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Old 01-29-2008, 04:43 AM   #1
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dropping my 65 gmc

what is the cheapest way to drop my truck without Jerry rigging. I want it lower but want it to be right.?
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Old 01-29-2008, 08:59 AM   #2
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Re: dropping my 65 gmc

Cheap and safe usually don't go together.Front coils and drop spindles and rear drop leafs are the way to go and the way I will be goin when I do it.

You could cut the front springs and take a few leafs out if you wanted to though
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Old 02-01-2008, 06:49 AM   #3
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I Thought The Old 65's Had Coil Spring Rears In Them
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Old 02-01-2008, 07:45 AM   #4
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I Thought The Old 65's Had Coil Spring Rears In Them
Depends on how it was optioned. IIRC, GMC were leaf w/coils optional & Chevys were coil w/leafs (leaves?) optional.
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Old 02-01-2008, 02:30 PM   #5
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Re: dropping my 65 gmc

How low are you thinking? and tire combo
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Old 02-05-2008, 04:51 AM   #6
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Re: dropping my 65 gmc

probably a 2/4 if that sounds right. still green behind ears. not sure about tire combo. I like nice thick tires instead of low profiles.
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Old 02-05-2008, 05:30 AM   #7
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probably a 2/4 if that sounds right. still green behind ears. not sure about tire combo. I like nice thick tires instead of low profiles.
Leaf or coil spring rear suspension?
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Old 02-07-2008, 11:09 AM   #8
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leaf springs in the rear
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Old 02-07-2008, 02:01 PM   #9
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leaf springs in the rear
Flip kit nets more 'useful' drop per dollar. Dropped leafs tend to lose cargo capacity while a flip kit maintains the same capacity as long as adequate clearance is there for axle travel.

Dropped springs up front is the simplest route until you want disc brakes, then go drop spindles.
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Old 02-07-2008, 10:13 PM   #10
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Contact ECE (Early Classic Enterprises), they will hook you up!
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