3/4 Ton Front Drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 08:31 PM

This has been bugging me a lot lately. I have been thinking about lowering the front of my truck 1-2" without cutting my springs or anything of that nature. I want it to be fairly easy to undo if I decide to put it back to stock. So guys, are there any drop components for 3/4 tons?

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2009, 10:03 PM

Read this- LINK

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the link N2. I didn't even think to look in the suspension section. DOH!!!!!

**lolife99** · 10-24-2009, 10:51 PM

Photo shop?

Seriously,... you can install drop springs up front, or drop spindles,... and a 2" rear shackle.

Nothing is going to be simple.
An alignment is also going to be necessary.
The only simple choice would be to pay someone to do it.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-24-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Photo shop?

Seriously,... you can install drop springs up front, or drop spindles,... and a 2" rear shackle.

Nothing is going to be simple.
An alignment is also going to be necessary.
The only simple choice would be to pay someone to do it.

Do they make 3/4 ton drop springs? I would rather do that than spindles, which are way out of my price range.

It's not a 4x4 so I can't lift it and have it be intimidating so I was thinking to try and accomplish it by dropping the front 1-2".

**lolife99** · 10-25-2009, 12:14 AM

As close as your nearest "Google Search".

http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/smooth_riders.html

Their C30 drop springs should do the job.

Scootin 81 C20 · 10-25-2009, 12:49 AM

Looks like I may be waiting a while at that price. Oh well.

fiddy9apache · 10-25-2009, 01:13 AM

might try a set of stock 1/2ton springs.

flamingbig10 · 10-25-2009, 01:48 AM

just get some 1/2 ton drop springs

pig rig · 10-25-2009, 03:36 AM

I did a wright up on 1t 3/4t 1/2t front ends and what interchanges I know its on here some place but I couldnt find it but you can go to dually scene and find it in the tech section

so with some hunting around you can drop a 3/4t fairly easy

**N2TRUX** · 10-25-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig rig

.... go to dually scene and find it in the tech section

How about a link. Even better, copy it here.

independentcustoms · 10-27-2009, 09:22 PM

Found the thread- http://duallyscene.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4359

kelgar50 · 10-29-2009, 11:52 PM

This is what I found and plan to use.I also have a 3/4 ton I plan to drop.

C-20 ¾ to ½ Ton Conversion 2½" Drop Spindles
Click to View Looking to convert your ¾ ton Truck to ½ ton front suspension? We are proud to introduce the only C-20 to C-10 2½" Drop Spindles available on the market. (disc brakes required).
Over the years, we’ve had many customers with C-20 8-lug Trucks that would like to convert over to the better riding C-10 suspension and change their wheels to either a 5-lug or 6-lug bolt pattern. These new Conversion Spindles allow you to upgrade to C-10 front disc brakes on the ’60-’87 model Trucks, and give you the option of 2½" front Drop Spindles for the same price without having to change your tie rods and ball joints.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

Spindles are less than $300 according to there web site hope this helps.

10-24-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	3/4 Ton Front Drop? This has been bugging me a lot lately. I have been thinking about lowering the front of my truck 1-2" without cutting my springs or anything of that nature. I want it to be fairly easy to undo if I decide to put it back to stock. So guys, are there any drop components for 3/4 tons? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? Read this- LINK __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? Thanks for the link N2. I didn't even think to look in the suspension section. DOH!!!!! __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-24-2009, 10:51 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? Photo shop? Seriously,... you can install drop springs up front, or drop spindles,... and a 2" rear shackle. Nothing is going to be simple. An alignment is also going to be necessary. The only simple choice would be to pay someone to do it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2009, 12:14 AM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? As close as your nearest "Google Search". http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/smooth_riders.html Their C30 drop springs should do the job. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2009, 12:49 AM	#7
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? Looks like I may be waiting a while at that price. Oh well. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-25-2009, 01:13 AM	#8
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? might try a set of stock 1/2ton springs.

10-25-2009, 01:48 AM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? just get some 1/2 ton drop springs __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 10-25-2009 at 01:49 AM.

10-25-2009, 03:36 AM	#10
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? I did a wright up on 1t 3/4t 1/2t front ends and what interchanges I know its on here some place but I couldnt find it but you can go to dually scene and find it in the tech section so with some hunting around you can drop a 3/4t fairly easy __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

10-27-2009, 09:22 PM	#12
independentcustoms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 133	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? Found the thread- http://duallyscene.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=4359 Last edited by independentcustoms; 10-27-2009 at 09:22 PM.

10-29-2009, 11:52 PM	#13
kelgar50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bako,CA Posts: 64	Re: 3/4 Ton Front Drop? This is what I found and plan to use.I also have a 3/4 ton I plan to drop. C-20 ¾ to ½ Ton Conversion 2½" Drop Spindles Click to View Looking to convert your ¾ ton Truck to ½ ton front suspension? We are proud to introduce the only C-20 to C-10 2½" Drop Spindles available on the market. (disc brakes required). Over the years, we’ve had many customers with C-20 8-lug Trucks that would like to convert over to the better riding C-10 suspension and change their wheels to either a 5-lug or 6-lug bolt pattern. These new Conversion Spindles allow you to upgrade to C-10 front disc brakes on the ’60-’87 model Trucks, and give you the option of 2½" front Drop Spindles for the same price without having to change your tie rods and ball joints. http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx Spindles are less than $300 according to there web site hope this helps.



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