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Old 03-09-2014, 07:04 PM   #1
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gimp lowering

was planning on cutting front coils today didnt have all the tools,have to wait till tomorrow for u bolts for rear anyways,instead been messing around with this program. if only it was this easyName:  366.jpg
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Old 03-09-2014, 07:35 PM   #2
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Re: gimp lowering

Cool truck, it will look pretty cool if you end up close to the photoshop. Heres a pic of my old 65' it had heated coils (done by the P.O.) which I wouldn't recommend. But is probably close to the height you are aiming for.

How much are you planning on cutting? I wouldn't cut much more than 1 full coil, that'll get you approx 2". If you want to go lower than that and keep any quality of ride you'll need to go to drop spindles.
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Old 03-09-2014, 07:59 PM   #3
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Re: gimp lowering

Is that a C20? I also want to drop mine (1965 C20) 4/6 inches - front/rear. Would love to know how you end up doing it.
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Old 03-09-2014, 08:26 PM   #4
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Re: gimp lowering

yea 64 c20, plan cutting 1 1/2 coil up front for rear was planning tj springs but havent decided ,friend gave me 3 inch blocks for rear so might try that and combo of lowered springs trying to go as low in rear without notch,which i think is 4-5 inches
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Old 03-10-2014, 05:24 PM   #5
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It'll get there Rick. This is Paul. I joined up.
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Old 03-10-2014, 05:44 PM   #6
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Re: gimp lowering

C20 Or 3/4 ton springs a stiffer and you can get away with cutting a slight bit more then you can with 1/2 ton springs. I run 3/4 springs in my 1/2 ton lowered. Its a much better ride.
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