Lowest drop without bags...HELP PLEASE!!

[mjo8585]

hello again, I went to the POL parts company and love there stuff. But I was set on the LMC slam kit with 4 1/2 front to 5 rear for my '68 C-10. Now, Im confused because POl.com doesn't have such a kit. Just 2 1/2 drop spindle and separate drop springs 1'' 2'' 3''. PLEASE HELP!! I dont plan to use bags at all. My father has MS and he can hardly get into it at stock height. I want him to be able to just slide right in and have it look SUPER LOW. What should I use to have the equivalent of LMC'S slam kit. wehwwww!! Any help is soo appreciated!

[OARNGESI]

MY STEP SIDE HAS A 6/7.5 DROP
3INCH SPINDLES AND 3INCH SPRINGS UP FRONT
IT THE REAR I GOT 6 IN SPRINGS WITH A 1.5 IN LOWERINGBLOCK BUT YOULL HAVE TO INSTALL A bolt in c notch

[lolife99]

Use POL's 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs up front.
Then add a 5" rear spring.
Stay away from LMC.
They make great catelogs,... but there are better suspension companies to buy 67-72 parts from.

Early Classsic Enterprises would be another good choice.
(they sell a 6" rear spring)
Dont forget drop shocks, rear shock relocators and an adjustable track bar.

This is member 72BlckButy's 69 swb with a 4.5/6 drop from ECE.

[screaminchevypickup]

Mines 5.5 front and 8 rear works great
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[68Stepbed]

Get the 4/6 kit from ECE and you won't have any regrets. It will still be plenty low enough and you won't need a c-notch. If you want it lower, you will need to c-notch the rear.

[67anthony]

4/6 ece and c notch.

[original-71]

2-1/2"DROP SPINDLES & 2" SPRING FRONT, 6" INCH DROP SPRING REAR,NO C-NOTCH. Drop Kit from ECE you will not be dissapointed.

[mjo8585]

Hey thanks again guys, this works out great. I planned on putting in a c-notch as well but forgot to mention it. what setup should I use then with the notch kit

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by original-71

2-1/2"DROP SPINDLES & 2" SPRING FRONT, 6" INCH DROP SPRING REAR,NO C-NOTCH. Drop Kit from ECE you will not be dissapointed.

Couldn't agree more! Bags are for groceries...springs are for trucks.

[68Stepbed]

6" rear drop springs and add drop blocks to get desired drop.

[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Couldn't agree more! Bags are for groceries...springs are for trucks.

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The only prob is, should you ever intend on hauling anything your truck will be useless, bags will give you the best of both.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by eightbanger

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The only prob is, should you ever intend on hauling anything your truck will be useless, bags will give you the best of both.

I don't agree with that statement.
If you plan on hauling heavy loads,... rear bags will definitely help.
Useless is pretty harsh.

[eightbanger]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I don't agree with that statement.
If you plan on hauling heavy loads,... rear bags will definitely help.
Useless is pretty harsh.

I agree.....but the op was taking about a static drop without bags which will leave it unable to haul heavy loads....and as I said...bags will give the best of both worlds.

[original-71]

only problem with bags is they can bust. my buddies truck is down right now cause of a busted bag. i honestly feel bad cause he cant make it to a car show this weekend so i told him he can ride with me and my springs

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by eightbanger

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The only prob is, should you ever intend on hauling anything your truck will be useless, bags will give you the best of both.

Why would I go to the trouble of building this truck if I was going to haul stuff with it?

It was built to go fast and show off!

I have an '07 Silverado for all that "hauling stuff".

[eightbanger]

^^^Ahhh!! the engine of my dreams^^^

Beautiful Truck Fitz.

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by eightbanger

^^^Ahhh!! the engine of my dreams^^^

Beautiful Truck Fitz.

Thanks! 3000 hours and waaay too much money, but it sure is fun!

Hear it?

http://s851.photobucket.com/albums/a...urrent=572.mp4

[68 IRON]

Rather than bags, how about air shocks? Just enough to bring the bag end up when you have a load.

[tubbedII]

I have air shocks in my S10's rear for this reason, but I hear it's not the smartest thing since the shock mounts weren't designed to take that much load. I have only used them twice, but in almost 2 years the mounts are still in perfect shape. I don't know how different it would be for the heavier C10.

[Jaram10]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Why would I go to the trouble of building this truck if I was going to haul stuff with it?

It was built to go fast and show off!

I have an '07 Silverado for all that "hauling stuff".

Holly crap!!! 572?? One day ill buy a 572 or a 632! Bad ass truck bud!

[hardwaycooke]

Originally Posted by mjo8585

hello again, I went to the POL parts company and love there stuff. But I was set on the LMC slam kit with 4 1/2 front to 5 rear for my '68 C-10. Now, Im confused because POl.com doesn't have such a kit. Just 2 1/2 drop spindle and separate drop springs 1'' 2'' 3''. PLEASE HELP!! I dont plan to use bags at all. My father has MS and he can hardly get into it at stock height. I want him to be able to just slide right in and have it look SUPER LOW. What should I use to have the equivalent of LMC'S slam kit. wehwwww!! Any help is soo appreciated!

I have 2 1/2 spindles, 2 in drop springs, 3/4 spring cut for 6in front and 5 in drop springs and 2 " blocks for 7 in rear. No c-notch, no problems but I do not haul with my truck. Also have adjustable ride shocks in back for 26 different firmnesses.

[hardwaycooke]

Originally Posted by hardwaycooke

I have 2 1/2 spindles, 2 in drop springs, 3/4 spring cut for 6in front and 5 in drop springs and 2 " blocks for 7 in rear. No c-notch, no problems but I do not haul with my truck. Also have adjustable ride shocks in back for 26 different firmnesses.

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