The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-21-2014, 12:50 PM   #1
Roll'nSlo
Registered User
 
Roll'nSlo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Plantersville,TX
Posts: 130
Lowering springs too weak for a bbc???

I'm going to use 3" drop spindles but was thinking I may want to lower it a couple of more inches. What I'm worried about is the spring rate, will typical lowering springs carry a bbc??
Roll'nSlo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2014, 02:03 PM   #2
tinydb84
Registered User
 
tinydb84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: San Jose Ca
Posts: 2,871
Re: Lowering springs too weak for a bbc???

Drop springs typically have a higher spring rate and I would ASSume they would feel better in with a big block over a small block.
__________________
David
Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991
My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985
Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557
Instagram: myfabguy
tinydb84 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2014, 12:06 AM   #3
66 C10 383
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Somewhere In So. IL.
Posts: 398
Re: Lowering springs too weak for a bbc???

Early Classic sells drop front coil springs in 1" & 2" in big block versions along with stock height springs. Small block versions also have a 1.5" drop version in addition to the other drops.

I'd give them a call and talk to them.
__________________
Doug

Old Build Thread - 383/T56
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=540838

Updated Build Thread - Modern Relic - 66 C10 536 Dark Aqua
5.3/4L60E - BTR Stage IV Truck Cam - Vintage Air - Dakota Digital
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=778784
66 C10 383 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2014, 08:08 AM   #4
Roll'nSlo
Registered User
 
Roll'nSlo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Plantersville,TX
Posts: 130
Re: Lowering springs too weak for a bbc???

Thanks. I'll give them a call.
Roll'nSlo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:51 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com