Static Drop Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

meyer4589 · 07-14-2009, 06:30 PM

So I am going to be starting the tear down and build up of my 1968 C-10 Step Side. I am planning on keeping it simple with a modern touch. I plan on converting to power disc breaks and lowering the truck and all of that good stuff as well as swapping out the inline 6 and the manual trans for a 327 and a powerglide. But before I start the build I want to compare static drop sizes for the front and rear. I am considering two options right now, a 2.5 up front and 4 in the back or 3.5 in the front and 4 in the rear. But I would like get some of your opinions as well as some pictures so I can see the different drop set ups

big_al_71 · 07-14-2009, 06:42 PM

If go in www.earlyclassics.com
The picts you want are all in there check it out. Also you can go in the search bow and type in drop and a bunch of info will show up

chevjayfsd · 07-14-2009, 08:35 PM

5.5/4 = 2.5 spindles, 3" coils/ 4" coils

big_al_71 · 07-14-2009, 09:01 PM

here is mine with a 2/4 drop for now

tcb-1 · 07-14-2009, 09:31 PM

front: McGaughey's 2.5" drop spindles, Summit 73-87 3" drop springs w/ a 1/2 coil cut, drop sway bar mounts, Tokico drop shocks, stock "a" arms.

rear: 2.5" custom aluminum drop blocks, 6" ECE drop springs, ECE Super tracbar, Tokico shock.

rides great, front end lines up, no rubbing even lock to lock. hope this helps in your drop....

72BlckButy · 07-14-2009, 09:37 PM

meyer... as Al posted above, go to the ECE website and move your cursor over the tech articles tab across the top of the page. After a sec. or two a drop menu will appear, and then click on the stance photos link. When this page opens go to the bottom and click on page 2. This will take you to a 67-72 with all the various kits available from ECE and just about every other vendor offering a static drop.

I hope this helps and we can't wait to see some pics of your project.

07-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
meyer4589 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 64	Static Drop Questions So I am going to be starting the tear down and build up of my 1968 C-10 Step Side. I am planning on keeping it simple with a modern touch. I plan on converting to power disc breaks and lowering the truck and all of that good stuff as well as swapping out the inline 6 and the manual trans for a 327 and a powerglide. But before I start the build I want to compare static drop sizes for the front and rear. I am considering two options right now, a 2.5 up front and 4 in the back or 3.5 in the front and 4 in the rear. But I would like get some of your opinions as well as some pictures so I can see the different drop set ups

07-14-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Static Drop Questions If go in www.earlyclassics.com The picts you want are all in there check it out. Also you can go in the search bow and type in drop and a bunch of info will show up __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-14-2009, 08:35 PM	#3
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Re: Static Drop Questions 5.5/4 = 2.5 spindles, 3" coils/ 4" coils __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

07-14-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Static Drop Questions here is mine with a 2/4 drop for now Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-14-2009, 09:31 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Static Drop Questions front: McGaughey's 2.5" drop spindles, Summit 73-87 3" drop springs w/ a 1/2 coil cut, drop sway bar mounts, Tokico drop shocks, stock "a" arms. rear: 2.5" custom aluminum drop blocks, 6" ECE drop springs, ECE Super tracbar, Tokico shock. rides great, front end lines up, no rubbing even lock to lock. hope this helps in your drop.... __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

07-14-2009, 09:37 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Static Drop Questions meyer... as Al posted above, go to the ECE website and move your cursor over the tech articles tab across the top of the page. After a sec. or two a drop menu will appear, and then click on the stance photos link. When this page opens go to the bottom and click on page 2. This will take you to a 67-72 with all the various kits available from ECE and just about every other vendor offering a static drop. I hope this helps and we can't wait to see some pics of your project. __________________ -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)



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