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JHickson6 · 06-03-2002, 09:17 PM

Has anyone out there done a full body drop to their C10. I want to do give my 67 C10 a full drop with air ride suspension and a rear 4 link setup. What kind of rear C notch will I need? Big one (8" notch) or one that bolts up to the frame. Can you body drop a C10 without cutting the box? In the front do I have to scrap the inner fender wells? Any info would help alot.

Thank You

JHickson6

SCOTI · 06-03-2002, 09:54 PM

You can use stock trailing arms w/the bags in custom mounts (instead of factory location) or spend more for the 4-link(which has more adjustability). The c-notch will depend on how much of a body drop you do(a big b.drop won't require as much of a notch). The bedfloor can either be raised or sectioned & the front fenderwells will either need to be tossed or modified extensively. Hope this helps.

70 Jimmy · 06-07-2002, 08:57 AM

Jegs has got 4-links at $146 w/o the rod ends. That's another $60 but it's still pretty cheap.

SoCal68 · 06-11-2002, 03:34 PM

I'm currently finishing a custom rear 4, or should say 5 link suspension for my C10 shortbed. With airbags and an estmated rear suspension travel of 9-10 inches, a longer rear setup is more desirable to eliminate a sharp degree of rear axle arc. As for a notch, a bolt in kit will not provide enough clearance. I stepped the rear of the frame and continued out the back without ever dropping back down. This will provide the cage for my fuel cell. I am body dropping the truck 3 inches with 20 inch rims in the front and 22 inch rims in back. It will lay rockers when done! I won't be running inner fenders. The hood and fenders will be welded together and tilt forward. I have many photos and will try to get some posted.

JHickson6 · 06-11-2002, 04:05 PM

Thank you that clears alot of my questions up!!!

You guys never dissapoint me!!

Can't wait to see the all the pics! Do you have any from the 5 link install?

Thanks Again

JHickson

PushinPebbles · 06-12-2002, 11:18 PM

I'm gonna B-drop mine this winter........3-3 1/2 in................wish me luck....................any pics would help.......................Jack

PJ_STYLES · 01-18-2003, 03:13 PM

If you want to see pics and info check out my site. It's under my truck page.

06-03-2002, 09:17 PM	#1
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	C10 Body Drop Has anyone out there done a full body drop to their C10. I want to do give my 67 C10 a full drop with air ride suspension and a rear 4 link setup. What kind of rear C notch will I need? Big one (8" notch) or one that bolts up to the frame. Can you body drop a C10 without cutting the box? In the front do I have to scrap the inner fender wells? Any info would help alot. Thank You JHickson6

06-03-2002, 09:54 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	You can use stock trailing arms w/the bags in custom mounts (instead of factory location) or spend more for the 4-link(which has more adjustability). The c-notch will depend on how much of a body drop you do(a big b.drop won't require as much of a notch). The bedfloor can either be raised or sectioned & the front fenderwells will either need to be tossed or modified extensively. Hope this helps. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 06-03-2002 at 09:57 PM.

06-07-2002, 08:57 AM	#3
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	Jegs has got 4-links at $146 w/o the rod ends. That's another $60 but it's still pretty cheap. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

06-12-2002, 11:18 PM	#6
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	I'm gonna B-drop mine this winter........3-3 1/2 in................wish me luck....................any pics would help.......................Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

01-18-2003, 03:13 PM	#7
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	I bodydropped my 62 2.5" If you want to see pics and info check out my site. It's under my truck page. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

06-11-2002, 03:34 PM	#4
SoCal68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 22	I'm currently finishing a custom rear 4, or should say 5 link suspension for my C10 shortbed. With airbags and an estmated rear suspension travel of 9-10 inches, a longer rear setup is more desirable to eliminate a sharp degree of rear axle arc. As for a notch, a bolt in kit will not provide enough clearance. I stepped the rear of the frame and continued out the back without ever dropping back down. This will provide the cage for my fuel cell. I am body dropping the truck 3 inches with 20 inch rims in the front and 22 inch rims in back. It will lay rockers when done! I won't be running inner fenders. The hood and fenders will be welded together and tilt forward. I have many photos and will try to get some posted.

06-11-2002, 04:05 PM	#5
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Thank you that clears alot of my questions up!!! You guys never dissapoint me!! Can't wait to see the all the pics! Do you have any from the 5 link install? Thanks Again JHickson



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