static drop

[ohmaback]

hello, new to the forum, peeked in for a while as I was looking for another mid to late chevy truck, and enjoyed all of the info, and suggestions from the members. OK, now to the "good, bad ,& the ugly. found a 65 swb fleet side, after getting it home and a more closer look, found that this will be a project, not a daily driver.
How low can I go w/o notching the frame in back, and 2' drop spindle & 2 1/2' drop coils in front too much? this is going to be more of a "shop truck"than a hot rod, just like the lowered look.thanks

[lolife99]

Welcome to the board.

Is '68 the correct year?
Just asking because you posted in the 60-66 section.

[lolife99]

Static dropped 60-66 trucks:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507575

[lolife99]

Another good thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471442

[ohmaback]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Welcome to the board.

Is '68 the correct year?
Just asking because you posted in the 60-66 section.

Oops, not a 68,it is a 65
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by ohmaback

Oops, not a 68,it is a 65
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We love pictures.
Can you post any of your '65?

[glos55]

No lower than 4" in rear without notch and you'll need adjustable tracking bar and shocks. Welcome from Michigan

[66redw/white]

i have mine lowered 3-5. rides like a cadillac. no notches

[78f1hundo]

What does "static drop" mean?

[Crabshack]

Originally Posted by 78f1hundo

What does "static drop" mean?

A static drop = springs as opposed to an adjustable drop with air bags.

[glos55]

Originally Posted by 66redw/white

i have mine lowered 3-5. rides like a cadillac. no notches

Yep I have heard of 5" with no notch and no problems....

[ohmaback]

Ok guys, I,ll try to post before & after rear springs, rear 3" front I have 2" but not installed. Liked the stance when I got the truck , but it was riding on the bump stops in the back( got a whole 1" space in the front), didn't care for the ride .

[66redw/white]

holy macrle! what happened to those springs!

[ohmaback]

this is what you get when you heat the springs to drop the ride, ( the short one just fell out when I jacked the truck up to put in the new ones), still trying to upload the other before & after pics, maybe I'll find some 6 yr old to do it for me!

[ohmaback]

here I hope are more pics, under the pop up is as I got it, other is w/ new 3" drop springs, can I use lowering blocks to drop it even more?

[66redw/white]

blocks will definately lower it more. might try selling the 3 inch drop springs and buyin 5 inch drop springs. be alittle more simple.

[lolife99]

ECE sells a 6" drop spring also.

If you add a block,... I wouldn't go over 1.5".

[lolife99]

This is a 3/5 spring drop.

[RollinKaos]

Mine has a 3/5 drop with no notching. I am going to go lower and will notch the frame as I dont think I will have enough travel to roll another 2" out back. Going 2.5" spindles up front.

[ohmaback]

thanks for all the info, nice patina, and I like your flames. gonna try a 5" in the back and 2 1/2 spindle, 2" springs in front, anyone in the market for some barley used 3" drop springs....... thanks again you guys are really helpful!

[62 short step]

I have an early classic 4 6 drop, no notching here.

[66redw/white]

nice truck man! your pretty close to where i am at. 6 inches and it doesnt bottom out!

[62 short step]

Thanks! Hasn't hit bottom yet.

[glos55]

Originally Posted by 62 short step

Thanks! Hasn't hit bottom yet.

You are getting there!!!! Your truck looks great!!! How low can we go

[66redw/white]

so whats the deal on this louisiana truck club?