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71 GMCDRVR · 10-13-2011, 05:11 PM

Does anybody know the exact (or ballpark) you get from doing a leaf swap to under the axle???
Thanks for the info in advance

Ryan

**lolife99** · 10-13-2011, 06:00 PM

Approximately 5" drop.
This truck has a leaf spring flip.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488097

71 GMCDRVR · 10-14-2011, 03:20 AM

do 3in coils and the 2 1/2 drop spindals make the front 5 1/2 in drop?? I wanna go low and take all the rake out of it.

**lolife99** · 10-14-2011, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

do 3in coils and the 2 1/2 drop spindals make the front 5 1/2 in drop?? I wanna go low and take all the rake out of it.

Yes.

71 GMCDRVR · 10-14-2011, 04:15 AM

Okay, so 5 in front and 5 in back= rake still there, but 3 in coils in front and 5 in flip out back = level truck. i'm planning on running my stock steelies, not sure on tire size yet

planning on doing hot rod satin black with steelies and white walls. What are your thoughts on 3/5??

Had a buddy lower my first truck in highschool, he lowered it and I drove it! new to doin these things myself started by building my 383 now on to the other things. thanks for the info brotha!!

blime81 · 10-14-2011, 11:38 AM

Only thing I would suggest would be to do a 2.5 spindle and a 1" coil up front rather than the 3" coil. Spindles give a much better ride than drop springs and if you decide to go lower later (it happens...) you'll have one less thing to buy.

SCOTI · 10-14-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blime81

Only thing I would suggest would be to do a 2.5 spindle and a 1" coil up front rather than the 3" coil. Spindles give a much better ride than drop springs and if you decide to go lower later (it happens...) you'll have one less thing to buy.

x2. Do spindles & trim the current coils or get 1" drop units.

71 GMCDRVR · 10-14-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blime81

Only thing I would suggest would be to do a 2.5 spindle and a 1" coil up front rather than the 3" coil. Spindles give a much better ride than drop springs and if you decide to go lower later (it happens...) you'll have one less thing to buy.

This was my plan originally but my wife doesn't want me to spend too much money right now. apparently there are other more important things like a mortgage and other assorted grown up things

So I'm trying to get where I want to be without breaking the bank, and since a set of coils is around 100 buck I can get a full 3" drop in the front for now and do it better down the road. And blime I havnt even lowered it yet and I'm already thinking lower

so I hear ya!!
Thanks for the advice amigos, Blessing
Ryan..

SCOTI · 10-14-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

This was my plan originally but my wife doesn't want me to spend too much money right now. apparently there are other more important things like a mortgage and other assorted grown up things

So I'm trying to get where I want to be without breaking the bank, and since a set of coils is around 100 buck I can get a full 3" drop in the front for now and do it better down the road. And blime I havnt even lowered it yet and I'm already thinking lower

so I hear ya!!
Thanks for the advice amigos, Blessing
Ryan..

Do you already have disc brakes? If so, spend a little more for the spindles & cut the existing coils. Better ride quality. Check on one of the supporting vendor deals..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469597

71 GMCDRVR · 10-15-2011, 04:52 AM

Does anybody have any pics of a 3/5 drop???? curious if I should just go lower right off the bat???

71 GMCDRVR · 10-17-2011, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blime81

Only thing I would suggest would be to do a 2.5 spindle and a 1" coil up front rather than the 3" coil. Spindles give a much better ride than drop springs and if you decide to go lower later (it happens...) you'll have one less thing to buy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

x2. Do spindles & trim the current coils or get 1" drop units.

OK you guys got me

I can't find drop spindles for a 3/4 ton anywhere!
Will 1/2 ton spindles work or am I back to 3" coils????

**lolife99** · 10-17-2011, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 GMCDRVR

OK you guys got me

I can't find drop spindles for a 3/4 ton anywhere!Will 1/2 ton spindles work or am I back to 3" coils????

www.performanceonline.com sells 3/4 ton drop spindles,... but they are pricey!

71 GMCDRVR · 10-17-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

www.performanceonline.com sells 3/4 ton drop spindles,... but they are pricey!

Thanks for the link brotha!

10-13-2011, 05:11 PM	#1
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Drop specs? Does anybody know the exact (or ballpark) you get from doing a leaf swap to under the axle??? Thanks for the info in advance Ryan __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

10-13-2011, 06:00 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Drop specs? Approximately 5" drop. This truck has a leaf spring flip. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488097 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-14-2011, 03:20 AM	#3
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: Drop specs? do 3in coils and the 2 1/2 drop spindals make the front 5 1/2 in drop?? I wanna go low and take all the rake out of it. __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

10-14-2011, 04:15 AM	#5
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: Drop specs? Okay, so 5 in front and 5 in back= rake still there, but 3 in coils in front and 5 in flip out back = level truck. i'm planning on running my stock steelies, not sure on tire size yet planning on doing hot rod satin black with steelies and white walls. What are your thoughts on 3/5?? Had a buddy lower my first truck in highschool, he lowered it and I drove it! new to doin these things myself started by building my 383 now on to the other things. thanks for the info brotha!! __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!

10-14-2011, 11:38 AM	#6
blime81 Laid Lo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 277	Re: Drop specs? Only thing I would suggest would be to do a 2.5 spindle and a 1" coil up front rather than the 3" coil. Spindles give a much better ride than drop springs and if you decide to go lower later (it happens...) you'll have one less thing to buy. __________________ Semper Fi, Jeff '72 C10 - lays frame '07 Sand Rail - ecotec powered '05 2500HD - tows stuff '67 VW Bug - gas saver '01 Jeep TJ - rock crawler

10-15-2011, 04:52 AM	#10
71 GMCDRVR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Modesto, Claifornia Posts: 236	Re: Drop specs? Does anybody have any pics of a 3/5 drop???? curious if I should just go lower right off the bat??? __________________ Blessings, Ryan G JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!



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