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Old 09-30-2017, 07:59 PM   #801
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Front:
15x7 smoothie wheels
225/75/15
3 inch drop springs
2.5 inch drop spindles

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I am not sure how I feel with the rake...might have to use 2 inch drop blocks in the rear.
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Old 10-01-2017, 01:47 AM   #802
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Front: 3" springs and 2" spindles
Rear: 5" springs, 2" blocks, C-notch
Chrome Wheels: 15 x 6 front/back, 215/75, 235/75
White Steelies: 15 x 7 front/back, 235/60, 255/70
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Old 10-01-2017, 09:16 AM   #803
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Front: 3" springs and 2" spindles, 15 x 6, 215/75
Rear: 5" springs, 2" blocks, C-notch, 15 x 6, 235/75

White Steelies: 15 x 7 front/back, 235/60-15, 255/70-15
Looks great!....what color is the truck, a cream or pale yellow? Thanks
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Old 10-02-2017, 01:44 AM   #804
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Looks great!....what color is the truck, a cream or pale yellow? Thanks
Cool Vanilla...a Chrysler color

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Old 10-02-2017, 08:38 AM   #805
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More of a beige...not an original color.
Cool...looks good!
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Old 01-27-2018, 09:47 PM   #806
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Front: 2.5" drop spindles and 1" drop spring
Rear: 3" drop spring. Had a 2" drop block in there at first but it was too low.
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Old 01-27-2018, 11:09 PM   #807
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Your setup is similar to mine, I’m going to be running 3” rear drop springs and 2.5” drop spindles with stock springs.
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Old 02-08-2018, 11:48 PM   #808
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Just put the new wheels on today (posted under Tire/Wheel pics as well). 1963 C10, dropped 6" in the rear with ECE springs, lowering shocks, and relocation kit. Stock rear bump stops were cut about 3/4".

Front is dropped 4.25" by using 2" drop ECE springs and cutting one coil off. I replaced the bump stops in front with Energy suspension parts. I used longer bump stops up top (Energy suspension part 9.9143R) so when the car is jacked up the springs do not come loose. The lower bump stops (Energy Suspension 9.9101R) are cut to give adequate clearance. This allowed me to leave the drum brakes in place.

Tires are 275/55-17 on 17" x 9" wheels.
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Old 09-05-2018, 01:34 PM   #809
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Hi, here's my '63 longbed :
Cut coils in the front, i dont know how much.
1"3/4 lowering blocks on the rear.
Front tires are 235/60R15 and rear 255/60/15.
I would like a little more lower but stance not so bad like that.
what do you thing about it ?
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Old 09-06-2018, 11:52 AM   #810
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I have a 1962 C10 Panel and I have Q about static drop beacuse all of you know that I have torsion suspension in my front so I wonder howe much can I drop my frontend before it got crazy handling, can I drop 2"?
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Old 09-06-2018, 12:42 PM   #811
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I have a 1962 C10 Panel and I have Q about static drop beacuse all of you know that I have torsion suspension in my front so I wonder howe much can I drop my frontend before it got crazy handling, can I drop 2"?
I had 62 which I dropped 2 inches using the torsion bars and everything still worked fine. You will need to get your alignment done though.
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Old 09-06-2018, 02:13 PM   #812
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Front:
15x7 smoothie wheels
225/75/15
3 inch drop springs
2.5 inch drop spindles

Rear:
15x7 smoothie wheels
225/75/15
4 inch drop springs


I am not sure how I feel with the rake...might have to use 2 inch drop blocks in the rear.
Great look.
And please don't take this as criticism, it's just something I started noticing lately. And I think it's caused by adding discs in the front which moves the front wheels out. When I go to discs, I'll be using wider wheels in the back, so it may not be noticeable.
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Old 11-12-2018, 04:08 PM   #813
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Mine with some new rubber, I think I need to drop another inch or two
What were the specs on this drop?
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Old 11-12-2018, 05:59 PM   #814
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The front was 2.5" spindles with 2" springs and the rear was 3" springs and 2" blocks.
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Old 11-13-2018, 10:11 PM   #815
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The front was 2.5" spindles with 2" springs and the rear was 3" springs and 2" blocks.
What size tires are you running?
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Old 11-14-2018, 12:53 PM   #816
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Here is mine.
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Old 11-20-2018, 11:46 AM   #817
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5 and 7 with a rear flip and a front dropped spindles. c notched and shock relocated on the rear. shorter shocks on the front with internal bump stops

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Old 01-08-2019, 03:08 PM   #818
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Well here she is. 64 swb. First time getting to see and play with one. POL 3/5 drop springs. Will get another 2.5/2 once we do the disc conversion. 292/4spd 3.73 posi. Also as you can see in the last pic. The rear wheels are pushed back pretty far in the wheel well. Is this common when dropping the trucks? And what’s the fix? Shorter drive shaft? Thanks
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Old 01-08-2019, 04:12 PM   #819
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Well here she is. 64 swb. First time getting to see and play with one. POL 3/5 drop springs. Will get another 2.5/2 once we do the disc conversion. 292/4spd 3.73 posi. Also as you can see in the last pic. The rear wheels are pushed back pretty far in the wheel well. Is this common when dropping the trucks? And what’s the fix? Shorter drive shaft? Thanks
You would need to move the entire suspension forward to center the rear wheels in the opening. If you look, the front isn't centered either.
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You would need to move the entire suspension forward to center the rear wheels in the opening. If you look, the front isn't centered either.
I’ve been told that it’s just the driveline that needs shortening. I know the front ones are not centered from the factory that’s why most ppl will buy aftermarket to move them forward. I’ll do some more searching.
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Old 01-08-2019, 10:14 PM   #821
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It's very common for the sb stepsides to have the wheels toward the rear of the fender opening. It is also common that the sb fleetsides had the wheels towards the front of the wheel opening. I don't know why, they just do.

You could probably move your bed back slightly but not enough to center it.
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I’ve been told that it’s just the driveline that needs shortening. I know the front ones are not centered from the factory that’s why most ppl will buy aftermarket to move them forward. I’ll do some more searching.
Shorter drive shaft will not move the diff.. research is advised..
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Well here she is. 64 swb. First time getting to see and play with one. POL 3/5 drop springs. Will get another 2.5/2 once we do the disc conversion. 292/4spd 3.73 posi. Also as you can see in the last pic. The rear wheels are pushed back pretty far in the wheel well. Is this common when dropping the trucks? And what’s the fix? Shorter drive shaft? Thanks
How close is your bed to the back of the cab?
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15x8, 235/75/15, I almost went with a bigger wheel. The rear is a non issue, my front may be an issue. Haven't been able to drive it around enough to tell yet but it's pretty close o the fender.
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what rims? seen you went to discs. any issue with caliper clearance?
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Nice ride !

Does your frame bottom out and hit the axle ?

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Front: 4.5" (2.5" CPP Drop Spindles plus 2" Spring)
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