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Old 01-24-2019, 11:48 AM   #90
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Re: Project: Tiki Express, '65 C10 Panel Truck Build

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod View Post
What drop in inches are those rear springs?
Okay, a little update on the rear springs. The CPP "heavy duty" 4" drop springs were actually giving me closer to 6" of drop, even though CPP claims they are for Burb and Panels. I only had about an inch or so between the axle and frame. This made it look a little too low in the back compared to the front.

I talked to the guys at Early Classic Enterprise about this issue, as I only wanted a 4" drop. They suggest to people with burbs/panels, to order 1" less dropped spring then the actual drop you want. In my case I ordered a set of ECE springs in a 3" drop and actually got the 4" I wanted. Now I got the rake I wanted and way more axle to frame clearance.

Hope that helps.
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