66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shtudwn · 09-28-2015, 10:23 PM

I am thinking of purchasing a 2 1/2" drop disc brake kit for my stock 66 C10. I like the lower look but wondering what else I will need to pull this off?

The kit comes with everything, discs, calipers, hoses, 2 1/2" drop spindles, power booster with master and a proportioning valve. What else will I need? Front springs? Front shocks?

Then on the back, since I want an even or level truck, rear drop springs, shocks? What else?

Thank you.

Dan

ol_skool_chevy · 09-28-2015, 10:59 PM

lowering shocks or shock relocators. drop springs or lowering blocks...

**PGSigns** · 09-29-2015, 06:41 AM

What exactly you will need will depend on how low you plan to go in the front. To get the back level may also require a bolt in notch and the adjustable track bar to the above list. I prefer the longer track bars for more than a couple inches of drop. Add brake lines to your list.
Jimmy

Shtudwn · 09-29-2015, 10:56 AM

Thank you. I think the 2 1/2" in the front will be my final height, at least in the front, and then I want to level the truck in the rear from there. I'm just not sure what all I will need cuz I'm sure the rear will need to drop about 4-5" to be level.

forestb · 09-29-2015, 04:39 PM

If you are only using the spindles to drop it in the front you should not need new shocks or coils up front or shock relocators. You might want to get new shock and springs for ride quality sake if you are still running the originals. In the rear if you go with a 5 inch drop you should not need to notch the frame but you will need shock relocaters and a adjustable track bar and new shocks. I would get 2 inch blocks and 3 inch drop coils for the rear. I don't know what comes with the kit you are getting but you will need a new power booster bracket.

sags · 09-29-2015, 05:58 PM

I also did a kit. 2" drop spindles on the front. Found out PO had cut the coils. Updated the front springs (with 2" drop springs) and shocks for a world of difference in handling and ride. So I second what forestb said about the fronts. I will be putting in a sway bar soon. Brake lines are definitely needed. Depending on original springs, a lower profile bump stop may be good (or just remove them).

09-28-2015, 10:23 PM	#1
Shtudwn Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 128	66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? I am thinking of purchasing a 2 1/2" drop disc brake kit for my stock 66 C10. I like the lower look but wondering what else I will need to pull this off? The kit comes with everything, discs, calipers, hoses, 2 1/2" drop spindles, power booster with master and a proportioning valve. What else will I need? Front springs? Front shocks? Then on the back, since I want an even or level truck, rear drop springs, shocks? What else? Thank you. Dan

09-28-2015, 10:59 PM	#2
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: 66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? lowering shocks or shock relocators. drop springs or lowering blocks... __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

09-29-2015, 06:41 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? What exactly you will need will depend on how low you plan to go in the front. To get the back level may also require a bolt in notch and the adjustable track bar to the above list. I prefer the longer track bars for more than a couple inches of drop. Add brake lines to your list. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-29-2015, 10:56 AM	#4
Shtudwn Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Richland, WA Posts: 128	Re: 66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? Thank you. I think the 2 1/2" in the front will be my final height, at least in the front, and then I want to level the truck in the rear from there. I'm just not sure what all I will need cuz I'm sure the rear will need to drop about 4-5" to be level.

09-29-2015, 04:39 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? If you are only using the spindles to drop it in the front you should not need new shocks or coils up front or shock relocators. You might want to get new shock and springs for ride quality sake if you are still running the originals. In the rear if you go with a 5 inch drop you should not need to notch the frame but you will need shock relocaters and a adjustable track bar and new shocks. I would get 2 inch blocks and 3 inch drop coils for the rear. I don't know what comes with the kit you are getting but you will need a new power booster bracket.

09-29-2015, 05:58 PM	#6
sags Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 31	Re: 66 and 2 1/2 drop power discs....what else do I need? I also did a kit. 2" drop spindles on the front. Found out PO had cut the coils. Updated the front springs (with 2" drop springs) and shocks for a world of difference in handling and ride. So I second what forestb said about the fronts. I will be putting in a sway bar soon. Brake lines are definitely needed. Depending on original springs, a lower profile bump stop may be good (or just remove them).



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