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blk81shrt · 07-29-2007, 11:47 PM

Hey, I just finished lowering the front end of my 81 C10 short box truck 3" with belltech lowering spindles. Im not sure where to go from here. Can anyone post pictures of their trucks with a short discription of suspension mods and also rim and tire sizes?

ocbaud · 07-30-2007, 12:20 AM

4.5"/6ish" drop

255/50/17's all around

soon to be a 5/7 drop with 245/45/17 and 275/70/17 front/back respectively

Slonaker · 07-30-2007, 12:49 AM

2.5/4 drop. Front spindles/rear drop leaves. 8" rallys with 255/70/15 Radial TAs.

Slonaker

Bishops Trucks · 07-30-2007, 01:03 AM

Here's one of mine.
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Malo83 · 07-30-2007, 01:18 AM

4/5 Drop, Frt-2coils/Rr-Flip Kit
15x9 Progressives
275/50/R15 TA's

79chevylover · 07-30-2007, 07:31 PM

Mine has 3 " drop springs in front and 2 " lowering shackles in the rear with only 3 leafs left in the rear. It rides nice. 295/50/15 on 15 X 10's all around. I had 2 1/2 " drop spindles in the front before but they would not work with my wheels

CLASSIC87' · 07-30-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 79chevylover

Mine has 3 " drop springs in front and 2 " lowering shackles in the rear with only 3 leafs left in the rear. It rides nice. 295/50/15 on 15 X 10's all around. I had 2 1/2 " drop spindles in the front before but they would not work with my wheels

Hey welcome to the board! I request that you post some more pics of your ride- you may want to start a new thread.

Looks great from the rear!
Anthony

Rc 415 · 07-30-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Hey welcome to the board! I request that you post some more pics of your ride- you may want to start a new thread.

Looks great from the rear!
Anthony

I second that! but looks like youve been a member for more than a year!

steemin_ehman · 07-30-2007, 08:49 PM

5" front 6" or 7" rear

bobbo · 07-30-2007, 09:22 PM

Not sure the exact drop. About a 3/4 I think. 2" drop shackles and only three leafs on the rear. The front is soon to be redone with 2" drop spindles and 3" drop springs. Eventually will do a flip and c-notch on the rear.

87Lowrider · 07-30-2007, 09:36 PM

2 1/2" Spindles, 2" Coils, removed some leafs in rear. 265/18's in the rear and 245/18's in the front.

CLASSIC87' · 07-31-2007, 07:31 AM

Here's a 6/8 drop with 255/40/20 and 295/40/20...

Mickey_D · 07-31-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

2 1/2" Spindles, 2" Coils, removed some leafs in rear. 265/18's in the rear and 245/18's in the front.

Good Lord that looks good in satin!! You've just given me the confidence to do that to mine when I finish the bodywork.

blk81shrt · 07-31-2007, 07:29 PM

Thanks guys for all your help. I noticed alot of you are running less leafs. How does the ride compare to stock? How do you go about removing them? As in which ones do you remove? Doesn't it require different shocks?
P.S. working on pictures of my extreme "rake"!

79chevylover · 07-31-2007, 07:37 PM

I don't know if it's a must but I'm running the nitro drop shox. Ride is very good

xtreme80 · 07-31-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blk81shrt

Thanks guys for all your help. I noticed alot of you are running less leafs. How does the ride compare to stock? How do you go about removing them? As in which ones do you remove? Doesn't it require different shocks?
P.S. working on pictures of my extreme "rake"!

I removed a leaf in the rear as well. I removed the second from the top, or the second longest one. Your best bet to do this is to remove the whole leaf spring assembly from the truck, then you'll have a bolt through the middle with a nut on it. Take this nut off, then take off the clamp holding it on the end of the leaf, then just pull them apart. Put it back together the same way. Gave me probably a 2-2.5 inch drop and I couldn't be happier.

It still rides really nice too. it changed a little, and it is a little softer, but you get used to it quick.

blk81shrt · 07-31-2007, 07:48 PM

Is there any way I can see some more pictures of ur truck 79chevylover? It has the same drop amount in the front.

blk81shrt · 07-31-2007, 07:52 PM

Cool thanks. Can you take out more leafs then that for more drop? How do you know which shock to use?

79chevylover · 07-31-2007, 08:59 PM

I'm having a hard time downloading pics. I'm working on trying to resize them. I'll post some others when I learn how. I tried removing more leafs but I think you want to have at least 3 in there. You'll be hitting the stops on the frame on not much of a bump. Also it looked like there was very little wiggle room where the drive shaft goes up to the tranny. You can't see any splines and it looks pretty tight.

79Silv4x4 · 07-31-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 79chevylover

Mine has 3 " drop springs in front and 2 " lowering shackles in the rear with only 3 leafs left in the rear. It rides nice. 295/50/15 on 15 X 10's all around. I had 2 1/2 " drop spindles in the front before but they would not work with my wheels

I demand more pics!!

I used to have a 77 with the same wheel and tire combo but never got around to lowering it before I sold it. Welcome to the board and, btw, sweet truck.

munroe · 07-31-2007, 09:52 PM

you just save me a ton of money, 79chevylover. your drop is exactly what i want with the same size wheels in the back. id like to see more pics too. oh yeah, which 3leaves did you leave in. obviously the top one.

stepside454 · 07-31-2007, 11:27 PM

mine has dropped spindles & chopped springs in front 225/70/15s on 15X6
axle flipped & shackles in rear 285/70/15 on 15X8s

Srubydo1986 · 07-31-2007, 11:47 PM

hey did you get it back or is that an old picture. I love these trucks lowered but its nice to do a little off road with it. Mostly grassy spots and gravel

stepside454 · 08-01-2007, 08:33 AM

thats a pic from last year. No it isnt back yet. hopefully soon

bigblock79 · 08-01-2007, 08:56 AM

i just got thue lowering my i got 3inch drop spindles and 2 inch springs up front and a old flip out back . ill get pic. tormm

07-29-2007, 11:47 PM	#1
blk81shrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 74	Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Hey, I just finished lowering the front end of my 81 C10 short box truck 3" with belltech lowering spindles. Im not sure where to go from here. Can anyone post pictures of their trucks with a short discription of suspension mods and also rim and tire sizes?

07-30-2007, 12:20 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! 4.5"/6ish" drop 255/50/17's all around soon to be a 5/7 drop with 245/45/17 and 275/70/17 front/back respectively

07-30-2007, 12:49 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! 2.5/4 drop. Front spindles/rear drop leaves. 8" rallys with 255/70/15 Radial TAs. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 07-30-2007 at 12:50 AM.

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07-30-2007, 07:31 PM	#6
79chevylover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 11	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Mine has 3 " drop springs in front and 2 " lowering shackles in the rear with only 3 leafs left in the rear. It rides nice. 295/50/15 on 15 X 10's all around. I had 2 1/2 " drop spindles in the front before but they would not work with my wheels Attached Images

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steemin_ehman False Lies Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Esterhazy, SK Posts: 305	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! 5" front 6" or 7" rear Attached Images __________________ Kyle (Steemin) Ehman -1979 Chevy CCLB, 6.7L Cummins swap - Project "RAMERADO" -2015 Yukon XL Denali (Family ride) -1977 Chevy stepside, carb'ed vortec 350 (SOLD) -Father of three daughters who will also have something cool...

07-30-2007, 09:22 PM	#10
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Not sure the exact drop. About a 3/4 I think. 2" drop shackles and only three leafs on the rear. The front is soon to be redone with 2" drop spindles and 3" drop springs. Eventually will do a flip and c-notch on the rear. Attached Images __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

07-30-2007, 09:36 PM	#11
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! 2 1/2" Spindles, 2" Coils, removed some leafs in rear. 265/18's in the rear and 245/18's in the front. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

07-31-2007, 07:31 AM	#12
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Here's a 6/8 drop with 255/40/20 and 295/40/20... Attached Images

07-31-2007, 07:29 PM	#14
blk81shrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 74	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Thanks guys for all your help. I noticed alot of you are running less leafs. How does the ride compare to stock? How do you go about removing them? As in which ones do you remove? Doesn't it require different shocks? P.S. working on pictures of my extreme "rake"!

07-31-2007, 07:37 PM	#15
79chevylover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 11	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! I don't know if it's a must but I'm running the nitro drop shox. Ride is very good

07-31-2007, 07:48 PM	#17
blk81shrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 74	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Is there any way I can see some more pictures of ur truck 79chevylover? It has the same drop amount in the front.

07-31-2007, 07:52 PM	#18
blk81shrt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 74	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! Cool thanks. Can you take out more leafs then that for more drop? How do you know which shock to use?

07-31-2007, 08:59 PM	#19
79chevylover Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 11	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! I'm having a hard time downloading pics. I'm working on trying to resize them. I'll post some others when I learn how. I tried removing more leafs but I think you want to have at least 3 in there. You'll be hitting the stops on the frame on not much of a bump. Also it looked like there was very little wiggle room where the drive shaft goes up to the tranny. You can't see any splines and it looks pretty tight.



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07-31-2007, 09:52 PM	#21
munroe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hants co. nova scotia Posts: 151	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! you just save me a ton of money, 79chevylover. your drop is exactly what i want with the same size wheels in the back. id like to see more pics too. oh yeah, which 3leaves did you leave in. obviously the top one. __________________ 87 chev wrangler Last edited by munroe; 07-31-2007 at 10:08 PM.

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stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: Lowered Pictures - Inspiration Needed! mine has dropped spindles & chopped springs in front 225/70/15s on 15X6 axle flipped & shackles in rear 285/70/15 on 15X8s Attached Images __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

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