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dennisr · 03-30-2003, 07:34 PM

I am ready to buy my lowering kit, probably from Early Classic. Below is the package I have in mind.

'65-'72 C-10
4/6 Drop Kit
• 2½" Drop Spindles
• 1½" Drop Front Springs
• 6" Drop Rear Springs
• 4 KYB Shocks
• Super Track Bar Kit
• Shock Mount Relocator Kit (Drop Spindles require Disc Brakes)
$799.00

My Concern is that I measured my fender to ground height and found the front the be 32" off the ground and the rear to be 33'. Using a 4/6 kit will actually put my rear 1" lower than the front. I'm not sure I like the idea of that or if it will look right. Is this typical of lowered trucks?

Truckstr · 03-30-2003, 07:38 PM

Are your present rear springs the stock ones? If so, I would guess that they are "sagging" with age.

The Early Classic web site has pics of what one of our trucks looks like when lowered using one of the various kits that they offer. I'd say that the new springs should do what they say.

Good luck!
Jeff

Truckstr · 03-30-2003, 07:39 PM

BTW, nice truck!

Jeff

bpmcgee · 03-30-2003, 07:47 PM

Dennis,

What color is that? I really like the white.

It's a shame to lower the truck -- it's got such a nice stance already.

IMHO, of course.

Brian

dennisr · 03-30-2003, 08:00 PM

Thanks Truckster,
You are probably right about the springs sagging. I didnt even think of that.

Brian,
Sorry I don't know what color white it is. The truck was painted when I bought it. I appreciate you opinion on the lowering, but I fell a drop is the last thing I need to really give it a trick look. I may change wheels and tires eventually, but htese will due for know.

Thanks,
Dennis

*racedvl* · 03-30-2003, 08:10 PM

Sweet truck! BTW, I belive that most drop kits will lower the truck in the rear. More or less to level the truck.

WHYBYNU · 03-30-2003, 08:23 PM

You should give CAROLINA CLASSIC TRUCKS a call Ryan church is the owner and is a distributor for ECE and might get you a little better deal. He is a member of the site and goes by CHURCH. He is awsome to deal with.http://carolineclassictucks.com

John

72chevyLWB · 03-30-2003, 08:49 PM

The springs could be sagged, but you have a different year box on it and the wheel well is not round so it also doesn't go as high as the front

But that drop should look sweet.

chevy2racr · 03-30-2003, 11:30 PM

I think like 72 ChevyLWB the 88-98 wheel well isn't as hight, it'll tuck more tire but truck should be level

chevy2racr · 03-30-2003, 11:30 PM

I think like 72 ChevyLWB the 88-98 wheel well isn't as hight, it'll tuck more tire but truck should be level

XXL · 03-30-2003, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dennisr
My Concern is that I measured my fender to ground height and found the front the be 32" off the ground and the rear to be 33'.

If you measured from the wheel opening, you might want to step back and notice that your late model bed IS lower in the center of the opening.

03-30-2003, 07:34 PM	#1
dennisr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 25	Ready to lower, have a quick question I am ready to buy my lowering kit, probably from Early Classic. Below is the package I have in mind. '65-'72 C-10 4/6 Drop Kit • 2½" Drop Spindles • 1½" Drop Front Springs • 6" Drop Rear Springs • 4 KYB Shocks • Super Track Bar Kit • Shock Mount Relocator Kit (Drop Spindles require Disc Brakes) $799.00 My Concern is that I measured my fender to ground height and found the front the be 32" off the ground and the rear to be 33'. Using a 4/6 kit will actually put my rear 1" lower than the front. I'm not sure I like the idea of that or if it will look right. Is this typical of lowered trucks? Attached Images

03-30-2003, 07:38 PM	#2
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Are your present rear springs the stock ones? If so, I would guess that they are "sagging" with age. The Early Classic web site has pics of what one of our trucks looks like when lowered using one of the various kits that they offer. I'd say that the new springs should do what they say. Good luck! Jeff __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

03-30-2003, 07:39 PM	#3
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	BTW, nice truck! Jeff __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

03-30-2003, 08:23 PM	#7
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	You should give CAROLINA CLASSIC TRUCKS a call Ryan church is the owner and is a distributor for ECE and might get you a little better deal. He is a member of the site and goes by CHURCH. He is awsome to deal with.http://carolineclassictucks.com John __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

03-30-2003, 08:49 PM	#8
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	The springs could be sagged, but you have a different year box on it and the wheel well is not round so it also doesn't go as high as the front But that drop should look sweet. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

03-30-2003, 07:47 PM	#4
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Dennis, What color is that? I really like the white. It's a shame to lower the truck -- it's got such a nice stance already. IMHO, of course. Brian

03-30-2003, 08:00 PM	#5
dennisr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 25	Thanks Truckster, You are probably right about the springs sagging. I didnt even think of that. Brian, Sorry I don't know what color white it is. The truck was painted when I bought it. I appreciate you opinion on the lowering, but I fell a drop is the last thing I need to really give it a trick look. I may change wheels and tires eventually, but htese will due for know. Thanks, Dennis

03-30-2003, 08:10 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Sweet truck! BTW, I belive that most drop kits will lower the truck in the rear. More or less to level the truck.

03-30-2003, 11:30 PM	#9
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I think like 72 ChevyLWB the 88-98 wheel well isn't as hight, it'll tuck more tire but truck should be level __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa



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