New here and my first truck!!!

[c-man405]

Hello my name is carter I just got a truck it's my first truck I'm turning 15 in July. My truck is a little project for my dad and I. The truck was bought i couple of weeks ago and it has a lot of new parts.It needs some things like a motor and trans it also needs to be a lot lower!!! I do have some questions and will have a lot more I'm sure. My first question is about lowering the suspension. I would like to know some suggestions to where to buy the parts I know I will need spindles, flip kit and hangers/shackles.
Thanks carter
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Welcome to the Forum from Texas!

Sharp look ride you have there, post some more pictures when you get the chance!

Okay on lowering the truck, you can get parts from summitracing.com, belltech, DJM, McGaughy's, Western Chassis, and most of them will sell a complete kit, and will also have listed the specs of the drop it will give you.

[Low87]

Welcome Carter! Nice looking truck. You're lucky to have a project to work on with your old man.

I did my drop 17 years ago, I don't remember who I bought it from. I'll let the recent guys chime in. Just don't go for cheapest. Find quality and save for it if you have to.

Have fun!

[Reziel_1983]

I went with DJM 3" drop spindles and cut one coil for about a 5 inch drop, and went with a belltech flip kit in the rear. How low are you wanting to go?

[c-man405]

Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

I went with DJM 3" drop spindles and cut one coil for about a 5 inch drop, and went with a belltech flip kit in the rear. How low are you wanting to go?

my goal is about 6/7 give or take a few inches but as low as my budget will let me. so far plans are a djm 3" spindles and a flip kit but I need to get a motor and trans so what's more important? its one of those deals. what would you recommend for brands of parts?

[77ChevySharkBite]

I would definitely say motor and tranny is the most important thing
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[Reziel_1983]

Originally Posted by c-man405

my goal is about 6/7 give or take a few inches but as low as my budget will let me. so far plans are a djm 3" spindles and a flip kit but I need to get a motor and trans so what's more important? its one of those deals. what would you recommend for brands of parts?

Can't really give a definite answer on which parts to use since this was my first time lowering a truck; maybe some of the more experienced guys can tell you which brands to steer clear of. All I know is that I used djm spindles which were good and the belltech flip kit was also great. I had to do a bit of grinding on the spindles to get them to fit, but it wasn't too much of an issue.

[82ccshorty]

I recommend bell tech stuff all the way. Yes it's a little higher in price but its great stuff.
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[demok83]

Great looking truck!I just ordered some flip brackets from specialty retail (member on here) that will give me a 5" drop in the back. I then ordered a set of shock extenders for the rear, and some new coil springs from Summit Racing that will give me a 3" drop in the front. I've never done a drop before, so it should definitely be a learning experience. Good luck with your project bud!

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Very nice. I say your truck dies need some suspension work. It's pointing up! Haha
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[cedens]

Awesome First truck, have fun with it.

Take care of it, and she'll take care of you, i am fortunate enough to still have my first truck (well it was dad's old one)

[manimal]

Welcome from another Illini!...stuck in SoCal! nice truck. specially for Illinois.

[LEEVON]

That's a really nice truck Carter. Take care of it and it will take care of you. I still have my first truck, bought it when I was 14 like you. That was 19 years ago.

[c-man405]

thanks everyone I will take all the advise I can get!
carter

[86swb]

Nice truck. Just want to say welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

[Pork Chop]

Nice truck, welcome there's a lot of good info and people willing to answer your questions
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[Old School Low]

Welcome Carter. Im 61 yrs old and just got my first truck too! ive had a lot of vehicles in my life but this is the truck Ill keep and work on as a project. Had it about 3 mos, having a 383 stroker built as we speak. (Its got a half wore out 350 that runs alright, too bad you're not closer. ) I hope real soon to 3in spindle drop and flip the leafs. Trying to stay away from C-notch for now. I want top of wheel wells at top of tire, or one inch on to the tire. Seems like they're going to rub though. We'll see. Go to youtube type in c-notch C-10, or lowering Chevy trucks, there will be homemade videos. Im no expert and signed up here in Nov...Many people have helped me just by reading what my plans were. You've got a NICE truck dude, lets have fun with em. Kenny from Washington State.

[daryn67]

Welcome from idaho