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c-man405 · 06-06-2013, 03:18 PM

Hello my name is carter I just got a truck it's my first truck I'm turning 15 in July. My truck is a little project for my dad and I. The truck was bought i couple of weeks ago and it has a lot of new parts.It needs some things like a motor and trans it also needs to be a lot lower!!! I do have some questions and will have a lot more I'm sure. My first question is about lowering the suspension. I would like to know some suggestions to where to buy the parts I know I will need spindles, flip kit and hangers/shackles.
Thanks carter
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77ChevySharkBite · 06-06-2013, 03:23 PM

Welcome to the Forum from Texas!

Sharp look ride you have there, post some more pictures when you get the chance!

Okay on lowering the truck, you can get parts from summitracing.com, belltech, DJM, McGaughy's, Western Chassis, and most of them will sell a complete kit, and will also have listed the specs of the drop it will give you.

Low87 · 06-06-2013, 03:24 PM

Welcome Carter! Nice looking truck. You're lucky to have a project to work on with your old man.

I did my drop 17 years ago, I don't remember who I bought it from. I'll let the recent guys chime in. Just don't go for cheapest. Find quality and save for it if you have to.

Have fun!

Reziel_1983 · 06-06-2013, 08:48 PM

I went with DJM 3" drop spindles and cut one coil for about a 5 inch drop, and went with a belltech flip kit in the rear. How low are you wanting to go?

c-man405 · 06-06-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reziel_1983

I went with DJM 3" drop spindles and cut one coil for about a 5 inch drop, and went with a belltech flip kit in the rear. How low are you wanting to go?

my goal is about 6/7 give or take a few inches but as low as my budget will let me. so far plans are a djm 3" spindles and a flip kit but I need to get a motor and trans so what's more important? its one of those deals. what would you recommend for brands of parts?

77ChevySharkBite · 06-06-2013, 09:21 PM

I would definitely say motor and tranny is the most important thing
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Reziel_1983 · 06-06-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by c-man405

my goal is about 6/7 give or take a few inches but as low as my budget will let me. so far plans are a djm 3" spindles and a flip kit but I need to get a motor and trans so what's more important? its one of those deals. what would you recommend for brands of parts?

Can't really give a definite answer on which parts to use since this was my first time lowering a truck; maybe some of the more experienced guys can tell you which brands to steer clear of. All I know is that I used djm spindles which were good and the belltech flip kit was also great. I had to do a bit of grinding on the spindles to get them to fit, but it wasn't too much of an issue.

82ccshorty · 06-06-2013, 09:44 PM

I recommend bell tech stuff all the way. Yes it's a little higher in price but its great stuff.
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demok83 · 06-06-2013, 11:29 PM

Great looking truck!I just ordered some flip brackets from specialty retail (member on here) that will give me a 5" drop in the back. I then ordered a set of shock extenders for the rear, and some new coil springs from Summit Racing that will give me a 3" drop in the front. I've never done a drop before, so it should definitely be a learning experience. Good luck with your project bud!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 06-07-2013, 04:08 AM

Very nice. I say your truck dies need some suspension work. It's pointing up! Haha
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cedens · 06-07-2013, 11:01 AM

Awesome First truck, have fun with it.

Take care of it, and she'll take care of you, i am fortunate enough to still have my first truck (well it was dad's old one)

manimal · 06-07-2013, 11:04 AM

Welcome from another Illini!...stuck in SoCal! nice truck. specially for Illinois.

**LEEVON** · 06-07-2013, 04:41 PM

That's a really nice truck Carter. Take care of it and it will take care of you. I still have my first truck, bought it when I was 14 like you. That was 19 years ago.

c-man405 · 06-07-2013, 06:40 PM

thanks everyone I will take all the advise I can get!
carter

86swb · 06-09-2013, 05:52 PM

Nice truck. Just want to say welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

Pork Chop · 06-09-2013, 06:05 PM

Nice truck, welcome there's a lot of good info and people willing to answer your questions

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Old School Low · 12-24-2013, 11:27 PM

Welcome Carter. Im 61 yrs old and just got my first truck too! ive had a lot of vehicles in my life but this is the truck Ill keep and work on as a project. Had it about 3 mos, having a 383 stroker built as we speak. (Its got a half wore out 350 that runs alright, too bad you're not closer. ) I hope real soon to 3in spindle drop and flip the leafs. Trying to stay away from C-notch for now. I want top of wheel wells at top of tire, or one inch on to the tire. Seems like they're going to rub though. We'll see. Go to youtube type in c-notch C-10, or lowering Chevy trucks, there will be homemade videos. Im no expert and signed up here in Nov...Many people have helped me just by reading what my plans were. You've got a NICE truck dude, lets have fun with em. Kenny from Washington State.

daryn67 · 12-24-2013, 11:55 PM

Welcome from idaho

06-06-2013, 03:18 PM	#1
c-man405 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: oswego illinois Posts: 50	New here and my first truck!!! Hello my name is carter I just got a truck it's my first truck I'm turning 15 in July. My truck is a little project for my dad and I. The truck was bought i couple of weeks ago and it has a lot of new parts.It needs some things like a motor and trans it also needs to be a lot lower!!! I do have some questions and will have a lot more I'm sure. My first question is about lowering the suspension. I would like to know some suggestions to where to buy the parts I know I will need spindles, flip kit and hangers/shackles. Thanks carter Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-06-2013, 03:23 PM	#2
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Welcome to the Forum from Texas! Sharp look ride you have there, post some more pictures when you get the chance! Okay on lowering the truck, you can get parts from summitracing.com, belltech, DJM, McGaughy's, Western Chassis, and most of them will sell a complete kit, and will also have listed the specs of the drop it will give you. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

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Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Welcome Carter! Nice looking truck. You're lucky to have a project to work on with your old man. I did my drop 17 years ago, I don't remember who I bought it from. I'll let the recent guys chime in. Just don't go for cheapest. Find quality and save for it if you have to. Have fun! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-06-2013, 08:48 PM	#4
Reziel_1983 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brownwood, Texas Posts: 421	Re: New here and my first truck!!! I went with DJM 3" drop spindles and cut one coil for about a 5 inch drop, and went with a belltech flip kit in the rear. How low are you wanting to go? __________________ 1983 Chevy lwb: 400 sbc destroked to 377, comp cams xe 268, Holley Street Dominator Intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm, headers, flowmasters. SOLD 1998 Trans am, mostly stock with magnaflow catback My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454329

06-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: New here and my first truck!!! I would definitely say motor and tranny is the most important thing Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

06-06-2013, 09:44 PM	#8
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: New here and my first truck!!! I recommend bell tech stuff all the way. Yes it's a little higher in price but its great stuff. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

06-06-2013, 11:29 PM	#9
demok83 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 40	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Great looking truck!I just ordered some flip brackets from specialty retail (member on here) that will give me a 5" drop in the back. I then ordered a set of shock extenders for the rear, and some new coil springs from Summit Racing that will give me a 3" drop in the front. I've never done a drop before, so it should definitely be a learning experience. Good luck with your project bud!

06-07-2013, 04:08 AM	#10
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Very nice. I say your truck dies need some suspension work. It's pointing up! Haha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

06-07-2013, 11:01 AM	#11
cedens Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 122	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Awesome First truck, have fun with it. Take care of it, and she'll take care of you, i am fortunate enough to still have my first truck (well it was dad's old one)

06-07-2013, 11:04 AM	#12
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Welcome from another Illini!...stuck in SoCal! nice truck. specially for Illinois. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-07-2013, 04:41 PM	#13
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: New here and my first truck!!! That's a really nice truck Carter. Take care of it and it will take care of you. I still have my first truck, bought it when I was 14 like you. That was 19 years ago. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

06-07-2013, 06:40 PM	#14
c-man405 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: oswego illinois Posts: 50	Re: New here and my first truck!!! thanks everyone I will take all the advise I can get! carter

06-09-2013, 05:52 PM	#15
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Nice truck. Just want to say welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

06-09-2013, 06:05 PM	#16
Pork Chop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Paris TN Posts: 42	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Nice truck, welcome there's a lot of good info and people willing to answer your questions Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2013, 11:27 PM	#17
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Welcome Carter. Im 61 yrs old and just got my first truck too! ive had a lot of vehicles in my life but this is the truck Ill keep and work on as a project. Had it about 3 mos, having a 383 stroker built as we speak. (Its got a half wore out 350 that runs alright, too bad you're not closer. ) I hope real soon to 3in spindle drop and flip the leafs. Trying to stay away from C-notch for now. I want top of wheel wells at top of tire, or one inch on to the tire. Seems like they're going to rub though. We'll see. Go to youtube type in c-notch C-10, or lowering Chevy trucks, there will be homemade videos. Im no expert and signed up here in Nov...Many people have helped me just by reading what my plans were. You've got a NICE truck dude, lets have fun with em. Kenny from Washington State. __________________ OLD SCHOOL LOW: 78 Short Wide Heavy Half-Ratty Rod at moment. Old 4blt stroked to 383 Vortecs, Weiand, Scat, Hedman 1 5/8, Howards Roller, .495/500, Scorpion. Leaf flip, cut coils. Make do tires and wheels for now. Slip ahead a year? Sold GMC, bought Harley, got all obsessed doing the biker thing, now starting again w 65 SWB, 283,2bbl, 3 on tree.



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daryn67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fruitland idaho Posts: 77	Re: New here and my first truck!!! Welcome from idaho

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