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Old 08-17-2004, 05:03 PM   #1
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drop and level '70 C10

I want to lower my '70 C10 an inch or 2 in the front, but mor than that i want level the truck out, i just think longbeds look right level...if i dropped an inch in the front HOW FAR would i have to drop it in the back to level it?? i plan on using new coils to do the drop, just gotta figure out which ones.
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Old 08-17-2004, 05:29 PM   #2
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I'd drop it two inches more in the back than the front.

That's why 4/6 drops are so common. They slam and level the truck
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Old 08-17-2004, 05:42 PM   #3
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so 1 and 3?? do you know of anyone on here that has a longbed lowered 1 and 3? just curious as to what it looks like. also will lowering the truck make it harder to drive, i still have manual steering.
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Old 08-17-2004, 05:56 PM   #4
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2/4

I have a 72 longbed with a 2" / 4" drop done with Early Classic coils. Has a very slight rake, but that could be the tires as well. 255/60/15 front, 275/60/15 rear. Early classic also has example shots on their website with different coils so you can get an idea of how it will look.
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Old 08-18-2004, 01:22 AM   #5
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need more drop

i looked at several different trucks, and what i think i will go with is probably Early Classic's 2" springs up front and either 5" or 6" springs out back. i think 2 and 6 will be about right, and if it is alittle low in the rear that will just be an excuse to go taller on the rear tire.
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