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jrb71c20 · 03-03-2009, 03:58 PM

Got the wheels and tires last year but the were rubbing in the front. I found some rancho springs that were supposed to give an additional 2" of lift. I got em put in over the weekend and I got a little more than I thought I would...

...I wanted it look a little like a 4wd just in the stance and not try to completely imitate one. I don't think it looks bad, it's just that now I have to figure out what to do about lifting the back end. One suggestion given to me was to fab up some blocks for above/below the rear coil springs. Anyway, here it is as it stands right now....38" from the ground to the wheel well in front and 36" in the back. Heh, heh

*project 67 sub* · 03-03-2009, 04:13 PM

that looks good, you should leave it the way it is

Wootdog · 03-03-2009, 04:36 PM

Looks good to me.
Kerry

LowBow · 03-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Looks good! I would vote for a 2" block in the back, I like trucks that are level. I think it would like pretty mean that way!

big_al_71 · 03-03-2009, 06:15 PM

I think it looks great!!!!

67_C-30 · 03-03-2009, 06:24 PM

A set of 3/4 ton rear coil springs would level it out nicely, and give you better towing capacity.

*project 67 sub* · 03-03-2009, 07:14 PM

and make it ride really stiff lol.

67_C-30 · 03-03-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

and make it ride really stiff lol.

It would make it a little stiffer, but the 3/4T's aren't unbearable. I would think the lift springs on the front probably made a little stiffer as well.

jrb71c20 · 03-03-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

It would make it a little stiffer, but the 3/4T's aren't unbearable. I would think the lift springs on the front probably made a little stiffer as well.

Ohh, and it sure is stiff as it is now...lol...but, it's a c20 and does have the 3/4 ton springs on the rear.

67_C-30 · 03-03-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jrb71c20

Ohh, and it sure is stiff as it is now...lol...but, it's a c20 and does have the 3/4 ton springs on the rear.

Yes, the majority of Chevy 3/4 tons have coil springs. Leafs were optional on the Chevys, but they were standard on GMC's. GMC's could also be ordered with coils also! Wierd, I know!

oldblue1968chevy · 03-03-2009, 08:49 PM

haha sweet thats a 2wd??!!!

wat size tires!!

jrb71c20 · 03-03-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

haha sweet thats a 2wd??!!!

wat size tires!!

33x12.5, 16.5" rims

72BlckButy · 03-03-2009, 10:01 PM

Beautiful truck!

jrb71c20 · 04-09-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LowBow

Looks good! I would vote for a 2" block in the back, I like trucks that are level. I think it would like pretty mean that way!

I agree but, as I got looking I got wondering...Will raising the rear up with block(s) further decrease the space between the tire and front of the wheelwell?

stllookn · 04-09-2009, 02:17 PM

Get some '71-'72 Chevy Elcamino rear shocks (inexpensive and are air shocks) and add a little air to them until it is level. I like it where it sits however!

CG · 04-09-2009, 02:27 PM

I like em just a tad nose high like yours sits now. My ex 71 K10 sits like that and it gives it a bit of an aggressive look in my eyes.

One of these days Im going to lift the nose of my 71K20 up a bit, as soon as I stop buying other stuff I really dont need LOL

LowBow · 04-09-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jrb71c20

I agree but, as I got looking I got wondering...Will raising the rear up with block(s) further decrease the space between the tire and front of the wheelwell?

That's a good question, which I have no answer to. Maybe somebody who has done some blocks on one of these could chime in? Good luck!

GOPAPA · 04-09-2009, 06:23 PM

It seems to me that if you jack up the rear bumper the 2 inches higher you want it ,,and let the axles and wheels stay on the ground ,,it would give you an a pretty good idea of how much closer the wheel well your front tires. would be ... I would guess only a 1/4 inch ..

jrb71c20 · 04-09-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA

It seems to me that if you jack up the rear bumper the 2 inches higher you want it ,,and let the axles and wheels stay on the ground ,,it would give you an a pretty good idea of how much closer the wheel well your front tires. would be ... I would guess only a 1/4 inch ..

Dog-gone, a perfect and simple way to check...

...I need more coffee

BowTieMan · 04-09-2009, 08:36 PM

If you have a coil rear end putting blocks in will lower it since the truck arm, or trailoring arm whatever you want to call it, is mounted under the axle.

Personally I think it looks perfect the way it is, I would leave it. Where did you get the rancho springs from?

68Stepbed · 04-10-2009, 06:52 AM

My suggestion would be to switch to leaf springs. I think 73-87 springs and perches will work, but someone with more knowledge needs to chime in on this. You might even check with some 4x4 shops in your area and get some input.

stllookn · 04-10-2009, 12:21 PM

What is the part number of those Rancho springs???? I want some too!

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One of these days Im going to lift the nose of my 71K20 up a bit, as soon as I stop buying other stuff I really dont need LOL

No chance of that CG! BTW...how are those new buddy buckets you just bought...LOL!

Green Machine · 04-10-2009, 01:13 PM

We used some part #34-2830 HD 1/2 ton springs from LMC on the rear of our 68 C10, LWB wood floor. I just measured and we have 21 3/4 inches from the wheel well to the center of the wheel cap. On our 70 C10, LWB steel floor, we used a pair of 34-2820 variable rate sprins from LMC, I measured 21 1/4 inches from the wheel well to the center of the cap on that one. I thought the variable rate ones were taller, but those springs have had a heavy trailer on a time or two so maybe they settled some. I also measured our 71 C20 LWB wood floor, it has stock 38 year old springs, I measured 21 inches on that. Don't know if that will help any but it might give you and idea of what some different springs measure up.

jrb71c20 · 04-10-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BowTieMan

If you have a coil rear end putting blocks in will lower it since the truck arm, or trailoring arm whatever you want to call it, is mounted under the axle.

Personally I think it looks perfect the way it is, I would leave it. Where did you get the rancho springs from?

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Originally Posted by stllookn

What is the part number of those Rancho springs???? I want some too!

I got em from Oreillys website, I'll pull the part number tomorrow. At this rate, I'm still debating options, raise the back or lower the front. Because it ended up so high, maybe i should have just had some made instead...

There's a good chance I'll have to sell it soon now that I waited a few years to get somethings I wanted done

and wanted to get this figured out first.

Thanks Green, I may do some measuring to see where it's at now

texanidiot25 · 04-10-2009, 04:34 PM

Have you driven the truck much lately? A few days of driving will get the springs to settle into the spring pockets and break in, and can lower the truck an inch or so.

03-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#1
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	New stance Got the wheels and tires last year but the were rubbing in the front. I found some rancho springs that were supposed to give an additional 2" of lift. I got em put in over the weekend and I got a little more than I thought I would......I wanted it look a little like a 4wd just in the stance and not try to completely imitate one. I don't think it looks bad, it's just that now I have to figure out what to do about lifting the back end. One suggestion given to me was to fab up some blocks for above/below the rear coil springs. Anyway, here it is as it stands right now....38" from the ground to the wheel well in front and 36" in the back. Heh, heh __________________ 93 Sonoma 2.8/5spd 75 Malibu Classic 350/350 If it don't have round headlights and a carb, I don't trust it! Last edited by jrb71c20; 03-03-2009 at 04:20 PM.

03-03-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: New stance that looks good, you should leave it the way it is

03-03-2009, 04:57 PM	#4
LowBow Self Made Hundredaire Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Fl Posts: 173	Re: New stance Looks good! I would vote for a 2" block in the back, I like trucks that are level. I think it would like pretty mean that way! __________________ '79 corvette - all original 49k car! '03 Z71 ECSB - gas hog '57 Belair 2 door hardtop. Love of my life!

03-03-2009, 06:15 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New stance I think it looks great!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

03-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New stance A set of 3/4 ton rear coil springs would level it out nicely, and give you better towing capacity. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-03-2009, 04:36 PM	#3
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,683	Re: New stance Looks good to me. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

03-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: New stance and make it ride really stiff lol.

03-03-2009, 08:49 PM	#11
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New stance haha sweet thats a 2wd??!!! wat size tires!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New stance Beautiful truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-09-2009, 02:17 PM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New stance Get some '71-'72 Chevy Elcamino rear shocks (inexpensive and are air shocks) and add a little air to them until it is level. I like it where it sits however! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-09-2009, 02:27 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: New stance I like em just a tad nose high like yours sits now. My ex 71 K10 sits like that and it gives it a bit of an aggressive look in my eyes. One of these days Im going to lift the nose of my 71K20 up a bit, as soon as I stop buying other stuff I really dont need LOL __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-09-2009, 06:23 PM	#18
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: New stance It seems to me that if you jack up the rear bumper the 2 inches higher you want it ,,and let the axles and wheels stay on the ground ,,it would give you an a pretty good idea of how much closer the wheel well your front tires. would be ... I would guess only a 1/4 inch ..

04-09-2009, 08:36 PM	#20
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: New stance If you have a coil rear end putting blocks in will lower it since the truck arm, or trailoring arm whatever you want to call it, is mounted under the axle. Personally I think it looks perfect the way it is, I would leave it. Where did you get the rancho springs from? __________________ "A true hotrodder wouldn't be content untill he had created a car so violent, so hairy, so totally sick that the very act of dropping the hammer would result in instant death. Anything less results in the need to go faster." - Tony DeFeo

04-10-2009, 06:52 AM	#21
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New stance My suggestion would be to switch to leaf springs. I think 73-87 springs and perches will work, but someone with more knowledge needs to chime in on this. You might even check with some 4x4 shops in your area and get some input. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

04-10-2009, 01:13 PM	#23
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: New stance We used some part #34-2830 HD 1/2 ton springs from LMC on the rear of our 68 C10, LWB wood floor. I just measured and we have 21 3/4 inches from the wheel well to the center of the wheel cap. On our 70 C10, LWB steel floor, we used a pair of 34-2820 variable rate sprins from LMC, I measured 21 1/4 inches from the wheel well to the center of the cap on that one. I thought the variable rate ones were taller, but those springs have had a heavy trailer on a time or two so maybe they settled some. I also measured our 71 C20 LWB wood floor, it has stock 38 year old springs, I measured 21 inches on that. Don't know if that will help any but it might give you and idea of what some different springs measure up. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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04-10-2009, 04:34 PM	#25
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: New stance Have you driven the truck much lately? A few days of driving will get the springs to settle into the spring pockets and break in, and can lower the truck an inch or so.

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