Advice On Lowering My 72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hurst · 06-10-2006, 01:08 AM

Hi out there, sorry but gotta learn somwhere, would someone please tell me what should do with my 72 cheyenne swb, i want lowered, I would like it a little less than stock, and do not want it nose diving, i'd like it to look all level, but with a street hugging look, i'v been told everthing from the ones selling product, its all different, this frame had a 350 in it its going to have a 454 does those front springs need to be replaced ,what should i do with the back SPRINGS ,,

ANY ADVICE WOULD HELP

silvertonguedevil · 06-10-2006, 01:38 AM

Check out these guys... http://www.earlyclassic.com/

They are pretty much the premier suspension people for these trucks. You can call them and ask them any questions. They are extremely friendly and knowledgable and could help you get pointed in the right direction.

silvertonguedevil · 06-10-2006, 01:39 AM

Welcome to the boards by the way

JAMESCHURCH13 · 06-10-2006, 01:55 AM

I got all my stuff from Gmc Pauls. I have not installed it yet but he has for sure got all the best prices. Check it out. You got disc brakes already? If so 2 1/2 inch drop springs and 2 1/2 drop spindles would be sweet with 5 inch drops in the back and new shocks all around. Good luck. Peace. And

see ten · 06-10-2006, 06:40 AM

Check out this thread for a few pics of lowered trucks and their tire/wheel combos.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835
In the meantime how about this?

Jayss109 · 06-10-2006, 05:33 PM

I used ece springs. 2inch in front (SB springs, BB motor!) and 4 inch in the rear. To me, its perfect. still has a little rake to it, but again, no so low that you have to worry about anything hitting etc.

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Kitchen Measures

silvertonguedevil · 06-10-2006, 07:31 PM

Holy **** see ten.....I just found me a new desktop background!! That truck is wicked sick! Is it yours?

68shortstep · 06-10-2006, 07:44 PM

Beat me to it ............. desktop # 2.

I saved the image as: "72-waycool."

Congratulations on a real stunner.

see ten · 06-10-2006, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

Holy **** see ten.....I just found me a new desktop background!! That truck is wicked sick! Is it yours?

Yep it's mine and my wife's. She actualy drove it to work 3 times in the last week. I found it in NC. We drove about 5 hrs to get it, the guy had owned it for 27 years!

hurst · 06-11-2006, 12:26 AM

Thanks for the help, that gives me some sort of idea on the different looks, around where I live these trucks are rare, and if you do come across one its either stock or just plan messed up, a person can be told what you need, but until you see the finished product you never know, thanks again, COOL PICS

**Already Gone** · 06-11-2006, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

Check out this thread for a few pics of lowered trucks and their tire/wheel combos.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835
In the meantime how about this?

I just luv the look of this truck !!!

HUEVUDO · 06-11-2006, 03:48 AM

I also want to lower one of my trucks. My red 68 , my yellow 67 has a nice stance. But in Houston I need Vintage Air before lowering. I drove to South Carolina 16 hours one way to get my 67. And one day training for a fight I saw my 68 by my house for sale. The world is funny that way. I paid less for the red one 68.

06-10-2006, 01:08 AM	#1
hurst Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: mo. Posts: 12	Advice On Lowering My 72 Hi out there, sorry but gotta learn somwhere, would someone please tell me what should do with my 72 cheyenne swb, i want lowered, I would like it a little less than stock, and do not want it nose diving, i'd like it to look all level, but with a street hugging look, i'v been told everthing from the ones selling product, its all different, this frame had a 350 in it its going to have a 454 does those front springs need to be replaced ,what should i do with the back SPRINGS ,, ANY ADVICE WOULD HELP

06-10-2006, 01:38 AM	#2
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 Check out these guys... http://www.earlyclassic.com/ They are pretty much the premier suspension people for these trucks. You can call them and ask them any questions. They are extremely friendly and knowledgable and could help you get pointed in the right direction. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

06-10-2006, 01:39 AM	#3
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 Welcome to the boards by the way __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

06-10-2006, 01:55 AM	#4
JAMESCHURCH13 JamesChurch13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edwards AFB Sunny California Posts: 151	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 I got all my stuff from Gmc Pauls. I have not installed it yet but he has for sure got all the best prices. Check it out. You got disc brakes already? If so 2 1/2 inch drop springs and 2 1/2 drop spindles would be sweet with 5 inch drops in the back and new shocks all around. Good luck. Peace. And __________________ *HG/FTW!!!* Current vehicle collection: 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleet Side, 327ci, TH350 (MD) 1987 Chevy Dually Quad Cab, 427ci, TH400 2008 Buell XB12SS, 1203cc 2006 YZ450F Wheelie Machine! 1997 Suzuki Bandit 600cc And the Wife has some cars I pay insurance on and use to transport the kids!(01' Grand Cherokee and 06' Pontiac Grand Prix) Last edited by JAMESCHURCH13; 06-10-2006 at 01:55 AM.

06-10-2006, 06:40 AM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 Check out this thread for a few pics of lowered trucks and their tire/wheel combos.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835 In the meantime how about this?

06-10-2006, 05:33 PM	#6
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 I used ece springs. 2inch in front (SB springs, BB motor!) and 4 inch in the rear. To me, its perfect. still has a little rake to it, but again, no so low that you have to worry about anything hitting etc. J ________ Kitchen Measures Last edited by Jayss109; 04-27-2011 at 11:39 PM.

06-10-2006, 07:31 PM	#7
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 Holy ** see ten.....I just found me a new desktop background!! That truck is wicked sick! Is it yours? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale** 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

06-10-2006, 07:44 PM	#8
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 Beat me to it ............. desktop # 2. I saved the image as: "72-waycool." Congratulations on a real stunner.

06-11-2006, 12:26 AM	#10
hurst Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: mo. Posts: 12	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 Thanks for the help, that gives me some sort of idea on the different looks, around where I live these trucks are rare, and if you do come across one its either stock or just plan messed up, a person can be told what you need, but until you see the finished product you never know, thanks again, COOL PICS

06-11-2006, 03:48 AM	#12
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: Advice On Lowering My 72 I also want to lower one of my trucks. My red 68 , my yellow 67 has a nice stance. But in Houston I need Vintage Air before lowering. I drove to South Carolina 16 hours one way to get my 67. And one day training for a fight I saw my 68 by my house for sale. The world is funny that way. I paid less for the red one 68.

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