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09-21-2006, 01:18 PM
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c20 Drop??
Hey,
Im just in the middle of a complete resto on a 71 c20. I got a smokin deal on 2 of them, soo i had the frame chopped in one of them to make it a short box. I have looked everywhere for lowering kits for this thing. Does anyone know where to get one, or how to make a custom one?? |
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09-21-2006, 01:25 PM
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Dork For Days
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas
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Re: c20 Drop??
I assume it's a leaf spring rear? (Don't remember if all 3/4Ts were)
I lowered the rear of mine 1.5" using aftermarket shakles. If you're looking for a BIG drop, you just flip the leaf springs to the other side of the axle. That results in about 5" drop if I remember correctly. For anythingin between, you're in for some creative custom work.
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09-21-2006, 01:38 PM
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Re: c20 Drop??
Alot of the 3/4 tons (well when I say alot I just mean some, I like to exagerate a little) were coil spring still, I don't really know if anyone offers lowering coils for the 3/4 ton trucks or not. I would check with a board vendor on that they can tell you a whole lot more than I can.
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09-22-2006, 12:08 AM
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Re: c20 Drop??
Is it all coil ? If it is all coil the stock and drop springs from a 1/2 ton are a direct swap and ride better too. All coil drop is fairly cheap, depends how low you want to go. You can get 2 inch front and 4 inch rear 1/2 ton coils, the will get that C20 down some.
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09-22-2006, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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c20 drop?
Hey Guys,
I have a 1972 c20 2wd, and I have already got the frame chopped to a short bed, does anyone know how where to get a lowering kit for a 3/4 tonne. Of if any 1/2 tonne shackles will fit. Custom lowering...ANYTHING?? |
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09-22-2006, 12:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be
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Re: c20 drop?
drop shackle are the same.
cut the front coils and pull a leaf layer from the back, i have never pulled a 1/2t and 3/4 ton spindle stuff apart to compare for swaping. |
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09-23-2006, 08:45 AM
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Re: c20 drop?
Whoa,Dude...Am I,like,having like a flashback?Or,is this,like,some kinda deja vu trip?Yikes Scooby!This is getting pretty wierd...SCOOBY????WAIT FOR MEEEeeeee!!!
Nah seriously,Are you leaving it 3/4t 8-lug?There are no drop spindles made,you can "flip" the axle over the leafs(if you have those),or there are lowering shackles for less drop.If it`s coil,the 1/2t drop springs will fit right in the rear.The same for the front,up to 3".You can bolt a 1/2t rear and knuckles right in a 3/4t,very easy.See ya,I`m going to answer this in your other thread on down the page
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09-23-2006, 09:24 AM
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I'm back did you miss me?
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Re: c20 drop?
American Classic truck parts has 8 lug stuff. Conversions and drops too.
http://www.americanclassic.com/ Quote:
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09-23-2006, 08:46 AM
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Special Order
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Re: c20 Drop??
Scooby Doo,where are you???
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
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09-23-2006, 09:15 AM
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just can't cover up my redneck
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Re: c20 Drop??
Please don't double post.............
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