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Mmorgan32 · 06-21-2015, 10:24 PM

This is my truck a 70 custom camper all original I was thinking of lowering it but can't afford airbagging it so it would be a static drop no flip kits cause I'd actually like to use it as a truck. I had the engine out and the front was just about level with the back that looked good too. My question is what does everyone think, raise the front up or drop the whole thing down?

tcrist · 06-21-2015, 10:40 PM

For me & for what it is "Custom Camper & all original" I would say leave it where it is.

As you know it really only matters to you and what "YOU" like.

Mmorgan32 · 06-21-2015, 11:41 PM

I hate how much of a rake it has. It's 4 inches higher in the back. It is completely stock except for the CD player the 80 year old man I bought it from installed cause he thought it would sell better. I do want to get the wider steel wheels and eventually pay the 2-300 bucks for the hubcaps

**GMC-YA68** · 06-21-2015, 11:47 PM

I'd keep the rake, it's 10x better than these guys with lifted up trucks pulling trailers with nothing but lawn mowers across town with the azz end sagging... My dad had a 2wd 3/4ton and it was factory stance til he sold it...and I loved it.

Drop it down in the rear to make it sit level is my 2nd option but to me that's a far away 2nd option. It takes away from it being a truck. And lifting a 2wd in the front has always been too "poser" for me.

Mmorgan32 · 06-21-2015, 11:49 PM

I think it may be the skinny wheels that make me notice it so much

hamjet · 06-22-2015, 06:48 AM

I also like it the way it is. a true example of a working mans truck. But if you did decide to drop it with springs, keep the old ones so it can be reversed...

67 chevelle · 06-22-2015, 07:35 AM

I like level trucks ,, on my 67 I lowered the rear 2 inches with blocks [coil rear] its dead level now ,, im runnin 10 1/2 x31x15s on it with stock rallys , I would post a picture but its in paint jail so that wont work

Mike C · 06-22-2015, 08:36 AM

You mention a flip kit, so I assume it's a leaf truck. On my 70 C2500 Sierra Grande I debatted the same thing. I wound up putting Early Classic Drop shackles on the back and did a 71-72 disc conversion. I ran 265 75 16's which filled the wheel well nicely and it had just the slightest lean forward. Looked great IMO and I lost not load carrying capacity.
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leftybass209 · 06-22-2015, 02:45 PM

Drops aren't permanent! It's nothing another owner couldn't convert back to original height if they so choose. In the end, decide what suits you best!

brad_man_72 · 06-22-2015, 09:23 PM

4,6 static drop. I still haul and tow whatever I want.

Mmorgan32 · 06-22-2015, 11:58 PM

I'm just torn. My 72 had leafs it was lowered when I got it and it looked amazing it was a short bed and not a camper tho. But at the same time I love the fact that I have an original "work truck". I'd really like to see a picture of someone's stock looking 3/4 ton with original steel wheels dropped a few inches

northerngmc · 06-25-2015, 07:28 PM

My vote is for a 2" front and 4" rear drop.

Take a look through this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429995 Some before and after pics of C20's that have been lowered.

Here is one from that thread with a 2"/4" drop.

**Joesjunk** · 06-25-2015, 09:01 PM

I say leave it alone. The first thing I hear from everyone that gets a truck is, I'm going to lower it. Leave it as it, they are great trucks left just like they were made. I say Spend your money on some Hub caps instead. Just my 2 cents worth.

cla511 · 06-26-2015, 03:02 PM

Leave it. But I hate lowered truck. If you want something that low buy a Camaro.

GASoline71 · 06-26-2015, 03:25 PM

I would never lower a C20...

C10's... that's a different story...

Gary

Mmorgan32 · 06-26-2015, 04:32 PM

What about lifting the front up an inch or 2? I don't want a king bed lowrider or anything it just has a massive rake

Mmorgan32 · 06-26-2015, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cla511

Leave it. But I hate lowered truck. If you want something that low buy a Camaro.

I hate camaros. Chevrolet, novas, bel airs. Love them. But I really like my cars to have a big rake

WarMonger · 06-26-2015, 04:41 PM

lower it a few inches.

cblock · 06-26-2015, 05:02 PM

I recently acquired a71 c10 and as soon as i get it road worthy, i plan on lifting the front maybe 3 inches to get it leveled and give it a meaner look. here in southern california you see alot of lifted 2wd with that baja 1000 preerunner look.
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Redline novdog · 06-26-2015, 05:21 PM

I use mine as bought.It's a truck. I had a lowered truck and it was a pain changing oil,tires,etc. I use mine as a truck so it's standing up. My $.02 worth.

cblock · 06-26-2015, 05:26 PM

Mmorgan32 · 06-26-2015, 06:03 PM

That's why I bought a c20 I use it. I just hate how big the rake is. That's why I'm thinking about lifting the front up not the prerunner style just level. I've just never seen one I tried to google it and all I could find was truck with a lift kit on it. That's why I was asking about lowering kits

PepperTreeGarage · 06-27-2015, 02:59 PM

Maybe pull out a few of the leaf springs to get your desired stance and add helper air bags to regain the load capacity. Rides smoother when empty, sits level, and can still add air for when you carry a heavy load. Mine sits high in the rear also. '72 C20 Custom Camper.~~~~~

Redline novdog · 06-27-2015, 03:57 PM

mmorgan32 I don't know how easy it is there, but if you can get some free sand bags. Throw a few in till it levels out. drive it awhile see if you like it. I do this with firewood also looks good for awhile (redneck lowering kit), but I can always take the load off.Ha!

06-21-2015, 10:24 PM	#1
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	To lower or not to lower This is my truck a 70 custom camper all original I was thinking of lowering it but can't afford airbagging it so it would be a static drop no flip kits cause I'd actually like to use it as a truck. I had the engine out and the front was just about level with the back that looked good too. My question is what does everyone think, raise the front up or drop the whole thing down? Attached Images __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

06-21-2015, 10:40 PM	#2
tcrist Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Manteca, Ca. Posts: 274	Re: To lower or not to lower For me & for what it is "Custom Camper & all original" I would say leave it where it is. As you know it really only matters to you and what "YOU" like. __________________ Terry Soon to be retired and moving to Bristol, TN.

06-21-2015, 11:41 PM	#3
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: To lower or not to lower I hate how much of a rake it has. It's 4 inches higher in the back. It is completely stock except for the CD player the 80 year old man I bought it from installed cause he thought it would sell better. I do want to get the wider steel wheels and eventually pay the 2-300 bucks for the hubcaps __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

06-21-2015, 11:47 PM	#4
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: To lower or not to lower I'd keep the rake, it's 10x better than these guys with lifted up trucks pulling trailers with nothing but lawn mowers across town with the azz end sagging... My dad had a 2wd 3/4ton and it was factory stance til he sold it...and I loved it. Drop it down in the rear to make it sit level is my 2nd option but to me that's a far away 2nd option. It takes away from it being a truck. And lifting a 2wd in the front has always been too "poser" for me. __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

06-21-2015, 11:49 PM	#5
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: To lower or not to lower I think it may be the skinny wheels that make me notice it so much __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

06-22-2015, 06:48 AM	#6
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: To lower or not to lower I also like it the way it is. a true example of a working mans truck. But if you did decide to drop it with springs, keep the old ones so it can be reversed... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

06-22-2015, 07:35 AM	#7
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: To lower or not to lower I like level trucks ,, on my 67 I lowered the rear 2 inches with blocks [coil rear] its dead level now ,, im runnin 10 1/2 x31x15s on it with stock rallys , I would post a picture but its in paint jail so that wont work __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

06-22-2015, 08:36 AM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: To lower or not to lower You mention a flip kit, so I assume it's a leaf truck. On my 70 C2500 Sierra Grande I debatted the same thing. I wound up putting Early Classic Drop shackles on the back and did a 71-72 disc conversion. I ran 265 75 16's which filled the wheel well nicely and it had just the slightest lean forward. Looked great IMO and I lost not load carrying capacity. Posted via Mobile Device

06-22-2015, 02:45 PM	#9
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: To lower or not to lower Drops aren't permanent! It's nothing another owner couldn't convert back to original height if they so choose. In the end, decide what suits you best!

06-22-2015, 09:23 PM	#10
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: To lower or not to lower 4,6 static drop. I still haul and tow whatever I want. Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

06-22-2015, 11:58 PM	#11
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: To lower or not to lower I'm just torn. My 72 had leafs it was lowered when I got it and it looked amazing it was a short bed and not a camper tho. But at the same time I love the fact that I have an original "work truck". I'd really like to see a picture of someone's stock looking 3/4 ton with original steel wheels dropped a few inches __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

06-25-2015, 07:28 PM	#12
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: To lower or not to lower My vote is for a 2" front and 4" rear drop. Take a look through this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429995 Some before and after pics of C20's that have been lowered. Here is one from that thread with a 2"/4" drop. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-25-2015, 09:01 PM	#13
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: To lower or not to lower I say leave it alone. The first thing I hear from everyone that gets a truck is, I'm going to lower it. Leave it as it, they are great trucks left just like they were made. I say Spend your money on some Hub caps instead. Just my 2 cents worth. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

06-26-2015, 03:02 PM	#14
cla511 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 50	Re: To lower or not to lower Leave it. But I hate lowered truck. If you want something that low buy a Camaro. __________________ 1972 C10 Cheyenne 402/TH350 1985 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic 350/700R 1986 K20 427/NV4500 1986 K20 Sub 406/TH400 "Life's tough.....It's enough tougher if your stupid." John Wayne

06-26-2015, 04:32 PM	#16
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: To lower or not to lower What about lifting the front up an inch or 2? I don't want a king bed lowrider or anything it just has a massive rake __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver



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06-26-2015, 04:41 PM	#18
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: To lower or not to lower lower it a few inches. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

06-26-2015, 05:02 PM	#19
cblock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: chulavista ca Posts: 28	Re: To lower or not to lower I recently acquired a71 c10 and as soon as i get it road worthy, i plan on lifting the front maybe 3 inches to get it leveled and give it a meaner look. here in southern california you see alot of lifted 2wd with that baja 1000 preerunner look. Posted via Mobile Device

06-26-2015, 05:21 PM	#20
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: To lower or not to lower I use mine as bought.It's a truck. I had a lowered truck and it was a pain changing oil,tires,etc. I use mine as a truck so it's standing up. My $.02 worth. __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

06-26-2015, 05:26 PM	#21
cblock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: chulavista ca Posts: 28	Re: To lower or not to lower

06-26-2015, 06:03 PM	#22
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: To lower or not to lower That's why I bought a c20 I use it. I just hate how big the rake is. That's why I'm thinking about lifting the front up not the prerunner style just level. I've just never seen one I tried to google it and all I could find was truck with a lift kit on it. That's why I was asking about lowering kits __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

06-27-2015, 02:59 PM	#23
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: To lower or not to lower Maybe pull out a few of the leaf springs to get your desired stance and add helper air bags to regain the load capacity. Rides smoother when empty, sits level, and can still add air for when you carry a heavy load. Mine sits high in the rear also. '72 C20 Custom Camper.~~~~~ Attached Images

06-27-2015, 03:57 PM	#24
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: To lower or not to lower mmorgan32 I don't know how easy it is there, but if you can get some free sand bags. Throw a few in till it levels out. drive it awhile see if you like it. I do this with firewood also looks good for awhile (redneck lowering kit), but I can always take the load off.Ha! __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

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