How to drop my 70 c10 ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cagodinez · 08-15-2005, 09:00 PM

I'm new to this site, great information, haven't been able to find spucifically what I need to drop my 70 c10, I want to do a 3-7 drop, would I have to do a c-notch, is c-notching a big deal, some people say you shouldn't cut into the frame. I don't know to go with airbags or not, I'm a little concerned with the ride quality,this is going to be my daily driver. any info greatly appreciated. Southern California, Lake Perris, Riverside County

Joe67 · 08-15-2005, 10:00 PM

Everything I hear about bagged trucks is bad ride quality, this has been debated since it became popular.

Get a nice static drop for consistent trouble free ride quality

Regarding the rear notch, word it you don't need it with a 6" rear drop on a coil/trailing arm chassis. Call the tech guys at www.earlyclassic.com to be sure about a 7" drop. They are VERY helpful

71swb4x4 · 08-15-2005, 10:02 PM

Static drop is MUCH cheaper than bags. I am working on bags right now, and I have sunk more money than I care to admit, but I am trying to do it right.
I have heard that bags ride very well, better than a static drop, but I have yet to experience it for myself.

cagodinez · 08-16-2005, 01:20 AM

Thankyou for the information, I checked out ECE, I think I'm gonna go with the 4/6 drop its gonna run me about $750, I want to try to install it my self.

Joe67 · 08-16-2005, 05:47 AM

Same kit I put on my project as well as many other members here. Good Luck

mbgmike · 08-17-2005, 06:37 AM

I dropped my first vehicle as a kid with radiator clamps (alot) on the coils. (No Money)
Had all my friends sit on it and a clamped them on. This was not a good idea. Looked good sitting in the driveway. Do not reccomend this method however

08-15-2005, 09:00 PM	#1
cagodinez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 241	How to drop my 70 c10 ? I'm new to this site, great information, haven't been able to find spucifically what I need to drop my 70 c10, I want to do a 3-7 drop, would I have to do a c-notch, is c-notching a big deal, some people say you shouldn't cut into the frame. I don't know to go with airbags or not, I'm a little concerned with the ride quality,this is going to be my daily driver. any info greatly appreciated. Southern California, Lake Perris, Riverside County

08-15-2005, 10:00 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Everything I hear about bagged trucks is bad ride quality, this has been debated since it became popular. Get a nice static drop for consistent trouble free ride quality Regarding the rear notch, word it you don't need it with a 6" rear drop on a coil/trailing arm chassis. Call the tech guys at www.earlyclassic.com to be sure about a 7" drop. They are VERY helpful __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-15-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Static drop is MUCH cheaper than bags. I am working on bags right now, and I have sunk more money than I care to admit, but I am trying to do it right. I have heard that bags ride very well, better than a static drop, but I have yet to experience it for myself. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-16-2005, 05:47 AM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Same kit I put on my project as well as many other members here. Good Luck __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-16-2005, 01:20 AM	#4
cagodinez Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 241	Thankyou for the information, I checked out ECE, I think I'm gonna go with the 4/6 drop its gonna run me about $750, I want to try to install it my self.

08-17-2005, 06:37 AM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	I dropped my first vehicle as a kid with radiator clamps (alot) on the coils. (No Money) Had all my friends sit on it and a clamped them on. This was not a good idea. Looked good sitting in the driveway. Do not reccomend this method however



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