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Old 09-19-2010, 12:44 PM   #1
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lowering my 69 c/10 (need info)

Hi, was wantin some info on lowering my 69 c/10. it has coil springs in the back. I've seen the spindles on ebay, there 2.5 drop. also the coil springs, there all different sizes. my rear sits a little lower than the front now. my question is what all do I need to lower my truck. Guess i'll go for a 2.5 drop. Also what size tires and wheels will work at that height. Thanks for any info
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Re: lowering my 69 c/10 (need info)

If you still have drums up front, you cant just use the spindles, you need to convert to disc... Mine has 3 inch springs all around, and a 2" block in back with 4 wheel drums still
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Old 09-19-2010, 08:42 PM   #3
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Re: lowering my 69 c/10 (need info)

Thanks, yea i have already changed to disc brakes and 5 lug rotors
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Old 09-19-2010, 08:53 PM   #4
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Re: lowering my 69 c/10 (need info)

Jesse, as far as lowering your truck, it's going to depend on how "low" you want to go, and your budget.

Minimal lowering 2/4:
2" front springs
4" rear springs
Option - New shocks and shock relocators
(Some consider running a 3" spring, also an option but the shocks and relocators will be a must IMO)

Lower:
2.5" drop spindles (Matched with a 1-3" drop spring)
5 or 6" drop springs (optional bolt in c-notch - NOT REQUIRED)
New lowered shocks
Shock relocators
Super-trac Bar (aligns the rearend back up)

Lowest:
Bags or Dropmember

Wheels:
This is kind of a free for all. I've ran stock wheels, ralleys and larger dia. wheels. You will get a million different responses, you just have to make sure they will not bottom out on the inner fenders (front or rear).

For a step by step install check out my build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

Here's my truck staticly dropped 4.5/6" without the need of a c-notch:

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Old 09-19-2010, 09:30 PM   #5
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Re: lowering my 69 c/10 (need info)

Super Nice!!! What size tires and rims do you have on your truck, they look great fill up the fender wells perfect
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Old 09-20-2010, 08:47 AM   #6
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Re: lowering my 69 c/10 (need info)

All specs are in my build thread listed above, as well as in my signature.

They are 20x8.5 and 20x10 w/ 255/40 and 295/40 respectively.
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