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zeben irby · 03-23-2006, 10:16 PM

hey i have a 1969 chevy c10 and it has coil springs and shocks but i want to drop it as low as i can with coils and shocks with out a c noch in the frame i would love to take it to 3/6 thank you for your help

zeben irby · 03-23-2006, 10:17 PM

thank you

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2006, 10:18 PM

Just do a 4/6 drop or whatever.

You can do a 6 inch drop rear coil without the need to c-notch. I do all my trucks that way. There is a link to the latest one in my signature.

Early Classic Enterprises will fix you up with all you need.

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2006, 10:18 PM

you're welcome

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2006, 10:19 PM

you're welcome again.

blazerboy72 · 03-24-2006, 07:20 AM

I used cpp 3/5 kit and I only have about 3/4"-1" before I hit the frame. I dont know if cpp's springs are lower than that say they are or if it is because it is on a blazer. I wouldnt want to go any lower without a c notch if this really is they way a 3/5 is suppose to be.

72MARIO · 03-24-2006, 07:46 AM

I got a 4/6 and it's fine.

70-Chevy · 03-24-2006, 08:32 AM

i dont want to steal your thread but with that 4/6 drop, is that spindles also and if it is do you have to have disk brakes to run those spindles. Thanks

kevncar · 03-24-2006, 10:06 AM

yeah, a 4/6 is usually spindles and springs in the front, and every kit I've seen has been for disc only.

ChevLoRay · 03-24-2006, 10:23 AM

You can lower each end with springs, but the geometry will be wrong. Spindles will help you, and ECE will let you go 2.5-inches lower in front. They have a 1-inch lowering spring, for the front, too.

In the back, they have coils that will let you drop it from 2 to 6 inches. Once you get to a 4-inch drop, you should seriously consider the adjustable track bar (Panhard rod) AND the shock relocation mount kit. This will let the shocks work at the more extreme drop AND relocate the axle to center it under the chassis.

If you elect to go 5 or 6 inches, you should be aware that the center crossmember, home of the the center carrier bearing on the drive shaft, may cause a conflict with the driveshaft.

I have the ECE 2.5/4 drop on my '69 and I love it. Discs are great, but I stayed with the 6-hole pattern. There are others (McGaughey) and some vendors on the board, who also sell kits (GMC Paul).

But, if you are going to do it right, you're looking at a total expenditure of ~$2K. If it's worth doing, do it right. You'll save money, in the long run.

bs25j · 03-24-2006, 10:52 AM

do you have any problems with the driveline rubbin against teh crossmember on a 4/6 drop.

03-23-2006, 10:16 PM	#1
zeben irby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 18	lowering 69 chevy c10 hey i have a 1969 chevy c10 and it has coil springs and shocks but i want to drop it as low as i can with coils and shocks with out a c noch in the frame i would love to take it to 3/6 thank you for your help

03-23-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
zeben irby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 18	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 thank you

03-23-2006, 10:18 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 Just do a 4/6 drop or whatever. You can do a 6 inch drop rear coil without the need to c-notch. I do all my trucks that way. There is a link to the latest one in my signature. Early Classic Enterprises will fix you up with all you need. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-23-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 you're welcome

03-23-2006, 10:19 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 you're welcome again. Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-23-2006 at 10:19 PM.

03-24-2006, 07:20 AM	#6
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 I used cpp 3/5 kit and I only have about 3/4"-1" before I hit the frame. I dont know if cpp's springs are lower than that say they are or if it is because it is on a blazer. I wouldnt want to go any lower without a c notch if this really is they way a 3/5 is suppose to be.

03-24-2006, 07:46 AM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 I got a 4/6 and it's fine. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

03-24-2006, 08:32 AM	#8
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 i dont want to steal your thread but with that 4/6 drop, is that spindles also and if it is do you have to have disk brakes to run those spindles. Thanks __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

03-24-2006, 10:06 AM	#9
kevncar Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 259	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 yeah, a 4/6 is usually spindles and springs in the front, and every kit I've seen has been for disc only. __________________ Kevin 72 Chevelle 67 C10...454/TH400 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193961

03-24-2006, 10:23 AM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 You can lower each end with springs, but the geometry will be wrong. Spindles will help you, and ECE will let you go 2.5-inches lower in front. They have a 1-inch lowering spring, for the front, too. In the back, they have coils that will let you drop it from 2 to 6 inches. Once you get to a 4-inch drop, you should seriously consider the adjustable track bar (Panhard rod) AND the shock relocation mount kit. This will let the shocks work at the more extreme drop AND relocate the axle to center it under the chassis. If you elect to go 5 or 6 inches, you should be aware that the center crossmember, home of the the center carrier bearing on the drive shaft, may cause a conflict with the driveshaft. I have the ECE 2.5/4 drop on my '69 and I love it. Discs are great, but I stayed with the 6-hole pattern. There are others (McGaughey) and some vendors on the board, who also sell kits (GMC Paul). But, if you are going to do it right, you're looking at a total expenditure of ~$2K. If it's worth doing, do it right. You'll save money, in the long run. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-24-2006, 10:52 AM	#11
bs25j Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 80	Re: lowering 69 chevy c10 do you have any problems with the driveline rubbin against teh crossmember on a 4/6 drop.

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