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6ty8 · 05-25-2010, 03:36 PM

i have a 68 c10 and i want to lower it all low as possible but i dont want air bags air ride or anything like that. I know there is kits out there like a 5/7 drop but i want to go even lower if its even possible. This is my first truck my first build so i dont really know it all and i would appreciate any help. Ive heard about cutting the crossmember down some inches so it raises it but does that only apply if your gonna bag it?

I have front suspension off a 76 c10 and the rear is stock from my 68. So can anyone help he out push me in the right direction...thanks.

stevencvn72 · 05-25-2010, 04:01 PM

Rear: 2 inch drop blocks with u bolts, C notch, dropped springs, super track bar, shock relocators...oh and you should keep an eye on the clearance of the driveline to the trailing arm crossmember.

Front: drop spindles, drop springs with a coil cut off and drop shocks.

Not sure how driveable you want this thing. If you only want this thing to look cool in your driveway, just take all the springs out all together....I'm joking, don't do that.

There's always the search on here with Hundreds upon Hundreds of pages of options and pictures. This is close to the most commonly asked question on the forum.

JNJchev77 · 05-25-2010, 04:05 PM

I know I've seen the build thread for this one somewhere but can't seem to find it... But this might give you some ideas...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post3922932

6ty8 · 05-25-2010, 04:21 PM

Good stuff thanks

ZZ4Blazer · 05-25-2010, 08:25 PM

I believe one of Porterbuilts crossmembers will work with a coilover shock/spring combo instead of the shockwave airbag. Thatd get you extremely low, still give you good suspension travel, and a good ride as well.

6ty8 · 05-26-2010, 04:24 PM

can someone break down what "Z" ing your frame is?
Is it possible to c-notch the front end?
I know some of you might think these questions are dumb but i just need to ask. You dont get answers by not asking.

panhandler62 · 05-26-2010, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6ty8

can someone break down what "Z" ing your frame is?
Is it possible to c-notch the front end?
I know some of you might think these questions are dumb but i just need to ask. You dont get answers by not asking.

Notching the front is meaningless. The rear suspension swings from a cross member at the rear of the cab. The notches (of various discriptions) provide more room for the rear end to tuck up under the truck.

The front suspension swings from just under the frame rail at a 90 degreee angle from centerline so there isn't anywhere to put a notch that actualy buys you anything.

Zing the frame raises the front part of the frame compared to the rest of the frame. When you raise the point where the suspension is attached you lower the truck. This is a fairly radical mod and isn't needed unless you are trying to drop the truck all the way to the ground.

SCOTI · 05-26-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6ty8

i have a 68 c10 and i want to lower it all low as possible but i dont want air bags air ride or anything like that. I know there is kits out there like a 5/7 drop but i want to go even lower if its even possible. This is my first truck my first build so i dont really know it all and i would appreciate any help. Ive heard about cutting the crossmember down some inches so it raises it but does that only apply if your gonna bag it?

I have front suspension off a 76 c10 and the rear is stock from my 68. So can anyone help he out push me in the right direction...thanks.

How much lower than 5/7 are you wanting to go? As mentioned, you could Z the frame or swap in an aftermarket crossmember set up for a coil-over spring/shock combo.

6ty8 · 05-27-2010, 10:07 AM

scoti

what i guess im trying to say is can you go any lower with a drop kit? is there such a kit (5/7 drop) for the 67-72 c10? all i seem to find for the 5/7 drop is for the 73-87

im just trying to ride as low as possible without using bags.

SCOTI · 05-27-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6ty8

scoti

what i guess im trying to say is can you go any lower with a drop kit? is there such a kit (5/7 drop) for the 67-72 c10? all i seem to find for the 5/7 drop is for the 73-87

im just trying to ride as low as possible without using bags.

A 5/7 drop on the 67-72 coil suspension is 3" spindles + 2" drop springs (or 1-coil cut from stock springs) up front & 2" blocks w/5" springs out back.

6ty8 · 05-27-2010, 11:41 AM

Thanks for all the help, got a lot of great info for the build.

05-25-2010, 03:36 PM	#1
6ty8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Fernando, CA Posts: 90	need lowering info/help i have a 68 c10 and i want to lower it all low as possible but i dont want air bags air ride or anything like that. I know there is kits out there like a 5/7 drop but i want to go even lower if its even possible. This is my first truck my first build so i dont really know it all and i would appreciate any help. Ive heard about cutting the crossmember down some inches so it raises it but does that only apply if your gonna bag it? I have front suspension off a 76 c10 and the rear is stock from my 68. So can anyone help he out push me in the right direction...thanks.

05-25-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: need lowering info/help Rear: 2 inch drop blocks with u bolts, C notch, dropped springs, super track bar, shock relocators...oh and you should keep an eye on the clearance of the driveline to the trailing arm crossmember. Front: drop spindles, drop springs with a coil cut off and drop shocks. Not sure how driveable you want this thing. If you only want this thing to look cool in your driveway, just take all the springs out all together....I'm joking, don't do that. There's always the search on here with Hundreds upon Hundreds of pages of options and pictures. This is close to the most commonly asked question on the forum. __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

05-25-2010, 04:05 PM	#3
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: need lowering info/help I know I've seen the build thread for this one somewhere but can't seem to find it... But this might give you some ideas... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post3922932

05-25-2010, 04:21 PM	#4
6ty8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Fernando, CA Posts: 90	Re: need lowering info/help Good stuff thanks

05-25-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
ZZ4Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 95	Re: need lowering info/help I believe one of Porterbuilts crossmembers will work with a coilover shock/spring combo instead of the shockwave airbag. Thatd get you extremely low, still give you good suspension travel, and a good ride as well.

05-26-2010, 04:24 PM	#6
6ty8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Fernando, CA Posts: 90	Re: need lowering info/help can someone break down what "Z" ing your frame is? Is it possible to c-notch the front end? I know some of you might think these questions are dumb but i just need to ask. You dont get answers by not asking.

05-27-2010, 10:07 AM	#9
6ty8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Fernando, CA Posts: 90	Re: need lowering info/help scoti what i guess im trying to say is can you go any lower with a drop kit? is there such a kit (5/7 drop) for the 67-72 c10? all i seem to find for the 5/7 drop is for the 73-87 im just trying to ride as low as possible without using bags.

05-27-2010, 11:41 AM	#11
6ty8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Fernando, CA Posts: 90	Re: need lowering info/help Thanks for all the help, got a lot of great info for the build.



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