My new to me 67 C10

[Nitrodan]

As of last night Im the new owner of a 1967 C10 1/2 ton long bed
This is my first C10 waited until I was 70 to get one
So the truck looks like its been lowered a little my question is because I don't know much about the truck and the people I bought it from did not know how much it was lowered I want to start over new lower springs and it needs shocks so what is a good spring height to start with With out having to C notch the frame at this time At this time it has 6 lug wheels I probably will want to go to 5 lug later
Thanks more question to come

[72c20customcamper]

[Nitrodan]

Im not that good with the computer I dont know how to down load pictures
I will try and get someone to help me
Thanks

[Rick Bollinger]

Nitrodan
It seems unless you want to really lower your truck 2 1/2" drop spindles with disc brake swap kit and 3-4" springs with 29" tires are the way to go. I have 255-70-15 Radial TA tires on 15x8 rally's. I went with 2" springs and 1" lowering blocks in the rear so I could use my stock overload springs if I want. It does not sound like much drop till you go to work on your distributor and don't have to stand on the bumper anymore.

[Nitrodan]

Here are the pictures.

[Smitty]

Welcome! I second Ricks suggestion. Did the spindle drop on my '71 and it sits just right. I did blow it when I went with 5" dropped springs in the rear. No load bearing with those. Not that I'm likely to carry anything on the oak floor anyway. 255/60's front, 275/60's on the rear with 8' wheels.

[Nitrodan]

Is there one brand better then the other? What about sway bars or anything else I need to do this job
Thanks for the help

[gmc684x4]

Nice truck

[Nitrodan]

Can I just put springs front and back for now so I can use the 6 lug rim for now What would I look for 3" front and 4 or 5 in the rear

[Rick Bollinger]

No experience on this but from what I have read here yo would have trouble with 3" springs in the front. No suspension travel and alignment problems. With 5" in the rear you have to do other things as well. Shock re-locate, new shocks, track bar and possibly c notch the frame. It sounds like you want to lay it on the ground or close.

[Eric Johnson]

Nice truck. Good luck with it!

[Minkota]

Doing the Drop Spindles will keep the Suspension Geometry correct and you will have less wear and tear on tires and other parts.

[Nitrodan]

So 2 1/2 drop spindle and what is a safe spring length with out cutting anything right now for the rear

[68 P.O.S.]

This is what you need: https://www.earlyclassic.com/node/1390

[michael bustamante]

drop spindles is definatly the way to go. If you chop the front springs more than 2 coils, the ride will be awful and a lot of shops wont align it.
I really like those wheels! keep the 6 lug for the wheels and get 6 lug disc brakes. You wont regret going disc in the front. Were all here to chip in!
I did a mcgoughy 2.5 drop spindle with 6 lug discs and a 1" lowering spring and with the weight of the LS it looks GOOD! going to run 15x7 corvette rallyes in the front and 15x10 in the rears with a5" drop. A 4" drop spring will look good on a long bed as well. In fact, I have 4" rear springs that I mocked up and didn't use! (performance online) let me know if youd be interested in getting them.

[Grumpy old man]

Before you drop a bunch of money install a set of rear 4" drop springs and pull your front springs and cut 1 coil off and find a factory front sway bar . , That should give you a 2"/ 4" drop and cost less than $125.00 . drive it and then decide if it works for you or you want to go lower and spend more $

Once you start going lower you'll need a lot more parts and time , $ . When you decide to go drop spindles with disc brakes and lower rear springs you'll also need new ball joints ,etc etc thats when it all starts .

[68 P.O.S.]

Don't cut coils smh, do it correctly from the get go.

[Low Elco]

Mmmmmm.... slots.

[Nitrodan]

Funny thing I don't really like my rims I just went for the first few mile ride
and man it bounces a lot Need shocks for sure Iam to old for the bouncy
ride