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iostorm · 11-15-2015, 11:03 AM

I am almost down to the bare frame and preparing to send it out for media blasting.

As I head toward reassembly I am torn on the direction for this truck. I definitely dont want to slam it, and am favoring the stock ride height.

I would love to get some inspiration from those of you who did your build at the stock ride height.

72farmer · 11-15-2015, 12:23 PM

I am thinking of putting mine from about a 4-5" drop back to stock height.I have to make my mind up in the next day or 2.I am in the process of changing from drums to discs and I am going to bolt my a arms back on and install springs very soon.I will probally just keep the drop for now though.

**Already Gone** · 11-15-2015, 01:23 PM

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**SoCoC10** · 11-15-2015, 01:37 PM

Here's a picture of my 69 GMC is stock height. It's getting drop spindles and a flip kit this week. In total a 4"/5" drop. It's also getting 20" Chrome Boss 338 rims.

Security guy · 11-15-2015, 01:40 PM

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**davischevy** · 11-15-2015, 01:58 PM

Old pic but this was my dad's big block Cheyenne.

**davischevy** · 11-15-2015, 02:15 PM

The first pic is circa 1990, stock height. The second pic is today with a 2.5"/4" drop.

davepl · 11-15-2015, 04:15 PM

Since it's that thread, I can finally say - I sure don't care for lowered ride heights, don't know why people want trucks lower - or higher - but never factory. These 2500s have a bit of a rake to them, and those are 40-year old springs that have carried a camper and never been re-arced.

Sicklajoie · 11-15-2015, 04:26 PM

69 c/20

hamjet · 11-15-2015, 04:27 PM

Heres my other 69, all stock..

BugzC10 · 11-15-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 72farmer

I am thinking of putting mine from about a 4-5" drop back to stock height.I have to make my mind up in the next day or 2.I am in the process of changing from drums to discs and I am going to bolt my a arms back on and install springs very soon.I will probally just keep the drop for now though.

Leave the stance like it is....looks perfect!

iostorm · 11-15-2015, 06:01 PM

I have to say, and maybe its because I'm closing in on 50 yrs old, but the stock height looks great. I remember them when they were original in the 70's and to me its nostalgic.

While the lowered thing is OK I feel its a trend. Anyone up in years remembers the last trend......Lift it! Everyone had to lift their truck and stick 33's under them.

I appreciate and respect the lowered movement, its just not for me.

Please keep posting those stock height photos, thanks!

davepl · 11-15-2015, 06:17 PM

Yup, if you live long enough you've seen cars lowered in the back, jacked up on shackles in the rear, huge lift kits, C-notches, little 10" wheels, big dubs, and everything except factory.

That's why at some point the factory setup starts to look pretty classic and everything else starts to look like it's trying too hard. Which is not to say there aren't vehicles that look better lowered, I just don't take it as a given that it's an improvement.

ElKotze · 11-15-2015, 11:30 PM

Both are stock height and have the stock rims. Red one is a 68 C10, blue one is a 72 C20. I think the 3/4 tons just have the perfect stance.

iostorm · 11-16-2015, 12:07 AM

These are some great photos, I really like this look.

cooperhw · 11-16-2015, 12:35 PM

My 68 at stock ride height.

FlounderGDI · 11-16-2015, 01:06 PM

Stock Height 1969 CST-10 with maybe a little suspension sag

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**Already Gone** · 11-16-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

The first pic is circa 1990, stock height. The second pic is today with a 2.5"/4" drop.

What size tires you running with the 2 1/2, 4 drop

Kell · 11-16-2015, 03:00 PM

I am getting ready to replace my factory sagging rear springs to bring it back up to stock, I prefer a more rugged/manly truck like stance.

iostorm · 11-16-2015, 06:47 PM

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I prefer a more rugged/manly truck like stance.

I agree I bought a truck because its a truck, but hey if you like them lowered there is nothing wrong with that.

GuyO · 11-16-2015, 11:03 PM

Wow Kell, that picture with the dog is awesome.

**davischevy** · 11-16-2015, 11:38 PM

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What size tires you running with the 2 1/2, 4 drop

235/75/15 Chinese manufacturer, off brand el cheapo. Too small for my liking.

I tried to find a 245/70 or even 245/75, but it's hard to find white walls at all.

I think the bronze and cream truck had 245/70/15 Michelins on 8" wheels.

I can get a bigger tire in a Vogue, but they have the gold stripe. I used to run vogues on the wifes Seville but I'm not sure about a truck. I even thought about painting the gold stripe black which would leave me with a narrow whitewall.

Mmorgan32 · 11-17-2015, 01:54 AM

Stock all the way. About to replace front springs with stock height. I went back and forth for almost a year on whether or not to lower it but once I put the 70s looking wheels I knew it had to stay stock

davem815 · 11-17-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Since it's that thread, I can finally say - I sure don't care for lowered ride heights, don't know why people want trucks lower - or higher - but never factory. These 2500s have a bit of a rake to them, and those are 40-year old springs that have carried a camper and never been re-arced.

davepl, this is now my favorite truck on the site. Everything is right, GMC , 3/4 ton, dark blue, west coast mirrors, cab lights, etc. Beautiful truck. I don't know how I have missed it until now.

j_cst_10 · 11-17-2015, 09:54 AM

This would be stock height if the engine was in it! What's funny is I have owned my other C10 long enough that my tastes have changed. After all the work I completed dropping my truck, I don't like the thing anymore and would prefer it to be near stock height with a slightly leveled front end. I have a cummins diesel in a lowered truck, not too usefull besides massive burnouts at 40mph.

11-15-2015, 11:03 AM	#1
iostorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grafton Ohio Posts: 94	Lets see those stock ride height builds I am almost down to the bare frame and preparing to send it out for media blasting. As I head toward reassembly I am torn on the direction for this truck. I definitely dont want to slam it, and am favoring the stock ride height. I would love to get some inspiration from those of you who did your build at the stock ride height.

11-15-2015, 12:23 PM	#2
72farmer Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hazel Green AL Posts: 286	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds I am thinking of putting mine from about a 4-5" drop back to stock height.I have to make my mind up in the next day or 2.I am in the process of changing from drums to discs and I am going to bolt my a arms back on and install springs very soon.I will probally just keep the drop for now though. Attached Images Last edited by 72farmer; 11-15-2015 at 12:31 PM.

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11-15-2015, 01:37 PM	#4
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Here's a picture of my 69 GMC is stock height. It's getting drop spindles and a flip kit this week. In total a 4"/5" drop. It's also getting 20" Chrome Boss 338 rims. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

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davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Old pic but this was my dad's big block Cheyenne. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-15-2015, 02:15 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,836	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds The first pic is circa 1990, stock height. The second pic is today with a 2.5"/4" drop. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

11-15-2015, 04:15 PM	#8
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Since it's that thread, I can finally say - I sure don't care for lowered ride heights, don't know why people want trucks lower - or higher - but never factory. These 2500s have a bit of a rake to them, and those are 40-year old springs that have carried a camper and never been re-arced. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-15-2015, 04:26 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds 69 c/20 Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-15-2015, 04:27 PM	#10
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Heres my other 69, all stock.. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

11-15-2015, 06:01 PM	#12
iostorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grafton Ohio Posts: 94	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds I have to say, and maybe its because I'm closing in on 50 yrs old, but the stock height looks great. I remember them when they were original in the 70's and to me its nostalgic. While the lowered thing is OK I feel its a trend. Anyone up in years remembers the last trend......Lift it! Everyone had to lift their truck and stick 33's under them. I appreciate and respect the lowered movement, its just not for me. Please keep posting those stock height photos, thanks!

11-15-2015, 06:17 PM	#13
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Yup, if you live long enough you've seen cars lowered in the back, jacked up on shackles in the rear, huge lift kits, C-notches, little 10" wheels, big dubs, and everything except factory. That's why at some point the factory setup starts to look pretty classic and everything else starts to look like it's trying too hard. Which is not to say there aren't vehicles that look better lowered, I just don't take it as a given that it's an improvement. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-15-2015, 11:30 PM	#14
ElKotze Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Southwest Kansas Posts: 306	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Both are stock height and have the stock rims. Red one is a 68 C10, blue one is a 72 C20. I think the 3/4 tons just have the perfect stance. Attached Images

11-16-2015, 12:07 AM	#15
iostorm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grafton Ohio Posts: 94	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds These are some great photos, I really like this look.

11-16-2015, 12:35 PM	#16
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds My 68 at stock ride height. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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11-16-2015, 01:06 PM	#17
FlounderGDI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 339	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Stock Height 1969 CST-10 with maybe a little suspension sag __________________ 1969 CST/10 "GreenAndWhite" 1974 Nova (SOLD... End of an Era) 2000 Impala (RIP) 2008 Malibu Brand Loyal... I've never owned a Vehicle not made by Chevrolet.

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Kell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 37	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds I am getting ready to replace my factory sagging rear springs to bring it back up to stock, I prefer a more rugged/manly truck like stance. __________________ 1970 C10 Longbed, 250 Inline 6, 3 OTT

11-16-2015, 11:03 PM	#21
GuyO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 343	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Wow Kell, that picture with the dog is awesome. Attached Images

11-17-2015, 01:54 AM	#23
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds Stock all the way. About to replace front springs with stock height. I went back and forth for almost a year on whether or not to lower it but once I put the 70s looking wheels I knew it had to stay stock Attached Images __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

11-17-2015, 09:54 AM	#25
j_cst_10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 592	Re: Lets see those stock ride height builds This would be stock height if the engine was in it! What's funny is I have owned my other C10 long enough that my tastes have changed. After all the work I completed dropping my truck, I don't like the thing anymore and would prefer it to be near stock height with a slightly leveled front end. I have a cummins diesel in a lowered truck, not too usefull besides massive burnouts at 40mph.

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