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Hey everyone! Names Justin, I bought another members truck (Phlebmaster) I have made numerous changes to it, and am still in the process of building this thing. My question is where can I find a mild 1-3" lowering kit for this truck? someone told me that front lowering coils for a c10 will fit as long as i am not planning on using it as a 3/4 ton, (which i am not) and that i can use a set of drop shackles or remove a rear leaf spring..
What should I do? It will never be used to haul anything, but i am not keen on the idea of hacking my factory coils like some guys, but I cant find anything for a c20 out there. Is this a safe way to go? And if I remove a rear leaf, which one do I pull? ![]()
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
Do a quick search of C20 lowering and you will find a couple of greats discussions with photos and available parts for 3/4 tons.
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
To not be one of those guys who just goes and tells you to search, here is a great thread to get you started.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=c20+lowering
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
You are mixing techniques for a coil spring suspension and leaf spring suspension.
If it's a coil rear blocks would be easiest. Drop coils are really easy too though. If it's a leaf spring you could remove a leaf or install a flip kit.
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Thanks for the help guys. I am sorry that I wasn't clear, but the truck has coils up front and leafs in the rear. I will keep searching and let you know what I come up with.
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
No, I didn't pay attention when I read it.
Up front lowering coils would probably be your best bet. I think there might be drop spindles available for a 3/4 ton too but I am not certain.
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
Yeah I have located the drop spindles, a few companies make them, but i am unclear on wether I need to switch my rotors, ball joints, tie rods, etc. It almost seems that the easiest way to go for what I want, would be to cut one ring from each coil in the front, and do a flip kit, or shackles in the rear..
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
IF you cut one coil you will get two inches, two coils four inches Etc....Don't remove a leaf spring just do a swap to under the axle! I have a 3/4 ton gmc and this method worked great for me! But watch out If you go too low in front you'll bottom out so I would suggest no more than one coil! And some food for thought you can get a set of coils to lower the truck for around 100 bucks if your weary about cutting your stockers.
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
Nope it's pretty basic...good luck brotha!
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
They make kits for flippn your leaf springs, lowering leaf springs etc....check out this linkhttp://www.stylintrucks.com/category/suspension/lowering_parts.aspx?scid=SG58665&ST_SRC=PPC&gclid=CP-cubeck6sCFUYaQgodtFtqpQ
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
Cut two coils in front, flip kit and removed all but three springs out back with air shocks and C-notch
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
[quote=cadillacart;4893164]Cut two coils in front, flip kit and removed all but three springs out back with air shocks and C-notch
Looks good. Just curious.. do you have any steering issues with the tires tucked up front? I have lifted far too many rigs to count, and this is my first lowering job. Just wanted to get a few pointers and what I should watch out for. ![]()
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Re: 72 3/4 ton lowering??
You should read this thread on lowering C20's.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...78#post4761778 In post #15 you'll see Cadillacart's truck before and after. He also says the 2 coils cut off the front are too much. Leaves only 1/2" or so suspension travel.
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