Suspension

[Dobster]

I have a 1972 with a ls1 and a 1967 with a 5.3 stepside. I am looking into getting the suspention tighted-up on my daily driver (67) it is completely stock.
My first thought is to go with a drop kit (springs, shocks, spindals, C-notch and front and rear sway bars.
Second is to do a full drop with air ride. Bolt on kits from porterbuilt would be great. I am concerned about what all would have to be fabricated. Like the bed, frame, possibly the cab?
Thanks for tips and suggestions

Doby
Weatherford, Tx.

[70LonghornCST]

Hi Doby!
Welcome to the site! I went ahead and moved this to the Suspension forum for you. Hoping one of our suspension gurus will be along shortly to help you. Good luck!

Can someone help Doby?
Thanks,
Richard

[CHRIS67GMC]

If you give me call at the shop I can give you multiple options that work.

Chris
419-448-8080

[Dobster]

Thanks Richard for placing my thread in its proper categorie.
Chris I will be giving you a call today.
I am a budget minded enthusiast who likes to do his own work.
I am working out the budget for my suspension upgrade. This is a daily driver 67 stepside with 5.3l 4l60e. It has 4wheel brake shoes. But I am happy with the set up. Still has the 6lugs. I have tried to load a picture but it may take me another week to figure that one out.

[Pro Performance]

Doby,

Both static drops and air ride suspensions are great in their own ways. I personally prefer the air ride, due to the better ride and adjustability. If setup correctly with proper components, it can be a very reliable system. I would suggest drop spindles either way you go, but this does mean the switch to disc brakes up front, which is a good idea anyhow.

Here is a link to our Pro1 air ride kit, to give you an idea. This kit can be joined with a manual paddle valve air management system to save about $625.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Pro1...r-Bag-Kit.html

- Travis

[Dobster]

So I would still need drop spindals and convert to disk brakes up front. Which would require going 5 lug front and back. And sway bars?

[Pro Performance]

You can do a disc brake swap and keep your 6-lug. Sway bars are a good idea and will improve the handling, but can be added later to help keep initial cost down.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Pro1...60-72-C10.html

[Dobster]

Thanks for the info Travis. I need to do some thinking and nail my budget down. There are so many options... I really need to go ahead and do the 5 lug convention. I have a lot of the parts already and all of the rear disk conversion accept the shafts. I may just convert to 5lug and pick up a set of wheels and tires for this years goal. Then go from there and decide how far I can run with the suspension.
Don't want to waste my money on a staic drop then wish I had gone with the air ride!
Much to consider!
Thanks again!

[PBFAB.COM]

Dobster-

You are on the right track, get your budget set first, that way you know what funds you are working with.

Second, talk to somebody who can help you put a plan in place for your parts list. Be sure to speak to more than one company so you can make an informed and educated decision on what parts to incorporate.

Make sure you purchase the "correct" parts that will work together with your over all plan and goals. Most of the time larger suspension mods need to be done in phases (due to budget) so it's important that a good plan be in place so all the parts purchased will work for the end result you would like. Nothing worse than realizing you spent a bunch of coin on parts that won't be compatible in the end.

Third, be patient and stick to the plan... otherwise it's easy to get burnt out and go broke at the same time!

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions... but you should be in good hands with both Travis and Chris.