how much drop is too much?

[cb1965]

will i have an issue with 2.5 drop spindles, 3" drop springs front, 5" springs rear with 1.5" lowering blocks.

FRONT = 5.5" total drop
REAR = 6.5 total drop

anyone have this setup? any pics? suggestions. thanks

[Rich 5150 69]

one word yes....2.5 spindles and 1.5 drop springs front, 5 inch rear, unless you c-notch the rear.

[protrash64]

You wont as long as you dont hit anything! My front drop is the same and it leaves the a-arms very close to the ground. Front travel is limited for bumps.

If you are used to driving lowered trucks you will be ok; if not its going to be a learning experience. Constant scanning for objects/holes, how to gun it over speed bumps so you dont scrape, at what angle to hit sloped inclines while turning, etc.

It'll look totally cool!!

[cb1965]

my '65 is lowered 4.5 front and 4 rear. i love the way it looks and drives. for my '66 i wanter more of a slamed look but no bags.
how does your truck handle protrash?

[baggedbigblock]

How much drop is too much? When the frame eats the pavement, and then its perfect!

[cb1965]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

How much drop is too much? When the frame eats the pavement, and then its perfect!

i want her low, but that may be a little too far...

[Sicboy]

Originally Posted by cb1965

my '65 is lowered 4.5 front and 4 rear. i love the way it looks and drives. for my '66 i wanter more of a slamed look but no bags.
how does your truck handle protrash?

Do you have any pics? That's the setup I'm thinking about.

Gary

[Mad Rods]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

How much drop is too much? When the frame eats the pavement, and then its perfect!

and then some!!!
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[cb1965]

Originally Posted by Sicboy

Do you have any pics? That's the setup I'm thinking about.

Gary

this is the best shot i have of it now

[Sicboy]

Originally Posted by cb1965

this is the best shot i have of it now

Thanks, it looks sweet! Can you get a side shot?

[cb1965]

heres a few more. no wood in bed.

[rudy350]

Nice truck u running leaf springs ortrailing arms
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[cb1965]

Originally Posted by rudy350

Nice truck u running leaf springs ortrailing arms
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thanks. trailing arms. its a chevy with a gmc grille

[cb1965]

so i figured ill go ahead and drop it 5.5 in front and 6.5 in the rear and see how it goes. if worse comes to worse ill just cut my stock coils and go from there. thanks for input guys.

[SCOTI]

How much is too much depends on how it's done (what parts are used). A 6" front drop using spindles & springs will have alot less ground clearance vs another one set-up w/a Dropmember or frame Z & some spindles.

With your 2.5" spindle /3" sping combo, that's prob about the max & still be daily drivable. You'll still have to be aware of road quality conditions & such but not to the point of being paraniod every time your slip behind the wheel.

The 5" spring w/1.5" block is plenty do-able. I would recommend using an air bag so you can still use the truck as a truck if desired.

[rudy350]

Originally Posted by cb1965

thanks. trailing arms. its a chevy with a gmc grille

Cool ,. Ok im confused I love the way the green Chevy looks and its stand .. What that set up ? Did u just get lower spindles,or front springs also? And the the rear how much u lowerd it? Where did u get the parts from? I know alot of questions : )
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[1enick72]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

How much is too much depends on how it's done (what parts are used). A 6" front drop using spindles & springs will have alot less ground clearance vs another one set-up w/a Dropmember or frame Z & some spindles.

With your 2.5" spindle /3" sping combo, that's prob about the max & still be daily drivable. You'll still have to be aware of road quality conditions & such but not to the point of being paraniod every time your slip behind the wheel.

The 5" spring w/1.5" block is plenty do-able. I would recommend using an air bag so you can still use the truck as a truck if desired.

I'm interested in doing air bags in the rear on my drop because it will still be used as a truck for a while. I don't need a whole kit with compressor and all just bags, some lines and a valve at the back. What would I need and where would I get parts for this set up?

I hope I don,t d-rail this thread too much.
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[cb1965]

Originally Posted by rudy350

Cool ,. Ok im confused I love the way the green Chevy looks and its stand .. What that set up ? Did u just get lower spindles,or front springs also? And the the rear how much u lowerd it? Where did u get the parts from? I know alot of questions : )
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the front has 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs. you will need to upgrade to disk brakes if you have not already. the rear has 4" drop springs. i got the cpp spindles from summit racing, shipped to my house was cheaper than going through cpp. the springs i got from cpp. you can sometimes find drop springs and shocks on ebay.

[rudy350]

Originally Posted by cb1965

the front has 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs. you will need to upgrade to disk brakes if you have not already. the rear has 4" drop springs. i got the cpp spindles from summit racing, shipped to my house was cheaper than going through cpp. the springs i got from cpp. you can sometimes find drop springs and shocks on ebay.

Thanks for the info , and again your truck is sick....
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[protrash64]

Originally Posted by cb1965

how does your truck handle protrash?

I like it very much. Ride is good and it corners good with a big sway bar in front. I just have to be careful with road conditions. I did cut the bumpstops off the a-arms for a little more travel.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 1enick72

I'm interested in doing air bags in the rear on my drop because it will still be used as a truck for a while. I don't need a whole kit with compressor and all just bags, some lines and a valve at the back. What would I need and where would I get parts for this set up?

I hope I don,t d-rail this thread too much.
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2x 6"/2500# bags (I like Firestones or Slam Spec's RE-6's)
2x 90° air fittings for the bags
2x schrader fittings to fill
Enough DOT air line to run from the bags to where you plan to install the schraders (<20' prob).

I would plumb the bags independently to prevent excess loading. 'Excess' meaning air pushing from one side to the other when leaning in a turn thus making 'normal' body roll more pronounced.

[ratskin]

I'd say 1" is about 1" too much, but I'm an old timer...