How Low Can i Go with just springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

green69sbc · 09-28-2004, 01:00 PM

Just bought a project truck with brand new stock height spindles and im wondering how low can i go without having to change to drop spindles, and im looking to keep decent driveability and ride. thanks for your help

sean

Joe67 · 09-28-2004, 01:03 PM

2" front drop springs may be it. I hear there are issues when you go with a 3" drop front spring alone.
Another point I've read here is that if you just go with a 2" front drop spring alone, you may not see much a difference if you started with old/worn front springs to start with.

Personally, I'd do it right and go with a spindle/spring combo

jpaitala · 10-08-2004, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67c10step

I hear there are issues when you go with a 3" drop front spring alone.

What are the issues?
Sorry about the stupid question, but need to know.

Thanks.

Tx Firefighter · 10-08-2004, 07:40 AM

I've dropped them plenty of times with 3 inch front springs.

Only problem is the stupid grin on my face because I did it so cheap.

Yes, they will align fine lowered 3 with springs. As long as nothing is bent, you won't have any issues.

UP GRADE · 10-08-2004, 08:16 AM

so what about 4 inch spring will there be any problem with them.

Joe67 · 10-08-2004, 05:39 PM

I haven't even seen 4" front drop springs??
CPP makes a 3" frt drop spring

UP GRADE · 10-08-2004, 10:26 PM

i bought a set from a board member last month.

09-28-2004, 01:00 PM	#1
green69sbc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2	How Low Can i Go with just springs Just bought a project truck with brand new stock height spindles and im wondering how low can i go without having to change to drop spindles, and im looking to keep decent driveability and ride. thanks for your help sean

09-28-2004, 01:03 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	2" front drop springs may be it. I hear there are issues when you go with a 3" drop front spring alone. Another point I've read here is that if you just go with a 2" front drop spring alone, you may not see much a difference if you started with old/worn front springs to start with. Personally, I'd do it right and go with a spindle/spring combo __________________ 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

10-08-2004, 07:40 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I've dropped them plenty of times with 3 inch front springs. Only problem is the stupid grin on my face because I did it so cheap. Yes, they will align fine lowered 3 with springs. As long as nothing is bent, you won't have any issues. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-08-2004, 05:39 PM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	I haven't even seen 4" front drop springs?? CPP makes a 3" frt drop spring __________________ 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

10-08-2004, 08:16 AM	#5
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	so what about 4 inch spring will there be any problem with them.

10-08-2004, 10:26 PM	#7
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	i bought a set from a board member last month.



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