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memphisrain · 02-22-2011, 08:53 PM

Thought I'd post up some pics of the drop I just did on my '69.

Front: Cut two coils off the spring. I will likely have to trim the bumpstops a bit, cause they're pretty close to hitting now.

Rear: Used stock Jeep wrangler (TJ, I think is what the jeep guys call them) coils.

Before:

After:

I should mention that by doing this, you severly limit the load carrying capacity. I wouldn't recommend doing this if your planning on hauling anything remotely heavy in your truck. I'll also need make an adjustable track bar to recenter the rear.

mR

oldblue1968chevy · 02-22-2011, 09:05 PM

Interested on how you make your adj. tracbar..

Ive always heard more than 1- 1 1/2 coils you'll have problems aligning it..

You can make your own shock relocators too:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399

ps your pics dont show up for me..

bigguy69 · 02-22-2011, 10:09 PM

how good does it ride with the jeep springs?

kaycee · 02-22-2011, 10:09 PM

Do you mean you cut 1 coil off each side= 2 coils because I was told 1 coil would equal 2 1/2".My jeep springs lowered my rear 3" ,I'm gonna cut the fronts if I ever get the fricking ball joints off.

oldblue1968chevy · 02-22-2011, 10:12 PM

Ive always heard 1 coil=2"

I cut 1 coil up front and jeep springs in the rear. Im going to cut another 1/2 coil I think.

**CC69Rat** · 02-22-2011, 10:18 PM

To be sure I understand, you guys are using the stock rear coils out of a Wrangler for 3" drop? Humm.. I think I have a set in the garage. Do they seem to work ok? The ride is ok, not too soft with a decent load in the truck?

memphisrain · 02-22-2011, 10:20 PM

I cut two full coils off each of the front coils. I could have went with 1.5, but I wanted it a bit lower in the front.

I haven't driven it yet, just finished it up tonight.

Jake

memphisrain · 02-22-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

To be sure I understand, you guys are using the stock rear coils out of a Wrangler for 3" drop? Humm.. I think I have a set in the garage. Do they seem to work ok? The ride is ok, not too soft with a decent load in the truck?

Stock rear coils, yes. I would not plan on loading anything substantial in the bed with them though. I can almost bottom them out by standing on the tailgate.

mR

oldblue1968chevy · 02-22-2011, 10:54 PM

Yeah, the jeep TJ springs dont hold up to any load without bottoming out..but they look good

heres mine

TJ springs
1 coil cut

memphisrain · 02-23-2011, 11:32 AM

My rear was quite a bit lower than yours, oldblue... guess they were a little more whopped out, which is why I had to go with 2 coils in front vs. 1.

mR

Mike J · 02-23-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Yeah, the jeep TJ springs dont hold up to any load without bottoming out..but they look good

heres mine

TJ springs
1 coil cut

truck looks good OldBlue! I like it!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-23-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks Mike! I still evny your truck looks killer lol

bigguy69 · 02-23-2011, 10:09 PM

how well does your truck ride oldblue?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-23-2011, 10:20 PM

Well, Its been so long I cant remember what it used to ride like (old shocks stock height springs old bushings no swaybar etc).

I didnt tell a difference when I cut the front coils, but the rest was so fast/long ago I dont remember

memphisrain · 03-22-2011, 09:09 PM

Got a deal on some 20's

Looks pretty good, for the little bit of money I spent, IMO.

mR

02-22-2011, 08:53 PM	#1
memphisrain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calumet, MI Posts: 36	Cheap Altitude Adjustment Thought I'd post up some pics of the drop I just did on my '69. Front: Cut two coils off the spring. I will likely have to trim the bumpstops a bit, cause they're pretty close to hitting now. Rear: Used stock Jeep wrangler (TJ, I think is what the jeep guys call them) coils. Before: After: I should mention that by doing this, you severly limit the load carrying capacity. I wouldn't recommend doing this if your planning on hauling anything remotely heavy in your truck. I'll also need make an adjustable track bar to recenter the rear. mR

02-22-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Interested on how you make your adj. tracbar.. Ive always heard more than 1- 1 1/2 coils you'll have problems aligning it.. You can make your own shock relocators too: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399 ps your pics dont show up for me.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-22-2011, 10:09 PM	#3
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment how good does it ride with the jeep springs? __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-22-2011, 10:09 PM	#4
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Do you mean you cut 1 coil off each side= 2 coils because I was told 1 coil would equal 2 1/2".My jeep springs lowered my rear 3" ,I'm gonna cut the fronts if I ever get the fricking ball joints off. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

02-22-2011, 10:12 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Ive always heard 1 coil=2" I cut 1 coil up front and jeep springs in the rear. Im going to cut another 1/2 coil I think. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-22-2011, 10:18 PM	#6
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment To be sure I understand, you guys are using the stock rear coils out of a Wrangler for 3" drop? Humm.. I think I have a set in the garage. Do they seem to work ok? The ride is ok, not too soft with a decent load in the truck? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-22-2011, 10:20 PM	#7
memphisrain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calumet, MI Posts: 36	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment I cut two full coils off each of the front coils. I could have went with 1.5, but I wanted it a bit lower in the front. I haven't driven it yet, just finished it up tonight. Jake

02-22-2011, 10:54 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Yeah, the jeep TJ springs dont hold up to any load without bottoming out..but they look good heres mine TJ springs 1 coil cut Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-23-2011, 11:32 AM	#10
memphisrain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calumet, MI Posts: 36	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment My rear was quite a bit lower than yours, oldblue... guess they were a little more whopped out, which is why I had to go with 2 coils in front vs. 1. mR Last edited by memphisrain; 02-23-2011 at 11:33 AM.

02-23-2011, 09:20 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Thanks Mike! I still evny your truck looks killer lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-23-2011, 10:09 PM	#13
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment how well does your truck ride oldblue? __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-23-2011, 10:20 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Well, Its been so long I cant remember what it used to ride like (old shocks stock height springs old bushings no swaybar etc). I didnt tell a difference when I cut the front coils, but the rest was so fast/long ago I dont remember __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-22-2011, 09:09 PM	#15
memphisrain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calumet, MI Posts: 36	Re: Cheap Altitude Adjustment Got a deal on some 20's Looks pretty good, for the little bit of money I spent, IMO. mR Last edited by memphisrain; 03-22-2011 at 09:11 PM.



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