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Old 11-01-2006, 10:42 PM   #1
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Question C10 and C20 frame & suspension differences?

I have a 1972 C10 longbed with coil springs front and rear. The springs on the truck seem quite tired. I am considering installing 3/4 ton springs all around to lift the truck up a bit. I understand that this should raise the truck about 2 inches over the stock original height. I was wondering if this would even work? I figure the hubs, spindles, springs, brakes, and rear axle are all different from a C10 to a C20. So would the coil springs interchange? If so would the truck front end still allign correctly?

I will most likely install new heavy duty C10 springs front and rear, but I just wanted to explore my options and learn about the differences.

Thanks, Erik

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Old 11-02-2006, 12:44 AM   #2
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Re: C10 and C20 frame & suspension differences?

HD C/10 springs are the same as C/20 springs.
Although, I dunno about 2 inches... onless yours is really saggin right now.
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Old 11-02-2006, 03:33 PM   #3
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Re: C10 and C20 frame & suspension differences?

Thanks,

I thought that might be the case.

My front end has spring spacers and sits at a normal height. The rear end sits level with the front and is resting on the overload leafs.
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