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prin · 07-16-2009, 09:26 AM

OK, I have 2" drop springs in the front and a 2" block in the rear. If I add 2" spings to the rear, will the truck be level?

hoss67 · 07-16-2009, 09:37 AM

Don't know if this will help. But from the factory on a c10 there is 2" difference from front to back I believe. Hope this helps.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-16-2009, 10:30 AM

prin the rear of your truck needs to drop 2" befofre its level, so yes your correct.

5150 · 07-16-2009, 10:32 AM

yes, you need to go two inches lower in the rear

68C10withA396 · 07-16-2009, 11:33 AM

31" from highest point in front fender well to ground and 34" in rear fender to ground was stock according to the LMC catalog. Take your measurements and see if it'll work for you...

mclairmo · 07-16-2009, 12:47 PM

Sounds like an SAT math question. You need to measure front and rear ride height and determine for yourself as every truck can be slightly different from factory specs, especially after all these years.

Tx Firefighter · 07-16-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mclairmo

Sounds like an SAT math question. You need to measure front and rear ride height and determine for yourself as every truck can be slightly different from factory specs, especially after all these years.

Exactly. You need to judge for yourself what your truck needs. They are all a little different. Just park it somewhere and walk a ways away from it and stare at it awhile to decide for yourself.

SpeedTriple · 07-16-2009, 05:44 PM

FYI:
I have a 68 Longbed/Fleetside (Added weight I suppose on rear) with a 250 Inline 6 (Lighter than 350?)
I purchased 2" Drop Spindles for the front and replaced the original springs with factory stock size. Out rear with coils I purchased/installed 4" Drop Springs with shorter shocks. Without a tailgate and load I set about 1/2" to 3/4" high in the rear. Hope this makes sense

see ten · 07-16-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C10withA396

31" from highest point in front fender well to ground and 34" in rear fender to ground was stock according to the LMC catalog. Take your measurements and see if it'll work for you...

I don't doubt that LMC prints that kind of info...but those measurements are useless unless the vehicles being compared have the same size tires/wheels with identical air pressure.

68Stepbed · 07-17-2009, 10:29 AM

A 2/4 drop looks good. It may not be exactly level, but it's close.

I recommend getting 4" springs and doing away with the blocks altogether. If you ever decide to do something else later, 2" drop springs are hard to get rid of.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-17-2009, 11:18 AM

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OK, I have 2" drop springs in the front and a 2" block in the rear. If I add 2" spings to the rear, will the truck be level?

Install what you bought then measure and buy the rear springs that you need.

I agree with 68Stepbed also, but for different reasons. I would have installed 4" rear springs first, then you would have the option to bring the rear down more with the blocks and it would be a little more accurate. Keep in mind that you will probably need to install at the verry least an adjustible pan hard bar too, to recenter your rear end. WES

prin · 07-20-2009, 04:30 PM

I did a dick move to the ole girl. I heated the fronts and put a 2inch block in the rear and then heated teh rear a tab. I only done this to see how I wanted the truck to sit. Well, I have recently installed 2inch fronts and the back in not what I like. Also, the back rides like crap. So, I am redoing everything the CORRECT way!

Thanks everybody!!!!

07-16-2009, 09:26 AM	#1
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	??? about drop... OK, I have 2" drop springs in the front and a 2" block in the rear. If I add 2" spings to the rear, will the truck be level?

07-16-2009, 09:37 AM	#2
hoss67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisville, MS Posts: 267	Re: ??? about drop... Don't know if this will help. But from the factory on a c10 there is 2" difference from front to back I believe. Hope this helps.

07-16-2009, 10:30 AM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: ??? about drop... prin the rear of your truck needs to drop 2" befofre its level, so yes your correct. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-16-2009, 10:32 AM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: ??? about drop... yes, you need to go two inches lower in the rear __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-16-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
68C10withA396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville N.C. Posts: 58	Re: ??? about drop... 31" from highest point in front fender well to ground and 34" in rear fender to ground was stock according to the LMC catalog. Take your measurements and see if it'll work for you... __________________ "Some people spend an entire life time wondering if they ever made a difference... The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan '68 C10 SWB 396/350/4.11

07-16-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: ??? about drop... Sounds like an SAT math question. You need to measure front and rear ride height and determine for yourself as every truck can be slightly different from factory specs, especially after all these years.

07-16-2009, 05:44 PM	#8
SpeedTriple Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 13	Re: ??? about drop... FYI: I have a 68 Longbed/Fleetside (Added weight I suppose on rear) with a 250 Inline 6 (Lighter than 350?) I purchased 2" Drop Spindles for the front and replaced the original springs with factory stock size. Out rear with coils I purchased/installed 4" Drop Springs with shorter shocks. Without a tailgate and load I set about 1/2" to 3/4" high in the rear. Hope this makes sense Last edited by SpeedTriple; 07-16-2009 at 05:45 PM.

07-17-2009, 10:29 AM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: ??? about drop... A 2/4 drop looks good. It may not be exactly level, but it's close. I recommend getting 4" springs and doing away with the blocks altogether. If you ever decide to do something else later, 2" drop springs are hard to get rid of. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-20-2009, 04:30 PM	#12
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	Re: ??? about drop... I did a dick move to the ole girl. I heated the fronts and put a 2inch block in the rear and then heated teh rear a tab. I only done this to see how I wanted the truck to sit. Well, I have recently installed 2inch fronts and the back in not what I like. Also, the back rides like crap. So, I am redoing everything the CORRECT way! Thanks everybody!!!!



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