1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

samstheman · 12-14-2010, 12:14 AM

I've lowered the front 5''. I'd like to have a slight rake to the front and Im not sure how much to lower back. Also when a post says 3/5 lowered is the 3 front or rear. And why do they lower 2'' more on one side. Sorry if it's a stupid question .

marksmak · 12-14-2010, 02:02 AM

3/5 lowered is 3 front 5 back

MONTEZ · 12-14-2010, 10:12 AM

The stock difference from front to rear is roughly 2 inches. Most go with the extra 2" in back to get the truck to sit level. If you plan to keep a stock rake, then you would want to go 5" in the rear. A more aggresive rake would rewuire less in the rear.

samstheman · 12-15-2010, 12:56 AM

Sounds like Im going 5 in rear sometimes flat or level rocker makes the rear of the truck look like its low and a full tank of gas don't help. Thanks for the info.

SCOTI · 12-15-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by samstheman

Sounds like Im going 5 in rear sometimes flat or level rocker makes the rear of the truck look like its low and a full tank of gas don't help. Thanks for the info.

Stock gas tank location? 16gals = approx 135lbs w/full tank & it's located in the middle of the truck..... not much impact on rear ride height.

Do you plan to run the same height front & rear tires? If so 5/5 sounds like what you need. If you stagger the tire height (w/taller rears), you might want a 5/7 drop (5= front drop; the 7 = rear drop).

samstheman · 12-15-2010, 11:50 PM

Good point thanks for the info . Does a 6 or 7 rear drop need c notch?

SCOTI · 12-16-2010, 12:30 AM

A flip-kit alone doesn't need a c-notch unless your loading up the bed w/some moderate to serious weight. Add some shackles to that flip-kit, c-sections are definitely needed (even empty).

samstheman · 12-31-2010, 12:31 PM

I went 5/5 I think its great.

lilpoindexter · 12-31-2010, 06:23 PM

4.5" front (2.5" spindles, 2" coils) 5" in back- flip kit

oldblue1968chevy · 12-31-2010, 10:34 PM

5-6 or 5-5 Will looks awesome

NORCAL SS · 01-01-2011, 01:28 AM

rear djm flip kit for 5 inches you will be happy. its 95 shipped

now if you want to do 6 inch rear drop the belltech kit with the notch is 265 shipped and its a very nice bolt in kit.

12-14-2010, 12:14 AM	#1
samstheman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: whittier calif Posts: 160	1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower I've lowered the front 5''. I'd like to have a slight rake to the front and Im not sure how much to lower back. Also when a post says 3/5 lowered is the 3 front or rear. And why do they lower 2'' more on one side. Sorry if it's a stupid question .

12-14-2010, 02:02 AM	#2
marksmak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 32	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower 3/5 lowered is 3 front 5 back

12-14-2010, 10:12 AM	#3
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower The stock difference from front to rear is roughly 2 inches. Most go with the extra 2" in back to get the truck to sit level. If you plan to keep a stock rake, then you would want to go 5" in the rear. A more aggresive rake would rewuire less in the rear. __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

12-15-2010, 12:56 AM	#4
samstheman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: whittier calif Posts: 160	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower Sounds like Im going 5 in rear sometimes flat or level rocker makes the rear of the truck look like its low and a full tank of gas don't help. Thanks for the info.

12-15-2010, 11:50 PM	#6
samstheman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: whittier calif Posts: 160	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower Good point thanks for the info . Does a 6 or 7 rear drop need c notch?

12-16-2010, 12:30 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower A flip-kit alone doesn't need a c-notch unless your loading up the bed w/some moderate to serious weight. Add some shackles to that flip-kit, c-sections are definitely needed (even empty). __________________ 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.*

12-31-2010, 12:31 PM	#8
samstheman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: whittier calif Posts: 160	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower I went 5/5 I think its great. Attached Images

12-31-2010, 06:23 PM	#9
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower 4.5" front (2.5" spindles, 2" coils) 5" in back- flip kit Attached Images

12-31-2010, 10:34 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower 5-6 or 5-5 Will looks awesome __________________ 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

01-01-2011, 01:28 AM	#11
NORCAL SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NORCAL Posts: 179	Re: 1977 c10 rear drop how much to lower rear djm flip kit for 5 inches you will be happy. its 95 shipped now if you want to do 6 inch rear drop the belltech kit with the notch is 265 shipped and its a very nice bolt in kit. __________________ 2011 CTS-V MODDED 2006 TRAILBLAZER SS TVS2300 BLOWER SOLD 2007 TRAILBLAZER SS 11.7@117 1.817 60' Wifes Daily Last edited by NORCAL SS; 01-01-2011 at 01:33 AM.



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