Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Paul Mitch · 09-22-2014, 01:30 PM

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

**lolife99** · 09-22-2014, 01:53 PM

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.

**PGSigns** · 09-22-2014, 02:01 PM

You beat me to it.
Jimmy
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471442

LostMy65 · 09-22-2014, 02:50 PM

Welcome to the forums.
Take a browse in the FAQ's.
Lots of great info on the topic.

endlessearth · 09-22-2014, 05:23 PM

Off the topic...but awesome looking truck.

**Clyde65** · 09-23-2014, 08:26 AM

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!

**PGSigns** · 09-23-2014, 08:37 AM

Not sure if it is the angle of the picture but it looks like it may have some drop in it now.
Jimmy

C/10 King · 09-23-2014, 10:55 AM

Very unusual license plate, but a very nice truck.

09-22-2014, 01:30 PM	#1
Paul Mitch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Clayton Ca Posts: 22	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 Attached Images

09-22-2014, 01:53 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	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. __________________ 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.

09-22-2014, 02:01 PM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos You beat me to it. Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471442 __________________ 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

09-22-2014, 02:50 PM	#4
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	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. __________________ 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

09-22-2014, 05:23 PM	#5
endlessearth Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 373	Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos Off the topic...but awesome looking truck.

09-23-2014, 08:26 AM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	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! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-23-2014, 08:37 AM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	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 __________________ 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

09-23-2014, 10:55 AM	#8
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Static lowering a 63-66 C10 Photos Very unusual license plate, but a very nice truck. __________________ 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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