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gringoloco · 04-09-2006, 12:34 AM

Got a screamin' deal on the spindles and springs (traded for stock stuff) and got a flip kit for $30 shipped. The flip kit was much lower than I anticipated, so I had to put the helper springs back in and cut a half coil up front to even it out. Alignment tech had a blast with this one...

Since the first pics I have also flipped the white letters inside, poly Blazer tank to get the tank out of the bed, and shimmed the bed to line up better. I think the bed looks better lowered but I'm still not sold on it.

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After:

shpuz · 04-09-2006, 12:38 AM

wow, that looks realy nice!

glock35ipsc · 04-09-2006, 02:18 AM

I like it! I do think the back could come up maybe another inch to even the gap between the top of the tire and the wheel well if you don't like it that low, but definately nothing wrong with it as is. Nice truck!!!

*bskylerj* · 04-09-2006, 02:55 AM

It looks great. Good job and nice score on the trade.

sixty8c10 · 04-09-2006, 06:29 AM

nice

jbon64 · 04-09-2006, 08:44 AM

well done . after looks like a whole different truck

**Palf70Step** · 04-09-2006, 08:47 AM

Very nice!

chevyboy55 · 04-09-2006, 09:48 AM

Man it looks WAY better lowered, looks like a different truck, good job

70c10 · 04-09-2006, 09:49 AM

Looks way better lowered!. Almost the same blue as mine.

Deuce · 04-09-2006, 12:28 PM

Bro, that looks 100x better. Cool Truck!!

**Canadian694x4** · 04-09-2006, 01:40 PM

Saweet Work My Friend!

72armyswbtruck · 04-09-2006, 02:32 PM

Man that looks nice, where you stationed at?

corn · 04-09-2006, 06:54 PM

Funny how a drop can totally change a truck. That looks sweet...

gringoloco · 04-09-2006, 10:53 PM

Yeah, it's a totally different animal now. Strangely enough, it rides and drives better than before. Probably due mostly to having good shocks on it.

I think I have a line on a place to get a short fleet bed, and have all the components to do a coil conversion. Thinkin' bout baggin the rear so I can have some adjustability.

Thanks for all the positive comments. -Chris

matthufham · 04-09-2006, 11:01 PM

that completes it! awesome pick on the drop

thejoker · 04-09-2006, 11:15 PM

Looks real good!

JKR

wibilly · 04-10-2006, 09:11 AM

i'd fly that anytime, looks great!!!!!!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-10-2006, 10:15 AM

Dramatic difference!

shifty · 04-10-2006, 10:52 AM

drastic difference!

72MARIO · 04-11-2006, 09:21 PM

Thats way Nicer. Thats a no regret mod Eh ?

gringoloco · 04-11-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72MARIO

Thats way Nicer. Thats a no regret mod Eh ?

Except that it has motivated me to spend more money... 'free drop kit' yeah right.

04-09-2006, 12:34 AM	#1
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Lowered this weekend pics Got a screamin' deal on the spindles and springs (traded for stock stuff) and got a flip kit for $30 shipped. The flip kit was much lower than I anticipated, so I had to put the helper springs back in and cut a half coil up front to even it out. Alignment tech had a blast with this one... Since the first pics I have also flipped the white letters inside, poly Blazer tank to get the tank out of the bed, and shimmed the bed to line up better. I think the bed looks better lowered but I'm still not sold on it. Before: After: __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-09-2006, 12:38 AM	#2
shpuz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colby, KS Posts: 23	Re: Lowered this weekend pics wow, that looks realy nice!

04-09-2006, 02:18 AM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Lowered this weekend pics I like it! I do think the back could come up maybe another inch to even the gap between the top of the tire and the wheel well if you don't like it that low, but definately nothing wrong with it as is. Nice truck!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-09-2006, 02:55 AM	#4
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Lowered this weekend pics It looks great. Good job and nice score on the trade.

04-09-2006, 06:29 AM	#5
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Lowered this weekend pics nice __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

04-09-2006, 08:44 AM	#6
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: Lowered this weekend pics well done . after looks like a whole different truck __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

04-09-2006, 08:47 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Very nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-09-2006, 09:48 AM	#8
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Man it looks WAY better lowered, looks like a different truck, good job

04-09-2006, 09:49 AM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Looks way better lowered!. Almost the same blue as mine. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-09-2006, 12:28 PM	#10
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Bro, that looks 100x better. Cool Truck!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

04-09-2006, 01:40 PM	#11
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Saweet Work My Friend! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-09-2006, 02:32 PM	#12
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Man that looks nice, where you stationed at? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-09-2006, 06:54 PM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Funny how a drop can totally change a truck. That looks sweet...

04-09-2006, 10:53 PM	#14
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Yeah, it's a totally different animal now. Strangely enough, it rides and drives better than before. Probably due mostly to having good shocks on it. I think I have a line on a place to get a short fleet bed, and have all the components to do a coil conversion. Thinkin' bout baggin the rear so I can have some adjustability. Thanks for all the positive comments. -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-09-2006, 11:01 PM	#15
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Lowered this weekend pics that completes it! awesome pick on the drop



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04-09-2006, 11:15 PM	#16
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Looks real good! JKR __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

04-10-2006, 09:11 AM	#17
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Lowered this weekend pics i'd fly that anytime, looks great!!!!!!!! __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-10-2006, 10:15 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Dramatic difference! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-10-2006, 10:52 AM	#19
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Lowered this weekend pics drastic difference! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-11-2006, 09:21 PM	#20
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Lowered this weekend pics Thats way Nicer. Thats a no regret mod Eh ? __________________ 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

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