Something's wrong with this brake part.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Yes. Most of the suspension and C-notch is done. Still need to do the rear Sway Bar. Doing the Cab/Core Support Mounts next, then Engine compartment and finally new 383 with 4L80E. I added Air helper bags in the rear for towing and hauling. I'm keeping this truck as functional as I can. She just sits closer to the ground now. Here's a link to my FB album with more pics.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...8891335&type=3

Here's how my truck sits after removing two leaf springs from each side on the rear. It leveled the truck. Maybe two more inches all the way around is what I think I'm looking for. The ride went from being bouncy to being big-time smooth . The other picture is the rocker panels being cut out and the drivers floor soon to be cut out too. This truck is a work in progress. Been in my family since before I was born. It was handed down to me so now I must take care of it.

[PepperTreeGarage]

Originally Posted by desert-rat

Here's how my truck sits after removing two leaf springs from each side on the rear. It leveled the truck. Maybe two more inches all the way around is what I think I'm looking for. The ride went from being bouncy to being big-time smooth . The other picture is the rocker panels being cut out and the drivers floor soon to be cut out too. This truck is a work in progress. Been in my family since before I was born. It was handed down to me so now I must take care of it.

Glad your bringing this Good Old Girl back.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Glad your bringing this Good Old Girl back.

Thanks. Doing my best to keep it alive. Those are great looking pictures. Your project is coming along great. And the information is giving me some good ideas. How did you go about lowering the front end??

[PepperTreeGarage]

Originally Posted by desert-rat

Thanks. Doing my best to keep it alive. Those are great looking pictures. Your project is coming along great. And the information is giving me some good ideas. How did you go about lowering the front end??

Front has 2.5 in. Drop Spindles with 3 in. Drop Springs and shorter Shocks. While I was there, new upper and lower control arms, tie rod ends, adjusters and brake hoses were installed. Also an upper shock mount stiffener. My '72 came with a factory front sway bar, so new lowered sway bar mounts went in aswell. I understand that the Drop Spindles are not available right now because of re-tooling, you'll have to check availability.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Front has 2.5 in. Drop Spindles with 3 in. Drop Springs and shorter Shocks. While I was there, new upper and lower control arms, tie rod ends, adjusters and brake hoses were installed. Also an upper shock mount stiffener. My '72 came with a factory front sway bar, so new lowered sway bar mounts went in aswell. I understand that the Drop Spindles are not available right now because of re-tooling, you'll have to check availability.

It's looking great bro. I cant wait till I get to that same point you're at now. Where did you purchase the drop spindles??

[PepperTreeGarage]

Originally Posted by desert-rat

It's looking great bro. I cant wait till I get to that same point you're at now. Where did you purchase the drop spindles??

POL-Performance On Line. Their Site shows "Out Of Stock". As, I believe, most other sites will show also. More info here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783230 Post #2 By GMCPaul explains the situation.

[desert-rat]

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

POL-Performance On Line. Their Site shows "Out Of Stock". As, I believe, most other sites will show also. More info here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=783230 Post #2 By GMCPaul explains the situation.

Everybody does seem to be out of stock on the drop spindles for 3/4 ton. But I can get 2 inch drop coil springs. I might go that route and get 2 inch drop shackles for the rear and that should bring me about where I want. If I could even find drop shackles for a 3/4 ton.