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kenr74 · 06-11-2018, 05:37 PM

In process of dropping my C20 and need some advice.

Did the flip in the back and removed 3 of 10 leafs. Looks good to me.

Did 3" spindles in front and it only dropped 2.25". Now the front sits about 1.5" higher than the rear. (measurements were inside my shop on cement floor)

Looking at the front though if I cut the coils to level it out I will just barely have the tire higher than the lip of the fender. Is that going to cause issues? I have some pretty big tires on it now and don't see changing them anytime soon.

I'm trying to decide between cutting the coils or adding a leaf back in to level it out.

**special-K** · 06-11-2018, 06:15 PM

I'd put a leaf back in.

Mike C · 06-11-2018, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'd put a leaf back in.

Me too.

rjs53 · 06-11-2018, 11:52 PM

If your planning on keeping the tires you got, you can put a leaf back in or get a different offset front wheel, move the wheel in and cut the front spring.

hewittca · 06-12-2018, 08:33 AM

That's a lot of tire up front. It would look cool with the front dropped a bit more, but I have to agree with everyone else; if you're going to leave those tires for now then add a leaf back in to the rear.

**special-K** · 06-12-2018, 09:06 AM

I'll put it this way, it won't look "too high" if you bring the rear up to level with front. Also, for function, you still have stock spring rate in front with less in rear now. Adding a leaf will be more balanced.

**KevinK7** · 06-12-2018, 09:20 AM

Add another to the "I agree" with putting a leaf back in. It's still gonna look lowered : )

kenr74 · 06-12-2018, 10:21 AM

I raised the rear so it sits level and it does look good. Wish it was lower but those tires are brand new so they will be around for a while.

The way the wheels sit I can't see going any lower in the front with the tire/wheel combo I have. Might drive it for a while and see if it rubs now before doing anything.

kenr74 · 06-12-2018, 11:57 AM

Pic of it sitting level(back end jacked up). Looks ok. Tires are 235-85-16 by the way.

06-11-2018, 05:37 PM	#1
kenr74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NW, Oregon Posts: 51	How low is too low? In process of dropping my C20 and need some advice. Did the flip in the back and removed 3 of 10 leafs. Looks good to me. Did 3" spindles in front and it only dropped 2.25". Now the front sits about 1.5" higher than the rear. (measurements were inside my shop on cement floor) Looking at the front though if I cut the coils to level it out I will just barely have the tire higher than the lip of the fender. Is that going to cause issues? I have some pretty big tires on it now and don't see changing them anytime soon. I'm trying to decide between cutting the coils or adding a leaf back in to level it out. Attached Images

06-11-2018, 06:15 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How low is too low? I'd put a leaf back in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-11-2018, 11:52 PM	#4
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: How low is too low? If your planning on keeping the tires you got, you can put a leaf back in or get a different offset front wheel, move the wheel in and cut the front spring. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

06-12-2018, 08:33 AM	#5
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: How low is too low? That's a lot of tire up front. It would look cool with the front dropped a bit more, but I have to agree with everyone else; if you're going to leave those tires for now then add a leaf back in to the rear. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

06-12-2018, 09:06 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How low is too low? I'll put it this way, it won't look "too high" if you bring the rear up to level with front. Also, for function, you still have stock spring rate in front with less in rear now. Adding a leaf will be more balanced. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-12-2018, 09:20 AM	#7
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 649	Re: How low is too low? Add another to the "I agree" with putting a leaf back in. It's still gonna look lowered : )

06-12-2018, 10:21 AM	#8
kenr74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NW, Oregon Posts: 51	Re: How low is too low? I raised the rear so it sits level and it does look good. Wish it was lower but those tires are brand new so they will be around for a while. The way the wheels sit I can't see going any lower in the front with the tire/wheel combo I have. Might drive it for a while and see if it rubs now before doing anything.

06-12-2018, 11:57 AM	#9
kenr74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NW, Oregon Posts: 51	Re: How low is too low? Pic of it sitting level(back end jacked up). Looks ok. Tires are 235-85-16 by the way. Attached Images



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