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squirrel · 09-25-2010, 11:55 AM

If I want to lower my 70 3" in front and 5" in rear, can I get away with just doing springs and shocks or do I need anything else. Thought I read somewhere if you go 5 or more you needed something else. Forgot what it was. Any help would be appreciated. Here is a picture of what Im working with. It is sitting with a 2" drop in the rear now to make it level. Thanks again for any input.

YBNORML · 09-25-2010, 12:03 PM

I would recomend a bolt in c-notch and adjustable pan hard bar in the rear, to go with springs.
Up front I would use spindles and springs, makes for a better alignment.
New shocks all the way around.
I run a similar set up on my 72 blazer just only 6 front and 7 rear, and I am vary happy with the way it rides and handles.
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72BlckButy · 09-25-2010, 02:37 PM

A bolt in c-notch will NOT be required for a 5" drop.

3/5" drop:
3" front drop springs
5" drop springs
Lowered Shocks
Shock Relocators
Super Trac Bar (AKA adjustable panhard bar)

That is all you will need, guaranteed!

Check out Early Classic Enterprises (earlyclassics.com), their kits will include everything you will need.

YBNORML · 09-25-2010, 03:00 PM

Your right, not required. I never said they were required. I said recomend, with a bolt in notch you can regain some of the lost suspension travel. Therefore allowing the truck to still be used as a truck.
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squirrel · 09-25-2010, 03:40 PM

Your talking about the Coil Springs Deluxe drop kit correct? Here is the link to the site and the Kit - http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...6372CSSK-D.htm

skeeterbug · 09-26-2010, 04:37 PM

you can go w/o a notch with a 6" drop in the rear, but it will only leave you with about 1.5 inches of travel between the frame and the axle housing. i am currently running 4" drop springs, adjustable pan bar, shock relocators, new shocks and 2" blocks that i made from square tubing on the rear. In the front 2" drop springs, 3" drop spindles, and new shocks. hasnt bottomed out yet but i drive it slow and easy on rough roads.

68longhorn · 09-26-2010, 10:42 PM

just to let you, my brothers 71 dropped 5 in the rear when we installed 4inch McGaughy springs.

09-25-2010, 11:55 AM	#1
squirrel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hollywood Maryland Posts: 17	Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? If I want to lower my 70 3" in front and 5" in rear, can I get away with just doing springs and shocks or do I need anything else. Thought I read somewhere if you go 5 or more you needed something else. Forgot what it was. Any help would be appreciated. Here is a picture of what Im working with. It is sitting with a 2" drop in the rear now to make it level. Thanks again for any input. Attached Images

09-25-2010, 12:03 PM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? I would recomend a bolt in c-notch and adjustable pan hard bar in the rear, to go with springs. Up front I would use spindles and springs, makes for a better alignment. New shocks all the way around. I run a similar set up on my 72 blazer just only 6 front and 7 rear, and I am vary happy with the way it rides and handles. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-25-2010, 02:37 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? A bolt in c-notch will NOT be required for a 5" drop. 3/5" drop: 3" front drop springs 5" drop springs Lowered Shocks Shock Relocators Super Trac Bar (AKA adjustable panhard bar) That is all you will need, guaranteed! Check out Early Classic Enterprises (earlyclassics.com), their kits will include everything you will need. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 09-25-2010 at 02:40 PM.

09-25-2010, 03:00 PM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? Your right, not required. I never said they were required. I said recomend, with a bolt in notch you can regain some of the lost suspension travel. Therefore allowing the truck to still be used as a truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-25-2010, 03:40 PM	#5
squirrel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hollywood Maryland Posts: 17	Re: Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? Your talking about the Coil Springs Deluxe drop kit correct? Here is the link to the site and the Kit - http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...6372CSSK-D.htm

09-26-2010, 04:37 PM	#6
skeeterbug Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: watertown, tn Posts: 332	Re: Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? you can go w/o a notch with a 6" drop in the rear, but it will only leave you with about 1.5 inches of travel between the frame and the axle housing. i am currently running 4" drop springs, adjustable pan bar, shock relocators, new shocks and 2" blocks that i made from square tubing on the rear. In the front 2" drop springs, 3" drop spindles, and new shocks. hasnt bottomed out yet but i drive it slow and easy on rough roads. __________________ '71 LWB c10-"WORK" in progress 385 ci 4 bolt (4.040 bore), scat 6.0" forged h beams,scat forged crank 3.750, speed pro 5cc flat top, clevite bearings, .039 head gaskets,comp xr288hr 110* 288/294adv. 236/242@.50 555/576 lift, pbm hyd roller lifters, chad spiers 215cc imp. heads , comp 1.6 roler rockers, comp magnum push rods, edelbrock victor jr. single plane intake p&p (1206 gasket matched), quickfuel 750R DP , th 350 trans, 5.14 gear, 3000 stall 2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better) 2013 best 7.39 2014 best-7.38 New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage

09-26-2010, 10:42 PM	#7
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: Lowering 70 C10 long bed ? just to let you, my brothers 71 dropped 5 in the rear when we installed 4inch McGaughy springs.



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