1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c10_head68 · 06-30-2015, 12:14 PM

Hi I've want know how low you can go on a stock1968 c10 6 lug with brake drums on all 4 sides? If anyone has pictures or a truck dropped or link to another post ? thanks

c10_head68 · 06-30-2015, 12:17 PM

This is the truck!

sy2767 · 07-01-2015, 12:52 AM

Pics of my truck here and I think its been dropped 4" in the front and 3" in the rear, stock drums and 6 lugs still there. Its a brute to stop straight and smooth. lol

c10_head68 · 07-01-2015, 01:14 AM

Looks sick! How did you drop it in the front?

sy2767 · 07-01-2015, 01:22 AM

I didn't, i purchased it like this. Just shorter springs in the rear and drop spindles and springs in the front.

c10_head68 · 07-01-2015, 01:27 AM

Is it disk brakes in the front or drums? I've been looking for drop spindles for drum brakes and I can't find them anywhere

sy2767 · 07-01-2015, 01:44 AM

Still drums up front, not sure what spindles were used sorry

chevy_mike · 07-01-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sy2767

Still drums up front, not sure what spindles were used sorry

Everyone needs to see pics of these spindles as thee has never been ANY dropped spindles for drum brakes, that anyone has ever seen or heard about.

sy2767 · 07-01-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Everyone needs to see pics of these spindles as thee has never been ANY dropped spindles for drum brakes, that anyone has ever seen or heard about.

Wow I was not aware of that, I am only going by what I was told by the previous owner. I will snap a few pics and post them up, maybe he just thought or assumed they were drop spindles

. Now you have me asking is a 4" drop even possible with just springs?

SCOTI · 07-01-2015, 03:52 PM

chevy_mike is correct. There are no aftermarket drop spindles for drum brake set-ups. 4" front drop can be achieved w/very short springs, springs & modified a-arms, or springs & a modified x-member.

chevy_mike · 07-01-2015, 06:41 PM

Since the pics of the truck seem that is is somewhat level, I would almost think the drop is a 3" front (springs) and 4" rear (springs). This would make sense and seem more likely. Since the rear typically sit 2" higher than the front, a 4" front, 3" rear would make the truck have a much bigger rake than what it shows.

Just my .02 worth. Cool looking truck either way!!!

c10_head68 · 07-02-2015, 11:30 AM

What would be an easy way to lower ? A just pulling off front suspension of a 80s c10?

chevy_mike · 07-02-2015, 12:11 PM

If you are pulling the front suspension off an '80's truck, does that mean you are switching to disc brakes? Your first post says you are all drum. If drum, lowering springs and/or dropped lower A arms are your options. If disc in front, then dropped spindles and/or springs would be best. You can always go with air bags too and have an adjustable height.

c10_head68 · 07-02-2015, 12:30 PM

Air bags would be my main goal for my truck, would it be easier to bag with suspension of 80s c10? I am drum brakes all the way around, I wanted to lower it and keep it 6 lug with drums ,but now I realize it would never be as low as I would want it to be with drums

SCOTI · 07-02-2015, 01:37 PM

Why no disc brakes?

c10_head68 · 07-02-2015, 02:00 PM

Wanted to keep it mostly stock, but disks are most likely what is going on it ,since I can Pull them off later model c10s

SCOTI · 07-02-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by c10_head68

Wanted to keep it mostly stock, but disks are most likely what is going on it ,since I can Pull them off later model c10s

Mostly stock means don't lower it then

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Stock drum brakes are ok @ best compared to the later model discs that are easily swapable. Doing the swap & utilizing drop spindles sure seems easier & more cost effective vs dropped control arms or other alternatives.

c10_head68 · 07-02-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Mostly stock means don't lower it then

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Stock drum brakes are ok @ best compared to the later model discs that are easily swapable. Doing the swap & utilizing drop spindles sure seems easier & more cost effective vs dropped control arms or other alternatives.

Yeah that's true ,wouldn't be stock then haha,
Do you know if I would be able to just swap the out the spindles and brake parts of an 80s c10, and install them on the old control arms on my truck?

SCOTI · 07-02-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by c10_head68

Yeah that's true ,wouldn't be stock then haha,
Do you know if I would be able to just swap the out the spindles and brake parts of an 80s c10, and install them on the old control arms on my truck?

Yes. You'll want the 'conversion' spindles as they utilize your existing drum brake steering components.....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

c10_head68 · 07-02-2015, 05:30 PM

Thanks a lot for the link it really cleared a lot of my questions up !

dirtyjim · 07-03-2015, 06:06 AM

you can always do stepped control arms. there was a truck on here a while back that did have a set of drum brake drop spindles, they were on the truck when the guy bought it and looked very old. they were most likely fabricated. I have pics somewhere

c10_head68 · 07-03-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtyjim

you can always do stepped control arms. there was a truck on here a while back that did have a set of drum brake drop spindles, they were on the truck when the guy bought it and looked very old. they were most likely fabricated. I have pics somewhere

Pictures would be great man!Thanks

06-30-2015, 12:14 PM	#1
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Hi I've want know how low you can go on a stock1968 c10 6 lug with brake drums on all 4 sides? If anyone has pictures or a truck dropped or link to another post ? thanks

06-30-2015, 12:17 PM	#2
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around This is the truck! Attached Images

07-01-2015, 12:52 AM	#3
sy2767 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: alberta Posts: 30	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Pics of my truck here and I think its been dropped 4" in the front and 3" in the rear, stock drums and 6 lugs still there. Its a brute to stop straight and smooth. lol Attached Images

07-01-2015, 01:14 AM	#4
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Looks sick! How did you drop it in the front?

07-01-2015, 01:22 AM	#5
sy2767 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: alberta Posts: 30	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around I didn't, i purchased it like this. Just shorter springs in the rear and drop spindles and springs in the front.

07-01-2015, 01:27 AM	#6
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Is it disk brakes in the front or drums? I've been looking for drop spindles for drum brakes and I can't find them anywhere

07-01-2015, 01:44 AM	#7
sy2767 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: alberta Posts: 30	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Still drums up front, not sure what spindles were used sorry

07-01-2015, 03:52 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,913	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around chevy_mike is correct. There are no aftermarket drop spindles for drum brake set-ups. 4" front drop can be achieved w/very short springs, springs & modified a-arms, or springs & a modified x-member. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-01-2015, 06:41 PM	#11
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Since the pics of the truck seem that is is somewhat level, I would almost think the drop is a 3" front (springs) and 4" rear (springs). This would make sense and seem more likely. Since the rear typically sit 2" higher than the front, a 4" front, 3" rear would make the truck have a much bigger rake than what it shows. Just my .02 worth. Cool looking truck either way!!! __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-02-2015, 11:30 AM	#12
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around What would be an easy way to lower ? A just pulling off front suspension of a 80s c10?

07-02-2015, 12:11 PM	#13
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around If you are pulling the front suspension off an '80's truck, does that mean you are switching to disc brakes? Your first post says you are all drum. If drum, lowering springs and/or dropped lower A arms are your options. If disc in front, then dropped spindles and/or springs would be best. You can always go with air bags too and have an adjustable height. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-02-2015, 12:30 PM	#14
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Air bags would be my main goal for my truck, would it be easier to bag with suspension of 80s c10? I am drum brakes all the way around, I wanted to lower it and keep it 6 lug with drums ,but now I realize it would never be as low as I would want it to be with drums

07-02-2015, 01:37 PM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,913	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Why no disc brakes? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-02-2015, 02:00 PM	#16
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Wanted to keep it mostly stock, but disks are most likely what is going on it ,since I can Pull them off later model c10s

07-02-2015, 05:30 PM	#20
c10_head68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 14	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around Thanks a lot for the link it really cleared a lot of my questions up !



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07-03-2015, 06:06 AM	#21
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: 1968 c10 How low can you drop a 6 lug, with brake drum all the way around you can always do stepped control arms. there was a truck on here a while back that did have a set of drum brake drop spindles, they were on the truck when the guy bought it and looked very old. they were most likely fabricated. I have pics somewhere __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

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