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87Square10 · 12-09-2009, 10:29 PM

I bought a 1987 R10 with the 4.3 tbi which i have swapped out for a 355 carb'd. ever since i bought the truck i have got numerous comments and questions about it being lowered but it was a old work truck that was just repainted and nothing else. all suspension parts are factory i believe someone give me some hints
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creamsicle68 · 12-09-2009, 10:32 PM

well if its stock v6 suspention the weight of the v8 could have lowerd the front a little?

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-09-2009, 10:34 PM

looks like the tires are small for it

87Square10 · 12-09-2009, 10:35 PM

Those pics were taken with the v6 in it. so the v8 has nothing to do with it

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-09-2009, 10:45 PM

see my post what size tires on it it looks like they have put a shorter sidewall on it to give it a drop appearance

BIG10 · 12-09-2009, 10:50 PM

The front looks fine other than the tires maybe a little shorter than stock. Maybe your rear leaf springs are well worn?

87Square10 · 12-09-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

see my post what size tires on it it looks like they have put a shorter sidewall on it to give it a drop appearance

i know the fronts are 235's i cant remember the aspect ratio. i know they are the stock size tires they are like 235/75/15's on a 15/8 rim the backs i know are on a 15/10 i forget the tire size

87Square10 · 12-09-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10

The front looks fine other than the tires maybe a little shorter than stock. Maybe your rear leaf springs are well worn?

How many leafs are supposed to be in the rear?

87Square10 · 12-09-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Square10

i know the fronts are 235's i cant remember the aspect ratio. i know they are the stock size tires they are like 235/75/15's on a 15/8 rim the backs i know are on a 15/10 i forget the tire size

i made myself look stupid i know the fronts witch i said the siz i just dont know the back

Sooner84 · 12-10-2009, 12:11 AM

might be 2" drop shackles in the rear

BIG10 · 12-10-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 87Square10

How many leafs are supposed to be in the rear?

Not sure exactly, but I could see someone removing a leaf or two or doing a rear drop in order to level it out.

Keith Seymore · 12-10-2009, 08:10 AM

Does not look lowered to me -

MHO

K

Mr.Scary · 12-10-2009, 10:47 AM

I was just gonna say tha same thing Keith said ' it is just me or does this truck look totally stock and not lowered at all'??

87Square10 · 12-10-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Scary

I was just gonna say tha same thing Keith said ' it is just me or does this truck look totally stock and not lowered at all'??

Well when it sits beside my friends 86 2wd c10 with the 4.3 his sits a hell of a lot higher than mine. Idk if its just me but my truck looks lowered next to his

87Square10 · 12-10-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG10

Not sure exactly, but I could see someone removing a leaf or two or doing a rear drop in order to level it out.

It only has 4 leafs there may have been one removed and the thick one thats usually at the bottom isnt there so that may be the case

DuckyTLK · 12-10-2009, 12:40 PM

they came stock with 3 or 4 leafs.

chances are if it was a work truck the rear springs are just tired.

and every truck wears differently. everyone asks if my 2.2 S10 is lifted. its not. ive just had it back and forth between lowered and stock twice and ive replaced suspension components regularly so it stays fresh.

swb85 · 12-10-2009, 01:10 PM

The front of that truck sits about the same as my '85 with 100% stock 25yr old suspension. The back look like it's a little lower, mine has quite a bit of rake to it.

*BGRAFX* · 12-10-2009, 02:17 PM

That pic looks like the front sits higher then the back. or maybe my computer it sittin funny

**old Rusty C10** · 12-10-2009, 03:03 PM

first off you need to take pics on level concrete or asphalt to determine whats going on with it. If you ask Bigblock73 or look on his site he has old dealer brochures that should have the actual height of the truck. Im thinking that its worn suspension parts.. on my old 1986 it sat real low then i put new moog springs in the front and it look like my truck had no motor in it... i had the rear springs re arced and the truck sat great...
if it was an old work truck you dont know how it was abused or what it hauled before you got it so it may be very tired spring wise

Keith Seymore · 12-10-2009, 03:57 PM

Here are the "before" and "after" photos of when I lowered my '87 R10, back in October of 1986.

The truck had about 1500 miles on it when I lowered it:

It's a 4.3L V6, by the way.

To me, the "before" picture looks just like the stance in swb85's pic.

K

87Square10 · 12-10-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by swb85

The front of that truck sits about the same as my '85 with 100% stock 25yr old suspension. The back look like it's a little lower, mine has quite a bit of rake to it.

Thank you, thats exactly how my friends looks. the leafs might just be worn out who knows.

87Square10 · 12-10-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

first off you need to take pics on level concrete or asphalt to determine whats going on with it. If you ask Bigblock73 or look on his site he has old dealer brochures that should have the actual height of the truck. Im thinking that its worn suspension parts.. on my old 1986 it sat real low then i put new moog springs in the front and it look like my truck had no motor in it... i had the rear springs re arced and the truck sat great...
if it was an old work truck you dont know how it was abused or what it hauled before you got it so it may be very tired spring wise

if i get around to it ill get some pics of it on level ground. im about 2 hrs awy from my truck all week. i miss it im stuck driving my 95 POS ford

12-09-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
87Square10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewistown Posts: 24	Bought an 87, already looks lowered... I bought a 1987 R10 with the 4.3 tbi which i have swapped out for a 355 carb'd. ever since i bought the truck i have got numerous comments and questions about it being lowered but it was a old work truck that was just repainted and nothing else. all suspension parts are factory i believe someone give me some hints

12-09-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
creamsicle68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: levittown, PA Posts: 120	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... well if its stock v6 suspention the weight of the v8 could have lowerd the front a little?

12-09-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... looks like the tires are small for it

12-09-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
87Square10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: lewistown Posts: 24	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... Those pics were taken with the v6 in it. so the v8 has nothing to do with it

12-09-2009, 10:45 PM	#5
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... see my post what size tires on it it looks like they have put a shorter sidewall on it to give it a drop appearance

12-09-2009, 10:50 PM	#6
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... The front looks fine other than the tires maybe a little shorter than stock. Maybe your rear leaf springs are well worn? __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.

12-10-2009, 12:11 AM	#10
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... might be 2" drop shackles in the rear

12-10-2009, 08:10 AM	#12
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,167	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... Does not look lowered to me - MHO K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-10-2009, 10:47 AM	#13
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... I was just gonna say tha same thing Keith said ' it is just me or does this truck look totally stock and not lowered at all'?? __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

12-10-2009, 12:40 PM	#16
DuckyTLK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: whoremond beach, Florida Posts: 14	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... they came stock with 3 or 4 leafs. chances are if it was a work truck the rear springs are just tired. and every truck wears differently. everyone asks if my 2.2 S10 is lifted. its not. ive just had it back and forth between lowered and stock twice and ive replaced suspension components regularly so it stays fresh.

12-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#17
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... The front of that truck sits about the same as my '85 with 100% stock 25yr old suspension. The back look like it's a little lower, mine has quite a bit of rake to it. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD Last edited by swb85; 12-10-2009 at 01:10 PM.

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BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... That pic looks like the front sits higher then the back. or maybe my computer it sittin funny

12-10-2009, 03:03 PM	#19
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... first off you need to take pics on level concrete or asphalt to determine whats going on with it. If you ask Bigblock73 or look on his site he has old dealer brochures that should have the actual height of the truck. Im thinking that its worn suspension parts.. on my old 1986 it sat real low then i put new moog springs in the front and it look like my truck had no motor in it... i had the rear springs re arced and the truck sat great... if it was an old work truck you dont know how it was abused or what it hauled before you got it so it may be very tired spring wise __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-10-2009, 03:57 PM	#20
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,167	Re: Bought an 87, already looks lowered... Here are the "before" and "after" photos of when I lowered my '87 R10, back in October of 1986. The truck had about 1500 miles on it when I lowered it: It's a 4.3L V6, by the way. To me, the "before" picture looks just like the stance in swb85's pic. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 12-10-2009 at 05:20 PM.



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