Chassis change

[Chilean]

I have a long list of doubts after I swap the original chassis of my '62 Chevy truck. Now a 70's chassis is under the stock body, and I would like to know what can I do to drop my truck. The new combination (chassis + body) makes drive on the clouds and I would like to near to the ground, but not extremly. Is a 4"/6" drop a good instance to a daily drive truck? Is it hard to install, considering that here in Chile this projects are not common.
Now, the suspension works just great, but the mechanics don't took care of the details on the chassis and a lot of job has to be done.
As well as Mike D, my e mails almost never were answered and I wait with a lot of faith that anybody on this forum may help me. Thank you!

Antonio, Santiago-Chile.

 

[Craig]

A 4/6 drop is pretty low.I would go with a 2/4 drop,to be safe.Try http://www.earlyclassic.com they have some excellant kits.
Craig Hager
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[Chilean]

Thank you for your answer!!!! I visited the site you recommend me, but the kits offered is for trucks equipped with rear coils and my chassis has leaf springs, and the air kit (if it work) is too expensive by now.
Do you know any kit offered by Stillen? I ask it because there is a dealer of this company, right here in Santiago.

Once again, thanks a lot. I really appreciate your interest in my questions!

Antonio

 

[Craig]

Try http://www.stillen.com I looked around and but I didn't see anything for the older trucks.You might email them to check.
Craig Hager
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[Chilean]

Hi Craig!!!!
Thanks once again for your help. I'm glad with it!!!!!

I followed your advice and took a look at stillen web site and i foun this:

Super Trucks : Suspension Kits
You will not only save money when buying your suspension in kit form, you will also improve your Sport Van ride handling and quality. The front kit consists of a larger diameter stabilizer bar, urethane bushings, drop coil springs (your choice of 1", 2", 2.5" and 3" drop) two gas-charged Tokico shocks and all necessary hardware. The rear kit consists of spring hangers and shackles, sway bar, larger diameter stabilizer bar, urethane bushings, two gas-charged Tokico shocks, U-bolts and all necessary hardware. All components are available separately as well.

Installation by a professional is recommended or, if you are an accomplished shade tree mechanic, take a Saturday and tackle the project yourself. Be sure and have your vehicle professionally aligned when complete.

Is this kit fit to my necesities? Can any mechanic do the job without a major problems?

 

[Craig]

The kit they have is a good one.I don't if they do it for your year.I checked but didn't see a application guide.You better email them to check if they have it for your truck,first.Also check prices,they may be too expensive.
Craig Hager
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