11-28-2008, 02:18 AM | #1 |
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dropping a C-20
hey guys i am wondering about lowering my 70 c-20. I have been looking around and I cant seem to find many options out there. I am just looking for a static drop of maybe 3-5". I would like to go to airbags later on, but the money won't allow it right now. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
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11-28-2008, 07:41 AM | #2 |
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Re: dropping a C-20
If all you want is a 3/5 drop,... I would use 3" front springs and 5" rear springs. I assume you have rear COIL springs? You will also need drop shocks. That would be the cheapest without have to switch to disc brakes up front. Use 1/2 ton springs and you will enjoy the ride!
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11-29-2008, 02:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: dropping a C-20
Thanks a lot. I wasn't sure if the 1/2 ton springs would work, but I'm am going to look into this for sure. Do you know if the 5-5 kit for a C-10 would work from djm suspension? Thanks again for your help.
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11-29-2008, 11:07 AM | #4 |
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Re: dropping a C-20
I'm not sure what the front kit consists of. 1/2 ton lower control arms use a different size ball joint hole,...so if you are wanting to keep it a 3/4 ton, you may have to go a different route. If you want to convert it to a 1/2 ton that opens up a whole world of possibilities.
Use the search button and read alot in the suspension section. If you want to call a suspension company, give ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) a call and talk to Stan. Good Luck.
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Re: dropping a C-20
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Firestone 224c (F-6873) air bags @ $75ea CPP 1.5" alum lowering blocks & longer u-bolts @ $69 CPP 'bolt-in' c-notches @ $129 (bolted & welded for towing) owner modified OE shock brackets (the same as a shock relocation kit from CPP or ECE @ $59) Gabriel HD gas shocks (off the shelf stock replacement shocks) 90° air bag fittings $5 (x2) straight 'schrader' fittings $5 (x2) DOT .250" airline $20 from Suicide Doors If you don't go as low you can eliminate the blocks & c-notches to save $$. My 1/2-ton swb was low enough the rear 'pumpkin' poked a hole through the original wood floor & still towed my trailer loaded w/my 74swb.
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12-03-2008, 02:50 AM | #6 |
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Re: dropping a C-20
Thanks again for the help guys. I finally got a catalog from Classic Parts and i found some coils with a 3/5 drop for about 100 bucks a pair. Im gonna call them up tomorrow and see if everything will work together. I also got a nice C-notch from my buddy! Looks like things are coming together. . . . anyway thank you guys again. I'll ley you know how it's coming along a hopefully have some pics up soon.
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12-03-2008, 07:34 AM | #7 |
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Re: dropping a C-20
Don't forget about drop shocks!
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