c20 Drop?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

daryn_24 · 09-21-2006, 01:18 PM

Hey,

Im just in the middle of a complete resto on a 71 c20. I got a smokin deal on 2 of them, soo i had the frame chopped in one of them to make it a short box. I have looked everywhere for lowering kits for this thing. Does anyone know where to get one, or how to make a custom one??

MrC1 · 09-21-2006, 01:25 PM

I assume it's a leaf spring rear? (Don't remember if all 3/4Ts were)

I lowered the rear of mine 1.5" using aftermarket shakles. If you're looking for a BIG drop, you just flip the leaf springs to the other side of the axle. That results in about 5" drop if I remember correctly. For anythingin between, you're in for some creative custom work.

71SWBChevy · 09-21-2006, 01:38 PM

Alot of the 3/4 tons (well when I say alot I just mean some, I like to exagerate a little) were coil spring still, I don't really know if anyone offers lowering coils for the 3/4 ton trucks or not. I would check with a board vendor on that they can tell you a whole lot more than I can.

Green Machine · 09-22-2006, 12:08 AM

Is it all coil ? If it is all coil the stock and drop springs from a 1/2 ton are a direct swap and ride better too. All coil drop is fairly cheap, depends how low you want to go. You can get 2 inch front and 4 inch rear 1/2 ton coils, the will get that C20 down some.

daryn_24 · 09-22-2006, 10:47 AM

Hey Guys,

I have a 1972 c20 2wd, and I have already got the frame chopped to a short bed, does anyone know how where to get a lowering kit for a 3/4 tonne. Of if any 1/2 tonne shackles will fit. Custom lowering...ANYTHING??

*trkklr77* · 09-22-2006, 12:14 PM

drop shackle are the same.

cut the front coils and pull a leaf layer from the back, i have never pulled a 1/2t and 3/4 ton spindle stuff apart to compare for swaping.

**special-K** · 09-23-2006, 08:45 AM

Whoa,Dude...Am I,like,having like a flashback?Or,is this,like,some kinda deja vu trip?Yikes Scooby!This is getting pretty wierd...SCOOBY????WAIT FOR MEEEeeeee!!!
Nah seriously,Are you leaving it 3/4t 8-lug?There are no drop spindles made,you can "flip" the axle over the leafs(if you have those),or there are lowering shackles for less drop.If it`s coil,the 1/2t drop springs will fit right in the rear.The same for the front,up to 3".You can bolt a 1/2t rear and knuckles right in a 3/4t,very easy.See ya,I`m going to answer this in your other thread on down the page

**special-K** · 09-23-2006, 08:46 AM

Scooby Doo,where are you???

LONGHAIR · 09-23-2006, 09:15 AM

Please don't double post.............

**mark69** · 09-23-2006, 09:24 AM

American Classic truck parts has 8 lug stuff. Conversions and drops too.

http://www.americanclassic.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Whoa,Dude...Am I,like,having like a flashback?Or,is this,like,some kinda deja vu trip?Yikes Scooby!This is getting pretty wierd...SCOOBY????WAIT FOR MEEEeeeee!!!
Nah seriously,Are you leaving it 3/4t 8-lug?There are no drop spindles made,you can "flip" the axle over the leafs(if you have those),or there are lowering shackles for less drop.If it`s coil,the 1/2t drop springs will fit right in the rear.The same for the front,up to 3".You can bolt a 1/2t rear and knuckles right in a 3/4t,very easy.See ya,I`m going to answer this in your other thread on down the page

09-21-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
daryn_24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 16	c20 Drop?? Hey, Im just in the middle of a complete resto on a 71 c20. I got a smokin deal on 2 of them, soo i had the frame chopped in one of them to make it a short box. I have looked everywhere for lowering kits for this thing. Does anyone know where to get one, or how to make a custom one??

09-21-2006, 01:25 PM	#2
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: c20 Drop?? I assume it's a leaf spring rear? (Don't remember if all 3/4Ts were) I lowered the rear of mine 1.5" using aftermarket shakles. If you're looking for a BIG drop, you just flip the leaf springs to the other side of the axle. That results in about 5" drop if I remember correctly. For anythingin between, you're in for some creative custom work. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

09-21-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: c20 Drop?? Alot of the 3/4 tons (well when I say alot I just mean some, I like to exagerate a little) were coil spring still, I don't really know if anyone offers lowering coils for the 3/4 ton trucks or not. I would check with a board vendor on that they can tell you a whole lot more than I can. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

09-22-2006, 12:08 AM	#4
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: c20 Drop?? Is it all coil ? If it is all coil the stock and drop springs from a 1/2 ton are a direct swap and ride better too. All coil drop is fairly cheap, depends how low you want to go. You can get 2 inch front and 4 inch rear 1/2 ton coils, the will get that C20 down some. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

09-22-2006, 10:47 AM	#5
daryn_24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 16	c20 drop? Hey Guys, I have a 1972 c20 2wd, and I have already got the frame chopped to a short bed, does anyone know how where to get a lowering kit for a 3/4 tonne. Of if any 1/2 tonne shackles will fit. Custom lowering...ANYTHING??

09-22-2006, 12:14 PM	#6
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: c20 drop? drop shackle are the same. cut the front coils and pull a leaf layer from the back, i have never pulled a 1/2t and 3/4 ton spindle stuff apart to compare for swaping.

09-23-2006, 08:45 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: c20 drop? Whoa,Dude...Am I,like,having like a flashback?Or,is this,like,some kinda deja vu trip?Yikes Scooby!This is getting pretty wierd...SCOOBY????WAIT FOR MEEEeeeee!!! Nah seriously,Are you leaving it 3/4t 8-lug?There are no drop spindles made,you can "flip" the axle over the leafs(if you have those),or there are lowering shackles for less drop.If it`s coil,the 1/2t drop springs will fit right in the rear.The same for the front,up to 3".You can bolt a 1/2t rear and knuckles right in a 3/4t,very easy.See ya,I`m going to answer this in your other thread on down the page __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2006, 08:46 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: c20 Drop?? Scooby Doo,where are you??? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2006, 09:15 AM	#9
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: c20 Drop?? Please don't double post.............



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