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06-06-2009, 04:16 AM
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69 C20 Longhorn
Hey guys, I just realized there was a 4x4 forum. I have a 69 C20 CST Longhorn. New 350 motor newer 400 trans, I take it out camping all the time. So I am just getting the truck operational in every aspect, Not trying to restore it due to time and money.
So the front end is next. I want to level the truck, give it a cool stance. I heard I can do this with 1 ton springs of the same year. This can will give me a rumored 2 inches in front? Is this so? And if so will the steering deal with it. Also what do it do with me lower A-arm sway bar bushings. Do I need spacers. Where can I get them. I am also ditching the drums for 8 lug discs. Any info would reall help thanks. |
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06-06-2009, 08:19 AM
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Re: 69 C20 Longhorn
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There really isn't much that you can do to lift a 3/4 ton 2 wheel drive's suspension w/o really affecting the ride quality. Taller/heavier springs will make it very stiff. You can't raise much w/o hitting the upper bump-stops, which makes for an even worse ride.
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06-06-2009, 11:46 PM
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Re: 69 C20 Longhorn
You could use a coil spring spacer. I know it works with the later model trucks, but I'm not completely familiar with the 67-72 2wd setups.
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06-13-2009, 08:20 AM
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Re: 69 C20 Longhorn
There are spring kits called "Zero Rate" They are about 1 " thick and are used on the front and rear spring perches of 4wd's for minor wheel location adjustments in height and from front to back as well. I found info. awhile back in a 4wd forum. Can I say it? The forum is "Colorado K5"
John
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06-13-2009, 02:24 PM
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just can't cover up my redneck
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Re: 69 C20 Longhorn
This is not a 4x4..........Zero-rates will not fit the front.
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06-19-2009, 08:20 AM
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Re: 69 C20 Longhorn
I run a 2" longer coil and a balljoint spacer to correct for alignment. I would recommend a 1.5" spring if I could do it over. This setup allows me to run 33x12.5x17 tires with no rubbing on my 77 c20.
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