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blu-by-u-2 · 08-11-2011, 01:26 AM

Lowered the front last weekend. Cut the coils to much... I am going to get me another used set soon. My question is can I go with air shocks in the front I have them in the back. I need new front shocks any way and I figured if I go with air shocks I can fill with extra air for the meantime.

blazer2007 · 08-11-2011, 10:28 AM

I got geedy too and cut and cut until too late but looked good,don,t know about air shocks, could give them a whirl

SCOTI · 08-11-2011, 10:45 AM

I've never seen an airshock for a c-10 front suspension application. Buy new springs.

**Clyde65** · 08-11-2011, 10:46 AM

buy new springs, also you might consider replacing your sway bar mounts to the lower profile mounts for lowered applications.

SCOTI · 08-11-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

buy new springs, also you might consider replacing your sway bar mounts to the lower profile mounts for lowered applications.

Or, you can remove the existing mounts & trim the sway-bar bushing bracket (piece that holds the bushing in place) so it fits on the top side of the existing bracket vs under it. Then reinstall the mounts w/bolts. This relocates the sway bar higher for sweat equity.

**N2TRUX** · 08-11-2011, 11:01 AM

No, you do not want air shocks. Even if you find a set that will fit, they will ride like crap. Do yourself a favor and use a good quality replacement shock once you get the spring issue corrected.

**lolife99** · 08-11-2011, 12:05 PM

How much spring did you cut?
1/2 coil usually equals about 1" of drop.

LONGHAIR · 08-11-2011, 08:13 PM

No, to the air-shocks. The mounts can't take the weight of the truck, they will break something...

blu-by-u-2 · 08-11-2011, 11:03 PM

Thank you guys, picture (1) before I began. picture (2) 1st coil cut on driverside, way too much tire rubbed wheel well. picture (3) 2nd set coils too much. I hope the third set will be the last. I hope I don't screw things up when I go do the back.

08-11-2011, 01:26 AM	#1
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Ooops cut to much. Lowered the front last weekend. Cut the coils to much... I am going to get me another used set soon. My question is can I go with air shocks in the front I have them in the back. I need new front shocks any way and I figured if I go with air shocks I can fill with extra air for the meantime. Attached Images __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

08-11-2011, 10:28 AM	#2
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Ooops cut to much. I got geedy too and cut and cut until too late but looked good,don,t know about air shocks, could give them a whirl

08-11-2011, 10:45 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Ooops cut to much. I've never seen an airshock for a c-10 front suspension application. Buy new springs. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-11-2011, 10:46 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Ooops cut to much. buy new springs, also you might consider replacing your sway bar mounts to the lower profile mounts for lowered applications. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-11-2011, 11:01 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Ooops cut to much. No, you do not want air shocks. Even if you find a set that will fit, they will ride like crap. Do yourself a favor and use a good quality replacement shock once you get the spring issue corrected. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-11-2011, 12:05 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Ooops cut to much. How much spring did you cut? 1/2 coil usually equals about 1" of drop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-11-2011, 11:03 PM	#9
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: Ooops cut to much. Thank you guys, picture (1) before I began. picture (2) 1st coil cut on driverside, way too much tire rubbed wheel well. picture (3) 2nd set coils too much. I hope the third set will be the last. I hope I don't screw things up when I go do the back. Attached Images __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

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