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pkj · 08-16-2006, 01:49 PM

i was advised that i could use springs to drop my 68 3/5. i want to avoid using a drop spindel because i want to maintain my drum/drum set-up.when i started to order everything gmc paul said i may not be abel to properly allighn truck. what can i do? i dont want less then a 3/5 drop and cant swing a spindel-disc set-up now. any ideas? thanks every one.

Inthuwind · 08-16-2006, 02:15 PM

Can you get your hands on a 72 front clip with the spindles/discs on them for cheap? Or is this not what you want to do? I say if you can't, go with the lowerer coil setup, or cut your existing coils. There are a few threads here on cutting coils I believe. Hope this helps

Joe67 · 08-16-2006, 02:18 PM

I have also heard fron 3" drop springs have alignment issues.

pkj · 08-16-2006, 05:41 PM

dont have time or good location for a clip swap. has anybody found a solution to using the 3 inch springs? what are the alignment issues? how severe are they? i am not looking for high speed cornering. i want the truck to handel and ride nice. springs are original wore out so i dont want to cut.
thanks

crazy longhorn · 08-16-2006, 07:02 PM

I think Paul told you "square up" on the springs, much more than 2 - 2 1/2" will cause problems. He!!, if you go 2 1/2" spindles, its only about a bill more than the springs.... you can chop a full ring off the bottom of the springs, & figure about 2 1/2" drop. If I do the math, that looks like 5 " on the front, but its a tad more pricey. You can keep the 6 lug wheels if you like, Paul has the rotors to fit

Best of luck,

L

see ten · 08-16-2006, 07:30 PM

This truck is my buddys and it has 3" drop springs in front. He claims it's aligned but I dont know if it is or not. I do know that his springs will fall over or out when he jscks up the front end. He is wanting to remove them and put in drop spindles.

XXL · 08-17-2006, 12:46 PM

[QUOTE=see ten]This truck is my buddys and it has 3" drop springs in front. He claims it's aligned but I dont know if it is or not.

It's probably completely shimless on the UCA's, or worse... maybe even shaved a little on the cross shafts.

pkj · 08-18-2006, 12:00 PM

okay so you guys favor spindles. now i still want 3/5 or more cool 4/6. i have drum/drum set-up that wont work. if i go disc, then i want to go power at same time. is ther a complete kit available or do i need to piece meal? this is starting to sound expensive.but i dont have time to piece it togather. any help on laying this out before i start would be a big plus. thank you

XXL · 08-18-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkj

any help on laying this out before i start would be a big plus. thank you

Buy the entire crossmember and attached suspension out from under a 73+ truck. It's a direct swap for what you've got. Add mc, booster, prop valve, and smaller brake line down to the tee in the driver's side frame channel, and you're all set.

*Shane* · 08-18-2006, 04:07 PM

You will also need ART decals.

They add oodles of "cool" to lowered vehicles.

jimmydean · 08-22-2006, 01:48 AM

I got my kit on sale for $599. It comes with the full drop spindle disc kit, back plates, ball joints, and tie rod ends. It's a 6 lug kit as well. I got my power booster off a 'Burb on Craigs List for $20 with the disc/drum valve still attached.

I decided to get bags because I wanted to be able to haul crap as well as lay low when I feel the need. It's a chunk of change for sure, but the end result is so worth it!

08-16-2006, 01:49 PM	#1
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	springs or spindles? i was advised that i could use springs to drop my 68 3/5. i want to avoid using a drop spindel because i want to maintain my drum/drum set-up.when i started to order everything gmc paul said i may not be abel to properly allighn truck. what can i do? i dont want less then a 3/5 drop and cant swing a spindel-disc set-up now. any ideas? thanks every one.

08-16-2006, 02:15 PM	#2
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: springs or spindles? Can you get your hands on a 72 front clip with the spindles/discs on them for cheap? Or is this not what you want to do? I say if you can't, go with the lowerer coil setup, or cut your existing coils. There are a few threads here on cutting coils I believe. Hope this helps __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

08-16-2006, 02:18 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: springs or spindles? I have also heard fron 3" drop springs have alignment issues. __________________ 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

08-16-2006, 05:41 PM	#4
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: springs or spindles? dont have time or good location for a clip swap. has anybody found a solution to using the 3 inch springs? what are the alignment issues? how severe are they? i am not looking for high speed cornering. i want the truck to handel and ride nice. springs are original wore out so i dont want to cut. thanks

08-16-2006, 07:02 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: springs or spindles? I think Paul told you "square up" on the springs, much more than 2 - 2 1/2" will cause problems. He!!, if you go 2 1/2" spindles, its only about a bill more than the springs.... you can chop a full ring off the bottom of the springs, & figure about 2 1/2" drop. If I do the math, that looks like 5 " on the front, but its a tad more pricey. You can keep the 6 lug wheels if you like, Paul has the rotors to fit Best of luck, L __________________ 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....

08-16-2006, 07:30 PM	#6
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08-17-2006, 12:46 PM	#7
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: springs or spindles? [QUOTE=see ten]This truck is my buddys and it has 3" drop springs in front. He claims it's aligned but I dont know if it is or not. It's probably completely shimless on the UCA's, or worse... maybe even shaved a little on the cross shafts. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

08-18-2006, 12:00 PM	#8
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: springs or spindles? okay so you guys favor spindles. now i still want 3/5 or more cool 4/6. i have drum/drum set-up that wont work. if i go disc, then i want to go power at same time. is ther a complete kit available or do i need to piece meal? this is starting to sound expensive.but i dont have time to piece it togather. any help on laying this out before i start would be a big plus. thank you

08-18-2006, 04:07 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: springs or spindles? You will also need ART decals. They add oodles of "cool" to lowered vehicles.

08-22-2006, 01:48 AM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: springs or spindles? I got my kit on sale for $599. It comes with the full drop spindle disc kit, back plates, ball joints, and tie rod ends. It's a 6 lug kit as well. I got my power booster off a 'Burb on Craigs List for $20 with the disc/drum valve still attached. I decided to get bags because I wanted to be able to haul crap as well as lay low when I feel the need. It's a chunk of change for sure, but the end result is so worth it!



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