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gringoloco 12-06-2011 04:51 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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Originally Posted by kieth (Post 5039177)
Mines a hybrid, trailing arms with bags in the rear, 6 cylinder coils in front with -2.5" spindles......17" wheels....

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Noich! :metal:
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gearys 5600 12-11-2011 08:26 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
Here is my 5-7 dropped 69 custom/10.
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/w...s5600/smn8.jpg
http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/w...s5600/smn6.jpg

69vetteside 12-11-2011 11:47 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
THAT is nice

Jarwood 12-17-2011 08:56 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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Advice please...I lowered my front end by cutting one round off the coil. Front looks good. It sits at 29'' to center of fender. I bought blocks (1.5") for the rear but have not put them in. I kinda like the stance, but the driver side is 31'' to from floor to center of fender and the passenger side is right at 32 ". How do get this to even out? The bed looks straight across the back of the cab..

Jarwood 12-17-2011 09:02 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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more pics

Jarwood 12-17-2011 09:07 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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more pics

lolife99 12-17-2011 09:08 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
Got any better pics of your inner tie rods.
Looks like something is assembled wrong.
I just can't tell.

Jarwood 12-17-2011 09:16 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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not from that angle but have these.

lolife99 12-17-2011 09:18 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
Looks ok from that angle.
Have you driven your truck since you lowered the front?
It may just need to settle or the spring may not be exactly in place on the high side.
Was it level before you cut it?

Jarwood 12-17-2011 09:20 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
what can I do to get the passenger side rear down 1 inch?

Jarwood 12-17-2011 09:20 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
I have driven the truck about 25 miles since cutting the coils

Jarwood 12-17-2011 09:22 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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This was the ride height before cutting the coils.

67swb72klb 12-17-2011 10:04 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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old 6 cyl springs 3/4 of a coil cut on front 3" drop rear

CC69Rat 12-18-2011 09:45 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
Jarwood - check the coil spring on the high side. Did you position (what I call index) the coil back into the lower a arm correctly? There is a possibility if the last turn on the bottom of the coil is just sitting in that pocket incorrectly, in could cause your leaning situation. Its easy to get that spring in there after its cut but there is a certain way it needs to sit in there.
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Jarwood 12-18-2011 01:51 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
I double checked and it looks to be sitting in the correct place. The front of the truck is dead even at 29". The rear is the problem and I have not touched the rear, however it always set uneven in the back. I have lower blocks but do not want to use them until I level the rear of perfect. I was just wonder if there is something I can do to level it out before lowering the rear??

lolife99 12-18-2011 01:57 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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Originally Posted by Jarwood (Post 5071073)
I double checked and it looks to be sitting in the correct place. The front of the truck is dead even at 29". The rear is the problem and I have not touched the rear, however it always set uneven in the back. I have lower blocks but do not want to use them until I level the rear of perfect. I was just wonder if there is something I can do to level it out before lowering the rear??

I would remove the rear springs.
They are either sagging originals or torched originals.
(got any pics of them?)
Either way,... It would be a good time to install new springs.
I bet stock rear springs would raise the back of your truck WAY up.
Lowering blocks are a cheap way to lower the back.
Or a way to get your truck lower than 6" of drop.
I would install the spring you want first.
Check with www.performanceonline.com for drop rear springs and related components.
They have a sale going on now also.

CC69Rat 12-18-2011 02:54 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
Good time for some drop coils in the rear?
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Jarwood 12-18-2011 07:28 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
So do you think the springs are original? What size springs (drop) in the rear should I buy to match the front? I like the front at 29 inches for now. Maybe in the future I will put bags on...of course its all about money.

Jarwood 12-19-2011 02:50 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
What would the cost be to put in air bags in the rear??? Maybe just the bags and adjust them to the height I like. Any suggestions on where to buy them? Also I am guessing a schrader valve is to fill the bag up at desired height and the valve keeps the bag at that height??

Racie 12-20-2011 09:40 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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Here's my 5-7 drop...

shawno72 12-20-2011 09:54 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
:c2: that's nice. What size wheels and tires are you running.
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Racie 12-20-2011 10:55 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
20x10 rears with 295/40's and 18x8 front can't remember my front tire size for some reason...

Stickman 12-20-2011 07:55 PM

Re: static drop pics
 
It's just right.Did you get it painted or just a serious buff job? Looks great.

zac78130 12-21-2011 12:39 AM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
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my 79 3" spindle 2" spring in front, self made flip and frame reconstruction in rear, saving for bags, also pic of good friends 84 dually with self made (9"total rear drop) flip kit,

68_chop_top 12-24-2011 01:17 PM

Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's
 
4/6 DROP. 2"lowering spindles and 2"lowering springs. 4"lowering springs with 2"drop blocks.
Riding on 17" TT and Goodyear Eagles. Dropped and Chopped!
http://image.classictrucks.com/f/68_...y-chop-top.jpg


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