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18436572 · 08-17-2011, 07:31 PM

Well, I'v had my truck a while now at stock hight and I think its time to lower her a little. I'm looking at doing a 2/4 drop by cutting the front springs and lowering springs in the back

hbchevy · 08-18-2011, 01:04 AM

Nice looking truck! Be sure to post pictures afterwards.
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18436572 · 08-18-2011, 11:33 PM

Got the front done today. I cut one coil off and it took her down two inches.

18436572 · 08-19-2011, 10:06 AM

Got a delivery this morning. The rear springs and shocks. I cant wait to get to work.

**lolife99** · 08-19-2011, 10:08 AM

NICE truck!
If your truck doesn't have a front sway bar,... you need to add one.
They make so much difference in the way they handle.
Get a cheap junk yard 1-1/4" bar off of a 71-87 3/4-ton truck.
Add some new stock or Energy Suspension bushings,... and you will be set!

r&r419 · 08-19-2011, 11:51 AM

I am interested in how it turns out as far as stance.... This is the one thing I can't figure out which way I want to go right now. 2/4? 4/6? It's killing me!

**lolife99** · 08-19-2011, 11:57 AM

It's addicting.
Once you start,... you always want it lower.

r&r419 · 08-19-2011, 12:08 PM

So I have heard.... That's why I think I will just go with the 4/6 drop. But dang, $900!! Oh well, might as well do it now.

72BlckButy · 08-19-2011, 05:34 PM

You won't regret the 4/6 or even 4.5/6" drop...

Just do it now and forget it.

Here's mine with a 4.5/6" drop:

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r&r419 · 08-19-2011, 06:25 PM

Awesome! I think seeing a picture of your truck inspired me to do the 4/6! I originally was going to go with the 2/4. But thanks to you, it's going to cost me another $500. HAHA, Beautiful truck by the way!!! Thanks for the info also.

18436572 · 08-19-2011, 06:40 PM

I got it all together. I was so excited I didn't take as many pics as I wanted, but I think it looks great!!!!

r&r419 · 08-19-2011, 06:49 PM

Looks good!

lady thunder · 08-19-2011, 06:59 PM

Hello Boys, Both your trucks look fabulous but I think I will keep my stock. I love the height, being higher up than your average vehicle. My truck is a 1970 C20. I bought my truck at my auction (where I work). I've never owned a truck before and I'm loving it. I'm new to the forum and will try to post a photo.

18436572 · 08-19-2011, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

NICE truck!
If your truck doesn't have a front sway bar,... you need to add one.
They make so much difference in the way they handle.
Get a cheap junk yard 1-1/4" bar off of a 71-87 3/4-ton truck.
Add some new stock or Energy Suspension bushings,... and you will be set!

Im looking in to getting a sway bar now. Thinks for the advice.

18436572 · 08-21-2011, 11:53 AM

Sway Bar is on order. Hurry up UPS!

18436572 · 08-23-2011, 11:01 PM

I received my sway bar today. It's an 1 1/16" bar from a 1970 3/4 GMC.

08-17-2011, 07:31 PM	#1
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Well, I'v had my truck a while now at stock hight and I think its time to lower her a little. I'm looking at doing a 2/4 drop by cutting the front springs and lowering springs in the back Attached Images

08-18-2011, 01:04 AM	#2
hbchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 66	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Nice looking truck! Be sure to post pictures afterwards. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Scott My 70 lwb build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472866

08-18-2011, 11:33 PM	#3
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Got the front done today. I cut one coil off and it took her down two inches. Attached Images

08-19-2011, 10:06 AM	#4
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Got a delivery this morning. The rear springs and shocks. I cant wait to get to work. Attached Images

08-19-2011, 10:08 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" NICE truck! If your truck doesn't have a front sway bar,... you need to add one. They make so much difference in the way they handle. Get a cheap junk yard 1-1/4" bar off of a 71-87 3/4-ton truck. Add some new stock or Energy Suspension bushings,... and you will be set! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-19-2011, 11:51 AM	#6
r&r419 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mabank Tx Posts: 22	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" I am interested in how it turns out as far as stance.... This is the one thing I can't figure out which way I want to go right now. 2/4? 4/6? It's killing me!

08-19-2011, 11:57 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" It's addicting. Once you start,... you always want it lower. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-19-2011, 12:08 PM	#8
r&r419 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mabank Tx Posts: 22	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" So I have heard.... That's why I think I will just go with the 4/6 drop. But dang, $900!! Oh well, might as well do it now.

08-19-2011, 05:34 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" You won't regret the 4/6 or even 4.5/6" drop... Just do it now and forget it. Here's mine with a 4.5/6" drop: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-19-2011, 06:25 PM	#10
r&r419 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mabank Tx Posts: 22	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Awesome! I think seeing a picture of your truck inspired me to do the 4/6! I originally was going to go with the 2/4. But thanks to you, it's going to cost me another $500. HAHA, Beautiful truck by the way!!! Thanks for the info also.

08-19-2011, 06:40 PM	#11
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" I got it all together. I was so excited I didn't take as many pics as I wanted, but I think it looks great!!!! Attached Images

08-19-2011, 06:49 PM	#12
r&r419 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mabank Tx Posts: 22	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Looks good!

08-19-2011, 06:59 PM	#13
lady thunder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: chula vista, ca Posts: 2	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Hello Boys, Both your trucks look fabulous but I think I will keep my stock. I love the height, being higher up than your average vehicle. My truck is a 1970 C20. I bought my truck at my auction (where I work). I've never owned a truck before and I'm loving it. I'm new to the forum and will try to post a photo.

08-21-2011, 11:53 AM	#15
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" Sway Bar is on order. Hurry up UPS! __________________

08-23-2011, 11:01 PM	#16
18436572 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 32	Re: Project Lower "OLD BLUE" I received my sway bar today. It's an 1 1/16" bar from a 1970 3/4 GMC. Attached Images __________________



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