70 4/6 drop without discs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dinnut · 05-13-2003, 11:42 PM

im getting my new 70 home tomorrow... and im wondering if anyone has a drop kit that doesnt require discs. its just too much damn work to take em off my 72 and then transpose them to my 70...plus my 70 is a 6 lug and my 72 is a 5 lug. HELP

cali_surfer · 05-14-2003, 03:37 PM

The 6" drop in the rear is no problem, can be done with a 4" drop spring and 2" blocks, or 6" drop springs. The front though, unless I'm wrong, can't be done. The biggest drop spring for the front is a 3". And there arent drop spindles made for drum brakes, as far as I know. I've heard of dropped A-arms, but never seen/tried them before.

fastbagged68 · 05-14-2003, 06:59 PM

Cant do 4inch drop in the front with out drop spindles. Well you could it would ride like complete sh!t. YOu could airbag and get the drop that way. You could buy the 6lug disc brake conversion-its very easy to do. The disc brake swap could be done in one day with no problem. If you do a full 4 inch spring drop you will sit on the bump stops. Also drop arms hang to low. You will end up clipping one on something and breaking it. Just my $.02

dinnut · 05-17-2003, 12:23 AM

I got my lmc catalog in my mail today and it has a 4/4 drop in their for the 67-70 and it says no where i need discs. ive seen 3" springs that still handle decent. back is no problem. i like the way the truck attaches sits.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 05-27-2003, 01:39 AM

You can use lowering springs and steped control arms.

XXL · 05-27-2003, 11:09 AM

Turner's crossmember will drop you 3" I believe. Though it's as much work as swapping to disc brakes. Then some springs and you'll be down in the dirt.

dinnut · 05-27-2003, 08:18 PM

no mirrors!

70c10 · 05-27-2003, 09:53 PM

No mirrors are needed with all that shiney chrome!. That's some shiney chrome!!!!

Booga1 · 06-24-2003, 03:11 PM

I know this has been a dead subject for about a month, but I thought I'd add in my .02

DJM suspension and LMC Truck both have lowered control arms that do not require disc brakes. The LMC arms are a little pricey @ $429.95, but they exist. I have no idea how much the ones from DJM are though...

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70c10 · 06-24-2003, 07:16 PM

Turner charges $260 for lowered control arms that can be used for drum brake setups. plus you get $100 core for your arms when you send them in. Net price = $160 plus shipping.

Booga1 · 06-25-2003, 08:57 AM

GEEZ!!! That's a much better price!!! Does turner's have a website? I'd need parts...

Old Chevy Lover · 06-27-2003, 02:24 PM

anyone find out the Turner website??

paintpyro · 06-27-2003, 03:17 PM

turnerrodsntrucks.com

05-13-2003, 11:42 PM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	70 4/6 drop without discs? im getting my new 70 home tomorrow... and im wondering if anyone has a drop kit that doesnt require discs. its just too much damn work to take em off my 72 and then transpose them to my 70...plus my 70 is a 6 lug and my 72 is a 5 lug. HELP __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-14-2003, 03:37 PM	#2
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	The 6" drop in the rear is no problem, can be done with a 4" drop spring and 2" blocks, or 6" drop springs. The front though, unless I'm wrong, can't be done. The biggest drop spring for the front is a 3". And there arent drop spindles made for drum brakes, as far as I know. I've heard of dropped A-arms, but never seen/tried them before. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

05-17-2003, 12:23 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	I got my lmc catalog in my mail today and it has a 4/4 drop in their for the 67-70 and it says no where i need discs. ive seen 3" springs that still handle decent. back is no problem. i like the way the truck attaches sits. Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-27-2003, 11:09 AM	#6
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Turner's crossmember will drop you 3" I believe. Though it's as much work as swapping to disc brakes. Then some springs and you'll be down in the dirt. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

05-27-2003, 08:18 PM	#7
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	no mirrors! Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-14-2003, 06:59 PM	#3
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Cant do 4inch drop in the front with out drop spindles. Well you could it would ride like complete sh!t. YOu could airbag and get the drop that way. You could buy the 6lug disc brake conversion-its very easy to do. The disc brake swap could be done in one day with no problem. If you do a full 4 inch spring drop you will sit on the bump stops. Also drop arms hang to low. You will end up clipping one on something and breaking it. Just my $.02

05-27-2003, 01:39 AM	#5
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	You can use lowering springs and steped control arms.

05-27-2003, 09:53 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	No mirrors are needed with all that shiney chrome!. That's some shiney chrome!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-24-2003, 03:11 PM	#9
Booga1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 86	I know this has been a dead subject for about a month, but I thought I'd add in my .02 DJM suspension and LMC Truck both have lowered control arms that do not require disc brakes. The LMC arms are a little pricey @ $429.95, but they exist. I have no idea how much the ones from DJM are though... B

06-24-2003, 07:16 PM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Turner charges $260 for lowered control arms that can be used for drum brake setups. plus you get $100 core for your arms when you send them in. Net price = $160 plus shipping. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-25-2003, 08:57 AM	#11
Booga1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Oh Posts: 86	GEEZ!!! That's a much better price!!! Does turner's have a website? I'd need parts...

06-27-2003, 02:24 PM	#12
Old Chevy Lover Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillicothe OHIO Posts: 717	anyone find out the Turner website?? __________________ Keith 70 Chevelle Malibu SS Clone 468/Auto 72 C10 SWB 350/Auto 13 Camaro SS/RS 6.2/Auto

06-27-2003, 03:17 PM	#13
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	turnerrodsntrucks.com __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

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