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Grapdawg · 12-06-2008, 11:04 PM

I was hoping some of you could give me some advice. I have just started my 72 c/10 project and while I have the bed and front all off the frame i want to drop it as much as possible without using Airbags. What are my options and can it be done with a few hundred dollars as my project is on a tight budget. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
~Grapdawg

Spray-Bomb · 12-07-2008, 12:48 AM

You can get a 3/5 drop with some drop springs, adjustable panhard bar, & a bolt in notch

And if it were me I would spend a lil more money & get 2-1/2" drop spindles & drop springs in the front, instead of just springs

SCOTI · 12-07-2008, 02:10 AM

Since it's a 72 & already has disc brakes, get some drop spindles & cut 1-coil off the stock springs. Cutting 1-coil is free so which helps off-set the spindles expense & won't kill the ride.

For the rear, get dropped springs & an adj. panhard bar. To keep it budget friendly, modify the stock shock brackets & build your own lowering blocks (see the lowering block info in the FAQ section).

Spray-Bomb · 12-07-2008, 02:51 AM

The only problem with running lowering blocks, is that you have to get longer U-bolts

chevguy7 · 12-07-2008, 06:04 AM

That is all good advice. I would recommend using drop spindles up front and either buying 1" lowering springs or cutting 1 coil off. For the rear, just use drop springs. You will not need to put in a notch until you get to a 6" drop.

SCOTI · 12-07-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

The only problem with running lowering blocks, is that you have to get longer U-bolts

There are harder things to obtain. . ....

The benefits of running lowering blocks is that you get drop w/o affecting the rear shock travel (the rear housing is raised while the shock mounts remain fixed) & they don't impact ride quality.

Another problem w/lowering blocks is the scrub-line gets closer to the ground. 1.5" blocks is the max you should use w/15" wheels. With 2" blocks, if the tire goes flat, the lower shock mount will hit the ground. Larger diameter wheels can help here.

Spray-Bomb · 12-07-2008, 04:15 PM

All very true there SCOTI

Grapdawg · 12-07-2008, 04:50 PM

Thanks to all of you for the great input. Sounds like I got alittle more research to do. Sounds like there are a few ways to go about it and cant wait to learn alittle more. Thanks for the help.

~Grapdawg

Mrwlliam · 12-07-2008, 06:24 PM

This is your 3rd major rules violation in as many days.

12-06-2008, 11:04 PM	#1
Grapdawg Driven a 72 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 166	Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! I was hoping some of you could give me some advice. I have just started my 72 c/10 project and while I have the bed and front all off the frame i want to drop it as much as possible without using Airbags. What are my options and can it be done with a few hundred dollars as my project is on a tight budget. Thanks in advance for any assistance. ~Grapdawg

12-07-2008, 12:48 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! You can get a 3/5 drop with some drop springs, adjustable panhard bar, & a bolt in notch And if it were me I would spend a lil more money & get 2-1/2" drop spindles & drop springs in the front, instead of just springs __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-07-2008, 02:10 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! Since it's a 72 & already has disc brakes, get some drop spindles & cut 1-coil off the stock springs. Cutting 1-coil is free so which helps off-set the spindles expense & won't kill the ride. For the rear, get dropped springs & an adj. panhard bar. To keep it budget friendly, modify the stock shock brackets & build your own lowering blocks (see the lowering block info in the FAQ section). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-07-2008, 02:51 AM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! The only problem with running lowering blocks, is that you have to get longer U-bolts __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-07-2008, 06:04 AM	#5
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! That is all good advice. I would recommend using drop spindles up front and either buying 1" lowering springs or cutting 1 coil off. For the rear, just use drop springs. You will not need to put in a notch until you get to a 6" drop. __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds

12-07-2008, 04:15 PM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! All very true there SCOTI __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-07-2008, 04:50 PM	#8
Grapdawg Driven a 72 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 166	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! Thanks to all of you for the great input. Sounds like I got alittle more research to do. Sounds like there are a few ways to go about it and cant wait to learn alittle more. Thanks for the help. ~Grapdawg

12-07-2008, 06:24 PM	#9
Mrwlliam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 70	Re: Need Cheap and easy Drop. Please Help! This is your 3rd major rules violation in as many days. Last edited by Shane; 12-07-2008 at 07:41 PM.



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