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[LAMBO]

Hi forum, I have a 1972 Chevy C20 that I purchased 2 years ago. Now it's time I make some mods. I was wanting to lower it and was checking throughout the forum but I still have questions. What does 4/5 mean? Is it inches dropped in front and back? I have coils in front and leafs in back. I was looking for a axle flip kit but can only find them for the C10. Am I looking in the wrong place? I've heard that re-arcing springs could lower it too but does anyone know how much? Or do I take out a leaf or two? I won't be hauling anything with the truck either so I don't need to worry about losing cargo weight limits.
And for the rims, what is the process of converting it from an 8 lug to a 6 lug? Is it expensive?
Thanks for any help.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by LAMBO

Hi forum, I have a 1972 Chevy C20 that I purchased 2 years ago. Now it's time I make some mods. I was wanting to lower it and was checking throughout the forum but I still have questions. What does 4/5 mean? Is it inches dropped in front and back? I have coils in front and leafs in back. I was looking for a axle flip kit but can only find them for the C10. Am I looking in the wrong place? I've heard that re-arcing springs could lower it too but does anyone know how much? Or do I take out a leaf or two? I won't be hauling anything with the truck either so I don't need to worry about losing cargo weight limits.
And for the rims, what is the process of converting it from an 8 lug to a 6 lug? Is it expensive?
Thanks for any help.

The 4/5 designation means it is lowered 4 inches in the front and 5 inches in the back. I don't have any leaf spring trucks so I can't really help you on that part of it . I know there are guys on here that have done it that will chime in when they get on here.

I think on the 8 to 6 lug change I would just swap complete front cross member and rear end assemblies.....

LockDoc