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Old 04-18-2018, 06:12 PM   #1
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Finishing Static drop

When is low to low finishing up the suspension doing static drop, have to stay in what budget , kind of surprised how low this turned out have done several 67-72 but first time for this gen, have 4.5 inches at cross member in Upstate NY this is marginal with heaved roads and potholes going to give it a try see how goes
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Old 04-18-2018, 07:38 PM   #2
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Looks good to me.
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Old 04-18-2018, 07:44 PM   #3
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4.5 at the cross member gives you about 2.5 at the LCA. That's too low for me.
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Old 04-18-2018, 07:57 PM   #4
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Re: Finishing Static drop

There is still 300 pounds to go on that truck. It will be bottoming out. Whats in it for parts on the drop.
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Old 04-18-2018, 09:30 PM   #5
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Re: Finishing Static drop

The 4.5 was with 2 guys on the front rails have 2.5 front drop spindles I coil off front springs drop rear springs with all parts including manual dual master and proportioning valve rotors bearings seals calipers hoses pads and misc pieces have $425 all in don't think that is to bad for all new parts
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Old 04-18-2018, 09:51 PM   #6
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I see you have gone with a crate engine. Good choice. Ride height looks good.
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Old 04-18-2018, 10:37 PM   #7
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haha on the crate , weather has been crappy here snowed yesterday says some for tommorow have car in garage on lift that needs work so covered engine dont want to leave outside but no choice for couple days , on the engine though found a 307 bored .40 over done top to bottom balanced nice cam only run to break cam in ,and a th350 all rebuilt 2200 stall convertor and shift kit have $1000 all together, low buck not a ls motor want a good driver go to some shows but not to show because we use them
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Old 04-19-2018, 08:49 AM   #8
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I see you have gone with a crate engine. Good choice. Ride height looks good.


Ride height is lookin' good. How much suspension travel do you have before the inner fenders bottom out on the tires? I'm fighting this issue on my '68 right now. I am in the process of putting it all together and will have 2" of travel before my fenders bottom out. I'm thinking I need to remove the inner fenders and possibly modify the fenders for more clearance. Maybe even relocate the hood hinges.
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Old 04-19-2018, 12:04 PM   #9
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I ran my '66 with 215/75-15's up front and had about 1.5" of travel before it hit the inner fenders. The crossmember/LCA's would occasionally bottom out over really rough spots. Go with a stiffer gas shock to help it from bottoming out as easily. Mine still rode as good as stock with relocated KYB Gas-A-Just shocks up front.



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Old 04-22-2018, 08:34 PM   #10
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I ran my '66 with 215/75-15's up front and had about 1.5" of travel before it hit the inner fenders. The crossmember/LCA's would occasionally bottom out over really rough spots. Go with a stiffer gas shock to help it from bottoming out as easily. Mine still rode as good as stock with relocated KYB Gas-A-Just shocks up front.



Looks great! What size drop is this?
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Looks great! What size drop is this?
Thanks! 2.5" spindles with 1.5 coils cut off the original springs up front, rear had 1.5" drop blocks and I bought the springs used so I'm not sure the exact drop amount. They were supposed to be 5" but I'm pretty sure they were only 3 or 4". There's a ~220 pound crate in the bed in that pic, so go with 5" springs and 2" blocks to match that look.
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Thanks! 2.5" spindles with 1.5 coils cut off the original springs up front, rear had 1.5" drop blocks and I bought the springs used so I'm not sure the exact drop amount. They were supposed to be 5" but I'm pretty sure they were only 3 or 4". There's a ~220 pound crate in the bed in that pic, so go with 5" springs and 2" blocks to match that look.
Thanks! I just installed 4” CPP springs and shocks on all 4 corners of my ‘65. I’d really like to get another inch or so up front. What would you suggest? I still have drum brakes on all 4 as well. Would you cut a half inch out of the front springs to get another inch? Here are a few photos of mine attached.
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Thanks! I just installed 4” CPP springs and shocks on all 4 corners of my ‘65. I’d really like to get another inch or so up front. What would you suggest? I still have drum brakes on all 4 as well. Would you cut a half inch out of the front springs to get another inch? Here are a few photos of mine attached.
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If you're already on 4" springs you'd probably want to go to dropped spindles next. You're just about at the point of running out of travel if you go any lower with springs. Do you have the bump stop brackets cut off already? If you just installed the springs then drive around on them a bit, some say they'll settle.
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If you're already on 4" springs you'd probably want to go to dropped spindles next. You're just about at the point of running out of travel if you go any lower with springs. Do you have the bump stop brackets cut off already? If you just installed the springs then drive around on them a bit, some say they'll settle.
I have the rubber bump stops cut off but I have not removed the brackets yet. I have seen where some people cut the factory springs to lower it 5 1/2”.. that’s why I was thinking maybe I could cut half inch out of my 4” drop springs to get another inch out of it.. i think if I did that and removed my bump stop brackets I would have plenty of travel and not bottom out.
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If you're already on 4" springs you'd probably want to go to dropped spindles next. You're just about at the point of running out of travel if you go any lower with springs. Do you have the bump stop brackets cut off already? If you just installed the springs then drive around on them a bit, some say they'll settle.
Also, I have had the springs on for about a week or two.
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That looks sick! What size drop?
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5 inch up front. 7 in the rear. 18 inch wheels.
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5 inch up front. 7 in the rear. 18 inch wheels.
Awesome, man! Looks great! Need to see more pics of this truck
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