1969 Rear Drop Question

[kpm181836]

Just acquired a new truck and am trying to figure out how much the rear of it is dropped.

I measured from the ground to top of the frame at the rear and its at 19 in with the bed on it. I believe it has a 6 in drop.

[RustyPile]

Originally Posted by kpm181836

Just acquired a new truck and am trying to figure out how much the rear of it is dropped.

I measured from the ground to top of the frame at the rear and its at 19 in with the bed on it. I believe it has a 6 in drop.

The tire diameter is part of the formula using that dimension.. A more accurate method is to measure the distance between the axle tube and frame rail.. Compare that measurement to a stock (non-lowered) truck..

[yuccales]

I just did what RustyPile suggested for you. Looks around six and a half inches on my stock height '70. Hope this gives you a rough idea.

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by yuccales

I just did what RustyPile suggested for you. Looks around six and a half inches on my stock height '70. Hope this gives you a rough idea.

Thank you for this also. I'd like to see what mine is looking like with the lowering blocks I bought it with...

[Zeroman]

Yuccales, thanks for the information.

Looks like your springs are a bit old. How long have they been on your truck? Are they original?

Would love for others who have done a suspension restoration to stock to measure the same.

Any takers?

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by Zeroman

Looks like your springs are a bit old. How long have they been on your truck? Are they original?

They're only 50 yrs old! Still sits pretty level.

[Basketcase889]

I will measure my 69 this afternoon. Pretty sure the springs are newer (within the last 30yrs anyways)

[kpm181836]

I measured mine which does have a notch in the frame but by best guess it's a 1.5" so that would be about a 5" drop. Thanks everyone

[Basketcase889]

Sorry I forgot. Here’s mine. Between 7 1/4“ and 7 1/2”. The angle is a little funny