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79GMC454C35 · 03-25-2003, 02:12 AM

who makes a good inexpensive kit to lower a 79 single wheel 1 ton about 4" front & rear? I pull a 32 foot trailer quite often so I dont want it too low but I'm tired of the 4X4 look on my 4X2. I shocks are not inclueded with these kits please give me an idea of some shocks too.
Thank you!

79GMC454C35 · 03-30-2003, 11:13 AM

low 84 · 04-02-2003, 02:55 AM

a 1 ton is a c30, right?

here you go http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C30_kits.html

this is a good maufacturer i have usd there parts on my truck

79GMC454C35 · 04-02-2003, 11:35 PM

Thanks for your reply. I was looking at that kit but I was not sure if it was any good. did you use these shocks? are they any good? what would be a good upgrade shock? Thanks!

low 84 · 04-03-2003, 02:56 AM

well i used there shocks on my 1/2 ton, but i think you'd need something more heavy duty on your 1 ton. i'd call them up and see what they suggest or if they have some that will work on a 1 ton. but there kits are real good, there are quite a few of us that have used theri parts.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-06-2003, 09:42 AM

We are a dealer for Sport Truck Direct all their spindles are WESTERN and their shocks are DOETSCHTECH the highest quality with a full lifetime warranty products you can buy anywhere. If interested e-mail me their part number and your city,state and zipcode and i'll get you a quote

79GMC454C35 · 04-06-2003, 12:58 PM

I have been to your site before but it said you dont deal with anything newer than 72'. I talked to another guy that has 72' & older parts for my truck at a show. He is in Arizona & I thought I would give him my business & I might recieve better service from a local guy. He was rude & said, I have 72 & older parts, your truck is a 79', is 79' older than 72'? Now, I can count ok & know the basic order of numbers. I also know he could get me anything I want. He was rude & now when I start building my older truck we will not get a penny from me. I thank you for your offer & I will get a list of part #'s & e-mail you for a quote. I have decided to do business with people that really want new customers.
Thank you!

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-06-2003, 08:14 PM

Our main business is 47-72 in our parts and restorations but lately people are calling for later Chevy & GMC parts and a lot of companies we deal with have 47-02 parts available. We have an 80 GMC step side in our shop for paint,interior and a custom wood bed right now.

low 84 · 04-09-2003, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS
We are a dealer for Sport Truck Direct all their spindles are WESTERN and their shocks are DOECHTECH the highest quality with a full lifetime warranty products you can buy anywhere. If interested e-mail me their part number and your city,state and zipcode and i'll get you a quote

so those shocks will support a 1 ton truck? is it a differnt part number from the 1/2 ton truck shock? i sure hope so

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-09-2003, 06:36 AM

Yes c-10, c-20 and c-30 are different shocks.

low 84 · 04-09-2003, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS
Yes c-10, c-20 and c-30 are different shocks.

sweet. thanks for responding

79GMC454C35 · 04-12-2003, 01:55 AM

how wierd, I work about 1/4 mile from Sport Direct & did not know they were there. Can you get me a better price than if I am just an average idiot walking in thier front door? (I consider myself an "average idiot"). Thanks

03-25-2003, 02:12 AM	#1
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	need advice on lowering a 1 ton who makes a good inexpensive kit to lower a 79 single wheel 1 ton about 4" front & rear? I pull a 32 foot trailer quite often so I dont want it too low but I'm tired of the 4X4 look on my 4X2. I shocks are not inclueded with these kits please give me an idea of some shocks too. Thank you!

03-30-2003, 11:13 AM	#2
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	No ideas or help?

04-02-2003, 02:55 AM	#3
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	a 1 ton is a c30, right? here you go http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C30_kits.html this is a good maufacturer i have usd there parts on my truck __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-03-2003, 02:56 AM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	well i used there shocks on my 1/2 ton, but i think you'd need something more heavy duty on your 1 ton. i'd call them up and see what they suggest or if they have some that will work on a 1 ton. but there kits are real good, there are quite a few of us that have used theri parts. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-06-2003, 09:42 AM	#6
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We are a dealer for Sport Truck Direct all their spindles are WESTERN and their shocks are DOETSCHTECH the highest quality with a full lifetime warranty products you can buy anywhere. If interested e-mail me their part number and your city,state and zipcode and i'll get you a quote __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times. Last edited by MOTHERTRUCKERS; 04-09-2003 at 06:32 AM.

04-02-2003, 11:35 PM	#4
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	Thanks for your reply. I was looking at that kit but I was not sure if it was any good. did you use these shocks? are they any good? what would be a good upgrade shock? Thanks!

04-06-2003, 12:58 PM	#7
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	Re: MOTHERTRUCKERS I have been to your site before but it said you dont deal with anything newer than 72'. I talked to another guy that has 72' & older parts for my truck at a show. He is in Arizona & I thought I would give him my business & I might recieve better service from a local guy. He was rude & said, I have 72 & older parts, your truck is a 79', is 79' older than 72'? Now, I can count ok & know the basic order of numbers. I also know he could get me anything I want. He was rude & now when I start building my older truck we will not get a penny from me. I thank you for your offer & I will get a list of part #'s & e-mail you for a quote. I have decided to do business with people that really want new customers. Thank you!

04-06-2003, 08:14 PM	#8
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Our main business is 47-72 in our parts and restorations but lately people are calling for later Chevy & GMC parts and a lot of companies we deal with have 47-02 parts available. We have an 80 GMC step side in our shop for paint,interior and a custom wood bed right now. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

04-09-2003, 06:36 AM	#10
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Yes c-10, c-20 and c-30 are different shocks. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

04-12-2003, 01:55 AM	#12
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	Re: MOTHERTRUCKERS how wierd, I work about 1/4 mile from Sport Direct & did not know they were there. Can you get me a better price than if I am just an average idiot walking in thier front door? (I consider myself an "average idiot"). Thanks



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