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11-09-2002, 08:07 PM
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Lowering springs Q
What is the lowest in the back that you can go with out haveing to c notch the fram all so what is the best brand of spring to get and heights to get
i want something that is abut 2 to 3 inches lower in the front and i want the back to look even as the front thanks
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11-09-2002, 10:22 PM
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Go to Early Classic Enterprises web site. They have various stance photos you can look at. I believe the 6" drop spring is as low as you can go without a c-notch. If you want to go lower than the 6" drop spring you will need to go with bags and a c notch.
Attached is a pic of my 6" springs. This will you give you an idea of how much room is left for the rearend.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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11-09-2002, 10:57 PM
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ypu anythign lowerd more then 6inches will need a c-notch. i drove for a while on 6inch lowering spring and didnt have a problem, handled pretty well IMO. But you can also use blocks to lower the rear, somthing i will be doing to level the truck out.
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11-15-2002, 06:17 PM
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front springs
What did you use to lower the front. Do you have a pic of the front end?
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11-15-2002, 06:21 PM
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Springs and lowring spindle for the front
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11-15-2002, 06:25 PM
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On mine I used Early Classics 2.5" drop spindles and 1.5" drop springs. Fit like a glove.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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11-15-2002, 06:32 PM
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Early Classics are quality parts. I went with the 4" rear springs because I wanted a little more ground clearance for my daily driver, when it's done. For the 6" springs you will also need their shock relocator kit and the adjustable panhard bar or track bar kit. The shock kit keeps the shocks at the proper angle for best operation and the adjustable track bar allows you to center the rear housing in the frame. All bolt on stuff.
Tom
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