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ANDREW · 09-14-2010, 11:43 PM

so i put my stock suspension back on rear was flipped and the front had drop coils i got the back done to day but it sits really high i know that the rear from factory was higher my question is how much to i have to raise the front to level it out im putting my stock coils back but i know that wont cut it

**N2TRUX** · 09-14-2010, 11:51 PM

Try a set of C20 coils. They might get you close to level.

ANDREW · 09-15-2010, 12:08 AM

sorry for got to mention my truck is a 1983 chevy c20 2wd

**N2TRUX** · 09-15-2010, 12:11 AM

Hmm, maybe a C30 coil then. I'm not much of an expert on lifting them. Ask me how to lower and I got ya covered.

ANDREW · 09-15-2010, 12:12 AM

i just want to level things out front and rear

ANDREW · 09-15-2010, 12:48 AM

anyone know what i should do?

gchemist · 09-15-2010, 03:42 AM

Install a 2" shackel. The rear is 2" higher from the factory. Shackels are cheap. You could also flip the front hanger. Flipping the front hanger may drop it more than 2".

ANDREW · 09-15-2010, 11:06 AM

so if i install a front 2" coil spacer id be good too

Prerunner1982 · 09-15-2010, 11:17 AM

I think a 1ton/diesel front coils would bring the front up if you have a gas 350..

My 1/2ton 2wd sat level with only 1ton front coils.

Also... you do not want to put a 2" spacer on the front coils. Due to geometry all you need is about a 3/4"-1" spacer to get 2-2.5" of lift.

gchemist · 09-15-2010, 04:32 PM

No drop the rear. It's easier.

Prerunner1982 · 09-15-2010, 04:45 PM

No.... lift it it looks better.

ANDREW · 09-15-2010, 10:56 PM

ok guys i only wanna do this once how much of a lift spacer with my stock spring do i need to level it out

Matt Man · 09-15-2010, 11:10 PM

put heavy duty 1 ton coil springs with a 1 inch spacer. worse case scenario you need to add a block in back...

ANDREW · 09-16-2010, 12:18 AM

i just want to get a coil spacer just dont know witch size

ANDREW · 09-16-2010, 01:37 AM

Bump

Matt Man · 09-16-2010, 03:14 AM

than i would say 2 inch spacer. make sure your balljoints are in good shape.

flamingbig10 · 09-16-2010, 08:45 AM

2" drop shackles

ANDREW · 09-17-2010, 12:05 AM

Ok so im going to get a 2" coil spacer for the front any heads up while installing my old coils back

Matt Man · 09-17-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANDREW

Ok so im going to get a 2" coil spacer for the front any heads up while installing my old coils back

to be honest just buy 1 ton coils while you have the springs out.... still put the spacer in, besides that just be careful with coil springs.

ANDREW · 09-17-2010, 12:22 AM

why get 1 ton coils ?

Matt Man · 09-17-2010, 01:16 AM

because they have a higher spring rate and it will make the truck sit taller.

ANDREW · 09-17-2010, 02:04 AM

well if i only need 2" and im putting 2" coil spacers if i put the 1 ton springs id be to tall

LONGHAIR · 09-17-2010, 05:34 AM

"Lifting" a 2wd truck is not as easy as it has been made to sound. There is only so much "droop" travel in the front suspension to begin with and adding coils spacers w/o taking this travel limit into account is a problem. I wouldn't bet on the 1 ton springs doing much more than making the ride unbearable.

You really are better off to lower the rear to match the front with the new "stock" coils up front.

ANDREW · 09-19-2010, 10:14 PM

ok guys so i dropped the lower control arm and i compressed the spring and tryed to shove the spring in but it just seems i cant compress the spring enough im stuck and need some help any one have tips and even if i do compress the spring enough i just cant get the compressor out

ANDREW · 09-19-2010, 10:37 PM

anyone i need help guys

09-14-2010, 11:43 PM	#1
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	front coil help so i put my stock suspension back on rear was flipped and the front had drop coils i got the back done to day but it sits really high i know that the rear from factory was higher my question is how much to i have to raise the front to level it out im putting my stock coils back but i know that wont cut it Last edited by ANDREW; 09-14-2010 at 11:43 PM.

09-14-2010, 11:51 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: front coil help Try a set of C20 coils. They might get you close to level. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-15-2010, 12:08 AM	#3
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help sorry for got to mention my truck is a 1983 chevy c20 2wd

09-15-2010, 12:11 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: front coil help Hmm, maybe a C30 coil then. I'm not much of an expert on lifting them. Ask me how to lower and I got ya covered. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-15-2010, 12:12 AM	#5
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help i just want to level things out front and rear

09-15-2010, 12:48 AM	#6
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help anyone know what i should do?

09-15-2010, 03:42 AM	#7
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: front coil help Install a 2" shackel. The rear is 2" higher from the factory. Shackels are cheap. You could also flip the front hanger. Flipping the front hanger may drop it more than 2". __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos Last edited by gchemist; 09-15-2010 at 03:43 AM.

09-15-2010, 11:06 AM	#8
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help so if i install a front 2" coil spacer id be good too

09-15-2010, 11:17 AM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: front coil help I think a 1ton/diesel front coils would bring the front up if you have a gas 350.. My 1/2ton 2wd sat level with only 1ton front coils. Also... you do not want to put a 2" spacer on the front coils. Due to geometry all you need is about a 3/4"-1" spacer to get 2-2.5" of lift. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

09-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#10
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: front coil help No drop the rear. It's easier. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-15-2010, 04:45 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: front coil help No.... lift it it looks better. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

09-15-2010, 10:56 PM	#12
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help ok guys i only wanna do this once how much of a lift spacer with my stock spring do i need to level it out

09-15-2010, 11:10 PM	#13
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: front coil help put heavy duty 1 ton coil springs with a 1 inch spacer. worse case scenario you need to add a block in back... __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

09-16-2010, 12:18 AM	#14
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help i just want to get a coil spacer just dont know witch size

09-16-2010, 01:37 AM	#15
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help Bump



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09-16-2010, 03:14 AM	#16
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: front coil help than i would say 2 inch spacer. make sure your balljoints are in good shape. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

09-16-2010, 08:45 AM	#17
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: front coil help 2" drop shackles __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-17-2010, 12:05 AM	#18
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help Ok so im going to get a 2" coil spacer for the front any heads up while installing my old coils back

09-17-2010, 12:22 AM	#20
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help why get 1 ton coils ?

09-17-2010, 01:16 AM	#21
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: front coil help because they have a higher spring rate and it will make the truck sit taller. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

09-17-2010, 02:04 AM	#22
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help well if i only need 2" and im putting 2" coil spacers if i put the 1 ton springs id be to tall

09-19-2010, 10:14 PM	#24
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help ok guys so i dropped the lower control arm and i compressed the spring and tryed to shove the spring in but it just seems i cant compress the spring enough im stuck and need some help any one have tips and even if i do compress the spring enough i just cant get the compressor out Last edited by ANDREW; 09-19-2010 at 10:15 PM.

09-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#25
ANDREW Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: vannuys Posts: 95	Re: front coil help anyone i need help guys

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