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**Speedracer39** · 04-10-2018, 06:24 PM

Finally a decent day in Nebraska so it gave me a chance to blow off the dust. I’m still undecided on front springs. I’m running 2 1/2 drop spindles and 2 inch big block drop springs. I have no rubbing issues just thinking about going to 1 inch drop springs .

demian5 · 04-10-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedracer39

I have no rubbing issues just thinking about going to 1 inch drop springs .

So... make changes until it rubs?

It looks great and is probably really nice to drive without worrying about scrape-age.

**Speedracer39** · 04-10-2018, 07:42 PM

The idea of me going to 1 inch drop springs instead of the 2 inch is to raise the front end 1 inch and level it out just a bit more.

Mike C · 04-10-2018, 07:46 PM

Nice looking truck. What's the rear drop? I have the same setup in the front with small block springs. I will need to buy some BB ones when I do my motor swap. I really like the way mine sits. I did a flip in the rear that dropped it 7". And I have 27" tall tire in the front and a 29" in the rear for a slight rake to front that I prefer.

**Speedracer39** · 04-10-2018, 07:56 PM

27.7 front tires and 29 rear. In the rear I have new leafs with overload spring removed and a DJM flip kit. I tried to use the Caltrac set up like yours but for some reason the front spring hangers would not work and with no help from to remedy the issue they offered me a refund and I sent them back.

Mike C · 04-10-2018, 08:30 PM

I remember that conversation now. Obviously a personally preference, but I think truck looks good as is.

04-10-2018, 06:24 PM	#1
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 592	First drive of the year Finally a decent day in Nebraska so it gave me a chance to blow off the dust. I’m still undecided on front springs. I’m running 2 1/2 drop spindles and 2 inch big block drop springs. I have no rubbing issues just thinking about going to 1 inch drop springs . Attached Images

04-10-2018, 07:42 PM	#3
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 592	Re: First drive of the year The idea of me going to 1 inch drop springs instead of the 2 inch is to raise the front end 1 inch and level it out just a bit more.

04-10-2018, 07:46 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: First drive of the year Nice looking truck. What's the rear drop? I have the same setup in the front with small block springs. I will need to buy some BB ones when I do my motor swap. I really like the way mine sits. I did a flip in the rear that dropped it 7". And I have 27" tall tire in the front and a 29" in the rear for a slight rake to front that I prefer. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-10-2018, 07:56 PM	#5
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 592	Re: First drive of the year 27.7 front tires and 29 rear. In the rear I have new leafs with overload spring removed and a DJM flip kit. I tried to use the Caltrac set up like yours but for some reason the front spring hangers would not work and with no help from to remedy the issue they offered me a refund and I sent them back.

04-10-2018, 08:30 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: First drive of the year I remember that conversation now. Obviously a personally preference, but I think truck looks good as is. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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