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72 c20 lowering
So I'm picking up a c20 and would like to lower it. The plan is to use 73-87 parts with all new bushings and lowering springs. I don't want to go super low, maybe just a few inches. Am I going to run into any issues with it being a c20? I don't remember when I looked at it last, but my friend I'm getting it from, claimed it's a truck arm and coil arrangement in the rear.
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
A 72 would have disc brakes up front.
Why not rebuild it with 72 parts? The lowering springs for the front are the same.
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I've actually used the rear coils also,,,I believe it was a cpp ,,,,4/6 drop without any c-notch! 68 c20 lwb
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
Early Classic Enterprises offers 3/4 ton drop spindles. Personally, I would go that route plus springs if you want lower than 2 1/2" that way over the years or if you ever sell, the new owner can just order the appropriate parts for the year truck with no confusion.
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
I could have sworn this one had drums in the front. I would also like to go with the smaller hubs for wheel selection. I'll double check. If it does have discs in the front I'll keep them and just change hubs.
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
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Are you wanting to get rid of the 8-lug pattern of the C20? Convert it to a c10? I didn't get that out of your first post.
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
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Basically my plan is to make a nice riding c10 that I can daily. I have a few gen 3 gm's sitting around that will eventually make its way into it. Last edited by Rustedcutlery; 08-06-2017 at 10:16 PM. |
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
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Use the ECE conversion spindles to allow you to swap to 1/2-ton rotors. Otherwise you are changing balljoints, outer tie rods and lower control arms.
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Re: 72 c20 lowering
Update: finally got it in my possession, and it's a 1970, not a 1972, which explains why it doesn't have disc fronts.
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