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capriceguy · 05-04-2005, 02:48 PM

Hi there. I recently bought a stock 83 C10 2wd stepside with 350/4spd. I just scored a set of 2" lowering springs for the front from my neighbor. They were just taking up space in his garage so he gave them to me. My question is: I have read/ seen pictures that show a 4" drop in the rear looks good with 2" front drop on these trucks, and is accomplished with a different shackle on the rear leaf springs. Is there a lower shackle that will work that is available oem? Is there an alternative to buying the overpriced stuff from the aftermarket? I am basically a cheap/do it yourself guy and am looking to spend as little as possible here. Any help is greatly appeciated. Thanks!

**Captkaos** · 05-04-2005, 05:19 PM

No, there is no alternative shackle. All a shackle does is drop it roughly 1-2". To get 4" you need the shackle and hanger.

swissfacade · 06-22-2005, 10:52 AM

You can use 2" drop shackles and 2" lowering blocks to get your 4" drop.

corn · 06-25-2005, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swissfacade

You can use 2" drop shackles and 2" lowering blocks to get your 4" drop.

If it doesnt have a flip kit, a 2" block will only raise it, not lower it.

comfortzone · 07-01-2005, 01:55 PM

or you can buy a $65 dollar flip bracket kit from www.sporttrucksuspension.com
Blocks won't lower.... Suicide doors rocks!

05-04-2005, 02:48 PM	#1
capriceguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9	rear static drop questions Hi there. I recently bought a stock 83 C10 2wd stepside with 350/4spd. I just scored a set of 2" lowering springs for the front from my neighbor. They were just taking up space in his garage so he gave them to me. My question is: I have read/ seen pictures that show a 4" drop in the rear looks good with 2" front drop on these trucks, and is accomplished with a different shackle on the rear leaf springs. Is there a lower shackle that will work that is available oem? Is there an alternative to buying the overpriced stuff from the aftermarket? I am basically a cheap/do it yourself guy and am looking to spend as little as possible here. Any help is greatly appeciated. Thanks!

05-04-2005, 05:19 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	No, there is no alternative shackle. All a shackle does is drop it roughly 1-2". To get 4" you need the shackle and hanger. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-22-2005, 10:52 AM	#3
swissfacade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina Posts: 72	one more option You can use 2" drop shackles and 2" lowering blocks to get your 4" drop.

07-01-2005, 01:55 PM	#5
comfortzone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	or you can buy a $65 dollar flip bracket kit from www.sporttrucksuspension.com Blocks won't lower.... Suicide doors rocks!



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