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Old 06-17-2002, 10:41 PM   #1
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Question Big 10

What is the diffrence between a standard C-10, and a BIG 10? I'm looking to get a new front suspension for my 69 C10 and might be able to score a BIG 10 front suspension. Brakes, chassis, what ever. Thanks.

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Old 06-17-2002, 11:33 PM   #2
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Big 10 is basically a 3/4 ton springs and suspension on a 1/2 ton frame. They used the heavier rated suspension to make the trucks rate as a 5/8 ton to keep them from needing a Catalytic converter back in the late 70's. Some like mine actually came with one even though it was a Big 10 rating.
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Old 06-18-2002, 10:32 PM   #3
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So ball joints, tie rod ends, a-arm bushings, ect are 3/4 ton? Does it use the same brake rotors? Would it make my C-10 sit higher in the front? Thanks for any info.
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Old 06-19-2002, 03:43 AM   #4
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I'm not sure on that about the front end. I contacted an aftermarket place about getting a front end kit for my truck. They were unsure as well. They said to contact a dealer to find out for sure. I'm going to ask my parts dealer next time I'm there to find out what it calls for 1/2 or 3/4 ton parts. Might contact a couple dealers in your area to verify for sure.

I'm going to replace my rotors in the front hopefully this week or next. I'm going to have to use the 1/2 rotors due to the lug pattern. Otherwise the 8 lug bolt pattern would not fit. The springs I have are 3/4 ton factory. You can see at my website that the truck does sit up higher than a stock ride. I'm going to replace mine when I redo the front end with 3/4 ton springs again. I like the look and want to keep the exterior of the truck about stock.

I can bet that as long as the parts would fit your truck then you "should" see a difference in ride height on the front end. Somethings to consider about this though: difference in weight of engines and front clip weight. If you wanted to make it ride lower then I would suggest getting lowering spindles but if you wanted a stock height get the 1/2 or 3/4 ton springs ig you go new. Remember even half some springs are going to be expanded under load for awhile till they can get "broke in" and settle in place.
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Old 06-19-2002, 10:12 PM   #5
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Hhhmmmm, interestring. i just wanna know what I'm getting into before I go and tear out my current front suspension, and then find out.....oooppsss, now my truck looks retarted.
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Old 06-20-2002, 06:41 AM   #6
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If anything get the front end and use the parts. You can always lower it with different springs if you need to. I would go ahead and use the front end and know that it's abeen done right. Then afterwards you can raise lower it if need be but you would have a stronger front end for sure.
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