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08-24-2011, 08:06 PM | #1 |
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newbie question: dropping a '69 C10 4/6
Hi guys,
I picked up this 69 c10 last weekend, and have gotten to the point where I'm wheeling the frame in preparation for paint and am now considering what I need to do with the suspension. I've settled on a 4/6 drop from what I've seen on here, and a friend suggested air bags in the back. For the front, however, I'd like to do a 4" drop and keep the drum brakes all around. I know all the lowering kits I've seen so far require a disc brake swap. What's the best way to go about this with money being a concern? My buddy said air in the front is a pain in the ass to do right, but I don't want to go hog wild at this point and buy a whole new disc setup. Don't really want mismatched bolt patterns front and rear either, currently a 6 lug. Any pros and cons to air vs. spring? If it makes a difference, I'm doing a 5.3 swap, so the crossmember will definitely be changed. Thanks in advance for the replies. Now off to make my build thread! |
08-24-2011, 09:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: newbie question: dropping a '69 C10 4/6
http://grunionfabrication.com/disc-b...10-p-2133.html
After searching for an hour or so, is that kit an option? It's the cheapest I've found, but it seems to good to be true... Bag the rear to a 6" drop, and then use this kit, drop spindles and 4" lowering springs to finish the front? |
08-24-2011, 09:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: newbie question: dropping a '69 C10 4/6
I would go cpp 3/5 drop coils. with adjustable panhard bar and shock relocaters and your done.
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08-25-2011, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: newbie question: dropping a '69 C10 4/6
i have those exact coils. Where can i get the adjustable panhard bar and shock relocaters and how and why do these help?
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08-25-2011, 02:37 AM | #5 | |
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Re: newbie question: dropping a '69 C10 4/6
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I was going to go Air Bags because the Exhaust was always scraping on Dips/Speed Bumps, but it wasn't the Suspension that needed to be raised/lowered, but to have the exhaust "Tucked up" into the Frame. I was looking at about $2.5K to buy Bags and have them installed, but my Mechanic talked me out of it. $900.00 to tuck-up the exhaust and no Air Bags needed!
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