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I am purchasing a 69 3/4 ton Suburban soon. How hard to static lower it vs a 1/2 ton version. I have a air bagged 69 truck and a static dropped 67 truck.

I just don't know much regarding 3/4 ton Burbs and what to do to lower one. Any input is appreciated! Thanks

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And will a 71 or 72 grill fit the 69 without much modification?

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There are lowering components for 3/4 no problem...and yes a 71/72 grill will directly replace a 69...but do keep in mind, a 71/72 has blinkers/running lights in the bumper not the grill...soo, you would need to swap the bumper also and extend the wiring to reach that far...

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With all that change required on the grill I think I will learn to like the 69 version!

Can you recommend a good company for static drop for the 3/4 burb?

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Early Classic Enterprises offers a kit for 3/4 tons.

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I have a '68 C20 that I lowered, and didn't have any issues finding what I needed to get the job done. Plus I was able to leave it an 8-Lugger

I originally went with a static drop, then converted to bags. Currently running 2600's on all 4 four corners, and able to load it down without any issues. I loved the looks I got at the local hardware store when I dropped it down to load a 100 12x12 pavers and sand, then raised it up for the smooth ride home.

Garage is loaded with last parts I need to get the frame on the ground, but I'm recovering from my second shoulder surgery in 3 years, so I have a couple more weeks before I can break-out the welder.

Most of the build, from the beginning, is in the link below. I may have all the paperwork with parts numbers for the 3/4 ton stuff if you can't find what you need.

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Here is the link from Early Classic Enterprises on a tech article about lowering a C20 Suburban. I bought a kit from them & it works great!!!!

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.aspx?category=Dropping The Big Ship

Bob

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Hey there! Did you use drop spindles or stock spindles? Did you have any bag rubbing issues on the front at all? I have an air ride set up ready to go in my suburban, minus front bags, but haven't installed it due to concerns of front bag rubbing that I have read on the board.
Shawn

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here is set up for sale...

http://c10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17788

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Shawn

I have drop spindles, and NO issues with rubbing the bags. However, I did mark where the sway-bar ends exit the mounts, and lopped-off the excess. That would have been the only things that even got close to the bags, and thats with stock control arms.

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Thanks for that info. I wanted to stay with the stock spindles, that is where I think others have had issues