Seeking suggestions for '69 C-10 Suspension

[friscokidd]

Thanks for taking the time to review and respond to my thread. I have a 69 C 10 truck project and could use some suggestions for selecting the right components to achieve my end goal of a 4"/6" drop, with disc brake conversion for the front.

To get the 4" drop for front suspension I am considering drop spindles and springs.

Q: Are the stock A-Arms compatible with 2.5" drop spindles and 1.5" drop springs?

Q: What brand or manufacturer would you suggest I use?

Q: Is the stock location of the shock mounts any issue?

As for the rear suspension, I have already c-notched the frame and plan to use the stock trailing arms, but I want to utilize airbags in the back for an adjustable ride.

Q: Should I use relocation mounts for the shocks?

Q: Do I need an adjustable tension tracking/tension bar?

Q: What manufacturer would you recommend for the bags and mounting hardware?

In-addition I want to convert the front brakes to a disc brake, and keep the rear drums.

Q: What is a good manufacturer that makes a kit compatible with drop spindles?


If you have any.suggestions or if Ive overlooked anything please don't hesitate to pass along any advice or experience you have had. Again thank you, I look forward to getting the truck back on the road.

-Friscokidd
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[lolife99]

Originally Posted by friscokidd

Thanks for taking the time to review and respond to my thread. I have a 69 C 10 truck project and could use some suggestions for selecting the right components to achieve my end goal of a 4"/6" drop, with disc brake conversion for the front.

To get the 4" drop for front suspension I am considering drop spindles and springs.

Q: Are the stock A-Arms compatible with 2.5" drop spindles and 1.5" drop springs? YES

Q: What brand or manufacturer would you suggest I use?
EARLY CLASSIC ENTERPRISES, WESTERN CHASSIS, McGAUGHY'S, BELLTECH, CPP. Stay away from AIRBAGIT.COM!


Q: Is the stock location of the shock mounts any issue?YOU WILL NEED REAR SHOCK RELOCATORS

As for the rear suspension, I have already c-notched the frame and plan to use the stock trailing arms, but I want to utilize airbags in the back for an adjustable ride.

Q: Should I use relocation mounts for the shocks? YES

Q: Do I need an adjustable tension tracking/tension bar? YES

Q: What manufacturer would you recommend for the bags and mounting hardware? SLAM SPECIALTIES SS-7'S

In-addition I want to convert the front brakes to a disc brake, and keep the rear drums.

Q: What is a good manufacturer that makes a kit compatible with drop spindles?EARLY CLASSIC ENTERPRISES


If you have any.suggestions or if Ive overlooked anything please don't hesitate to pass along any advice or experience you have had. Again thank you, I look forward to getting the truck back on the road.

-Friscokidd
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Read, read, read.
You are asking all the right questions.
Look at the drop member 72BlckButy did on his '69 with ECE parts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

[lolife99]

Also welcome to the board.

Look at the "Projects and Builds" area and the "Suspension" area.
Tons of info on a very popular question, that gets asked here every day.

[cubber]

Welcome! I am working on my 69, and just finished the suspension lat night, save a few odds and ends and adjustments. I have bags all around, spindles oj the front, and shock relocators, adj trac bar,disc brakes,etc. I bought a lot of my stuff from ProPerformance here on the board. Travis was helpful, and gave some good deals. You can find him in the suspension marketplace. There are a ton of people on here who can help, and I see you have already been talking with the MAN when it comes to all things lowered ( guess thats why the call him lolife). Feel free to pm me if youu want pics of anything specific.
Matt
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[lolife99]

This is a great basic air bag "install" thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463

[friscokidd]

Thank you both your responses, with these questions answered I'm able to move on to the next phase of my project.

Enjoy the holidays.

-Friscokidd