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Old 05-31-2005, 04:30 AM   #1
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Lowering a 72 longbed C20

I just scored a free 72 longbed stepside C20 from my wifes uncle! where can i order suspension from? All the sites i looked at only have lowering kits for C10's, is it the same? (dont think so) Anyway, all i know about this truck is that it looks kick ass, so please let me know everything about it! Thanks for the help!
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Old 05-31-2005, 11:15 AM   #2
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try www.classicperform.com or www.earlyclassic.com
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Old 05-31-2005, 03:17 PM   #3
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Welcome to the board from Kent, WA. Post some pics of that long stepside...we really like seeing your new ride!
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Old 06-01-2005, 04:13 AM   #4
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Thanks for the help and the warm welcome! I'll post pictures soon, the rust is not that bad considering this truck has been hauling macadamia nuts in Hawaii since 1972!
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Old 06-01-2005, 05:19 AM   #5
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Would that have rear coils, or leafs?
If it's coils all around, then just get any lowering spring, they'll all fit in there. You can get away with a 2 1/2 inch to 3 inch drop in front with just springs before you start getting into geomitry problems.

Welcome to the board from central ohio....and yes, we gotta see pics of your rig.
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Old 06-01-2005, 05:54 AM   #6
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Welcome!Are you in HI?Like Longhorn Man said,Coils you`re good to go.Leafs,you can do an axle-flip.Adapt the axle to sit above the springs like the Nippon Haulers.That`s what post-72 trucks do.
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Old 06-02-2005, 04:53 AM   #7
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Heres the pic, i hope it comes out.......
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