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72BLAZERDUDE · 03-15-2004, 10:51 AM

Anybody running 3 inch front drop springs. I was wondering if 3 inch is to much for the suspension geometry. If so what is the maximum you can go with springs. They will be in addition to my 2 1/2 drop spindles. Also how low can you go without inner fender clearance problems. Would bag it but the cost is just to prohibitive.

Joe67 · 03-15-2004, 11:06 AM

CPP has 3" front drop springs.
Talking with the tech at ECE, they cause negative camber.

paintpyro · 03-15-2004, 04:04 PM

I run 3 inch drop springs, I don't have any of the bump steer that everyone says I'm supposed to have.

**lolife99** · 03-16-2004, 12:02 AM

I've run a 73-87 Belltech 3" drop spindle and a 2" drop spring on a 67-72 with no problems. I had a little tire rub on the inner fenders on the hard bounces only. Also, 215/70-15 tire on a 7" ralley. 245/60-15 on an 8' will work also,... 7's just tuck inside the fenders better.

72BLAZERDUDE · 03-16-2004, 10:23 PM

I have heard that somebody makes blocks to bump out the upper control arms when you go with real short springs or bags to compensate for the negative camber. Anybody know anything about this

chevykid04 · 03-23-2004, 05:10 PM

how much negative camber we talking here with 3 inch drop springs

03-15-2004, 10:51 AM	#1
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	3 Inch Drop Springs Anybody running 3 inch front drop springs. I was wondering if 3 inch is to much for the suspension geometry. If so what is the maximum you can go with springs. They will be in addition to my 2 1/2 drop spindles. Also how low can you go without inner fender clearance problems. Would bag it but the cost is just to prohibitive. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

03-15-2004, 11:06 AM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	CPP has 3" front drop springs. Talking with the tech at ECE, they cause negative camber. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-15-2004, 04:04 PM	#3
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	I run 3 inch drop springs, I don't have any of the bump steer that everyone says I'm supposed to have. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

03-16-2004, 12:02 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	3 inch spindle and 2 inch spring I've run a 73-87 Belltech 3" drop spindle and a 2" drop spring on a 67-72 with no problems. I had a little tire rub on the inner fenders on the hard bounces only. Also, 215/70-15 tire on a 7" ralley. 245/60-15 on an 8' will work also,... 7's just tuck inside the fenders better.

03-16-2004, 10:23 PM	#5
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	I have heard that somebody makes blocks to bump out the upper control arms when you go with real short springs or bags to compensate for the negative camber. Anybody know anything about this __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

03-23-2004, 05:10 PM	#6
chevykid04 4 speed, hurst shiftin Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hudson, Wi Posts: 405	how much negative camber we talking here with 3 inch drop springs __________________ Shane 1970 Chevy C10



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