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northerngmc · 11-08-2010, 07:13 PM

Looking for pictures of lowered C20 that are still C20's with 8 bolt wheels.

GMC Paul says he has sold many of the C20 lowering spring kits to members and I would like to see pictures.

I would really appreciate before and after pictures as well as details on how much the truck was lowered and how.

And yes I have searched for lowering of C20's but have found very little information.

Considering lowering my 68 C20..........

1stimer · 11-08-2010, 10:43 PM

I've decided to keep mine stock, but maybe this thread will change my mind.

Do you have leaf springs in the rear?

northerngmc · 11-08-2010, 11:54 PM

I have coils.

I am considering lowering the rear a couple of inches to level the truck out or 2" in the front with coils and 4" in the back.

GMC Pauls sells lowering springs for C20's.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/lowering_springs_&_parts.htm

63-72 3/4 Ton Front Lowering Coil Springs Pair
4145722 For 67-72 3/4 ton trucks, Heavy Duty High Performance Front Lowering Springs Available in 1", 2" drop. Sold as a calibrated matched set. These are not cheap imported car springs like others sell these are custom made in the USA and are calibrated matched sets made specifically for the truck they will be installed on. $129.95

63-72 3/4 Ton Rear Lowering Coil Springs Pair
4145732 63-72 3/4 Ton truck Heavy Duty High Performance rear lowering springs. Available in 2", 3", 4", 5" or 6" drop. Sold as a calibrated matched set. These are not cheap imported car springs like others sell these are custom made in the USA and are calibrated matched sets made specifically for the truck they will be installed on.

1stimer · 11-09-2010, 01:01 AM

Coils seems much easier to do. Are you concerned about ride quality with the drop? I definitely think these trucks looks nicer when they are level. This means wheels and tires also?

wild4wheels · 11-09-2010, 09:01 AM

Heres a few from my collection of pictures

LilTruckMan'69 · 06-29-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by wild4wheels

Heres a few from my collection of pictures

That is nice! Lovin' the look of this. I just got an ounce of motivation

Looks like the pic didn't copy. The green and white one.

northerngmc · 11-13-2010, 09:37 PM

bttt as someone on here must have a C20 that has been lowered......

Jacfourteen · 11-14-2010, 02:50 AM

here are some pictures of mine. I lowered it the cheap way, cut coils in front and pulled 4 leaves in back. This combo got me down 3" in front and 4" in rear. I still can haul with it but anything over a ton in the bed and I'm on the bumpstops (most I've hauled since drop is 3500#'s of gravel). More details here.

BEFORE (Sorry about the crappy pic, it was my cell phone but you get the idea.)

AFTER

Smith & Sons · 04-21-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

here are some pictures of mine. I lowered it the cheap way, cut coils in front and pulled 4 leaves in back. This combo got me down 3" in front and 4" in rear. I still can haul with it but anything over a ton in the bed and I'm on the bumpstops (most I've hauled since drop is 3500#'s of gravel). More details here.

BEFORE (Sorry about the crappy pic, it was my cell phone but you get the idea.)

AFTER

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slobberdogs · 11-14-2010, 06:25 PM

Alright 1st post. Sorry no picts yet. Truck still on jack stands in process of rebuild. 72 GMC LWB C20. Rear drop of 4" had leaf springs dearched too maintain load capabilities($225). Front 2 1/2" drop spindles from Performance online($400). Complete rebuild of steering from Performance online($357) new shocks all the way around POL($200) and slotted vented rotors from LMC($270). It has not been too difficult just time consumming and I only know enough to get my into trouble mechanically. This site has been very helpful. I can't wait to get rolling again. Picts too come.

wild4wheels · 11-18-2010, 06:12 PM

top for ya

gofast68c20 · 12-13-2010, 12:43 AM

Heres mine. 3" drop spindles from airbagit.com,cut 1/2 a coil. Changed rear from leaf to coil cpp c-notch and used ECE 6" drop coils and 2" blocks.

gikken20 · 12-13-2010, 06:17 AM

Dont have any better pics right now since im deployed and its been 5 years since i messed with it but PO cut the coils in the front and i believe extended the hangers on the rear, i want to keep it 8 lug and bag it to lay frame, as of right now you put any weight in it and everytime you hit a bump it bottoms out

eagleuh1 · 12-13-2010, 08:57 AM

Gofast68c20, hows the ride with coil rear compared to the leafsprings? I'm thinking of doing this as well. Thanks.

andrewhass81 · 05-19-2011, 03:20 PM

I am hoping to pick up my new frame and suspension this week. I'll post pics of my 69 C20 lowered if all goes well.

GMC69 · 06-28-2011, 10:43 PM

Here is a pic of my recent purchase. Had the truck about a month or so. I am not sure how much it is dropped. I did find out today that I am riding on the rubber bumpstops up front, so I may cut them or remove them completely.

Oh yeah, coil suspension all around, and drop coils were used, as I was given the stock coils when I bought it.

cadillacart · 06-29-2011, 12:02 AM

Before

After

Front Coils were cut (2 coils), which was too much, as I have about 1/2" inch of clearance right now. I think 1 coil would be better if you feel that you need to go that route.

Rear axle has been flipped on top of the springs.

dan42 · 06-29-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cadillacart

Before

After

Front Coils were cut (2 coils), which was too much, as I have about 1/2" inch of clearance right now. I think 1 coil would be better if you feel that you need to go that route.

Rear axle has been flipped on top of the springs.

Nice vintage CT1 in the back of your truck - I have a real nice green one I love to ride around the neighborhood.

cadillacart · 07-30-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Nice vintage CT1 in the back of your truck - I have a real nice green one I love to ride around the neighborhood.

Thanks! My dad is working on the bike currently, I keep working on him to give it to me someday.

One more pic of the truck.

mmmBoost · 07-30-2011, 09:54 PM

Mine started out as a 8 Lug C20, now its a 5 Lug.
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LOW69C20 · 07-30-2011, 10:49 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...64#post4809964
here is a link to my lowered C20, looking for a part number for 3" front drop spindles, rear is dragging the frame already

dan42 · 06-29-2011, 12:43 AM

Mine wasn't lowered, but leveled - I'm not sure how it was done but I liked the way it sat.

EOChev · 06-29-2011, 01:26 AM

Heres some pics of my 68 C20, not really what your looking for i did a half ton conversion to 5 hole. About 16'' lower than when i got it and still might be going lower

flomofo · 06-29-2011, 02:02 AM

http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2466735965.html

I'm still thinking about it, but it has leaf springs in the back and I want to eventually do airbags.

Anybody make bolt-in stuff to do some sort of 4 link setup or other setup to run airbags on this thing?

Fully optioned Sierra Grande for cheap with a straight body you can just spray for a lot cheaper than a shortbed will run...

rcrahn · 06-29-2011, 02:37 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252364

This is our '67 C20 lowered and bagged

11-08-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	C20 lowered pictures Looking for pictures of lowered C20 that are still C20's with 8 bolt wheels. GMC Paul says he has sold many of the C20 lowering spring kits to members and I would like to see pictures. I would really appreciate before and after pictures as well as details on how much the truck was lowered and how. And yes I have searched for lowering of C20's but have found very little information. Considering lowering my 68 C20.......... __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

11-08-2010, 10:43 PM	#2
1stimer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 46	Re: C20 lowered pictures I've decided to keep mine stock, but maybe this thread will change my mind. Do you have leaf springs in the rear?

11-08-2010, 11:54 PM	#3
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: C20 lowered pictures I have coils. I am considering lowering the rear a couple of inches to level the truck out or 2" in the front with coils and 4" in the back. GMC Pauls sells lowering springs for C20's. http://www.gmcpauls.com/lowering_springs_&_parts.htm 63-72 3/4 Ton Front Lowering Coil Springs Pair 4145722 For 67-72 3/4 ton trucks, Heavy Duty High Performance Front Lowering Springs Available in 1", 2" drop. Sold as a calibrated matched set. These are not cheap imported car springs like others sell these are custom made in the USA and are calibrated matched sets made specifically for the truck they will be installed on. $129.95 63-72 3/4 Ton Rear Lowering Coil Springs Pair 4145732 63-72 3/4 Ton truck Heavy Duty High Performance rear lowering springs. Available in 2", 3", 4", 5" or 6" drop. Sold as a calibrated matched set. These are not cheap imported car springs like others sell these are custom made in the USA and are calibrated matched sets made specifically for the truck they will be installed on. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

11-09-2010, 01:01 AM	#4
1stimer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 46	Re: C20 lowered pictures Coils seems much easier to do. Are you concerned about ride quality with the drop? I definitely think these trucks looks nicer when they are level. This means wheels and tires also? Last edited by 1stimer; 11-09-2010 at 01:01 AM.

11-09-2010, 09:01 AM	#5
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: C20 lowered pictures Heres a few from my collection of pictures Attached Images __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

11-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#7
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: C20 lowered pictures bttt as someone on here must have a C20 that has been lowered...... __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

11-14-2010, 02:50 AM	#8
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: C20 lowered pictures here are some pictures of mine. I lowered it the cheap way, cut coils in front and pulled 4 leaves in back. This combo got me down 3" in front and 4" in rear. I still can haul with it but anything over a ton in the bed and I'm on the bumpstops (most I've hauled since drop is 3500#'s of gravel). More details here. BEFORE (Sorry about the crappy pic, it was my cell phone but you get the idea.) AFTER __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's Last edited by Jacfourteen; 11-14-2010 at 02:52 AM. Reason: wrong picture link

11-14-2010, 06:25 PM	#10
slobberdogs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 14	Re: C20 lowered pictures Alright 1st post. Sorry no picts yet. Truck still on jack stands in process of rebuild. 72 GMC LWB C20. Rear drop of 4" had leaf springs dearched too maintain load capabilities($225). Front 2 1/2" drop spindles from Performance online($400). Complete rebuild of steering from Performance online($357) new shocks all the way around POL($200) and slotted vented rotors from LMC($270). It has not been too difficult just time consumming and I only know enough to get my into trouble mechanically. This site has been very helpful. I can't wait to get rolling again. Picts too come.

11-18-2010, 06:12 PM	#11
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: C20 lowered pictures top for ya __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

12-13-2010, 12:43 AM	#12
gofast68c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 248	Re: C20 lowered pictures Heres mine. 3" drop spindles from airbagit.com,cut 1/2 a coil. Changed rear from leaf to coil cpp c-notch and used ECE 6" drop coils and 2" blocks. Attached Images

12-13-2010, 06:17 AM	#13
gikken20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 72	Re: C20 lowered pictures Dont have any better pics right now since im deployed and its been 5 years since i messed with it but PO cut the coils in the front and i believe extended the hangers on the rear, i want to keep it 8 lug and bag it to lay frame, as of right now you put any weight in it and everytime you hit a bump it bottoms out Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4ton LWB 2X4 1995 Chevy Tahoe 2dr 4X4 (sold) 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 (traded in) 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 2007 GMC Yukon 4x4 (wife's)

12-13-2010, 08:57 AM	#14
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: C20 lowered pictures Gofast68c20, hows the ride with coil rear compared to the leafsprings? I'm thinking of doing this as well. Thanks.

05-19-2011, 03:20 PM	#15
andrewhass81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 15	Re: C20 lowered pictures I am hoping to pick up my new frame and suspension this week. I'll post pics of my 69 C20 lowered if all goes well.

06-28-2011, 10:43 PM	#16
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: C20 lowered pictures Here is a pic of my recent purchase. Had the truck about a month or so. I am not sure how much it is dropped. I did find out today that I am riding on the rubber bumpstops up front, so I may cut them or remove them completely. Oh yeah, coil suspension all around, and drop coils were used, as I was given the stock coils when I bought it. Attached Images __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

06-29-2011, 12:02 AM	#17
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: C20 lowered pictures Before After Front Coils were cut (2 coils), which was too much, as I have about 1/2" inch of clearance right now. I think 1 coil would be better if you feel that you need to go that route. Rear axle has been flipped on top of the springs. __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck Last edited by cadillacart; 06-29-2011 at 12:05 AM.



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07-30-2011, 09:54 PM	#20
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: C20 lowered pictures Mine started out as a 8 Lug C20, now its a 5 Lug. Before Now __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

07-30-2011, 10:49 PM	#21
LOW69C20 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: McMinnville, OR Posts: 83	Re: C20 lowered pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...64#post4809964 here is a link to my lowered C20, looking for a part number for 3" front drop spindles, rear is dragging the frame already

06-29-2011, 12:43 AM	#22
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: C20 lowered pictures Mine wasn't lowered, but leveled - I'm not sure how it was done but I liked the way it sat. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-29-2011, 01:26 AM	#23
EOChev Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pilot Rock, OR Posts: 45	Re: C20 lowered pictures Heres some pics of my 68 C20, not really what your looking for i did a half ton conversion to 5 hole. About 16'' lower than when i got it and still might be going lower Attached Images

06-29-2011, 02:02 AM	#24
flomofo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lard, CA Posts: 24	Re: C20 lowered pictures http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2466735965.html I'm still thinking about it, but it has leaf springs in the back and I want to eventually do airbags. Anybody make bolt-in stuff to do some sort of 4 link setup or other setup to run airbags on this thing? Fully optioned Sierra Grande for cheap with a straight body you can just spray for a lot cheaper than a shortbed will run...

06-29-2011, 02:37 AM	#25
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: C20 lowered pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252364 This is our '67 C20 lowered and bagged

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