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09-22-2014, 01:30 PM
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Location: Clayton Ca
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Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
My 16 year old son is working on a 64-C10 Fleetside Long Bed. He would like to lower it and I was wondering what it will look like to lower it without changing the spindles and notching the frame. We want to replace the springs. If you have done this and have a before and after picture I would appreciate it.
He doesn't have a lot of money so we are on a tight budget. Will lowering the truck make the truck ride rougher? Thank you, Paul and Rob |
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09-22-2014, 01:53 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
 
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
28 pages of pics here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507575 If it was my truck,... I would add drop spindles and disc brakes for SAFETY reasons. Drop spings usually require drop shocks and rear shock relocators. Find a truck you like and get the info.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 09-22-2014 at 02:49 PM. |
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09-22-2014, 02:01 PM
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
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60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic |
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09-22-2014, 02:50 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
Welcome to the forums.
Take a browse in the FAQ's. Lots of great info on the topic.
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I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 |
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09-22-2014, 05:23 PM
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
Off the topic...but awesome looking truck.
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09-23-2014, 08:26 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
Welcome Paul and Rob! Nice truck and glad to see a young man interested in old iron!
You can do 2" drop springs up front and 3" in back without doing the shocks but, your truck may ride a little rougher, an adjustable panhard bar would be needed also. If he does it like above, he can add drop spindles later and also 1.5" blocks for the rear or change the springs to 4-5" ( you will need the shocks now). then down the road he can put bags in if he wants. Good luck with whatever you choose!
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09-23-2014, 08:37 AM
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
Not sure if it is the angle of the picture but it looks like it may have some drop in it now.
Jimmy
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60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic |
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09-23-2014, 10:55 AM
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Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos
Very unusual license plate, but a very nice truck.
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C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze" |
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