1968 GMC - Ol' Blue

[jasinger01]

Love the build!! What are your overall thoughts on the drop leafs? I have a 69 GMC that I'm torn on. Stuck on drop leafs vs a DJM flip kit. Ideally I'd like 4-5" drop, and I'm afraid a flip kit may be too low.

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by jasinger01

Love the build!! What are your overall thoughts on the drop leafs? I have a 69 GMC that I'm torn on. Stuck on drop leafs vs a DJM flip kit. Ideally I'd like 4-5" drop, and I'm afraid a flip kit may be too low.

They're okay. You may have noticed, but I had a super thick pack of leaves and even with 4" drop springs I dropped somewhere between 3"-4". If you want 4-5" of drop, I would go for the flip kit. I expected and wanted more drop and might have to convert to coils someday to get the ride height I want and a better ride. Worst case, the flip kit is too low and you're out $100 or so and you sell the kit.

[jasinger01]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

They're okay. You may have noticed, but I had a super thick pack of leaves and even with 4" drop springs I dropped somewhere between 3"-4". If you want 4-5" of drop, I would go for the flip kit. I expected and wanted more drop and might have to convert to coils someday to get the ride height I want and a better ride. Worst case, the flip kit is too low and you're out $100 or so and you sell the kit.

Yeah, I think that's the rationale I'm leaning towards. Can start with a flip kit, which is entirely reversible and a fraction of the cost of the drop leafs. I'm working on the front end now with drop spindles and drop coils so once I finish that, I'll see how it sits and make a decision on the rear. Seems like everyone that has a GMC has to go through this decision on the rear suspension!

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by jasinger01

Yeah, I think that's the rationale I'm leaning towards. Can start with a flip kit, which is entirely reversible and a fraction of the cost of the drop leafs. I'm working on the front end now with drop spindles and drop coils so once I finish that, I'll see how it sits and make a decision on the rear. Seems like everyone that has a GMC has to go through this decision on the rear suspension!

Yes, that's the drawback to having a GMC. Leaf springs make it harder to lower and the ride isn't as nice. I bet you end up happy with the flip kit if you're going with drop spindles and coils.