Post Pics of your Static Drops!!

[cogorman]

I would like to see pics of everyone static drops no matter how radical or ghetto they are. I'm thinking about buying a 5/7 drop kit from a supplier, but wanted to see one on an actual bodystyle like ours first. All I get is pics of 67-72 trucks. Also, can you guys shoot me in good directions for kits. All I have found is one supplier for the 5/7" drop. Thanks.
It would be cool if you guys had before and after too.

[Alan's Classic]

This is early classics stance photo Link they only go to 4/6

[62ChevyStep]

3.5/5 (2.5 spindles, 1 inch coil, 5 inch rear coils) BEFORE / AFTER / STINKBUG LOOK

[cogorman]

What was the setup in the second picture? The third picture - what did you do? Put the rear back to stock and slam the front? Are those 20's?

[62ChevyStep]

Originally Posted by cogorman

What was the setup in the second picture? The third picture - what did you do? Put the rear back to stock and slam the front? Are those 20's?

First pic is no drop (stock), Second is 3.5/5 (finished), third is front (3.5) rear (stock). Yes those are 20x8.5 Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's

[bird7263]

here is my 66.. REAR: Custom boxed and welded c-notch 5 inch drop springs/drop shocks/custom panhard bar with custom mounts/ 3 inch blocks.. Total of 8 inch static in the rear.. Going to put in 250 pounds of lead on my frame for a total of 9 in rear.. FRONT: 2 inch drop coil.. (I think) somewhere between 2 and 3 in the front..

Drives?? Like butter.. power steering and disc brakes.. Stop, steers and goes down the road like a cadi. Love it.. Some done by me and the rest by Drop Shop in Portland.

[cogorman]

Looks good all 3 ways. Nice truck! and thank you for the reply.

[cogorman]

Thanks guys. YOu got one up in the back and the other down in the back. I like the different styles!

BIRD7263 - Do you have problems with the back end bottoming out over bumps or down the feeway? I like ho your wheels are tucked under the stepsides.. what are the wheels and tire size? Are they just some stock steel wheels off of?

[cogorman]

Where are you guys getting these 5" drop springs" "drop shockS" and blocks? I cant find any site that has them in 5"

[chevytrucknut]

Rear u bolts and blocks can be made for about 40-60 bucks. I have mine made at 11 inches. That allows for a 3 inch block. I also have 4 inch lowered coils in rear and cut front coils.

[cogorman]

Chevytrucknut - Man the wheels on both of your trucks is what ive been searching for. Where do I get a set? The wheels on the black truck look killer. Do you have a side shot of the orange truck? I like the centers on it.

[chevytrucknut]

Thanks...the wheels are vette style ralleys.The black truck has the "police" centers and the other has the vette/chevelle style. The wheels are made by vintage wheel and they are available at many tire shops.15x8's with 225/60 in front 15x10's with 275/60 out back.

[ChiefRocka]

Here's my truck...with the "mutilated coil spring drop" (PO) ....
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[jchav62]

Here's my '62. The rear has 4" drop coils, the front has a 2" drop coils with another coil torched off, on a '73 front suspension. (about 3-4")....

[SIR]

...3/4 drop,1"drop springs with 2 1/2 drop spindles,front, 4" coil rear....

[ChopperDr]

Jeep coils in back. 1" drop springs up front. Both found on Craigslist for less than $50 for them both. Currently she is blown appart and will go back together with bags.


Chop

[joe231]

here is our '66
one coil plus 2 inches cut off the front (mid-'80's cross member), approximately 2 1/2" of drop
jeep coils on the rear, approximately 4" of drop

before


after

[TimE]

Gosh Joe, when I first saw that you had replied to this thread, I thought I was gonna see a pic of your cab on the dolly.

[protrash64]

[joe231]

here ya go

don't know how much i lowered it........

[TimE]

Originally Posted by joe231

don't know how much i lowered it........

yea, but it is a static drop though.

[bird7263]

Originally Posted by cogorman

Thanks guys. YOu got one up in the back and the other down in the back. I like the different styles!

BIRD7263 - Do you have problems with the back end bottoming out over bumps or down the feeway? I like ho your wheels are tucked under the stepsides.. what are the wheels and tire size? Are they just some stock steel wheels off of?

I have NO problems down the freeway.. Like I said, it drives like a Cadi.. Very smooth and never scrapes or bottoms out.. I have owned several of these 63-72 chevy trucks..This is how we do it and keep the best ride... My rear fender is just under 21 inches off the ground..

Now for my wheels.. They are stock steel 15 inch wheels off of a 71 impala. Then I bought 3 1/8 bullet center caps off of ebay for $20

Drop coils.. Just start looking around.. Several companies make them.. They are all over Ebay.. Some times if you type in 67-72 it makes them easier to find..

Like chevytrucknut said.. You can make your rear 3 inch blocks easy.. I have a guy here in Portland that makes the steel blocks for $10 and then the Makes the u-bolts for around $40.. Easy way to keep your stock ride and budget good.. I could have ya a set made and shipped if you want..

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by TimE

yea, but it is a static drop though.

......I thought it was a body drop.

[TimE]

Originally Posted by protrash64

......I thought it was a body drop.

...or is it channeled?

The debate begins.

[joe231]