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mrbigdino · 05-21-2010, 05:14 PM

I'm new to these trucks and I want to lower the truck. I have a 72' C10 longbed. I've lowered rearends before but never done the front end. Can you guys point me in the right direction for a kit or springs or just pointers? I'm not gonna slam it or bag it but I want a nice low stance that helps fill the wells with tire. I'm putting on 15" rallyes, 215/60 fronts and probably 225/70 in the rear, still not absolutely sure. I want to do it all myself so any cutting or welding will probably be out.

Dingfodgy · 05-21-2010, 06:06 PM

Check out this link. Its a complete front and rear drop kit. Totally bolt on and great quality.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....ry=Drop%20Kits

oldblue1968chevy · 05-21-2010, 06:22 PM

How low ya wanna go?
And how much $ ya wanna spend
you can do anything from heating springs to airbags lol

mrbigdino · 05-22-2010, 10:26 AM

Thanks for the help fellas. Ding, i looked at the site but it had some trouble. I've got leafs in the back and I didn't see any kits for that. I'm not lookinng to spend a fortune but I'm not cheap either. Especially if it looks good.

Dingfodgy · 05-22-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbigdino

Thanks for the help fellas. Ding, i looked at the site but it had some trouble. I've got leafs in the back and I didn't see any kits for that. I'm not lookinng to spend a fortune but I'm not cheap either. Especially if it looks good.

If you have leafs- check out DJM Suspension for a leaf spring "flip kit". That'll get you about 5" lower in the back. If that's too much- a set of drop shackles and or spring perches will yield a 1.5 to 2.5 inch drop. Pair that up with some drop coils / spindles up front and you are good to go.

mrbigdino · 05-22-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

If you have leafs- check out DJM Suspension for a leaf spring "flip kit". That'll get you about 5" lower in the back. If that's too much- a set of drop shackles and or spring perches will yield a 1.5 to 2.5 inch drop. Pair that up with some drop coils / spindles up front and you are good to go.

Thanks again Ding, I'm not sure if I'm gonna go 5" down but the truck sits pretty high as it is. Alot depends on the wheel tire combo. I'll check out that other site, Thanks again.

05-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#1
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Lowering help? I'm new to these trucks and I want to lower the truck. I have a 72' C10 longbed. I've lowered rearends before but never done the front end. Can you guys point me in the right direction for a kit or springs or just pointers? I'm not gonna slam it or bag it but I want a nice low stance that helps fill the wells with tire. I'm putting on 15" rallyes, 215/60 fronts and probably 225/70 in the rear, still not absolutely sure. I want to do it all myself so any cutting or welding will probably be out.

05-21-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Lowering help? Check out this link. Its a complete front and rear drop kit. Totally bolt on and great quality. http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....ry=Drop%20Kits __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

05-21-2010, 06:22 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Lowering help? How low ya wanna go? And how much $ ya wanna spend you can do anything from heating springs to airbags lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-22-2010, 10:26 AM	#4
mrbigdino Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 54	Re: Lowering help? Thanks for the help fellas. Ding, i looked at the site but it had some trouble. I've got leafs in the back and I didn't see any kits for that. I'm not lookinng to spend a fortune but I'm not cheap either. Especially if it looks good.



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