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Old 06-01-2013, 06:10 PM   #1
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1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

So I want to lower (3.5/5 drop) my 70 C10 stepside just like 68StepBed's blue C10. The front is easy enough 2 1/2 in drop spindles with 1 inch drop springs. I need some advice for the rear. What would be the best way to get a 5 inch drop in the rear? A flip kit? I have 275/60/15s all around
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Old 06-01-2013, 06:17 PM   #2
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Old 06-02-2013, 12:30 PM   #3
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Re: 1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

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Old 06-02-2013, 12:51 PM   #4
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Re: 1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

Best way is to get lowered springs but some places can re-form (de arc?) the spring to lower the vehicle. Tx firefighter, I believe, either does it or knows how.

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Old 06-02-2013, 02:10 PM   #5
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Re: 1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

I plan to use ECE drop leafs and shackles.... for a 5 1/2" drop. You could probably find some 1" drop shackles somewhere...
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Old 06-02-2013, 06:10 PM   #6
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Re: 1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

eaton Detroit spring made mine...good tech guy on phone ...313 963 3839
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Old 06-02-2013, 07:09 PM   #7
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Re: 1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

I was also wondering if those are stock shackles and leaf springs on my truck? Didn't all leaf springs come with the overload spring?

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Old 06-02-2013, 08:15 PM   #8
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Re: 1970 C10 leafspring 3.5/5 drop

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I was also wondering if those are stock shackles and leaf springs on my truck? Didn't all leaf springs come with the overload spring?
My 68 half ton short bed had 8 leaves. I think the farmer/rancher that owned it ordered it like that. I took 3 or 4 off the bottom but left the short bottom helper/overload spring on. I believe it lowered it about 3 inches. Still could use more but for now it's okay.
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