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07-17-2004, 12:39 PM
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User #12137
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: kingsport,upper east tenn
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lowering questions
i got a 67 c10 that i put a 81 chevy truck front end under(for the disc brakes) i cut the springs 1 full coil (
 i know not the best way to lower but its cheeper lol)now what kind of shocks do i need to run? also the lower a arm bump stop hits the crossmember when i hit a big dip in the road i put stock hd shocks back on it and they are way to soft or sumthing? also where can i get the brackets that hold the swaybar to the frame ( from what i understand they are differant )the sway bar isnt on the truck right now but it really needs it !  lol i just seen the smiles now i got to go back and add smiles   yes i know i need to save sum bucks and get droped spindels thanks blazer
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07-17-2004, 12:48 PM
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Gotta Startem Early
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Amarillo, TX, USA
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Shocks will not keep your bump stops from hitting. That is the job of the springs, the shocks then dampen the effect of the spring from, well, springing. A good set of lowered springs is the best option. You can get the sway bar brackets from Early Classic Enterprises, www.earlyclassic.com.
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07-17-2004, 02:31 PM
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User #12137
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: kingsport,upper east tenn
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so the springs are the problem ? its alfull bouncy and it wasnt before i cut the springs ?can the bumps be cut off and replaced with shorter ones ?
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07-17-2004, 10:34 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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Location: Azle, Texas
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I take the bump stops completely off on my trucks. It keeps you from hitting them all the time.
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07-18-2004, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Northern CA / Sac
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I simply cut mine down... no bumping, but still have the protection.
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07-18-2004, 09:23 AM
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The sway bar frame bracket is available at your local GM dealer part#6271375 for 17.83 or thru us at 15.00. to cure your bottoming out problem a good set of progressive rate drop coils like our EIBACH 99.00 coils will make it ride like new.
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07-18-2004, 11:15 AM
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Early Classic Enterprises`sway-bar mounts are made to give more ground clearence on lowered trucks.
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07-18-2004, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bremerton, WA
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The difference between your cut spring and a spring designed to lower your truck is the load rate. You've effectivelylimited the weight that your springs can carry. If you use a spring that lowers your truck 3 inches but is still rated to carry the weight of the vehicle, you'll stay off your bumps. Same with the rear springs. If you ever plan to use your truck as a truck but want it lowered, buy springs that are still rated for 1/2 ton. It is important to relocate your rear shocks when you lower the back and to use an adjustable track bar to keep your rearend centered in the frame.
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