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Old 04-04-2014, 02:34 PM   #1
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Lowering question

What is the lowest kit I can get to get my 72 c10 fleetside on the ground without airbags and still a decent ride? Any help and links to parts of allowed on forums are appreciated
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Old 04-04-2014, 02:39 PM   #2
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Old 04-04-2014, 02:59 PM   #3
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Re: Lowering question

Thanks man you think a 5/6 would be as low as I can get it bolt in style?
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Old 04-04-2014, 03:56 PM   #4
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Re: Lowering question

I did 4.5 and 6.5 with Early Classic Enterprise parts and 1/2 " lowering blocks in the rear. Can give more details if needed.
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:07 PM   #5
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Re: Lowering question

I think so too 4/6 if you want to keep a budget and have a good ride. I second early classics did a 4/6 kit on mine , any lower and you will have a lot more money and time involved..unless ya got it....
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:11 PM   #6
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Thanks man you think a 5/6 would be as low as I can get it bolt in style?
what size wheels are you running or plan to run ?
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:49 PM   #7
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Re: Lowering question

I have 15 x6.5 baby moons I was probably going to go 4/6 it's springs not Leif in the rear and I work for 10 bux an hour so I'm on a budget any quality kits recommended ?
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