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Old 02-04-2011, 10:33 AM   #1
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factory ride height?

I've been looking for awhile and can't seem to find info on what the factory ride height (front)was on a 1965 C10 and where is the measurement taken. Im thinking from middle of spindle to bottom of finder but am not sure. Any ideas? Im trying to figure out how much it has been lowered so I can bring it back up where I would like it to be. I think its 5 in the front and I know 6 in the rear.
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Old 02-04-2011, 10:49 AM   #2
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Re: factory ride height?

If you want I can measure my truck for you. Just let me know where.
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Old 02-04-2011, 11:18 AM   #3
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^ that would be nice k1rodeoboater, I was thinking from the middle of the spindle to the bottom of the finder would be best. thank you
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Old 02-04-2011, 12:41 PM   #4
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Re: factory ride height?

On my 65 c10. Stock height.
Front: centre of spindle to fender is 18"
fender to ground with a 215 75 15 tire is 31"
Rear: centre of axle to fender is 17"
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Old 02-04-2011, 01:43 PM   #5
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Re: factory ride height?

geezer#99,
Thank you. that was exactly what I was looking for and confirmed a few things for me.
my measurements:
Front:
spindle to fender:14"
fender to ground: 27.5" (tire: 235/75R15)

Rear:
axle to fender: 11"

front of cab to ground: 9"
rear of cab to ground: 10"
rear finder to ground: 11" (in front of tire)

Im looking to raise it up 1" I like the low look but think 1 inch will make the ride quality better, Im looking for a 3 inch lowering spring can someone point me in the right direction brands etc.? Ive ordered alot from this company http://www.classicparts.com/1963-72-...info/74-471-3/ have always had good exp. anyone else?
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Old 02-04-2011, 02:13 PM   #6
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Re: factory ride height?

I've bought from cpp.
http://www.classicperform.com/
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Old 02-04-2011, 06:02 PM   #7
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Re: factory ride height?

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geezer#99,
Im looking for a 3 inch lowering spring can someone point me in the right direction brands etc.? Ive ordered alot from this company http://www.classicparts.com/1963-72-...info/74-471-3/ have always had good exp. anyone else?
Early Classic Enterprises is awesome... I have my own opinion about CPP which is not appropriate to share here. However, I suggest that you go to the review section on this board and look at the CPP reviews (or any other vendor for that matter) before purchasing from them.

Here is their website: http://www.earlyclassic.com/
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