Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dropanddrag71 · 11-05-2012, 07:34 PM

Hi ...
I have a 70 3/4 ton long bed all stock. The truck has the following options..
F 60 HD front springs...
G 70 Rear Leaf Spring
F 59 Front stabilizer
G 50 HD Rear Spring Leaf

It's my understanding, and i can be wrong that from the factory the truck is aprox 2-3 inches higher in the rear then the front, in it's stance. What i would like to do is level out the truck by only lowering the rear. I also would not like to deminish it's 3/4 ton rating, it thats possible. I dont want to raise the front at all, just level out the rear... Any pinion or other problems i may face?
How can i do this, hopefully myself.
Thank You!

**lolife99** · 11-09-2012, 02:56 AM

Do you have any pics of the rear suspension?

dropanddrag71 · 11-09-2012, 10:15 AM

I can take some, it's all original.... what are you thinking?

**lolife99** · 11-09-2012, 12:40 PM

I'm thinking you might be able to remove some of the rear leaf springs.
A drop shackle for the rear would be best.
I don't know if they make them for 3/4 ton 67-72 leaf springs.
You can buy 73-87 drop shackles,... but I think the leafs are wider on these trucks.

www.performanceonline.com sells drop leaf springsbut you should have to go that route.

dropanddrag71 · 11-09-2012, 01:29 PM

I thought about the removing leafs idea, but i dont want to lose the 3/4 ton rating. I was hoping there was something out there i didnt know of.. I will probibly go to a spring shop and have something made up, if thats reasonable.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-10-2012, 06:36 PM

I know some guys on the 73-87 that moved the front spring hangar up. Removed the rivits, moved about 2 inches up, drilled holes, and bolted it on. Don't know if it could work on the other models, but you'd only pay like $5 for the bolts and nuts.

11-05-2012, 07:34 PM	#1
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question Hi ... I have a 70 3/4 ton long bed all stock. The truck has the following options.. F 60 HD front springs... G 70 Rear Leaf Spring F 59 Front stabilizer G 50 HD Rear Spring Leaf It's my understanding, and i can be wrong that from the factory the truck is aprox 2-3 inches higher in the rear then the front, in it's stance. What i would like to do is level out the truck by only lowering the rear. I also would not like to deminish it's 3/4 ton rating, it thats possible. I dont want to raise the front at all, just level out the rear... Any pinion or other problems i may face? How can i do this, hopefully myself. Thank You! __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

11-09-2012, 02:56 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question Do you have any pics of the rear suspension? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-09-2012, 10:15 AM	#3
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Re: Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question I can take some, it's all original.... what are you thinking? __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

11-09-2012, 12:40 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question I'm thinking you might be able to remove some of the rear leaf springs. A drop shackle for the rear would be best. I don't know if they make them for 3/4 ton 67-72 leaf springs. You can buy 73-87 drop shackles,... but I think the leafs are wider on these trucks. www.performanceonline.com sells drop leaf springsbut you should have to go that route. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-09-2012, 01:29 PM	#5
dropanddrag71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central florida Posts: 178	Re: Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question I thought about the removing leafs idea, but i dont want to lose the 3/4 ton rating. I was hoping there was something out there i didnt know of.. I will probibly go to a spring shop and have something made up, if thats reasonable. __________________ " You are only coming threw in waves,... Your lips move, but i can't hear what your saying"

11-10-2012, 06:36 PM	#6
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Another c 20, 3/4 ton lowering, i mean LEVELING! question I know some guys on the 73-87 that moved the front spring hangar up. Removed the rivits, moved about 2 inches up, drilled holes, and bolted it on. Don't know if it could work on the other models, but you'd only pay like $5 for the bolts and nuts. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

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