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11-26-2014, 11:20 AM
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Lowering 69 C20
Okay plan is to lower my c20 and convert to 5 lug. Two different projects. Is the below kit what I need. My truck has coil springs front and back.
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11-26-2014, 11:56 AM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
You will also need shock relocate brackets and adjustable trac bar.
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11-26-2014, 09:24 PM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
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I was thinking it might be better to have stock length shocks and the relocate brackets but maybe not if the springs are shorter anyway. Anyone have any thoughts about that.? This is going to be a purchase for me soon.
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11-26-2014, 09:29 PM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
The shock relocate kit is required for the shocks to work properly. The stock shocks will not work. The relocate kit keeps the shock at the correct angle for optimal performance. You might look around in the suspension forum to get some pics.
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11-27-2014, 01:36 AM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
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11-26-2014, 03:12 PM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
I am interested in doing the same with mine. Do you think that much of a drop would affect your ride quality? Be interesting to see how it goes! Best of luck to you.
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1989 Isuzu Trooper - 230000 miles 1968 c20 - 292 straight six - fourth owner - 96000 1978 400ci small block PROJECT 
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11-26-2014, 03:31 PM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
I went with ECE 2-4 drop kit, came with everything needed to do the job and fit great. No problems. As far as ride quality goes mine suffers from the low profile tires not the drop springs and shocks.
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11-26-2014, 04:49 PM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
You will also need shock relocate brackets and adjustable trac bar.
X2 Good luck!!!
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1968 Custom Camper C/20, rebuilt original 327 with 350 hp., turbo 400 with shift kit, factory AC truck, original patina rust free paint from Oregon, 2/4 lowering springs + 1" blocks, GM 2500 8 bolt rally's with dually center caps with Firestone Destination 245/75-R16's. (My 50th birthday present from my wife!!!) |
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11-26-2014, 05:11 PM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
Thank You for the great responses. I will be buying everything on this Friday...hope they are having a sale!
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11-27-2014, 02:05 AM
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Re: Lowering 69 C20
Keep the excellent info coming.... my wife said my truck needs to be lower..LOL
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