02-05-2016, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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69 c20 lowering help.
I'm starting my front disc upgrade and lowering project soon on my 69 c20. Have some questions. I'm using a kit with a 2.5 inch drop spindle and going with a 1 inch drop spring. Can I keep the stock height shocks in front with that setup or do I need drop shocks? For the rear I'm going with a 5 inch drop spring. I know I need to relocate the shock mounts but as far as drop springs I read somewhere on here that I can use the same ones used on front side as drop shocks in the back. Is this true? Thanks in advance for your help.
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02-05-2016, 03:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
1" suspension drop in the front can use stock shocks no problem. I'm still using my stock rear shocks on my 6" drop, I flipped the stock lower shock mounts.
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02-05-2016, 04:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
Good timing for me! I just logged in to ask similar Q's. I have a 69 C20 I want to do disc drop to as well. Which kit are you using? Are you staying w/8 lug?
Has anyone used POL C20 kit? https://www.performanceonline.com/63...-deluxe-8-lug/ Any better options out there? Anyone have photos of their completed drop so I can see how low to go? |
02-05-2016, 04:29 PM | #4 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
That's the kit I will be using from POL. Keeping it 8 lug. Will pick it up Wednesday. Saves me 130 for shipping. If you get it let them know before you go because they have to build the kit. I also found this thread that seems to answer the drop shock question.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693745 |
02-05-2016, 04:51 PM | #5 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
Thanks Jose
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02-05-2016, 05:03 PM | #6 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
Would sure like to see photos of 67-72 C20 lowered with front drop coils & drop spindles and rear drop coils noting how many inches drop for front vs rear coil. I understand if I go past 4" rear drop I have to adjust shock mounts and panhard.
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09-20-2017, 05:07 PM | #7 | |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
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09-20-2017, 06:42 PM | #8 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
I used 225/75 16. Here's what it looks like now.
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09-21-2017, 03:48 PM | #9 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
Nice!!!
Looks like your steel wheels have more positive offset. |
10-21-2017, 12:42 PM | #10 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
Here's how my 69 C20 came out with same POL kit. I had already replaced the stock split rims with craigslist steelies and 265/70 tires and decided to leave them until they wear out. I have occasional rubbing in front when I go over a bump/dip too fast while turning but otherwise ok. Don't remember where (maybe CPP) but I recently saw drop spindles that are engineered to bring things in a bit but don't know where or if they are compatible with POL kit. Hope this helps.
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10-22-2017, 05:52 PM | #11 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
My body mounts are old and crushed down. I'm replacing those first to see how things go. Once that's done I've got to determine if I need different wheels and/or see if the body is still sitting crooked on the frame.
By the way, looks good!
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10-25-2017, 12:58 AM | #12 |
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Re: 69 c20 lowering help.
Thanks. Be sure to check/replace the rear axle bump stops. They're going to get some use once you lower the rear.
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