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bagged74 · 12-29-2005, 08:10 PM

I put on 73-87 3" Drop spindles, cut a wrap off of the spring, new ball joints and tie rod ends. The rear springs came with the truck when I bought it, not sure on how much drop they are supposed to be, but it looks like about 6".
It sits pretty nice and rides decent for a lowered truck. I am having a problem with the stock rallys rubbing on the lower control arm. I trimmed a little off of it and it works, but rubs when you turn it very far. Does anyone know if a 7" rally will work any better? I know it has 1/2" less backspacing so it should help.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 12-29-2005, 09:07 PM

Tite!

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-29-2005, 10:51 PM

Making me jelous

**lolife99** · 12-29-2005, 11:08 PM

Yep,... 7 inch rallys will help. I usually trim both sides of the lower control arms anyway. Are you going to notch the rear? I don't have much clearance with mine. Keep us posted! Looks sweet.

n2billet · 12-29-2005, 11:10 PM

I Like it!!! Paint Color?

bagged74 · 12-29-2005, 11:16 PM

Lolife: yes I am going to notch it, but not until I bag it. I wanna get it all one color(even if its primer), and get some wheels on it first. Thanks for the info on the 7" rallys.

N2billet: Red, what other color is there??

n2billet · 12-29-2005, 11:22 PM

Is that a 63 Impala in the background?

Chrome bumpers? New front clip?

Did you swap a-arms or did you keep the originals?

bagged74 · 12-29-2005, 11:40 PM

Yes that is a 63 Impala in the background, no its not for sale. Actually it belongs to a customer. It will get a full rodstoration as soon as we finish the interior in his 57 BelAir.
I kept the stock A-arms, As far as plans for it. I scored a nice 67 front clip that I will be putting on before long. new chrome bumpers, new trim,etc. i am debating on putting 67/68 side trim on it. Hopefully some 20" Billet Specialties Vintec Soft Lips if the wallet allows.

**N2TRUX** · 12-30-2005, 12:12 AM

Yeah your going to have to trim the A-arms if you keep those rallies on there. It's not a problem with 2.5" spindles, but always happens with 3".
The 7's will help but it still might scrape some on full lock turns....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-30-2005, 01:36 AM

Nice looking drop.....

chevy_fatman · 12-30-2005, 01:55 AM

That looks good! where did you get those 3" Drop spindles? brand?

bagged74 · 12-30-2005, 09:40 AM

The spindles are TrailMaster brand. I dont know how long they made drop spindles, but I know they dont anymore. I bought these off eBay. I figured for the price I would give em a shot.

cheyenne10 · 12-30-2005, 10:54 AM

I kind of like the multi colored rigs. When they are all primer I think of thrashers. The multi-colored ones give me the impression of current upgrades and hard work going on. Not sure why this is but none the less. Maybe add 1 more color for "the look". Anyone remember the circus wagon?

**Hart_Rod** · 12-30-2005, 10:26 PM

Here's a pic of my "multi-colored" rig:

lazygaurd · 12-30-2005, 11:25 PM

Nice Blazer and Burb, I have one of each and after looking at pics of both of yours I don't know which one I want to drop first. Both look good!!

ricks77eb · 01-01-2006, 06:15 PM

Very nice drop on your Blazer

12-29-2005, 08:10 PM	#1
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Got the drop finished I put on 73-87 3" Drop spindles, cut a wrap off of the spring, new ball joints and tie rod ends. The rear springs came with the truck when I bought it, not sure on how much drop they are supposed to be, but it looks like about 6". It sits pretty nice and rides decent for a lowered truck. I am having a problem with the stock rallys rubbing on the lower control arm. I trimmed a little off of it and it works, but rubs when you turn it very far. Does anyone know if a 7" rally will work any better? I know it has 1/2" less backspacing so it should help. Attached Images

12-29-2005, 09:07 PM	#2
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Got the drop finished Tite!

12-29-2005, 10:51 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Got the drop finished Making me jelous __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-29-2005, 11:08 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Got the drop finished Yep,... 7 inch rallys will help. I usually trim both sides of the lower control arms anyway. Are you going to notch the rear? I don't have much clearance with mine. Keep us posted! Looks sweet. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-29-2005, 11:10 PM	#5
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Got the drop finished I Like it!!! Paint Color?

12-29-2005, 11:16 PM	#6
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Got the drop finished Lolife: yes I am going to notch it, but not until I bag it. I wanna get it all one color(even if its primer), and get some wheels on it first. Thanks for the info on the 7" rallys. N2billet: Red, what other color is there??

12-29-2005, 11:22 PM	#7
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Got the drop finished Is that a 63 Impala in the background? Chrome bumpers? New front clip? Did you swap a-arms or did you keep the originals? Last edited by n2billet; 12-29-2005 at 11:22 PM.

12-29-2005, 11:40 PM	#8
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Got the drop finished Yes that is a 63 Impala in the background, no its not for sale. Actually it belongs to a customer. It will get a full rodstoration as soon as we finish the interior in his 57 BelAir. I kept the stock A-arms, As far as plans for it. I scored a nice 67 front clip that I will be putting on before long. new chrome bumpers, new trim,etc. i am debating on putting 67/68 side trim on it. Hopefully some 20" Billet Specialties Vintec Soft Lips if the wallet allows.

12-30-2005, 12:12 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Got the drop finished Yeah your going to have to trim the A-arms if you keep those rallies on there. It's not a problem with 2.5" spindles, but always happens with 3". The 7's will help but it still might scrape some on full lock turns.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-30-2005, 01:36 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Got the drop finished Nice looking drop..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-30-2005, 01:55 AM	#11
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: Got the drop finished That looks good! where did you get those 3" Drop spindles? brand?

12-30-2005, 09:40 AM	#12
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Got the drop finished The spindles are TrailMaster brand. I dont know how long they made drop spindles, but I know they dont anymore. I bought these off eBay. I figured for the price I would give em a shot.

12-30-2005, 10:54 AM	#13
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Got the drop finished I kind of like the multi colored rigs. When they are all primer I think of thrashers. The multi-colored ones give me the impression of current upgrades and hard work going on. Not sure why this is but none the less. Maybe add 1 more color for "the look". Anyone remember the circus wagon? __________________ Bob

12-30-2005, 10:26 PM	#14
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Got the drop finished Here's a pic of my "multi-colored" rig: Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-30-2005, 11:25 PM	#15
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	Re: Got the drop finished Nice Blazer and Burb, I have one of each and after looking at pics of both of yours I don't know which one I want to drop first. Both look good!!



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01-01-2006, 06:15 PM	#16
ricks77eb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5	Re: Got the drop finished Very nice drop on your Blazer __________________ If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. Dave Barry US columnist & humorist (1947 - )

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