Lowering My 1972 C10

[resto newbie]

My suggestion would be do the front springs and spindles at the same time. 1. You're already there. 2. There is more of a chance of tearing ball joint cups by doing the same job twice. IMO 2 1/2 drop spindles are best. Typically you can drop the rear 4-5 inches before you need notches, you still will need the adjustable pan hard bar though.

[HiredGun]

Originally Posted by resto newbie

My suggestion would be do the front springs and spindles at the same time. 1. You're already there. 2. There is more of a chance of tearing ball joint cups by doing the same job twice. IMO 2 1/2 drop spindles are best. Typically you can drop the rear 4-5 inches before you need notches, you still will need the adjustable pan hard bar though.

Thanks. Yea I know about the bar and I'm just at the point of accumulating parts first. My focus at the moment is on the spindles and if I need to notch the frame. My grandfather's 67 is lowered but because of his stroke he can't remember what drop he did at the spindle and springs.

I think you're right tho about the 2.5. I might be getting my hands on a 70 suburban too so if it isn't low enough I can put it on that instead.

My goal with the truck is to be a road/track truck. If I'm comfortable with the suspension then I might auto cross it as well. That being said... I'm trying to get the max out of my spindles first as a good foundation.

Any particular brand? I've been looking at Hotchkis