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Nice truck LDO!

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Thanks everyone. Gotta re do the front suspension and it has been a pain figuring what parts to use but this forum and its members have been a big help.
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Very Nice :metal:

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My 1965 C10 static dropped. 2 coils off the front. 4" blocks and 1 coil off the rear. About to be bagged in a couple of months. Stuff is in the mail.

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That looks nice pelt! What size tire you running?
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Thanks, I'm running p235/75r15. My buddy jusspassnthru is running a smaller tire and it looks lower but I like the bigger tire.

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I've also added the custom cab trim piece and dog dish poverty caps since this was taken. I have a few more pictures in my gallery.

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what suspension are you running? That sits really nice

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found my springs not sitting in the front pockets right. they are now..

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...3C61D555E0.jpg

4-6 drop, parts from Scott Hot Rod Shop.

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4 in drop Leaf spring and 2 in drop shackle rear, 2.5 spin and 1 inch springs front. Going to a 2 in front spring soon.
http://imageshack.us/a/img96/2604/20130110152107.jpg

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Hey, I got a 64 GMC w/ rear leafs. I'm kinda new here, where did you get lowered leafs or are the garage built? Or does anyone know of a flip kit for the rear? Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

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A "flip kit" is used to raise a leaf sprung truck.
(shackle flip is a 4X4 term)
There are drop shackle kits available that are essentially longer shackles for the back of the spring.
Drop leaves are also available and between the two you can drop the rear of the frame to the point of needing a "C-notch" on the frame.
:banghead:
HOWEVER... "C_notching" a leaf sprung frame is HIGHLY inadvisable since the back of the leaf sprung frame is an integral part of the structure of the suspension while a coil sprung frame is not....
:gmc2:
Many people don't know that 63-66 GMC were not sold from the factory with coil sprung rear suspension so almost everything available for the 63-66 trucks is for the coil rear suspension.

You could swap to a Chevy frame but that is quite a bit of work, but then you would have the coil/trailing arm suspension that tons of stuff is available for. :metal:
Hope this helps.
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chopboogie - not aware of a "bolt on flip kit" for the 64 but cutting and extending the rear shackles would get you a couple inches lower...

I'll have to dig around for a pic I had on the flip kit for the later leaf spring trucks (73-87) cause I think it would be doable to fab something similar for your truck.

Seems a flip and losing some leafs with a frame notch will get you down on the back end.

I'm doing a 4" coil spring / 2" block drop on my 62 C10 with a notch. 3" coils and 2 1/2" drop spindles on the front.

I have to wonder when it becomes necessary to raise the bed floors & tubs within the fleetside bed box?

keep us posted...

FOUND the pic
bob

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All cleaned up!
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Beautiful truck Steve. What tire size and drop?
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Coker 235/70/15, cragar 15x8, cpp 3 inch front drop springs, 5 inch rear. Just got the cpp disc upgrade and drop spindles, probably going to throw a 1" or 2" block out back.
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Thanks, I have the same CPP kit and will buy the spindles soon also. I look forward to seeing yours done. Great tire size.
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The quickest way to take 4" off your ride height would be to put your axel on top of your springs rather than under them.
Check with CaptainFab on this forum. He has supplied several special suspension and steering pieces to friends of mine and everything was top notch quality.
If this is what all of you kids are calling a flip kit.. captainfab can probably help you out.
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Thanks 66-PMD-GMC,
THat's what I was thinking about when I asked about a flip kit, to flip the axle above the leaf springs. I've seen them for late model trucks just not earlier trucks. I'll look up CaptainFab and check him out.
Chopboogie

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Thanks robber grin,
I'll look at this option, I'm comfortable with some minor fab work, body work scares me. It will be a couple months before I have anything to post. I hope to get started then when the weather breaks a little. I got a 4 month old plus 2 other kids, trying to keep them and mama happy leaves just a little time to play in the shop.
Chopboogie

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Capt. is here at this link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=30278
Since your frame is a leaf, don't get talked into notching it... that will really weaken the leaf frame...
You can get her pretty low without doing a C-notch.
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cb... I hear you and speaking as an old-f@rt, dad, and Grandad, they are all that really matters, but in the balance of things you will get there and these shouldn't be hard or expensive to fab even if nobody is making them.

Tube diameter, saddle width, and so on... could be cut out on the cheap and the results would be dramatic.

I'm also a fan of CaptFab's stuff.

keep us posted and hug the family.
rg

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Beautiful truck!! I have a 63 LB and am looking to buy a 4/6 drop and disc brake conversion from Early Classic as well. I was wondering how you liked your kit for them and how the install went? Thanks for any info.

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That's a sweet bike hauler man.
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Hey I found this link finally :metal:
http://www.performanceonline.com/che...springs-parts/
They have mono leaf springs and drop shakles for your leaf truck.
Hope it helps
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Sunday I got the front drop done - it's on the ground finally and it's SOOO nice to have a rolling truck again.

62 C10 - 2 1/2" Bell drop spindles and 3" drop coils on a 78 burb clip.

Steering section is next - Then front sway bar.
rg

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This was my 65 shortbed. Built it in 1994/95. Sold it in 97.
350/350 combo
74 control arms with 5 lug disc
72 rear 12 bolt with drums
2.5" Western Chassis spindles with 3" Eibach coils front
5" Eibach coils with 2' blocks in rear
Doetch Tech shocks all 4 corners
1 ton swaybar
15x7 and 15x10 Welds with 235/60 and 275/60 BFGs
Lip stick red with 93 Silverado bench seat gray
Best handling truck Ive ever owned.
Sorry for poor quality pic...

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My 62.... I wished I would have just bagged it.... This mild static drop wasn't sufficient..
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/.../Orange037.jpg
My 63.... paid the price for my previous wishes.

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man i really the drop good job:metal:
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Where did you get those center caps/cones???

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Thanks! Here is an updated pic.

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/v...p/IMG_0290.jpg

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My daily, plan on going 1 in lower all around.-Jimmy-:ito:

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Nice!

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Hi

I have a 1965 C20. I want to lower it ,but am still a novice at this type of stuff.
I want to lower it about 4 inches front and back,and want to know can this be done just by changes coils?How will it affect handling?and stance?Please help!!Thanks

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Have a look in the 60-66 FAQ section, you will find all kinds of threads there that will help. Spend some time looking at different options to achieve what you are looking for, many ways to skin the cat. Pretty sure that for the front you will need to go with 2" springs, and 2" or 2-1/2" drop spindles. The rear, 2" springs and 2" blocks would do the trick to.
P.S. When you have questions, you will get plently of help and different kinds of advice, but you should post your question in the right place. This is a "picture thread" so some may get a little cranky to see questions, and requests for advice here.
Welcome to the forum, feel free to PM me if you like, I would be happy to help you learn your way around here.

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66 C-10 Small Rake will be going to wider rear and narrower front wheels and tires. A mild Pro Street look.

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Nice truck! No clutter, just black, and chrome, I like it!

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here is my turd lowered 5 in the back and 4 in the front with springs

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Man that's one sweet 62, don't change a thing man.