Ridetech Coilover System

[Gunsails]

Hi
Has anyone information or experience with the "Ridetech Coilover System for 63-70 C10" ?
My truck is a long bed, and I want to keep that way, I know that a note says "This kit is designed for use with a 1-piece drive shaft." , but it must be possible to convert my 2-piece to a 1-piece drive shaft, or what ?

[Andy4639]

My 71 LWB has had a 1 piece now for 4 years and no problems.

[JohnJ@RideTech]

Originally Posted by Gunsails

Hi
Has anyone information or experience with the "Ridetech Coilover System for 63-70 C10" ?
My truck is a long bed, and I want to keep that way, I know that a note says "This kit is designed for use with a 1-piece drive shaft." , but it must be possible to convert my 2-piece to a 1-piece drive shaft, or what ?

You really have two different options when it comes to the drive shaft, the first being the obvious and doing the conversion over to one piece. We've had a few customers make the change over and have had really good luck with it.
The second would be to fabricate your own brackets and mount your carrier bearing to the trailing arm cross member. I have seen this modification before, and if done correctly, causes no issues whatsoever with the coilover kit.
My personal preference would be to go ahead and convert over to 1pc and be done with it but it really all comes down to what your time, skill level and budget will allow. Feel free to contact me direct if you have any questions, Ill be more than happy to help you out.

[Gunsails]

Thanks to both of you, for quick and good information ! John, I have already lowered the truck 2,5 in the front since I installed a CCP big break kit with disc brakes on all 4, so I suppose I can use those spindles from CCP ? The first thing I will do this winter is to change the engine and transmission.

[JohnJ@RideTech]

Originally Posted by Gunsails

Thanks to both of you, for quick and good information ! John, I have already lowered the truck 2,5 in the front since I installed a CCP big break kit with disc brakes on all 4, so I suppose I can use those spindles from CCP ? The first thing I will do this winter is to change the engine and transmission.

No problem at all. You can use your current spindles and I would just remove them from the kit and deduct the difference at the time of purchase.
What do you have planned for the drivetrain swap?

[Gunsails]

I think I will go for a 383 stroker and 700R4 , or something similar. It's a new hobby, and I have never done anything with cars, but I have always loved to create things. I bought the truck last august , and I lowered and upgraded the brakes, changed all moving parts in the front suspension, new seats + instruments + steering wheel + retro sound stereo + grill and bumper and I made a top on the back so I can have all my windsurfer equipment under neath. It gives me a lot of good time and happiness

[JohnJ@RideTech]

Originally Posted by Gunsails

I think I will go for a 383 stroker and 700R4 , or something similar. It's a new hobby, and I have never done anything with cars, but I have always loved to create things. I bought the truck last august , and I lowered and upgraded the brakes, changed all moving parts in the front suspension, new seats + instruments + steering wheel + retro sound stereo + grill and bumper and I made a top on the back so I can have all my windsurfer equipment under neath. It gives me a lot of good time and happiness

Sounds like a good plan for sure! If you ever have any questions about our products, feel free to contact me directly. I will be more than happy to help you out.
How far out are you from doing a suspension swap?