Lowering suspension???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

anthony_1269 · 10-23-2002, 04:27 PM

Wuz up chevy fans, I have a 71 fleedside longbed that I am bringing to life. I plan to lower it with coil springs 3" in the front, 4" in the back w/panhard and shock relocators. I was just wondering if there would be a clearance problem with the truck? Should I also add 2 1/2" lowering spindles or will this also cause a problemo. Also would there be a clearance problem, and or would it look good, if I added 17" rims in the front, and 18" rims in the back, or should I go 17" all around? Thanks!

crazy longhorn · 10-23-2002, 06:48 PM

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orange72 · 10-23-2002, 06:53 PM

lowering the truck 3" 4" wont cause any clearence problems unless you take it off roading.. the only clearence problem you will even get close to is low hangin headers ..heres my truck with a 3"4" drop..it looks a lot higher in the pics but neways. its got lowered springs in front and heated coils in rear and yes it rides ruff..good luck man

73GMC · 10-23-2002, 07:18 PM

Hello,

If you are planning on maintaining the ride quality, you should invest in drop spindles so that you can keep more spring in the front. Would be good to get some new shorter shocks as wel.

In the rear, sounds like you got it covered with shock relocators and panhard fix. You could go with shorter shocks instead of relocators, but that is only personal preference.

Good luck!

10-23-2002, 04:27 PM	#1
anthony_1269 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Lowering suspension???? Wuz up chevy fans, I have a 71 fleedside longbed that I am bringing to life. I plan to lower it with coil springs 3" in the front, 4" in the back w/panhard and shock relocators. I was just wondering if there would be a clearance problem with the truck? Should I also add 2 1/2" lowering spindles or will this also cause a problemo. Also would there be a clearance problem, and or would it look good, if I added 17" rims in the front, and 18" rims in the back, or should I go 17" all around? Thanks! __________________ 1971 Chevy Longbed Fleetside Chevrolet All The Way!

10-23-2002, 06:48 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=27836 Last edited by crazy longhorn; 10-23-2002 at 06:51 PM.

10-23-2002, 06:53 PM	#3
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	lowering the truck 3" 4" wont cause any clearence problems unless you take it off roading.. the only clearence problem you will even get close to is low hangin headers ..heres my truck with a 3"4" drop..it looks a lot higher in the pics but neways. its got lowered springs in front and heated coils in rear and yes it rides ruff..good luck man __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

10-23-2002, 07:18 PM	#4
73GMC Proud American Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Great State of Texas, USA Posts: 97	suspension Hello, If you are planning on maintaining the ride quality, you should invest in drop spindles so that you can keep more spring in the front. Would be good to get some new shorter shocks as wel. In the rear, sounds like you got it covered with shock relocators and panhard fix. You could go with shorter shocks instead of relocators, but that is only personal preference. Good luck!



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