Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fishmunger · 01-07-2007, 01:33 AM

I just finished notching my rear end and relocating shocks (as well as installing new ones). I currently have 3" drop springs and 2" blocks out back. I'd like to go to 5" springs, but do you think I'd be able to tow my boat with about 300-400 lb tongue weight?

Nate

Bishops Trucks · 01-07-2007, 02:06 AM

I really don't think that it would ride all that well. 5" springs don't have to much of a payload rating. I had 5" drops on one of mine and I couldn't haul to much in it. Towing a boat with a 7" drop (my own opinion) would not be to stable.

SCOTI · 01-07-2007, 02:36 AM

My 68 is dropped approx 7" in the rear. I tow an 18ft car hauler but I have bags to level the rear after it's loaded. I think you would be pushing it w/a 7" static drop.

droppedgmc · 01-07-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

My 68 is dropped approx 7" in the rear. I tow an 18ft car hauler but I have bags to level the rear after it's loaded. I think you would be pushing it w/a 7" static drop.

do you have any pics of the back end dropped?

SCOTI · 01-07-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by droppedgmc

do you have any pics of the back end dropped?

This is one that's readily available. I have a few more w/the trailer hooked up & I'm pulling a swb rolling chassis.... I'll try & find them on my drive & post them as well.

corn · 01-09-2007, 12:26 AM

Here's another pic of SCOTI's truck...

Joe67 · 01-09-2007, 12:59 AM

My buddy tows his 1994 Chevy show truck with his 1996 Ext Cab Silverado that has a 5/7 static drop. Helper bags in the rear are the key

SCOTI · 01-09-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Here's another pic of SCOTI's truck...

That's the pic I was looking for

. That's funny as heck that someone had it already on their drive.

fishmunger · 01-09-2007, 09:50 AM

hmmm looks like maybe I should shy away then, or bag the back of it....if i bagged the back and ran shrader valves, would ride height be lower, and be able to tow a load?

Nate

SCOTI · 01-09-2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmunger

hmmm looks like maybe I should shy away then, or bag the back of it....if i bagged the back and ran shrader valves, would ride height be lower, and be able to tow a load?

Nate

You could definitely tow a load. The ride height would depend on the combination of parts used.

Joe67 · 01-09-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fishmunger

hmmm looks like maybe I should shy away then, or bag the back of it....if i bagged the back and ran shrader valves, would ride height be lower, and be able to tow a load?

Nate

Why not? Using rear helper bags on a static drop is very common. I may go that route if I tow with my '67 SWB once it is done

BowTieOgre · 01-09-2007, 01:18 PM

Im going with a 5-1/2" drop (springs and blocks) on mine and if you guys suggest "helper" bags with that could you point me in the direction of a vendor and/or give me some ideas? I have zero experience with air/bags.

67Fleet · 01-09-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe67

Why not? Using rear helper bags on a static drop is very common. I may go that route if I tow with my '67 SWB once it is done

Don't you mean "IF" it ever gets done?

corn · 01-09-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's the pic I was looking for

. That's funny as heck that someone had it already on their drive.

Thats one of my favorite trucks! Im a sucker for slammed beaters...

SCOTI · 01-09-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Thats one of my favorite trucks! Im a sucker for slammed beaters...

Thank you!

01-07-2007, 01:33 AM	#1
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? I just finished notching my rear end and relocating shocks (as well as installing new ones). I currently have 3" drop springs and 2" blocks out back. I'd like to go to 5" springs, but do you think I'd be able to tow my boat with about 300-400 lb tongue weight? Nate

01-07-2007, 02:06 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? I really don't think that it would ride all that well. 5" springs don't have to much of a payload rating. I had 5" drops on one of mine and I couldn't haul to much in it. Towing a boat with a 7" drop (my own opinion) would not be to stable. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

01-07-2007, 02:36 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? My 68 is dropped approx 7" in the rear. I tow an 18ft car hauler but I have bags to level the rear after it's loaded. I think you would be pushing it w/a 7" static drop. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-09-2007, 12:26 AM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? Here's another pic of SCOTI's truck... Last edited by corn; 10-04-2007 at 06:37 PM.

01-09-2007, 12:59 AM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? My buddy tows his 1994 Chevy show truck with his 1996 Ext Cab Silverado that has a 5/7 static drop. Helper bags in the rear are the key __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

01-09-2007, 09:50 AM	#9
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Re: Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? hmmm looks like maybe I should shy away then, or bag the back of it....if i bagged the back and ran shrader valves, would ride height be lower, and be able to tow a load? Nate

01-09-2007, 01:18 PM	#12
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Anyone tow with a 7" rear drop? Im going with a 5-1/2" drop (springs and blocks) on mine and if you guys suggest "helper" bags with that could you point me in the direction of a vendor and/or give me some ideas? I have zero experience with air/bags. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads Last edited by BowTieOgre; 01-09-2007 at 01:23 PM.

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