lowering the rear again - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 02:24 PM

Thanks for everyones help in advance.
1985 c10 silverado I have lowering blocks in the rear and want to change over to a better system Just a good basic kit. i lowered it with blocks to keep some of the load capacity. i use the truck for work.
Will i be able to carry the same weight with a flip kit or do i have to go with helper bags. Thanks

flamingbig10 · 08-09-2009, 02:37 PM

with the lowering blocks you already have a flipped axle

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 02:48 PM

very sorry about how i phrased the question. i want to install helper springs for more load capacity. should that be a problem with the flip kit.
Thanks

**lolife99** · 08-09-2009, 04:52 PM

Is your frame notched?
Did you remove any of the original springs from the spring pack?
Any chance you have pictures of your rear suspension?

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 05:18 PM

here are some pics of the rear. looking to put bags, shocks or springs. I love the stance of my truck but need more capacity.
thanks

3r!c84 · 08-09-2009, 05:25 PM

where are the bolts for the c-notch? or u welded there?

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 05:28 PM

All plates were welded. As you can tell it was done about ten years ago.

Driveway Dreams · 08-09-2009, 05:50 PM

I think you should be able to run a helper bag set up on it without compromising the height.

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 05:56 PM

Thanks. Any suggestions on a good product?

Driveway Dreams · 08-09-2009, 06:01 PM

I have never used them but I think AirLift makes a good quality product tat is universal fit. You should contact one of the AVS guys on here. They are vendors on the site and may have something available as they do air suspensions.

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 06:04 PM

Thanks again.

**lolife99** · 08-09-2009, 06:10 PM

AirRide Technologies also make a "air-over-leaf" kit for your truck.

Do you plan on running a tank and compressor or just adding a set of schrader valves?
Also,... post up some pics of the whole truck. It looks really clean!

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 06:16 PM

No tanks just a schrader valve will only need to use it a couple of times but when i need it i will have it.
Thanks i think it is clean .

ratty 46 · 08-09-2009, 06:29 PM

I've used the air lift bag/shock combo on my 93 subby. They worked great as I occasionally towed my 20' car trailer. They rode well too. You can either air compress or schrader valve set up.

They were NOT cheap though ..... about $600 bux.

I should have removed them when I sold it.

Ratty 46

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 06:36 PM

thanks guys i will start my search on the info you have givin me.

08-09-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	lowering the rear again Thanks for everyones help in advance. 1985 c10 silverado I have lowering blocks in the rear and want to change over to a better system Just a good basic kit. i lowered it with blocks to keep some of the load capacity. i use the truck for work. Will i be able to carry the same weight with a flip kit or do i have to go with helper bags. Thanks

08-09-2009, 02:37 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: lowering the rear again with the lowering blocks you already have a flipped axle __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-09-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again very sorry about how i phrased the question. i want to install helper springs for more load capacity. should that be a problem with the flip kit. Thanks

08-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: lowering the rear again Is your frame notched? Did you remove any of the original springs from the spring pack? Any chance you have pictures of your rear suspension? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-09-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again here are some pics of the rear. looking to put bags, shocks or springs. I love the stance of my truck but need more capacity. thanks Attached Images

08-09-2009, 05:25 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: lowering the rear again where are the bolts for the c-notch? or u welded there? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#7
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again All plates were welded. As you can tell it was done about ten years ago.

08-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: lowering the rear again I think you should be able to run a helper bag set up on it without compromising the height. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 08-09-2009 at 05:50 PM.

08-09-2009, 05:56 PM	#9
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again Thanks. Any suggestions on a good product?

08-09-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: lowering the rear again I have never used them but I think AirLift makes a good quality product tat is universal fit. You should contact one of the AVS guys on here. They are vendors on the site and may have something available as they do air suspensions. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-09-2009, 06:04 PM	#11
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again Thanks again.

08-09-2009, 06:10 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: lowering the rear again AirRide Technologies also make a "air-over-leaf" kit for your truck. Do you plan on running a tank and compressor or just adding a set of schrader valves? Also,... post up some pics of the whole truck. It looks really clean! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-09-2009 at 06:10 PM.

08-09-2009, 06:16 PM	#13
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again No tanks just a schrader valve will only need to use it a couple of times but when i need it i will have it. Thanks i think it is clean . Attached Images

08-09-2009, 06:29 PM	#14
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: lowering the rear again I've used the air lift bag/shock combo on my 93 subby. They worked great as I occasionally towed my 20' car trailer. They rode well too. You can either air compress or schrader valve set up. They were NOT cheap though ..... about $600 bux. I should have removed them when I sold it. Ratty 46

08-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#15
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: lowering the rear again thanks guys i will start my search on the info you have givin me.



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