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SixPack87 · 03-23-2008, 08:53 PM

Hey everybody, question about lowering my 71 long bed. I am looking for the right stance. More hot rod than low rider. I am considering drop springs 2"/3". I want to keep a rake front to rear and not level the truck out. Currently there is 4" gap between the top of my front tire and the upper edge of the wheel well. Rear gap is 5.5". So I only have 1.5" difference front to rear and I don't want to decrease that difference too much. I think stock should be about 2" difference, is that true? I would like to see some pics of trucks with a similar drop....ideas/suggestions? Can anyone help me out? I want to make sure I get the exact stance I want on the first try. Thanks for any help that you guys can provide.

caja_larga · 03-23-2008, 09:05 PM

Iam lowering my longbed on monday. I have the same ideas you have. I will post before and after pics .

SixPack87 · 03-23-2008, 09:20 PM

Thanks for your input. Do you have the same 1.5" rake at stock ride height?

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2008, 12:47 AM

you should search for the threads titled lets see all lowered trucks... or try a lets see lowerd long trucks... or something. There's eleventy billion photos on here, and gobs of them are of lowered truclks. A LWB can look long and mean when lowered right.

caja_larga · 03-24-2008, 05:19 AM

mine has a liitle rake but it is a 1/2 ton with 3/4 ton springs, right now it will be lowered with 2 1/2 spindles and 1" springs and the rear will be 2" blocks with bags......is it monday yet!! Iam ready to do it!!!

SixPack87 · 06-08-2008, 12:32 PM

So caja_larga...did you do it? Is your lowering project finished? I would love to see pics!

72LoBurb · 06-08-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SixPack87

So caja_larga...did you do it? Is your lowering project finished? I would love to see pics!

I'm curius too, have you done it? Did you get wheels/tires for it?

chrislehr · 06-08-2008, 01:16 PM

I did 2/4 ECE premium, and now wish I did 4/6

Since you already have disc brakes most likely, 4/6 will be cheaper for you - I say do that.

Andy4639 · 06-08-2008, 02:01 PM

2" springs up front and 3" in back.

Tires are P255 R/60-17" all the way around.

7DEETWO · 06-08-2008, 02:02 PM

You are on the right track with 2/3 drop springs. An 18/20 inch wheel combo will help achieve that "Rake" look you (and me) desire.

caja_larga · 06-16-2008, 06:39 PM

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14...70truck001.jpg before

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14...70truck002.jpg after

I will have to get a better after but I love the way it sits.....the long bed is relly growing on me.

I kept gerring a invalid on the pic posting so you have to deal with links.

03-23-2008, 08:53 PM	#1
SixPack87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 10	71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower Hey everybody, question about lowering my 71 long bed. I am looking for the right stance. More hot rod than low rider. I am considering drop springs 2"/3". I want to keep a rake front to rear and not level the truck out. Currently there is 4" gap between the top of my front tire and the upper edge of the wheel well. Rear gap is 5.5". So I only have 1.5" difference front to rear and I don't want to decrease that difference too much. I think stock should be about 2" difference, is that true? I would like to see some pics of trucks with a similar drop....ideas/suggestions? Can anyone help me out? I want to make sure I get the exact stance I want on the first try. Thanks for any help that you guys can provide.

03-23-2008, 09:05 PM	#2
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower Iam lowering my longbed on monday. I have the same ideas you have. I will post before and after pics .

03-23-2008, 09:20 PM	#3
SixPack87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 10	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower Thanks for your input. Do you have the same 1.5" rake at stock ride height?

03-24-2008, 12:47 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower you should search for the threads titled lets see all lowered trucks... or try a lets see lowerd long trucks... or something. There's eleventy billion photos on here, and gobs of them are of lowered truclks. A LWB can look long and mean when lowered right.

03-24-2008, 05:19 AM	#5
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower mine has a liitle rake but it is a 1/2 ton with 3/4 ton springs, right now it will be lowered with 2 1/2 spindles and 1" springs and the rear will be 2" blocks with bags......is it monday yet!! Iam ready to do it!!!

06-08-2008, 12:32 PM	#6
SixPack87 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 10	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower So caja_larga...did you do it? Is your lowering project finished? I would love to see pics! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne L/B, 350/350 1987 Buick Grand National 2006 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4x4

06-08-2008, 01:16 PM	#8
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower I did 2/4 ECE premium, and now wish I did 4/6 Since you already have disc brakes most likely, 4/6 will be cheaper for you - I say do that.

06-08-2008, 02:01 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower 2" springs up front and 3" in back. Tires are P255 R/60-17" all the way around. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-08-2008, 02:02 PM	#10
7DEETWO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA Posts: 73	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower You are on the right track with 2/3 drop springs. An 18/20 inch wheel combo will help achieve that "Rake" look you (and me) desire. Attached Images

06-16-2008, 06:39 PM	#11
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: 71 Cheyenne - How Much to Lower http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14...70truck001.jpg before http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14...70truck002.jpg after I will have to get a better after but I love the way it sits.....the long bed is relly growing on me. I kept gerring a invalid on the pic posting so you have to deal with links.

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