Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ratty 46 · 07-04-2009, 09:13 PM

Hello ......

I recently purchased a very original 1978 stepside C10. It is all STOCK right down to the plaid tan bench seat & smaller than usable sport mirrors.

My ideas or "plan" is to lower it with a quality drop spindle & front spring. The rear with a flip kit & relocated shox.

Although I like the factory steel wheels, caps & rings the 235 sized tires are a bit inadiquite. I'm thinking 255/60/15's on the front & either 275 or 295 rears.

Eventually I'd like a set of TTII's or Coys but I'll spend cash on the "kits" first.

Your thoughts on equipment & possible vendors??

Thanks.

Ratty 46

I'll post a pic or 2 as soon as my son re-sizes the pictures I have.

protrash64 · 07-04-2009, 09:51 PM

Performance Online and Classic Performance Parts have everything so you could eyeball the goods. There are also vendors on this site, as well.

ratty 46 · 07-04-2009, 09:52 PM

Thank you - I'll check them out ......

Ratty 46

*Shane* · 07-04-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Performance Online and Classic Performance Parts have everything so you could eyeball the goods. There are also vendors on this site, as well.

neither of those listed are board vendors ...

ratty 46 · 07-04-2009, 11:27 PM

So .... (Shane) ... you would suggest?

Ratty 46

*Shane* · 07-04-2009, 11:54 PM

Early Classic would be my vendor of choice for spindles and springs.

PBFAB.COM · 07-05-2009, 12:04 AM

I can also help you get whatever parts you need!

protrash64 · 07-05-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

neither of those listed are board vendors ...

Didnt say they were.....just places I use to look at stuff.

flamingbig10 · 07-05-2009, 12:29 AM

summit racing will have every thing you need and summit brand coils and spindles are re branded ground force parts
and for tire combo I would go with 215/70 27" tall and 275/60 28" tall

blime81 · 07-05-2009, 12:30 AM

I like the 255/60 front and 275/60 rear combo when running 15s on these trucks.

BFG Radial T/As and Torque Thrust IIs for my ride.

I have been looking at the POL flip out back for my 72.

I'm not a fan of bolt-in C notches but lots of folks run them.

Not sure about them being sponsors but both POL and CPP have banner ads on this site.

SCOTI · 07-05-2009, 01:16 AM

McGaughys, Bell tech, DJM, Western Chassis, or CPP on the spindles. Western Chassis on the rear flip kit & c-sections/shock relocators.

SCOTI · 07-05-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

summit racing will have every thing you need and summit brand coils and spindles are re branded ground force parts
and for tire combo I would go with 215/70 27" tall and 275/60 28" tall

Grasshopper is learning quickly

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ratty 46 · 07-05-2009, 01:54 AM

I must say ....... thanks all for the info. I will be checking these out & posting some progress pix soon.

Thanks.

Ratty 46

flamingbig10 · 07-06-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Grasshopper is learning quickly

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yes I am, now I ready to build a truck all by myself

07-04-2009, 09:13 PM	#1
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 Hello ...... I recently purchased a very original 1978 stepside C10. It is all STOCK right down to the plaid tan bench seat & smaller than usable sport mirrors. My ideas or "plan" is to lower it with a quality drop spindle & front spring. The rear with a flip kit & relocated shox. Although I like the factory steel wheels, caps & rings the 235 sized tires are a bit inadiquite. I'm thinking 255/60/15's on the front & either 275 or 295 rears. Eventually I'd like a set of TTII's or Coys but I'll spend cash on the "kits" first. Your thoughts on equipment & possible vendors?? Thanks. Ratty 46 I'll post a pic or 2 as soon as my son re-sizes the pictures I have.

07-04-2009, 09:51 PM	#2
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07-04-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 Thank you - I'll check them out ...... Ratty 46

07-04-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 So .... (Shane) ... you would suggest? Ratty 46

07-04-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 Early Classic would be my vendor of choice for spindles and springs.

07-05-2009, 12:04 AM	#7
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07-05-2009, 12:29 AM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 summit racing will have every thing you need and summit brand coils and spindles are re branded ground force parts and for tire combo I would go with 215/70 27" tall and 275/60 28" tall __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 07-05-2009 at 12:46 AM.

07-05-2009, 12:30 AM	#10
blime81 Laid Lo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 277	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 I like the 255/60 front and 275/60 rear combo when running 15s on these trucks. BFG Radial T/As and Torque Thrust IIs for my ride. I have been looking at the POL flip out back for my 72. I'm not a fan of bolt-in C notches but lots of folks run them. Not sure about them being sponsors but both POL and CPP have banner ads on this site. __________________ Semper Fi, Jeff '72 C10 - lays frame '07 Sand Rail - ecotec powered '05 2500HD - tows stuff '67 VW Bug - gas saver '01 Jeep TJ - rock crawler

07-05-2009, 01:16 AM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 McGaughys, Bell tech, DJM, Western Chassis, or CPP on the spindles. Western Chassis on the rear flip kit & c-sections/shock relocators. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 07-05-2009 at 08:52 AM.

07-05-2009, 01:54 AM	#13
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Suspension drop questions for my '78 C10 I must say ....... thanks all for the info. I will be checking these out & posting some progress pix soon. Thanks. Ratty 46



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