Planning on fitting RideTech level1 - need some advice and pics

[ZUBZ]

Hi members.

I am planning on ordering a RideTech level 1 kit for my 70 C10 and wanted to see if any members have pictures of there trucks with the level 1 kit fitted. I want to see how low it can go with this kit.

Any other suggestions also welcome as I have not yet made the purchase.

Thanks
Z

[suspect]

ridetech does a 5 part install on a 65 on youtube. there are some other videos that may give you some ideas also. (i couldn't find video 1)

Chevy C10 - RideTech Install - Part 2 of 5 -...

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by suspect

ridetech does a 5 part install on a 65 on youtube. there are some other videos that may give you some ideas also. (i couldn't find video 1)

Thanks suspect, I have checked these videos out but if I remember correctly they fit a higher level kit on this truck as well as notch the frame etc.

At present my truck is standard and I just want to fit the bolt on level 1 kit from them and I dont find much pictures on the internet showing trucks with this kit.

[ZUBZ]

PS: I found the link to all 5 videos

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...0&feature=plcp

[OJ1988]

Should not be to hard to do. The video should give you plenty to work from.

I'd say ridtech offers some sort of instructions as well as plenty of tech support.

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by OJ1988

Should not be to hard to do. The video should give you plenty to work from.

I'd say ridtech offers some sort of instructions as well as plenty of tech support.

OJ - the install is the easy part basically I want to see how the kit looks on a truck before I order it....

[OJ1988]

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

OJ - the install is the easy part basically I want to see how the kit looks on a truck before I order it....

It will look like big rubber bags instead of springs, and some hoses routed how you like to the tank.

What are you looking for?


Its a provedn system that has been installed many times. you should not have any real issues.


If all else, contact Ridetech, I am sure they would be happy to show you some pics.

[jackyl9999]

I think he is looking for a picture of a truck with the bolt on stage 1 kit at ride height and air out on a truck before he buys and is unhappy with the results.
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[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by OJ1988

It will look like big rubber bags instead of springs, and some hoses routed how you like to the tank.

What are you looking for?


Its a provedn system that has been installed many times. you should not have any real issues.


If all else, contact Ridetech, I am sure they would be happy to show you some pics.

Because I am so far away from the US (on the other side of the world) I need to try and get this right because as it shipping is costing a lot for this kit.

All I am after is looking for pictures of trucks with this kit fitted so I can see how low it goes and if I need to order additional items to make it low like I want I would need to do it all first time.

It will be too costly for me to ship items more than once.

I will ask RideTech for some images of C10s with the kit as well.

[OJ1988]

Understand.

I am sure Ridetech can provide photos and all the assistance you need before the purchase. Send them a message.

[big_al_71]

Small cnotch from CPP, tubular control arms uppers and lowers and stage 1 from ride tech.

First three picts aired out and last one ride height....

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Small cnotch from CPP, tubular control arms uppers and lowers and stage 1 from ride tech.

First three picts aired out and last one ride height....

Big Al - your truck is super sweet man. Perfect just the type of pictures I am after.

Please can you expand on the following items, I am new to air so please bear with me....

1. Small cnotch from CPP
2. tubular control arms uppers and lowers

Thanks
Z

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by suspect

hey Big Al......on your rear bag set up, are you using plates mounted under & over your bags? or are your bags mounted right onto the trailing arm and frame?
also, when your aired out, does your axle rest on the bump stops inside the c notch? does your differential touch the underside of your bed floor?

thanks

Yes they are mounted on plates. The differential does not hit the bed floor and it is about an inch away. The axle tubes go into the notch but do not sit on the bumps because the bedsides hit the tires in the rear as the backspace I chosed is 1/2 off intead of 5 1/2 I went with a 5bs since I am going to modify the bedsides anyways I wanted the wheel as close to the edge as possible. I am posting some picts of the set up.

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

Big Al - your truck is super sweet man. Perfect just the type of pictures I am after.

Please can you expand on the following items, I am new to air so please bear with me....

1. Small cnotch from CPP
2. tubular control arms uppers and lowers

Thanks
Z

Z here are links to the parts I used.

http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...ch/c-notch.htm

http://www.ridetech.com/store/trucks...hash=V259.V328

Thanks for the compliment!!!

[OJ1988]

Good looking truck!

[big_al_71]

Originally Posted by OJ1988

Good looking truck!

Thanks!!!

[suspect]

hey Big Al......on your rear bag set up, are you using plates mounted under & over your bags? or are your bags mounted right onto the trailing arm and frame?
also, when your aired out, does your axle rest on the bump stops inside the c notch? does your differential touch the underside of your bed floor?

thanks

[ZUBZ]

Big Al you are the man, thanks. I see CPP have 2 notch kits the normal and heavy duty so will decide.

Tell me are you also running drop spindles?

[ZUBZ]

@ Big_Al. I have sent you a PM. Thanks.