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Alex · 10-02-2014, 12:41 PM

Right now my '72 C10 has a set of mismatching leaf springs which creates a leaning appearance so I want to get a new set. Has anyone installed a set of 4" drop leaf springs on a 67-72? What I'd like to know is how the ride is compared to stock vs. 4" drop leaf springs. Most of what I've seen on the board are flip kits.

I don't think I want to go as far as a 6" drop as I'd like to steer clear of having to notch the frame. That would mean a flip kit option is out. If I find I want to go lower in the future, I can always get drop shackles. I'm thinking of going with a 2.5/4 drop.

However, I did see X2Industries offer 2" drop hangers but they sure are pricey! Along with 2" drop shackles, that'll bring a stock leaf spring to 4" drop. This is the only place I've seen drop hangers for 67-72s. I don't know how these would hold up.

Just looking for some .02 cents opinions here.

Thanks,

Alex

nicolas72gmc · 12-08-2014, 12:42 AM

Alex, I'm running the ECE 4" springs and the brothers drop shackles. I think it dropped me right around 5". The ride is exactly like stock, I love it. The only problem I've had is when I get about 800 lbs or so in the bed I have bottomed out. I want to go the max I can now and add helper bags for leveling.

nicolas72gmc · 12-08-2014, 12:47 AM

Alex, I'm running the ECE 4" springs and the brothers drop shackles. I think it dropped me right around 5". The ride is exactly like stock, I love it. The only problem I've had is when I get about 800 lbs or so in the bed I have bottomed out. I want to go the max I can now and add helper bags for leveling.

Alex · 12-26-2014, 04:21 PM

Thanks, Nick! That definitely helps with my decision.

54Caddy · 12-30-2014, 10:20 PM

Just lowered a truck on ECE 4 inch drop leafs and 1.5 shackle also from ECE. The ride is nice. The shackle requires you to trim the bed cross brace a little so the leaf spring will clear. Check it out on Instagram. Screen name on there is 54CaddyMac

54Caddy · 12-30-2014, 10:24 PM

Another picture. Will only let me attach one at a time.

nicolas72gmc · 12-30-2014, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Just lowered a truck on ECE 4 inch drop leafs and 1.5 shackle also from ECE. The ride is nice. The shackle requires you to trim the bed cross brace a little so the leaf spring will clear. Check it out on Instagram. Screen name on there is 54CaddyMac

That's exactly what I had to do also. Love your truck by the way.

54Caddy · 12-31-2014, 12:24 PM

Wish the truck was mine. It is a customers truck. He doesn't get on here much I think.

PaPaStewySnipes · 06-06-2017, 09:38 PM

What size wheels are on the truck, I'm wanting to do the same with ttII 18x10 in rear with 265-50-18 rubber. 5.74 backspace is what I'm working with.

10-02-2014, 12:41 PM	#1
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	Dropped Leaf Springs Right now my '72 C10 has a set of mismatching leaf springs which creates a leaning appearance so I want to get a new set. Has anyone installed a set of 4" drop leaf springs on a 67-72? What I'd like to know is how the ride is compared to stock vs. 4" drop leaf springs. Most of what I've seen on the board are flip kits. I don't think I want to go as far as a 6" drop as I'd like to steer clear of having to notch the frame. That would mean a flip kit option is out. If I find I want to go lower in the future, I can always get drop shackles. I'm thinking of going with a 2.5/4 drop. However, I did see X2Industries offer 2" drop hangers but they sure are pricey! Along with 2" drop shackles, that'll bring a stock leaf spring to 4" drop. This is the only place I've seen drop hangers for 67-72s. I don't know how these would hold up. Just looking for some .02 cents opinions here. Thanks, Alex __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN

12-08-2014, 12:42 AM	#2
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs Alex, I'm running the ECE 4" springs and the brothers drop shackles. I think it dropped me right around 5". The ride is exactly like stock, I love it. The only problem I've had is when I get about 800 lbs or so in the bed I have bottomed out. I want to go the max I can now and add helper bags for leveling. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-08-2014, 12:47 AM	#3
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs Alex, I'm running the ECE 4" springs and the brothers drop shackles. I think it dropped me right around 5". The ride is exactly like stock, I love it. The only problem I've had is when I get about 800 lbs or so in the bed I have bottomed out. I want to go the max I can now and add helper bags for leveling. Attached Images __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

12-26-2014, 04:21 PM	#4
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs Thanks, Nick! That definitely helps with my decision. __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN

12-30-2014, 10:20 PM	#5
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs Just lowered a truck on ECE 4 inch drop leafs and 1.5 shackle also from ECE. The ride is nice. The shackle requires you to trim the bed cross brace a little so the leaf spring will clear. Check it out on Instagram. Screen name on there is 54CaddyMac Attached Images __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

12-30-2014, 10:24 PM	#6
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs Another picture. Will only let me attach one at a time. Attached Images __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

12-31-2014, 12:24 PM	#8
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs Wish the truck was mine. It is a customers truck. He doesn't get on here much I think. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-06-2017, 09:38 PM	#9
PaPaStewySnipes Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 197	Re: Dropped Leaf Springs What size wheels are on the truck, I'm wanting to do the same with ttII 18x10 in rear with 265-50-18 rubber. 5.74 backspace is what I'm working with.



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