an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BillyDeluxe · 09-19-2009, 01:59 PM

Hi folks.

I bought a 65 C10 2 years ago from Arkansas. It has a modified rear axle with leaf suspension. I guess it is a Blazer axle.

Now i try to lower my truck and have no idea how to do it. Can you give me your advice or howto's or even pictures for a better understanding. Maybe the best way is to build in a coil spring suspension again. I don't know.

Thanks alot
Greetings from Germany
Andy

Martin64 · 09-19-2009, 02:14 PM

Put lowering blocks between the spring perches and axle housing at the u-bolts (assuming the axle housing is sitting on top of the springs as opposed to the springs on top of the axle housing).

protrash64 · 09-19-2009, 02:19 PM

You can use the traditional shackle, I havent seen hangers for these trucks. Mite be able to relocate the hanger higher on the frame by redrilling the holes The easiest and cheapest route is to use a flip kit with puts the axle on top of the leaf and gives you about 5'' (estimated) drop.

I met a guy who used S10 leafs on his truck, and it was low. It's possible to adapt 73-87 stuff the the frame but the leaf springs are a different width. Ours are narrower by a 1/4'' I think. Not sure whats out there for 67-72 leaf trucks.

Eagar1 · 09-19-2009, 02:24 PM

You can also take out some of the leafs, or take them to a spring shop and have them re-arced, but the axle over the spring give you the most if yours isn't that way already. I saw where one guy got an adapter to widen the lower mount and moved his upper mount outside the frame and moved it up.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-19-2009, 03:58 PM

If you want a mild drop...then I would pull a few leafs and combine that with a shackle....

Next would be an axle flip with a small bolt-in notch to retain a ride.

Obviously, the best would be convert back to TA's !!!

muddpile · 09-19-2009, 07:34 PM

On my 72 I flipped the axle on top of the leafs using an inexpensive kit from DJM. Dropped it about 5 1/2", no C-notch (although it will get one as the axle hits the frame). I will be adding a 2" shackle as well for a healthy 7 1/2" rear drop. It is definitely possible to be low easily with a leaf truck.

09-19-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
BillyDeluxe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 88	an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension Hi folks. I bought a 65 C10 2 years ago from Arkansas. It has a modified rear axle with leaf suspension. I guess it is a Blazer axle. Now i try to lower my truck and have no idea how to do it. Can you give me your advice or howto's or even pictures for a better understanding. Maybe the best way is to build in a coil spring suspension again. I don't know. Thanks alot Greetings from Germany Andy

09-19-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension Put lowering blocks between the spring perches and axle housing at the u-bolts (assuming the axle housing is sitting on top of the springs as opposed to the springs on top of the axle housing). __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

09-19-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension You can use the traditional shackle, I havent seen hangers for these trucks. Mite be able to relocate the hanger higher on the frame by redrilling the holes The easiest and cheapest route is to use a flip kit with puts the axle on top of the leaf and gives you about 5'' (estimated) drop. I met a guy who used S10 leafs on his truck, and it was low. It's possible to adapt 73-87 stuff the the frame but the leaf springs are a different width. Ours are narrower by a 1/4'' I think. Not sure whats out there for 67-72 leaf trucks. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

09-19-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
Eagar1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 169	Re: an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension You can also take out some of the leafs, or take them to a spring shop and have them re-arced, but the axle over the spring give you the most if yours isn't that way already. I saw where one guy got an adapter to widen the lower mount and moved his upper mount outside the frame and moved it up.

09-19-2009, 03:58 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension If you want a mild drop...then I would pull a few leafs and combine that with a shackle.... Next would be an axle flip with a small bolt-in notch to retain a ride. Obviously, the best would be convert back to TA's !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-19-2009, 07:34 PM	#6
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: an idea how to lower rear leaf suspension On my 72 I flipped the axle on top of the leafs using an inexpensive kit from DJM. Dropped it about 5 1/2", no C-notch (although it will get one as the axle hits the frame). I will be adding a 2" shackle as well for a healthy 7 1/2" rear drop. It is definitely possible to be low easily with a leaf truck. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.