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83c10wit454 · 08-31-2010, 10:09 PM

hey i wanna slam my 83 c10. i think im gonna start off with the bolt on 4 link & cantilever package from slam specialities and the step notch. i would like to know what other people are using and how they like the certain brand or setup. any other tips or suggestions would be great. thanks.... chevy rules

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2010, 11:06 PM

Welcome to the forum 83c10wit454. You will find that the most popular way to get your truck on the ground on this forum is with a raised crossmember. Spend some time reading through the various builds here and get back with us.

**lolife99** · 09-02-2010, 12:11 PM

Also check out www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com.
They are the leaders (in my opinion) of 60-87 suspension products.
Nathan Porter is also a site supporter/Vendor here on the board.
Here's the PB rear 4-link:
http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/sit...n-system-2200/

Check this out for a 6-link install.
http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/sit.../dinos-78-c10/

83c10wit454 · 09-08-2010, 10:50 PM

hey thanks for your guys info i enjoyed reading what you guys posted. but i am going to purchase the street scraper setup from airbagit.com. it is a 100% bolt on and will slam the frame with 14'' of travel... its prety sick

ok i have some other questions, will i be able to slam the front with stock control arms? i already have 2'' drop spindles and what is the advantage of tublier control arms. and i also have a big block and want to get an 8'' diameter bag, will they fit stock arms also? thanks for again for all the help.... chevy dominates all !!

**kev2809** · 09-08-2010, 10:53 PM

might want to read up on airbagit.com...lot of negative feedback from them. i would skip the streetscaper and get a porterbuilt dropmember, front and rear. best bang for the buck by far. also, check *****************, they also sell a raised crossmember kit for the front and back. both are good, reputable companies.

**lolife99** · 09-08-2010, 10:59 PM

X2 on Airbagit.com
I would not use their products.
Check out bad reviews about ChassisTech or AIM.
All the same company, with crappy products.

6772owner · 09-09-2010, 09:23 AM

X3

You will never regret going with Porterbuilt products, they are the best fit/finish/customer service out there. Do yourself a favor and just do it right the first time and enjoy scraping pavement!

PBFAB.COM · 09-09-2010, 02:42 PM

Here's a pic of our rear kit:

MONTEZ · 09-09-2010, 04:22 PM

Just tried to call you but your online lol. I was just wondering if you offer anything like that kit for the rear with a smaller notch. I dont want to cut my bed.

**N2TRUX** · 09-09-2010, 08:11 PM

You mean like this?

Porterbuilt C10 StageII Rear Drop Kit (63-72)

MONTEZ · 09-09-2010, 08:31 PM

Yeah but I guess I should have specified that I need it to fit a 73-87.
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JNJchev77 · 09-10-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MONTEZ

Yeah but I guess I should have specified that I need it to fit a 73-87.
Posted via Mobile Device

I have a hunch he will be offering a mild kit for 73-87.

Check this thread, post #41
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=406186&page=2

83c10wit454 · 09-11-2010, 01:01 PM

Hey guys thanks for the info about airbagit.com, im glad i heard about the negative feedback before i ordered anything. I would still like to know the advantage of tubler control arms i want to slam my truck as low as possible but i still want to use stock controll arms, there has to be some reason why the darn things are so expensive.

Also kind of topic but wat are people running for exhaust, shorty headers, manifolds? I have long tube headers now and they sit below the frame and will probly need to get something different. Thanks again info guys..... theres no replacement for displacement!!

MONTEZ · 09-11-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83c10wit454

Thanks again info guys..... theres no replacement for displacement!!

I can think of a few

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SCOTI · 09-12-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 83c10wit454

Hey guys thanks for the info about airbagit.com, im glad i heard about the negative feedback before i ordered anything. I would still like to know the advantage of tubler control arms i want to slam my truck as low as possible but i still want to use stock controll arms, there has to be some reason why the darn things are so expensive.

Also kind of topic but wat are people running for exhaust, shorty headers, manifolds? I have long tube headers now and they sit below the frame and will probly need to get something different. Thanks again info guys..... theres no replacement for displacement!!

Tubular arms will typically offer better alignment options for the extreme lowered set-up vs. what stock arms can achieve. The cost is in the R&D, materials, & contruction.

If you opt for a 'swapmember' (aftermarket x-member), you'll want manifolds if the motor is stock-ish (log or ram horn style will work). If it's got a little more gitty-up, mid-length headers are the most common choice. Since aftermarket x-members typically raise the engine mounting height & shift it's position forward slightly, long tube headers could possibly fit (you won't know until you check).

08-31-2010, 10:09 PM	#1
83c10wit454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lexington NE Posts: 122	Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 hey i wanna slam my 83 c10. i think im gonna start off with the bolt on 4 link & cantilever package from slam specialities and the step notch. i would like to know what other people are using and how they like the certain brand or setup. any other tips or suggestions would be great. thanks.... chevy rules

08-31-2010, 11:06 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 Welcome to the forum 83c10wit454. You will find that the most popular way to get your truck on the ground on this forum is with a raised crossmember. Spend some time reading through the various builds here and get back with us. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-02-2010, 12:11 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 Also check out www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com. They are the leaders (in my opinion) of 60-87 suspension products. Nathan Porter is also a site supporter/Vendor here on the board. Here's the PB rear 4-link: http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/sit...n-system-2200/ Check this out for a 6-link install. http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/sit.../dinos-78-c10/ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-02-2010 at 12:15 PM.

09-08-2010, 10:53 PM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 might want to read up on airbagit.com...lot of negative feedback from them. i would skip the streetscaper and get a porterbuilt dropmember, front and rear. best bang for the buck by far. also, check ***************, they also sell a raised crossmember kit for the front and back. both are good, reputable companies. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread** -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

09-08-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 X2 on Airbagit.com I would not use their products. Check out bad reviews about ChassisTech or AIM. All the same company, with crappy products. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-08-2010 at 11:00 PM.

09-08-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
83c10wit454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lexington NE Posts: 122	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 hey thanks for your guys info i enjoyed reading what you guys posted. but i am going to purchase the street scraper setup from airbagit.com. it is a 100% bolt on and will slam the frame with 14'' of travel... its prety sick ok i have some other questions, will i be able to slam the front with stock control arms? i already have 2'' drop spindles and what is the advantage of tublier control arms. and i also have a big block and want to get an 8'' diameter bag, will they fit stock arms also? thanks for again for all the help.... chevy dominates all !! Attached Images

09-09-2010, 09:23 AM	#7
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 X3 You will never regret going with Porterbuilt products, they are the best fit/finish/customer service out there. Do yourself a favor and just do it right the first time and enjoy scraping pavement! __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

09-09-2010, 02:42 PM	#8
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 Here's a pic of our rear kit: __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-09-2010, 04:22 PM	#9
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 Just tried to call you but your online lol. I was just wondering if you offer anything like that kit for the rear with a smaller notch. I dont want to cut my bed. __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

09-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 You mean like this? Porterbuilt C10 StageII Rear Drop Kit (63-72) __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-09-2010, 08:31 PM	#11
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 Yeah but I guess I should have specified that I need it to fit a 73-87. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

09-11-2010, 01:01 PM	#13
83c10wit454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lexington NE Posts: 122	Re: Looking for a good setup to lay frame with my c-10 Hey guys thanks for the info about airbagit.com, im glad i heard about the negative feedback before i ordered anything. I would still like to know the advantage of tubler control arms i want to slam my truck as low as possible but i still want to use stock controll arms, there has to be some reason why the darn things are so expensive. Also kind of topic but wat are people running for exhaust, shorty headers, manifolds? I have long tube headers now and they sit below the frame and will probly need to get something different. Thanks again info guys..... theres no replacement for displacement!!



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