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Old 10-09-2010, 03:51 PM   #1
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a lowered budget

Hey Guys I have a question on lowering a 66 chevy c10 frame. I have plans to start work on my frame in the winter. My question is this, without cutting the frame and by just using lowering springs back and front. I would like to use at least 18s just how low can I go just by adding springs, Also if any of you have pics pls post them. I was planning on using the original drums 6 lug pattern. and going has low has possible. Thanks Jeff in Indy

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Old 10-09-2010, 04:14 PM   #2
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Re: a lowered budget

You can bag the truck on 18's with just about no issues as long as your backspacing is correct. My pick-up is lowered 5.5'' in front with 275/40/18's and 5.25'' of bs.

I'm running dropped spindles; you didnt mention if you were doing a disc conversion. If springs are the only method, I think 3'' is just about it. Someone on here had 4'' coils but I have not personally seen them listed anywhere.

This is a leaf spring truck with a flip kit; not sure the total rear drop.
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Old 10-09-2010, 05:15 PM   #3
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Re: a lowered budget

jeep springs in the rear will give u like 3/4 drop
srry no help on the front
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