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92306HO5 · 07-16-2009, 06:29 PM

i already have an ece 2-4 kit on my 71 c-10.i would like to lower it an additional 1" front and rear.going to use a block for the rear,but was thinking about using a cpp 3" spring in front do to $.is there any issues with using the cpp product or should i go with a 2.5 spindle and a 1" spring?thanks.

**lolife99** · 07-16-2009, 07:37 PM

A 3" spring would be fine. Just depends on how much money you want to spend.

72BlckButy · 07-17-2009, 07:45 AM

And if you have a good alignment shop. It's not that it's impossible to get a 3" spring to align correctly, but it can be a little more challenging. Also if you jack up the front of the truck you run the risk of the spring coming out of the pocket. (from what I've read on the board)

**N2TRUX** · 07-17-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 92306HO5

.....is there any issues with using the cpp product or should i go with a 2.5 spindle and a 1" spring?thanks.

I have never ran a 3" spring on a 67-72 but I have on other era trucks. My personal opinion is your much better off with as much spindle drop as possible. In your case that means a 2.5" unless you update to 73-87 spindles, then you can go 3".

To clarify, I have found that a 3" spring is rather short and "firm", as well as doesn't control bounce like a 1" does.

07-16-2009, 06:29 PM	#1
92306HO5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 85	Static lowering question i already have an ece 2-4 kit on my 71 c-10.i would like to lower it an additional 1" front and rear.going to use a block for the rear,but was thinking about using a cpp 3" spring in front do to $.is there any issues with using the cpp product or should i go with a 2.5 spindle and a 1" spring?thanks.

07-16-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Static lowering question A 3" spring would be fine. Just depends on how much money you want to spend. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-17-2009, 07:45 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Static lowering question And if you have a good alignment shop. It's not that it's impossible to get a 3" spring to align correctly, but it can be a little more challenging. Also if you jack up the front of the truck you run the risk of the spring coming out of the pocket. (from what I've read on the board) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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