Questions regarding doing drop on my truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68Mike · 05-24-2011, 12:51 AM

So I'm ready to do the drop but not sure how low and what exact parts to get. I'm leaning towards a 4/6 drop and I'm thinking I would need to change the obvious: springs, shocks, rear shocks relocaters, and install an adjustable rear trak.

Am I missing anything?
Where's the best place to buy all that i need?

Thanks for your help.
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mcampbell · 05-24-2011, 02:14 AM

I'm a big fan of Early Classics for suspension. Did their 4/6 on a 72 blazer and very happy with the ride. Now on to a 70 pickup. Called them several times for questions on other projects and they are pretty helpful.

wild4wheels · 05-24-2011, 02:17 AM

There are several great vendors on here - Early Classic Enterprises or Classic Performance would probably be closest to you. Are you upgrading to disks?

68Stepbed · 05-24-2011, 08:33 AM

ECE and don't look back. You'll here nothing but good reports about them here.

**70cst** · 05-24-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

ECE and don't look back. You'll here nothing but good reports about them here.

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68Mike · 05-24-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wild4wheels

There are several great vendors on here - Early Classic Enterprises or Classic Performance would probably be closest to you. Are you upgrading to disks?

I'd love to change to disc but not in the budget at this time, unless I can do both for $1000 or less
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Also, Jeff from CPP says their 3/4 drop is the same as "others" 4/6 drop. I also saw on Ebay the CPP set-up (shocks & springs) for $319 w/free shipping

**N2TRUX** · 05-24-2011, 10:32 PM

Mike- If your going to order from CPP, I don't suggest getting it from eBay. Call Jeff and ask him for his best deal. Jeff usually has to make good for orders that go through eBay.

68Mike · 05-25-2011, 08:02 PM

I should also add that my tires are 295/50 15 rims are 15x8.5
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68Mike · 05-25-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Mike- If your going to order from CPP, I don't suggest getting it from eBay. Call Jeff and ask him for his best deal. Jeff usually has to make good for orders that go through eBay.

Thanks, I did PM Jeff and now just waiting on his response.
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iceship · 05-25-2011, 10:23 PM

Anyone make any brackets for a flip kit....... I don't won't to buy the kit just to get the brackets that the leaf springs set on.... so there is not much play on the rear end....

68Mike · 06-13-2011, 11:41 AM

If I went with the 4/6 drop, does my truck need to be disc or can I get away with it being drums?

Also, would I need to c-notch the rear? Not wanting to at this point so maybe I would not go 6" in the rear.

Thanks guys

Looks like I will also be going with ECE as I have yet to hear back from Jeff.
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05-24-2011, 12:51 AM	#1
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Questions regarding doing drop on my truck So I'm ready to do the drop but not sure how low and what exact parts to get. I'm leaning towards a 4/6 drop and I'm thinking I would need to change the obvious: springs, shocks, rear shocks relocaters, and install an adjustable rear trak. Am I missing anything? Where's the best place to buy all that i need? Thanks for your help. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

05-24-2011, 02:14 AM	#2
mcampbell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Clara, Utah Posts: 48	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck I'm a big fan of Early Classics for suspension. Did their 4/6 on a 72 blazer and very happy with the ride. Now on to a 70 pickup. Called them several times for questions on other projects and they are pretty helpful.

05-24-2011, 02:17 AM	#3
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck There are several great vendors on here - Early Classic Enterprises or Classic Performance would probably be closest to you. Are you upgrading to disks? __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

05-24-2011, 08:33 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck ECE and don't look back. You'll here nothing but good reports about them here. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-24-2011, 10:32 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck Mike- If your going to order from CPP, I don't suggest getting it from eBay. Call Jeff and ask him for his best deal. Jeff usually has to make good for orders that go through eBay. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-25-2011, 08:02 PM	#8
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck I should also add that my tires are 295/50 15 rims are 15x8.5 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

05-25-2011, 10:23 PM	#10
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck Anyone make any brackets for a flip kit....... I don't won't to buy the kit just to get the brackets that the leaf springs set on.... so there is not much play on the rear end....

06-13-2011, 11:41 AM	#11
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Questions regarding doing drop on my truck If I went with the 4/6 drop, does my truck need to be disc or can I get away with it being drums? Also, would I need to c-notch the rear? Not wanting to at this point so maybe I would not go 6" in the rear. Thanks guys Looks like I will also be going with ECE as I have yet to hear back from Jeff. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

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