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1LowToy · 11-17-2009, 04:59 PM

New to the chevy scene here. I been checking out trucks for a while to figure out which one I wanted and could afford to have a little fun with. I found a 1980 whick was not the most ideal choice but with only 55k miles with a an L6I think I have a good start. This truck is so basic it's silly, no door dome switches??? It has Auto trans, PS PB AC and tilt wheel. Feetside shortbed and I jut picked up a nice stepside bed, asme color as the truck. So tuff to match white.

It appears to be the lowering of choice for the rear is the flip kit. I was going to try something a little different. I going to be looking closer at the one ton springs. The main leaf does not have much of an arch to it yet the spring is thicker. If the length is correct I'm thinking it would be ideal with the main spring and maybe one ir two more leafs. Anyone give this a shot??

JohnC · 11-17-2009, 05:27 PM

Welcome to the boards glad to have you. There is a wealth of knowledge and information here. We love pics!!!!!! So post some up of your new ride.

thirdstreettito · 11-17-2009, 05:28 PM

boatpuller · 11-17-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

welcome........but we gotta have pics.

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

.... I going to be looking closer at the one ton springs. The main leaf does not have much of an arch to it yet the spring is thicker. If the length is correct I'm thinking it would be ideal with the main spring and maybe one ir two more leafs. Anyone give this a shot??

Welcome to the forum. There is a reason that the flip kit is so popular. It's because it's a very cost effective way to lower your truck and not dramatically effect your ride or load capacity.

OJOE · 11-18-2009, 10:23 AM

welcome, from montgomery, al

menace121978 · 11-18-2009, 11:05 AM

huh?! i opened this thread up hoping to see some pics of a new ride! oh well, lock it down!!

11-17-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	New to me 1LowToy New to the chevy scene here. I been checking out trucks for a while to figure out which one I wanted and could afford to have a little fun with. I found a 1980 whick was not the most ideal choice but with only 55k miles with a an L6I think I have a good start. This truck is so basic it's silly, no door dome switches??? It has Auto trans, PS PB AC and tilt wheel. Feetside shortbed and I jut picked up a nice stepside bed, asme color as the truck. So tuff to match white. It appears to be the lowering of choice for the rear is the flip kit. I was going to try something a little different. I going to be looking closer at the one ton springs. The main leaf does not have much of an arch to it yet the spring is thicker. If the length is correct I'm thinking it would be ideal with the main spring and maybe one ir two more leafs. Anyone give this a shot?? Last edited by 1LowToy; 11-17-2009 at 05:01 PM.

11-17-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New to me 1LowToy Welcome to the boards glad to have you. There is a wealth of knowledge and information here. We love pics!!!!!! So post some up of your new ride.

11-17-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: New to me 1LowToy __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-18-2009, 10:23 AM	#6
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: New to me 1LowToy welcome, from montgomery, al __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

11-18-2009, 11:05 AM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: New to me 1LowToy huh?! i opened this thread up hoping to see some pics of a new ride! oh well, lock it down!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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