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Gene · 08-02-2004, 03:42 PM

After driving my truck up and down our rough dirt road for 6 months I decided to raise my truck back up to stock height. Man, I never dreamed new springs would make it ride so much better, and I think I like it better now that its up in the air again

What do y'all think?

BEFORE and AFTER

Putter · 08-02-2004, 04:14 PM

Hey Mean Gene, how much and HOW was it lowered before? Heated, cut coils, or actual replacement springs? All four coils or coils and leaves?

Gene · 08-02-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Hey Mean Gene, how much and HOW was it lowered before? Heated, cut coils, or actual replacement springs? All four coils or coils and leaves?

I cut one coil off the front, and used longer U-bolts and blocks out back. Gave it about a 3/4 inch drop.

I cant get the new pic to load???

Putter · 08-02-2004, 04:18 PM

Verify it for me....3/4 inch drop or 3-inch/4-inch drop....(surely not a three-quarter inch drop)

67cst · 08-02-2004, 04:24 PM

HEY GENE, did you flip your rear end over the springs? my 67 has a leaf rear and i want to drop it some but my rear end is below the springs and i dont really want to flip it right now, what kind of blocks were you using? are they in good shape still? i might be interested...

Derek

Gene · 08-02-2004, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Verify it for me....3/4 inch drop or 3-inch/4-inch drop....(surely not a three-quarter inch drop)

You got it, 3 inch front drop and 4 inch back drop.

Gene · 08-02-2004, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cst

HEY GENE, did you flip your rear end over the springs? my 67 has a leaf rear and i want to drop it some but my rear end is below the springs and i dont really want to flip it right now, what kind of blocks were you using? are they in good shape still? i might be interested...

Derek

Sorry Derek, mine has coil. If you want to lower yours with leafs I think the best way is to go with shackles. Flipping the rear will give you too much drop (6 inches) I believe.

**68 Stepside** · 08-02-2004, 04:46 PM

Personally, I loved the way your truck looked dropped, but there's no accounting for taste, right? Either way, it's a sweet truck

hotrodtroy · 08-02-2004, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene

I cut one coil off the front, and used longer U-bolts and blocks out back. Gave it about a 3/4 inch drop.

I cant get the new pic to load???

Gene, Can you explain the longer U-Bolts, please?
Thanks,
Troy

Bamm · 08-02-2004, 05:08 PM

I have to go with the dropped look, but then again I am a little biased......

Either way, it's a nice truck.........Jerry

Jeremy_5 · 08-02-2004, 05:10 PM

I like the look of your truck the way it is now, but then again I am not a huge fan of lowered trucks... but as 68 stepside said either way that is one nice truck

stickshift_or_walk · 08-02-2004, 05:13 PM

Well, here's one guy that likes it better out of the weeds. Sharp truck!

Drops are for '50 Merc's and the likes...but then, that's just my humble opinion...

SSOW

Gene · 08-02-2004, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodtroy

Gene, Can you explain the longer U-Bolts, please?
Thanks,
Troy

Longer ones are the U-bolts that attach the rear to the trailing arms, I took my stock ones off and had a machine shop make some like them but 4 inches longer. Then I had some aluminum 4 inch blocks made to go under the rear.

Here's a pic of the long ones.

**Palf70Step** · 08-02-2004, 05:42 PM

I like the new, return look Gene, but I like stock height the best. It is much more useful for a driver as far as I am concernd and the ride is much better.

boraxman · 08-02-2004, 05:46 PM

Im with the lowered look...to each their own

toddtheodd · 08-02-2004, 06:26 PM

You didn't throw away the old stuff did you?
I'm wanting to drop mine cheap. [read: dirt cheap]
Todd

Gene · 08-02-2004, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by toddtheodd

You didn't throw away the old stuff did you?
I'm wanting to drop mine cheap. [read: dirt cheap]
Todd

Nah, I did'nt throw the old stuff away, but I doubt I will get rid of it because a week from now I might want it low again :p .

Anyways, all I did to lower it was cut 1 coil off the front and have some U-bolts and blocks made. I did it for less it 20 bucks.

highboy_04 · 08-02-2004, 08:26 PM

do you have any pics of the rearend with the blocks installed. did the hang down pretty far. and i wish i could lower mine for less then 20 bucks. the u bolts will cost more than that around here. thanks, Steve

hotrodtroy · 08-03-2004, 11:43 AM

Gene, Just PM'd You. Troy

**lolife99** · 08-03-2004, 11:49 AM

lower it with ECE 4/6 and you will never go back!

Gene · 08-03-2004, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by highboy_04

do you have any pics of the rearend with the blocks installed. did the hang down pretty far. and i wish i could lower mine for less then 20 bucks. the u bolts will cost more than that around here. thanks, Steve

No, I dont have any pics with them installed. The trailing arms were approx. 4 inches from the ground but I never dragged them on anything.

**CPNE** · 08-03-2004, 12:33 PM

Welcome back! (from the dark side)

dion · 08-03-2004, 01:26 PM

Looking good!

dubie · 08-03-2004, 01:54 PM

Looks sweet either way Gene. But I can imagine the ride is second to none with all new parts

08-02-2004, 03:42 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Lowered no more After driving my truck up and down our rough dirt road for 6 months I decided to raise my truck back up to stock height. Man, I never dreamed new springs would make it ride so much better, and I think I like it better now that its up in the air again What do y'all think? BEFORE and AFTER Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!! Last edited by Gene; 08-02-2004 at 04:27 PM.

08-02-2004, 04:14 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Hey Mean Gene, how much and HOW was it lowered before? Heated, cut coils, or actual replacement springs? All four coils or coils and leaves? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-02-2004, 04:18 PM	#4
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Verify it for me....3/4 inch drop or 3-inch/4-inch drop....(surely not a three-quarter inch drop) __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

08-02-2004, 04:24 PM	#5
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	HEY GENE, did you flip your rear end over the springs? my 67 has a leaf rear and i want to drop it some but my rear end is below the springs and i dont really want to flip it right now, what kind of blocks were you using? are they in good shape still? i might be interested... Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-02-2004, 04:46 PM	#8
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Personally, I loved the way your truck looked dropped, but there's no accounting for taste, right? Either way, it's a sweet truck __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-02-2004, 05:08 PM	#10
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I have to go with the dropped look, but then again I am a little biased...... Either way, it's a nice truck.........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

08-02-2004, 05:10 PM	#11
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	I like the look of your truck the way it is now, but then again I am not a huge fan of lowered trucks... but as 68 stepside said either way that is one nice truck __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

08-02-2004, 05:13 PM	#12
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 348	Well, here's one guy that likes it better out of the weeds. Sharp truck! Drops are for '50 Merc's and the likes...but then, that's just my humble opinion... SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

08-02-2004, 05:42 PM	#14
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	I like the new, return look Gene, but I like stock height the best. It is much more useful for a driver as far as I am concernd and the ride is much better. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-02-2004 at 08:28 PM.

08-02-2004, 05:46 PM	#15
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Im with the lowered look...to each their own __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

08-02-2004, 06:26 PM	#16
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	You didn't throw away the old stuff did you? I'm wanting to drop mine cheap. [read: dirt cheap] Todd

08-02-2004, 08:26 PM	#18
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	do you have any pics of the rearend with the blocks installed. did the hang down pretty far. and i wish i could lower mine for less then 20 bucks. the u bolts will cost more than that around here. thanks, Steve __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

08-03-2004, 11:43 AM	#19
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	Gene, Just PM'd You. Troy __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie"

08-03-2004, 11:49 AM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	lower it with ECE 4/6 and you will never go back!

08-03-2004, 12:33 PM	#22
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dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Looking good! __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

08-03-2004, 01:54 PM	#24
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Looks sweet either way Gene. But I can imagine the ride is second to none with all new parts __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

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