972C10* · 01-11-2004, 10:41 PM

Ive got a 72 lowerd 3/5 with springs dont really notice it untill i hit a large crator then its noticable but other than that never hits the bump stops

Dont get me wrong i would like to have spindles but ive been runnin it a year now havent had any problems it would be a wise idea to get longer upper a fram studs makes it to where you know it can be alinged properly

purple69 · 01-12-2004, 05:00 PM

no prolems whatsoever thanks

01-11-2004, 11:09 AM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	How much can you drop a truck with just coils? Seen another post about a 2/4 drop and was wondering if you could drop more without bags or c notch?Pic would be nice.How about a 3/5? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

01-11-2004, 06:29 PM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	The kit I bought from Early Classic Enterprises was advertised as a 3/5, but it's not just coils. Coils, shocks, shock mounts and adjustable panhard bar - $500. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-11-2004, 06:34 PM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	pic picture try Attached Images __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-11-2004, 06:42 PM	#4
BraveDave Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 336	From what I was told, it's not wise to drop more than 2" just using coils. The geometry has to give somewhere and dropped spindles need to be used if you want to go any lower than 2". I have 2-1/2" dropped spindles and 2" dropped springs. I suspected a stiff ride, but whoever manufacturs the coils has just the right combination of wire size, tensil strength and number of coils. I run relatively low profile 50' and the ride is very smooth....much smoother than I ever expected. As for the rear, I used 4" dropped coils. I have over 3" of clearance for the axle housing. I don't carry a heavy load, but then neither does anyone else who lowers their truck (normally) __________________ '72 Chevy Cheyenne Super, '56 Chevy Bel Air,'56 Chevy Nomad, '61 Chevy Impala, '64 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1966 Thunderbird Convertible

01-11-2004, 08:38 PM	#6
purple69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: maiden nc usa Posts: 162	here is 3/5 drop with coils Attached Images

01-11-2004, 06:47 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It has been said that anything more than 2 inches will create bump steer.

01-11-2004, 10:34 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	purple69, have you noticed any steering or suspension issues with the lowering. any issues or other changes that were made to help out..........? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-11-2004, 10:41 PM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Ive got a 72 lowerd 3/5 with springs dont really notice it untill i hit a large crator then its noticable but other than that never hits the bump stops Dont get me wrong i would like to have spindles but ive been runnin it a year now havent had any problems it would be a wise idea to get longer upper a fram studs makes it to where you know it can be alinged properly

01-12-2004, 05:00 PM	#9
purple69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: maiden nc usa Posts: 162	no prolems whatsoever thanks



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