springs or spindles?

[pkj]

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]

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]

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

[pkj]

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]

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]

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]

[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]

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]

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]

You will also need ART decals.

They add oodles of "cool" to lowered vehicles.

[jimmydean]

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!