Thoughts on starting a project... Looking for input. 71 C10 Long Fleet

[JVictor75]

Originally Posted by Deaol

First off, welcome back to the 67-72s

Oh, I never really left, lol. I've been lurking the entire time!

Originally Posted by Deaol

Speaking from experience you can't go wrong with ECE products, there are many threads with regards to their kits and they have probably the best support for our trucks. I personally have not used CPP suspension kits so I cannot give any insight there, but I am sure others will/can chime in.

I have known about the quality of the components available for the companies you listed above for a long time now. This time it looks like I'm going to take everyone's advice this time and avoid other part companies *cough* LMC *cough*. After doing comparo shopping, they are so expensive! Especially for the quality of pieces that you receive!

Originally Posted by Deaol

When I selected the suspension for my 68' I ended up in the end going with a 4.5/6 and will be doing a mild c-notch in the rear, which is not necessary but I may want to toss a load or 2 in her so for the extra few hours of cutting and welding I decided to go this route.

If you want to drive the doors off of it.. hauling loads.. etc.. I find the stock ride height is perfect.. I ended up getting a 71' lwb JUST for this, I love these trucks and having one as a working truck is just that much sweeter.
My 71' is more or less the same setup you got, 350 / 4spd / 4.11s / PS etc.. I don't do any hwy driving just backroad hauling and farm use and it has never let me down.

I'm with you there. The '71 is going to be mainly used for general "truck" purposes. Maybe the occasional show n shine, but I'm not looking for anything spectacular. Trips to Lowe's, hauling the occasional motorcycle, etc. Mainly built to have fun and drive the wheels off of it. Looks like it's going to stay at stock ride height for now.

Originally Posted by Deaol

So I think in the end you have to decide whether it is going to be something that comes out twice a month or something you're going to be using everyday.. The kits you listed below from CPP are nice kits and will get you everything you need in one shot.. I would have a peek over at the suspension section and have a browse through there.. lots of educational posts to drool over

Good luck and have fun

Thank you for the input!