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71mr.musturd · 12-12-2021, 04:21 PM

I'm looking to lower my 1970 c10. I'd like to just use drop springs for now. How low can/should I go with just doing drop springs. Would love to hear what packages you guys suggest and any pics of what my ride height will coming out looking like. Thank you

Just a 25yr old trying to learn

**davischevy** · 12-12-2021, 05:28 PM

This truck has 2 inch dropped spindles and 1" springs in the front with 5" dropped springs, shock relocators and adjustable panhard bar in the rear. It rides great.

I you try to do 3" in the front with springs, you will sacrifice ride quality.

jimijam00 · 12-13-2021, 02:01 PM

Mos def get shock relocation brackets. You don't want your rear shocks laying at a 35-40 degree angle, but much closer to 90 degrees. Maybe a panhard bar relocation too. Get the No-Limit stuff.

geunther · 12-13-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jimijam00

Most def get shock relocation brackets.

Hijack apology but might be helpful to the OP as well.

Anyone know of the rear shock relocating brackets that use existing holes and do not require the removal of rivets?

jimijam00 · 12-13-2021, 04:55 PM

The ones I posted above do not require removal of rivets. They do require a cobalt bit to drill through the frame. I highly recommend new ubolts too.

**Already Gone** · 12-13-2021, 10:36 PM

I have a set of 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and 4 inch rear drop springs with an adjustable panhard bar and rear shock relocators ready to go on my truck in Spring. Just put the 255/60 17 TT2's on in August and just want the slighty lowered look for the truck. The 17's andtires are only .18 inches higher than the 235/75 15's that have been on my truck since I bought it.

LagunaGlide · 12-13-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

This truck has 2 inch dropped spindles and 1" springs in the front with 5" dropped springs, shock relocators and adjustable panhard bar in the rear. It rides great.

I you try to do 3" in the front with springs, you will sacrifice ride quality.

This is the route I a going as well. I have already ordered some parts, but waiting is half the game these days.

Truck looks good. What size tires you running?

OP the 3 front, 5 rear is pretty standard with minimal changes. If you want just springs I have seen some spring kits that are 2" front and 4" rear.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 12-13-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

This truck has 2 inch dropped spindles and 1" springs in the front with 5" dropped springs, shock relocators and adjustable panhard bar in the rear. It rides great.

I you try to do 3" in the front with springs, you will sacrifice ride quality.

This is the same way I went before going with coil overs. Some need a C Notch some not. The adjustable pan hard is a must also

kaycee · 12-13-2021, 11:34 PM

I did a 2.5" front cut spring (1 ring) on the front and Jeep TJ springs in the back for 4 " of drop . Search on this forum and you can find the home made shock relocators for front and back not hard to fab. My truck rides like a dream and will haul a decent load allso but I dont use it for that a cruiser street brawler mostly.

SCOTI · 12-14-2021, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 71mr.musturd

I'm looking to lower my 1970 c10. I'd like to just use drop springs for now. How low can/should I go with just doing drop springs. Would love to hear what packages you guys suggest and any pics of what my ride height will coming out looking like. Thank you

Just a 25yr old trying to learn

Nice looking truck.

Is it still stock drum brakes or have disc brakes been swapped?

72kat · 12-14-2021, 04:40 PM

Dig the wheels. what are they?

12-12-2021, 04:21 PM	#1
71mr.musturd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tempe arizona Posts: 3	lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 I'm looking to lower my 1970 c10. I'd like to just use drop springs for now. How low can/should I go with just doing drop springs. Would love to hear what packages you guys suggest and any pics of what my ride height will coming out looking like. Thank you Just a 25yr old trying to learn Attached Images

12-12-2021, 05:28 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,815	Re: lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 This truck has 2 inch dropped spindles and 1" springs in the front with 5" dropped springs, shock relocators and adjustable panhard bar in the rear. It rides great. I you try to do 3" in the front with springs, you will sacrifice ride quality. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-13-2021, 02:01 PM	#3
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 Mos def get shock relocation brackets. You don't want your rear shocks laying at a 35-40 degree angle, but much closer to 90 degrees. Maybe a panhard bar relocation too. Get the No-Limit stuff. Attached Images

12-13-2021, 04:55 PM	#5
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 The ones I posted above do not require removal of rivets. They do require a cobalt bit to drill through the frame. I highly recommend new ubolts too. Last edited by jimijam00; 12-13-2021 at 11:17 PM.

12-13-2021, 10:36 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,111	Re: lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 I have a set of 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and 4 inch rear drop springs with an adjustable panhard bar and rear shock relocators ready to go on my truck in Spring. Just put the 255/60 17 TT2's on in August and just want the slighty lowered look for the truck. The 17's andtires are only .18 inches higher than the 235/75 15's that have been on my truck since I bought it. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-13-2021, 11:34 PM	#9
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 I did a 2.5" front cut spring (1 ring) on the front and Jeep TJ springs in the back for 4 " of drop . Search on this forum and you can find the home made shock relocators for front and back not hard to fab. My truck rides like a dream and will haul a decent load allso but I dont use it for that a cruiser street brawler mostly. Attached Images __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

12-14-2021, 04:40 PM	#11
72kat Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Osborne Posts: 16	Re: lowering advice, tips, packages for my 70 c10 Dig the wheels. what are they?



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