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bluec10 · 05-15-2002, 07:49 PM

Just checking with the experts...I want to drop my '68 so that it rides level and so the wheels fill the wheel openings, but don't go above the top lip of the wheel openings. I'm installing an '85 front end. How much should I drop in front/rear? Where is the best-bet for drop parts?

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Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 327 and a 700R4
Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-15-2002, 07:52 PM

3 in the front, 5 in the back. GMCPauls, Classic Heartbeat, Kingparts.....All great venders!

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1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep
30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast!
87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit)
Self Propelled Lawn Mower
Built in USA!!!!

Virginia Beach, VA.

Dean23 · 05-15-2002, 07:53 PM

I'm thinking of a 2/3 drop. How bout some pics of 2/3 and 3/5 drops

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Dean
edmonton,canada
68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane.
SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY
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bigvinnie · 05-15-2002, 07:55 PM

Look at the stance photos on the Early Classic Enterprises site.... 2 1/2 inch spindles up front and 4 inch coils in the back oughta get you low n level...
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg6.html

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'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA
http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm

orange72 · 05-15-2002, 10:15 PM

i would say go for a 5/7 drop but thats just me cause i like tuckin rim..lol actually though i would recommend a 4/6 because although a 3/5 does look good it still likes about 2in in the front and rear for the tire to be even with lip of fender. but either one will look good so its up to you. go to early classic and look at there pics for some examples. later

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1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer

69 longhorn · 05-15-2002, 10:32 PM

I cant post from webshots ,but the longhorn is a 3/5 drop,also with a 1 1/2" body drop....not perfectly level ,but close. Here is the link..... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

NSANE68!!! · 05-15-2002, 10:41 PM

GET BAGS!!! Then you can choose 4/6 at one stoplight 5/7 at the next and pancake at the next. hehe

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68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw

Jefe · 05-16-2002, 01:38 AM

2/3 will fill the wheel openings with the right tire and rim combol, and rides just about level. I have that on my 68 SWB and I love it. If you want pics let me know and I can shoot some for you.

Chevyc10! · 05-16-2002, 06:11 AM

I dropped mine 4/5, spindles and springs. Probably as low as you can go safely without airbags. I went 5 in the back to maintain the factory rake. I loved the factory stance just wanted to lower it, not level it...

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68 SWB
The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!!
Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!!

Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat!

GREEN70-72 · 05-16-2002, 07:09 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/022950.html 4-6 85 FRONT SUSPENSION. 3/4 REAR LEAFS. NO C-NOTCH. FLIP KIT(LEAF OF COURSE). HAVE YET TO BOTTOM OUT THE REAR TO THE FRAME

haulna · 05-16-2002, 07:30 AM

Here's my 3.5/5.0 drop. Parts from Early Classic.

[This message has been edited by haulna (edited May 16, 2002).]

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 05-16-2002, 08:54 AM

Early Classics is the way to go. Ckeck out there site it has pic's of diff drops, way cool

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Steve's 70 CST
02 Burb (wifes Truck)
www.picturetrail.com/70CST

stllookn · 05-16-2002, 09:52 AM

haulna....SWEEEEEET truck!

72chevyLWB · 05-16-2002, 11:54 AM

this is a 3/5 drop

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72 Chevy C/10
87 Chevy Silverado 4X4
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Aberdeen South Dakota
WANTED: Drop Spindles
F/S: rebuilt Turbo 400 & Aluminum wheels w/ tires

bluec10 · 05-16-2002, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. The truck pics are really helpful - the picture of haulna's truck really shows the drop well. 72chevylwb's truck striks a chord - I hope to use that color. I was thinking of a 2/4 drop with big rims, but maybe I'll need to reconsider.

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Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 327 and a 700R4
Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope.

72chevyLWB · 05-16-2002, 07:30 PM

Its a 3/5 with 17" American Racing wheels. 255/50/17 Bridgestone Ponenza RE730 tires all around. The tires are 27" tall where a 275/60/15 is 28" tall

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72 Chevy C/10
87 Chevy Silverado 4X4
www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html
Aberdeen South Dakota
WANTED: Drop Spindles
F/S: rebuilt Turbo 400 & Aluminum wheels w/ tires

05-15-2002, 07:49 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	How much to drop? Just checking with the experts...I want to drop my '68 so that it rides level and so the wheels fill the wheel openings, but don't go above the top lip of the wheel openings. I'm installing an '85 front end. How much should I drop in front/rear? Where is the best-bet for drop parts? ------------------ Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 327 and a 700R4 Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

05-15-2002, 07:53 PM	#3
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I'm thinking of a 2/3 drop. How bout some pics of 2/3 and 3/5 drops ------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

05-15-2002, 07:55 PM	#4
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	Look at the stance photos on the Early Classic Enterprises site.... 2 1/2 inch spindles up front and 4 inch coils in the back oughta get you low n level... http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg6.html ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

05-15-2002, 10:15 PM	#5
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	i would say go for a 5/7 drop but thats just me cause i like tuckin rim..lol actually though i would recommend a 4/6 because although a 3/5 does look good it still likes about 2in in the front and rear for the tire to be even with lip of fender. but either one will look good so its up to you. go to early classic and look at there pics for some examples. later ------------------ 1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

05-15-2002, 10:32 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	I cant post from webshots ,but the longhorn is a 3/5 drop,also with a 1 1/2" body drop....not perfectly level ,but close. Here is the link..... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-15-2002, 07:52 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	3 in the front, 5 in the back. GMCPauls, Classic Heartbeat, Kingparts.....All great venders! ------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA.

05-15-2002, 10:41 PM	#7
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	GET BAGS!!! Then you can choose 4/6 at one stoplight 5/7 at the next and pancake at the next. hehe ------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

05-16-2002, 01:38 AM	#8
Jefe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 299	2/3 will fill the wheel openings with the right tire and rim combol, and rides just about level. I have that on my 68 SWB and I love it. If you want pics let me know and I can shoot some for you. __________________ -1968 Chevy SWB = Frame Off/383/Muncie Car 4 speed -1968 Chevy SWB = numbers matching 307/Truck 4 speed. -1966 Chevy II = 2 door No Post/130,000 Orig miles/230 6cyl/powerglide/Vintage AC -1972 Chevy Nova = 2 door/412 Small Block -1927 Ford Roadster = Homebuilt/widened 8"/350/ Custom Everything.

05-16-2002, 06:11 AM	#9
Chevyc10! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Centerville Ga. USA Posts: 804	I dropped mine 4/5, spindles and springs. Probably as low as you can go safely without airbags. I went 5 in the back to maintain the factory rake. I loved the factory stance just wanted to lower it, not level it... ------------------ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! __________________ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat! Kathleen, Georgia USA

05-16-2002, 07:09 AM	#10
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/022950.html 4-6 85 FRONT SUSPENSION. 3/4 REAR LEAFS. NO C-NOTCH. FLIP KIT(LEAF OF COURSE). HAVE YET TO BOTTOM OUT THE REAR TO THE FRAME __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

05-16-2002, 07:30 AM	#11
haulna Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 267	Here's my 3.5/5.0 drop. Parts from Early Classic. [This message has been edited by haulna (edited May 16, 2002).] __________________ 72 Chevy SWB

05-16-2002, 08:54 AM	#12
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,085	Early Classics is the way to go. Ckeck out there site it has pic's of diff drops, way cool ------------------ Steve's 70 CST 02 Burb (wifes Truck) www.picturetrail.com/70CST __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

05-16-2002, 09:52 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	haulna....SWEEEEEET truck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-16-2002, 11:54 AM	#14
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	this is a 3/5 drop ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota WANTED: Drop Spindles F/S: rebuilt Turbo 400 & Aluminum wheels w/ tires __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

05-16-2002, 06:20 PM	#15
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Thanks for the tips guys. The truck pics are really helpful - the picture of haulna's truck really shows the drop well. 72chevylwb's truck striks a chord - I hope to use that color. I was thinking of a 2/4 drop with big rims, but maybe I'll need to reconsider. ------------------ Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 327 and a 700R4 Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.



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05-16-2002, 07:30 PM	#16
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Its a 3/5 with 17" American Racing wheels. 255/50/17 Bridgestone Ponenza RE730 tires all around. The tires are 27" tall where a 275/60/15 is 28" tall ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota WANTED: Drop Spindles F/S: rebuilt Turbo 400 & Aluminum wheels w/ tires __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

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