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Canadac10 · 10-02-2018, 11:30 AM

Hi, new to the forum and new to old trucks!! Just bought a 1970 C-10 longbed. While the body needs some love the frame and mechanicals are mint. Last owner replaced all of the suspension, but with stock components and stock height. First thing I want to do is drop it and after combing this site and others there is a ton of info our there...almost confused lol
My question is how much drop can you go without doing a frame notch in the rear?
And who are you having the best luck with kits? Again, so many companies to pick from. Will be converting to disk brakes on the front at the same time.
Thanks for any info and sorry if asking an old question again!!

bbbc10 · 10-03-2018, 05:50 AM

you can do a 6" drop in the rear with no notch if you don't plan to haul or tow anything. if you are gona run stock rallys the only spindles that will cause the wheel not to rub on the lower control arms is western chassis....I had western chassis spindles and springs on the front of mine an belltech flip kit on the rear and belltech shocks you will also need shock extenders for the rear

**lolife99** · 10-03-2018, 05:52 AM

Give these guys a call.
They’ve been around longer than anyone.
www.earlyclassic.com

Mike C · 10-03-2018, 07:31 PM

I also highly recommend Early Classic Enterprises. But being in Canada there may be more cost effective shipping vendors. If they are in your price range, go with ECE!

**MySons68C20** · 10-04-2018, 12:20 PM

X3!!!

Early Classic Enterprises are awesome!

Canadac10 · 10-10-2018, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the replies!! That is the kicker being in Canada...shipping and duty etc.

10-02-2018, 11:30 AM	#1
Canadac10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11	New guy...probably old question!! Hi, new to the forum and new to old trucks!! Just bought a 1970 C-10 longbed. While the body needs some love the frame and mechanicals are mint. Last owner replaced all of the suspension, but with stock components and stock height. First thing I want to do is drop it and after combing this site and others there is a ton of info our there...almost confused lol My question is how much drop can you go without doing a frame notch in the rear? And who are you having the best luck with kits? Again, so many companies to pick from. Will be converting to disk brakes on the front at the same time. Thanks for any info and sorry if asking an old question again!!

10-03-2018, 05:50 AM	#2
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: New guy...probably old question!! you can do a 6" drop in the rear with no notch if you don't plan to haul or tow anything. if you are gona run stock rallys the only spindles that will cause the wheel not to rub on the lower control arms is western chassis....I had western chassis spindles and springs on the front of mine an belltech flip kit on the rear and belltech shocks you will also need shock extenders for the rear

10-03-2018, 05:52 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New guy...probably old question!! Give these guys a call. They’ve been around longer than anyone. www.earlyclassic.com __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-03-2018, 07:31 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: New guy...probably old question!! I also highly recommend Early Classic Enterprises. But being in Canada there may be more cost effective shipping vendors. If they are in your price range, go with ECE! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-04-2018, 12:20 PM	#5
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: New guy...probably old question!! X3!!! Early Classic Enterprises are awesome!

10-10-2018, 02:43 PM	#6
Canadac10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11	Re: New guy...probably old question!! Thanks for the replies!! That is the kicker being in Canada...shipping and duty etc.



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