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Slammed66gmc · 01-05-2009, 08:31 PM

Whats up guys so i need some feedback im a 22 year old guy who is doing my first truck. My uncle passed away and it was his and wanna do something in his memory. Im lookin to do 7 in the back and 5 in the front due to the blown 454 im workin on right now for it. Any one got ideas to do it the best way and the easiest.

MXmaniac · 01-05-2009, 09:49 PM

I'm sorry for your loss.

2-1/2" dropped spindles(requiring disk brakes) and 2" lowering springs would put the front 4-1/2" lower.

The rear might be a little trickier than just simple lowering blocks & coils with a C-notch, because don't the GMC's have leaf springs?

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-05-2009, 10:22 PM

Yep, GMC's are leaf springs in the generation.

72BlckButy · 01-05-2009, 10:40 PM

With what you're planning.... I'd just run a nice bag setup.

Just my opinion...

txinliner · 01-25-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed66gmc

Whats up guys so i need some feedback im a 22 year old guy who is doing my first truck. My uncle passed away and it was his and wanna do something in his memory. Im lookin to do 7 in the back and 5 in the front due to the blown 454 im workin on right now for it. Any one got ideas to do it the best way and the easiest.

Whats up slammed I got my 65 swb c10 from my uncle who passed away 6 years ago so this rings a bell to me. I have lowerd mine and im in the process of dropping it more.This is were you have a lot of options, Im going on the cheap(relativley speaking) with dropped spindles and springs. The 5 /7 drop you want that should be easy although you might have to go a little lower up front (1/2 inch). Classic performance or cpp sells 2 1/2 inch drop spindles with a 3 inch spring that would be 5 1/2 front and use 5 inch rear springs with 2 inch lowering blocks there you go

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 02-18-2009, 03:14 PM

http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

heres a good place to get upgraded suspension parts for our trucks, they sell a kit for lowering it the way you want but if you have leaf springs out back then i dont think the kit will work out back

c10addict · 02-18-2009, 03:28 PM

D R O P M E M B E R!!!!

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 03-02-2009, 12:05 AM

any static thoughts?

01-05-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
Slammed66gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salem,OR Posts: 7	Lowering Questions Whats up guys so i need some feedback im a 22 year old guy who is doing my first truck. My uncle passed away and it was his and wanna do something in his memory. Im lookin to do 7 in the back and 5 in the front due to the blown 454 im workin on right now for it. Any one got ideas to do it the best way and the easiest.

01-05-2009, 09:49 PM	#2
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: Lowering Questions I'm sorry for your loss. 2-1/2" dropped spindles(requiring disk brakes) and 2" lowering springs would put the front 4-1/2" lower. The rear might be a little trickier than just simple lowering blocks & coils with a C-notch, because don't the GMC's have leaf springs? __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 Frd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle. Last edited by MXmaniac; 01-05-2009 at 09:51 PM.*

01-05-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Lowering Questions Yep, GMC's are leaf springs in the generation. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-05-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lowering Questions With what you're planning.... I'd just run a nice bag setup. Just my opinion... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-18-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: Lowering Questions http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx heres a good place to get upgraded suspension parts for our trucks, they sell a kit for lowering it the way you want but if you have leaf springs out back then i dont think the kit will work out back __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

02-18-2009, 03:28 PM	#7
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Lowering Questions D R O P M E M B E R!!!! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

03-02-2009, 12:05 AM	#8
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: Lowering Questions any static thoughts? __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700



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