Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DreamRyder1963** · 11-06-2013, 11:27 PM

I have always wanted a lowered truck and I am seriously thinking of doing a 2"-3" on my daily driver C10. I know everyone here seems to like the Early Classics kit but I found these springs and shocks over at Brother's Trucks for less. Has anyone used these before? And with only a 3" rear drop and lowered shocks, do I still need shock relocaters?Brothers Front Lowering Springs
Brothers Rear Lowering Springs
Brothers Rear Gas Shocks

heathbirkendahl · 11-07-2013, 01:10 AM

I went with the Early Classics kit and my truck rides great. The shock relocaters and panhard bar play a big part in that.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 11-07-2013, 11:45 AM

Both are Great Venders: You get wht you pay for. I like the quality of ECE Parts
Just my 2c

Andy4639 · 11-07-2013, 02:07 PM

Even with a 3" lower job u need a shock relocator kit. Trust me. I love the 'no limit' kit. I have the EC track bar though. Any of them are good.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5983460

**DreamRyder1963** · 11-07-2013, 02:27 PM

Do the shock relocators bolt on or do they weld on?

Andy4639 · 11-07-2013, 02:36 PM

The No Limit kit is all bolt on. It also makes the truck handle better since it moves the shock's further back and on to the frame rails behind the back wheels.

davtay68 · 11-07-2013, 03:23 PM

Thanks for the info. Im looking to correct the lowering job on my 69 C10 from the previous owner.

**DreamRyder1963** · 11-07-2013, 04:11 PM

Is the truck drivable without the shock relocaters? I ask because it is likely that I will have to do this in stages since this is my daily driver.

Tx Firefighter · 11-07-2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamRyder1963

Is the truck drivable without the shock relocaters? I ask because it is likely that I will have to do this in stages since this is my daily driver.

Yes, very much so. It will just ride a bit softer in the back when you install the relocators later.

bsteele · 11-07-2013, 06:48 PM

I would think you could change front and rear springs and shocks and do the relocators in a day.

**DreamRyder1963** · 11-08-2013, 05:18 PM

I want to make sure that my springs are not sagging so I can get an idea on how far it will drop. My measurements are currently LF 31.5" RF 32 LR 32.5 RR 33.5. How close to stock is this. Btw these measures are taken from the middle of the wheel arches.

11-06-2013, 11:27 PM	#1
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 I have always wanted a lowered truck and I am seriously thinking of doing a 2"-3" on my daily driver C10. I know everyone here seems to like the Early Classics kit but I found these springs and shocks over at Brother's Trucks for less. Has anyone used these before? And with only a 3" rear drop and lowered shocks, do I still need shock relocaters?Brothers Front Lowering Springs Brothers Rear Lowering Springs Brothers Rear Gas Shocks __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

11-07-2013, 01:10 AM	#2
heathbirkendahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 452	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 I went with the Early Classics kit and my truck rides great. The shock relocaters and panhard bar play a big part in that. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides

11-07-2013, 11:45 AM	#3
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,206	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 Both are Great Venders: You get wht you pay for. I like the quality of ECE Parts Just my 2c __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

11-07-2013, 02:07 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 Even with a 3" lower job u need a shock relocator kit. Trust me. I love the 'no limit' kit. I have the EC track bar though. Any of them are good. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5983460 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2013, 02:27 PM	#5
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 Do the shock relocators bolt on or do they weld on? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

11-07-2013, 02:36 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 The No Limit kit is all bolt on. It also makes the truck handle better since it moves the shock's further back and on to the frame rails behind the back wheels. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-07-2013, 03:23 PM	#7
davtay68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 29	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 Thanks for the info. Im looking to correct the lowering job on my 69 C10 from the previous owner.

11-07-2013, 04:11 PM	#8
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 Is the truck drivable without the shock relocaters? I ask because it is likely that I will have to do this in stages since this is my daily driver. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

11-07-2013, 06:48 PM	#10
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 I would think you could change front and rear springs and shocks and do the relocators in a day.

11-08-2013, 05:18 PM	#11
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Questions About Lowering My '71 C10 I want to make sure that my springs are not sagging so I can get an idea on how far it will drop. My measurements are currently LF 31.5" RF 32 LR 32.5 RR 33.5. How close to stock is this. Btw these measures are taken from the middle of the wheel arches. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

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