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Raidersfan78 · 03-07-2011, 10:37 AM

Does anybody know if I would have to do anything special if i go with 3 inch and 5 inch lowering springs on my 66 c-10. Please keep in mind this is a build on a budget (aren't they all) just a driver. If anybody has any pics of any trucks with lowering please send them. thanks

Blue Heeler · 03-07-2011, 11:07 AM

Do a 3"front and 4"rear you won't have to do anything 5" in rear you will have to notch!

tenni126 · 03-07-2011, 11:10 AM

If you're looking for around 3" I'd consider saving a bit for dropped spindles. Saves the geometry and keeps lower arms a little higher.

**lolife99** · 03-07-2011, 11:11 AM

You will need to add shorter shocks.

*lakeroadster* · 03-07-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidersfan78

Does anybody know if I would have to do anything special if i go with 3 inch and 5 inch lowering springs on my 66 c-10. Please keep in mind this is a build on a budget (aren't they all) just a driver. If anybody has any pics of any trucks with lowering please send them. thanks

In addition to shorter shocks you will also need to relocate the rear shock upper mounting position. Check out this thread: Upper Shock Relocation 1963 through 1972

For pictures check out this link: Static Drop Photo and Data Thread

And, FYI, if you look at the Static Drop thread you will notice a lot of guys are running 5" rear drop springs and did not c-notch their frame. That's likely because they removed the stock rear bumpstops. That's what I did.

Good luck!

SIR · 03-07-2011, 01:58 PM

This is a 3/4 drop spindels/springs. when it setteled down to it's "normal" ride hight it was closer to a 4/4 hope this helps....

Raidersfan78 · 03-08-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SIR

This is a 3/4 drop spindels/springs. when it setteled down to it's "normal" ride hight it was closer to a 4/4 hope this helps....

nice! that is the look i am looking for!!! except i am going with springs. thank you

kieth · 03-08-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidersfan78

Does anybody know if I would have to do anything special if i go with 3 inch and 5 inch lowering springs on my 66 c-10. Please keep in mind this is a build on a budget (aren't they all) just a driver. If anybody has any pics of any trucks with lowering please send them. thanks

The spindles are really the least expensive way to go, do you have coils or leaf springs on the rear ?

*lakeroadster* · 03-08-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kieth

The spindles are really the least expensive way to go.....

Kieth,

How do you figure spindles are the least expensive? Remember the original post said "budget" and didn't go into swapping disc brakes and the like.

Front drop coils are about $120 for a set.
Spindles are about $300.

Is this some of that "Fuzzy Math" that I hear politicians speaking about?

Dble Hump · 03-08-2011, 09:43 PM

You should go with jeep springs in the rear. You can pick up used ones for less than $30. This will lower you truck about 3 to 4 inches.
Here is a link to a post about jeep springs:
http://www.google.com/url?q=http://6...Xu05bgtJsvC4EA

You can also make your own drop blocks, but you will need to have someone make you new ubolts.
The rear is cheap to lower, but the front is what cost the bucks.

72freak · 03-08-2011, 10:31 PM

This is a 3-5 with springs ONLY!

No C-notch, no drop shocks, nothing....Its all good and rides fine

*lakeroadster* · 03-09-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

This is a 3-5 with springs ONLY!

No C-notch, no drop shocks, nothing....Its all good and rides fine

Very nice! Where did you get 3" front drop springs? Did you use 2" and cut a coil off?

72freak · 03-09-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Very nice! Where did you get 3" front drop springs? Did you use 2" and cut a coil off?

I cant remember...it was abour 4 years ago....I will look...CCP maybe?

Scot_Douglas · 03-09-2011, 02:45 PM

CPP 2.5" drop spindles are $219 and you can get 10% if you talk to cppjeff.

Just did this for my 66.

glos55 · 03-09-2011, 03:28 PM

I've been cutting coils way before there were dropped spindles, lowering springs,bags and etc. If raidersfan78 is on a budget and all he wants is a little attitude for his daily driver then springs will do just fine. I do admit there is a limit with springs.. and four inches is it. Dropped spindles are the best way...... thats why they were invented! Over the years I've lowered 55/56/57/65 and 66 chevy's by removing a coil or two and drove these cars for years without a problem. If you're going Delmo then we all know whats involved! In this case springs will do!!!

Scot_Douglas · 03-09-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glos55

I've been cutting coils way before there were dropped spindles, lowering springs,bags and etc. If raidersfan78 is on a budget and all he wants is a little attitude for his daily driver then springs will do just fine. I do admit there is a limit with springs.. and four inches is it. Dropped spindles are the best way...... thats why they were invented! Over the years I've lowered 55/56/57/65 and 66 chevy's by removing a coil or two and drove these cars for years without a problem. If you're going Delmo then we all know whats involved! In this case springs will do!!!

My 66 lowered itself by breaking about a coil on each side of the front end.

03-07-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
Raidersfan78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Butler,Ohio Posts: 22	lowering springs Does anybody know if I would have to do anything special if i go with 3 inch and 5 inch lowering springs on my 66 c-10. Please keep in mind this is a build on a budget (aren't they all) just a driver. If anybody has any pics of any trucks with lowering please send them. thanks

03-07-2011, 11:07 AM	#2
Blue Heeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Venice, Ca. Posts: 314	Re: lowering springs Do a 3"front and 4"rear you won't have to do anything 5" in rear you will have to notch!

03-07-2011, 11:10 AM	#3
tenni126 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	Re: lowering springs If you're looking for around 3" I'd consider saving a bit for dropped spindles. Saves the geometry and keeps lower arms a little higher.

03-07-2011, 11:11 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: lowering springs You will need to add shorter shocks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-07-2011, 01:58 PM	#6
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: lowering springs This is a 3/4 drop spindels/springs. when it setteled down to it's "normal" ride hight it was closer to a 4/4 hope this helps.... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

03-08-2011, 09:43 PM	#10
Dble Hump Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 32	Re: lowering springs You should go with jeep springs in the rear. You can pick up used ones for less than $30. This will lower you truck about 3 to 4 inches. Here is a link to a post about jeep springs: http://www.google.com/url?q=http://6...Xu05bgtJsvC4EA You can also make your own drop blocks, but you will need to have someone make you new ubolts. The rear is cheap to lower, but the front is what cost the bucks. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 LWB

03-08-2011, 10:31 PM	#11
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: lowering springs This is a 3-5 with springs ONLY! No C-notch, no drop shocks, nothing....Its all good and rides fine Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-09-2011, 02:45 PM	#14
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: lowering springs CPP 2.5" drop spindles are $219 and you can get 10% if you talk to cppjeff. Just did this for my 66. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

03-09-2011, 03:28 PM	#15
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: lowering springs I've been cutting coils way before there were dropped spindles, lowering springs,bags and etc. If raidersfan78 is on a budget and all he wants is a little attitude for his daily driver then springs will do just fine. I do admit there is a limit with springs.. and four inches is it. Dropped spindles are the best way...... thats why they were invented! Over the years I've lowered 55/56/57/65 and 66 chevy's by removing a coil or two and drove these cars for years without a problem. If you're going Delmo then we all know whats involved! In this case springs will do!!! Last edited by glos55; 03-09-2011 at 03:30 PM.



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