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Leroy-B1 · 10-13-2019, 10:45 PM

Was wondering if there was a good way to lower the 60-62 style with the torsion bar front suspension or am I better off to swap in a 73-87 front cross memeber? I have both but truck is a factory v8 and wanted to keep original motor in it

**slepysal** · 10-13-2019, 11:10 PM

So how low do you want to go?
If you want to lay rail then you will have to swap out the torsion bar suspension. You can air bag a 60-62 but the torsion bars will need to be removed
The torsion bolt/key cross member will limit your drop with stock set up
I am running drop spindles and cranked torsion bars up front with some drop springs out back. This is about how low I can go due to my headers .
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Leroy-B1 · 10-14-2019, 09:47 AM

That height would work I'm thinking...did you add disc brakes? tell me more about your setup if you don't mind

**slepysal** · 10-14-2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Leroy-B1

That height would work I'm thinking...did you add disc brakes? tell me more about your setup if you don't mind

No prob!!
I went with drop spindles and disc up front and a 1967 (3.73) 5 lug rearend out back. If your truck is a stick you will have to address the clutch master cylinder, but Capt. Fab has a nice set up for sale. I pieced the parts together over time ,Mccaughy spindles CPP rear springs , and shocks.POL supplied the prop valve and lines I got the master cylinder and front brakes (Disc,pads calipers,hose bearings etc) from a local parts house.

I had this post but the pics went away
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=1960

forestb · 10-14-2019, 04:29 PM

I used to have a 4.5 inch drop on mine. 2.5 inch drop spindles and around 2 inches using the torsion bars. That is the way I would go.

LVPhotos · 10-14-2019, 06:11 PM

2.5" drop spindles and bars if not bagging. This is all bar before bags for me. Rear was bagged. The full truck photo is 235/60/15, the other is 215/70/15 at 27" tall a lil closer to height of the 245/45/18s that it rolls on now. This is as low with 3" clearance on inner fenders... note pork chops hanging

demian5 · 10-14-2019, 07:41 PM

Put a 73 cross member under it and get disks too.

Sleepysal has it dialed, but I had nothing but issues with a 60 I did.

**slepysal** · 10-14-2019, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

Put a 73 cross member under it and get disks too.

Sleepysal has it dialed, but I had nothing but issues with a 60 I did.

Thanks .... man it bugged me that you had so much trouble with yours. I kept hoping it would work out.

doobiebro · 10-15-2019, 12:48 PM

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I went 2 1/2" dropped spindles and turned the torsion bars - I'm guessing around 7" total up front and 4" dropped springs in the rear. I like the very small rake I have on the stance..

forestb · 10-15-2019, 12:52 PM

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I went 2 1/2" dropped spindles and turned the torsion bars - I'm guessing around 7" total up front and 4" dropped springs in the rear. I like the very small rake I have on the stance..

what size front tires are you running? Vary cool truck by the way.

doobiebro · 10-15-2019, 04:03 PM

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what size front tires are you running? Vary cool truck by the way.

Thanx forestb! tires are 205 75 15 with a 15X7 Smoothie wheel.

10-13-2019, 10:45 PM	#1
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	1960 apache lowering options Was wondering if there was a good way to lower the 60-62 style with the torsion bar front suspension or am I better off to swap in a 73-87 front cross memeber? I have both but truck is a factory v8 and wanted to keep original motor in it

10-13-2019, 11:10 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 apache lowering options So how low do you want to go? If you want to lay rail then you will have to swap out the torsion bar suspension. You can air bag a 60-62 but the torsion bars will need to be removed The torsion bolt/key cross member will limit your drop with stock set up I am running drop spindles and cranked torsion bars up front with some drop springs out back. This is about how low I can go due to my headers . __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

10-14-2019, 09:47 AM	#3
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: 1960 apache lowering options That height would work I'm thinking...did you add disc brakes? tell me more about your setup if you don't mind

10-14-2019, 04:29 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 1960 apache lowering options I used to have a 4.5 inch drop on mine. 2.5 inch drop spindles and around 2 inches using the torsion bars. That is the way I would go.

10-14-2019, 06:11 PM	#6
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: 1960 apache lowering options 2.5" drop spindles and bars if not bagging. This is all bar before bags for me. Rear was bagged. The full truck photo is 235/60/15, the other is 215/70/15 at 27" tall a lil closer to height of the 245/45/18s that it rolls on now. This is as low with 3" clearance on inner fenders... note pork chops hanging Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-14-2019, 07:41 PM	#7
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: 1960 apache lowering options Put a 73 cross member under it and get disks too. Sleepysal has it dialed, but I had nothing but issues with a 60 I did. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-15-2019, 12:48 PM	#9
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: 1960 apache lowering options I went 2 1/2" dropped spindles and turned the torsion bars - I'm guessing around 7" total up front and 4" dropped springs in the rear. I like the very small rake I have on the stance.. __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)



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