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Old 06-07-2012, 09:05 PM   #1
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5" drop rear

I just ordered some CPP 5" drop rear springs and shocks for my 65 . Please post up some 5" drop rear pics.
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Old 06-08-2012, 12:37 AM   #2
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Re: 5" drop rear

i just did this drop. you will also need a trac bar. no pics yet.
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Old 06-08-2012, 09:50 AM   #3
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Re: 5" drop rear

Here's my 3/5 drop
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Old 06-08-2012, 12:02 PM   #4
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Re: 5" drop rear

Did you order the shock relocator kit also? If not you're going to be unhappy with the ride. The shocks are at an extreme angle and won't work worth a flip. Speaking from experience!! If I were you i would cancel my order of the shocks and get the No Limit Shock relocator and shocks. It rides 100 % better. If you like the 5" drop look but want a good ride, change the springs to 3" drop and get 1 1/2"-2" blocks. I have attached a picture of mine done this way. It is a picture at my daughters wedding but you can see the drop.
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Old 06-08-2012, 01:02 PM   #5
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Re: 5" drop rear

here ya go....
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Old 06-08-2012, 01:47 PM   #6
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Re: 5" drop rear

This is a 4/5 drop......
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:07 PM   #7
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Re: 5" drop rear

Here are a couple of mine. just installed 2 1/2 drop spindles and rear bags. Before and after
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Old 06-08-2012, 04:22 PM   #8
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here ya go....
Nice!

Sir, what's the front drop?

I have a GMC long fleet (leaf springs) and just have Early Classic drop shackles in now (2"). I want to go with their lowering springs, which I think is a 4 1/2" drop. I have 2 1/2" drop spindles up front. Hope it comes out looking like yours....
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Old 06-08-2012, 09:50 PM   #9
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Re: 5" drop rear

All I did in front is 2 1/2 drop spindles and stayed with original coils which were in the truck with the six cylinder and I have a small block in there now so probably another inch of drop with weight difference not really sure
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Old 06-10-2012, 03:09 PM   #10
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Re: 5" drop rear

ive got a cpp kit (shock relocater, adjustable track bar 4 " springs and 1'1/2 blocks)
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Old 06-10-2012, 03:50 PM   #11
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ive got a cpp kit (shock relocater, adjustable track bar 4 " springs and 1'1/2 blocks)
Got any pics ?
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Old 06-10-2012, 05:01 PM   #12
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Re: 5" drop rear

Heres mine with 2 inch spndles. 3 inch drop springs in the front
3 inch drop springs in the rear with 3 inch blocks.

5 inch drop springs in the rear won't be much of a ride.

good luck

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Old 06-16-2012, 11:24 AM   #13
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Re: 5" drop rear

I'm about to put the lowered springs, shocks and track bar in the rear, any tips and or tricks to smooth out the install would be great.
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:19 AM   #14
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Re: 5" drop rear

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Heres mine with 2 inch spndles. 3 inch drop springs in the front
3 inch drop springs in the rear with 3 inch blocks.

5 inch drop springs in the rear won't be much of a ride.

good luck

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What size of wheel and tire are you running? Truck looks great!
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:43 AM   #15
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With 2 in blocks and c notch




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