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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Thanks for the responses guys. If Bagging it doesn't really achive better results unless you use AM front xmember etc, then Im perfectly fine with static.
I understand that the lower you go the more you comprise in ride quality, but I'm still slighlty confused I guess. I see alot of guys running 5/7 and seem to be ok, but who knows for sure. I had a 69 shorty step about 15 years ago with just a ece 2/4. It handled good, just still looked high lol. Problem fo me is, the look that I like is this pickup. I messaged the owner...6/8 static and claims it rides good. I guess ride quality is all relative to whos driving.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
The statement "it rides good" is very subjective.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
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I bet most people use this statement because on a nice smooth road surface a truck that's <3" off the ground will do just fine. But as soon as the irregularities start, that 'rides good' statement goes out the window. Some will say "it's all part of it" (it being the experience of owning/driving a lowered classic truck). I've driven my 'classics' daily. I've only had 2 or 3 vehicles along my journey that weren't hot-rodded or lowered but they were temporary rides. After tolerating the constant collisions caused between a lowered truck & common road surfaces I started building w/the mandatory clearance requirements (4" min ground clearance; 3" compression travel/clearance). That made a big difference in the driving experience.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
I have one static and one bagged. The static one can be embarrassing in the spring when road construction starts and I can,t make it over a deep cut out on the asphalt ,out comes the 2x4,s.It,s not too low, spindles and 1 cut coil but still run into the odd road. Air bag one, just push a button
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Again thanks guys. Basically what you are all saying is "buy the ride tech streetgrip setup" sacrifice a little bit of "the look" lol
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
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Ridetech is a reputable source but it will come down to your set-up parameters if/where things are adjustable (settings things to their spec or setting things to "OMG that looks BA" can yield two distinctly different ride/driving quality experiences). The 'Street Grip' line of kits definitely seems a good choice. Me personally? Their Street Grip would not be low enough because they build the set-up around the limitations of the lowest point on a C10.... the front x-member & a-arm pivots. In order to have good ride characteristics, that point needs to be ~5" off the ground which puts you @ about a 4/6 - 5/7 drop when cruising. Moving those pivot points higher up on the chassis/rails gets you lower w/the same amount of clearance. Of course, old school dropping the body over the chassis can yield a similar result.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
[QUOTE=SCOTI;8750093]When you get past 4/6 static drops using OE geometry/pick-up points, the driving experience diminishes quickly.
I drive my stuff low (5/7 or more). With no mods, it does suck on crappy roads. Static or air doesn't make a difference if you're bottoming out. To make it better, I use a modified factory or aftermarket raised front x-member. It allows for the more aggressive drop I like while provide additional ground clearance. The additional ground clearance is only part of it though. Once you have the aggressive drop w/a modified or raised x-member, you now will most likely need some raised fender wells so the tires don't constantly buzz. SCOTI, What are you doing for steering on the raised factory X-Member |
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
The box, pitman, & idler all remained in the stock positions. I've done the multiple combo u-joints/shaft on one & standard shafts on others w/the upper 63-72 drivers side a-arm c-notched for clearance. My dually has a standard straight shaft w/the a-arm notched.
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Do you think I'd be okay with the 2" section and leaving the steering components in the stock location. |
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Mine with a 4/6 drop. Ride is firm but very easy to live with as a summer cruiser. Nice part is speed bumps are no issue.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
4.5/6, 15's with some sidewall make the ride pretty nice...
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
3/5 drop.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
My 72' 2.5" / 4" drop. Not much of a drop but drives really nice.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
My 73
Clipped 2 coils And welded new axle pads on the bottom of a 3.25 tube 9 inch No notch.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
This is long overdue but I finally installed the ECE suspension I've had in the garage for about 4 years
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Forgot to add my old Farmer Truck here. ("Betty")
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
5.5” front & 7” rear
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
not pretty...yet...lol
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Maybe got a little carried away but I dig how it turned out. Cheap and low. Jaguar ifs up front, explorer 8.8 and suspension out back. 20x9.5 and 20x11.5. Rides great because both suspensions are totally stock.
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Hey cornfed, I like the interesting route you went with the suspension.
Do you have a build thread or? I can't view the pics in the link. |
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
Nice, and agree: need more pics!
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Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
4.5/6+. Spindles and springs up front flipped axle in the back.
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