Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ol red 71 · 12-10-2015, 12:32 AM

Im new to the site and have enjoyed reading a number of threads from some knowledgable individuals. So I've got a 71 c20 LWB 350. I've done quite a bit to her and now beginning to focus on the exterior and interior appearance. I would like to know the best way to raise the front end to level it out with the rear end. What's the best way to go about this to keep the truck straight. I'm not cheap when it comes to the truck so I'm willing to purchase necessary parts. Also, any suggestions on tract bars, stabilizers, shocks, etc for improving drive quality? Obliged!

**68bowtie** · 12-10-2015, 12:51 AM

i have no idea. but welcome to the forum!!

Acorn · 12-10-2015, 01:11 AM

Welcom from Texas! Here's as thread that might help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5773424
Does your truck have coil or leaf spring reared? The first suspension mod I would recommend would be a heavy front sway bar.

Ol red 71 · 12-10-2015, 01:45 AM

Thanks! They're coil springs. I've heard about spacers that go underneath the coils. I've not heard about ride quality or installation difficulty though.

Aus69c20 · 12-10-2015, 07:48 AM

Not what you're asking. But I put lowering blocks on the rear of my truck and left the front at stock height. This levelled the truck nicely.

As for handling/drive quality, sway bars and good shocks go a long way. My truck has a factory front sway bar, stock coil springs and I added a rear bar. It corners well and has a great ride.

For more info on handling check out the 'make it handle' thread. There's some heavy reading but it has good info. Sorry I would have attached a link but couldn't figure it out.

Hope that helps

Ol red 71 · 12-10-2015, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the info john. I'm going for the 4wd look since its a 3/4 ton I use on the farm. I'll upload pics soon of what I've got. My grandad bought it brand new in 71 and has handed it down to me.

Ol red 71 · 12-10-2015, 09:39 PM

1971 chevy custom c20 standard 4 speed 3/4 ton 2wd. 248,xxx original miles. power steering, power brakes, custom a/c.

**jocko** · 12-10-2015, 09:48 PM

i'd leave it JUST like that. the rake will grow on you.

Kell · 12-10-2015, 11:23 PM

Nice truck and color combo!
I'm with you, I like the taller farm look, and will be raising mine when I can. I've seen a couple of threads on raising a stock 2wd (just switching to different springs), that one above is one of them. I'm going to try raising my rear first since my front sits up pretty good with my light engine (plus I like a slight rake on these, nostalgia).

I know this is 4wd but I love the look of this Steve McQueen truck (too high for my 2wd but something in between would be fine) Good luck!

Ol red 71 · 12-10-2015, 11:35 PM

Throwing some jr west coast mirrors on tomorrow. I like the look and the white is chipping on these and they do not hold position when driving on the highway. Also purchased a new chrome front bumper with led park lights and led tail lights. Made some purchases at classic Chevrolet with the major discount sales going on. I'll post pics after the installs.

Acorn · 12-10-2015, 11:46 PM

You are one lucky grandkid. Looks like Granddad took good care of that truck!

Aus69c20 · 12-11-2015, 06:54 AM

Sweet looking truck. Great to still have it in the family.

12-10-2015, 12:32 AM	#1
Ol red 71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tishomingo, Ok Posts: 22	Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Im new to the site and have enjoyed reading a number of threads from some knowledgable individuals. So I've got a 71 c20 LWB 350. I've done quite a bit to her and now beginning to focus on the exterior and interior appearance. I would like to know the best way to raise the front end to level it out with the rear end. What's the best way to go about this to keep the truck straight. I'm not cheap when it comes to the truck so I'm willing to purchase necessary parts. Also, any suggestions on tract bars, stabilizers, shocks, etc for improving drive quality? Obliged!

12-10-2015, 12:51 AM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,329	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? i have no idea. but welcome to the forum!! __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

12-10-2015, 01:11 AM	#3
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Welcom from Texas! Here's as thread that might help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5773424 Does your truck have coil or leaf spring reared? The first suspension mod I would recommend would be a heavy front sway bar. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

12-10-2015, 01:45 AM	#4
Ol red 71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tishomingo, Ok Posts: 22	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Thanks! They're coil springs. I've heard about spacers that go underneath the coils. I've not heard about ride quality or installation difficulty though.

12-10-2015, 07:48 AM	#5
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Not what you're asking. But I put lowering blocks on the rear of my truck and left the front at stock height. This levelled the truck nicely. As for handling/drive quality, sway bars and good shocks go a long way. My truck has a factory front sway bar, stock coil springs and I added a rear bar. It corners well and has a great ride. For more info on handling check out the 'make it handle' thread. There's some heavy reading but it has good info. Sorry I would have attached a link but couldn't figure it out. Hope that helps __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

12-10-2015, 09:04 PM	#6
Ol red 71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tishomingo, Ok Posts: 22	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Thanks for the info john. I'm going for the 4wd look since its a 3/4 ton I use on the farm. I'll upload pics soon of what I've got. My grandad bought it brand new in 71 and has handed it down to me.

12-10-2015, 09:39 PM	#7
Ol red 71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tishomingo, Ok Posts: 22	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? 1971 chevy custom c20 standard 4 speed 3/4 ton 2wd. 248,xxx original miles. power steering, power brakes, custom a/c. Attached Images

12-10-2015, 09:48 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? i'd leave it JUST like that. the rake will grow on you.

12-10-2015, 11:23 PM	#9
Kell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 37	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Nice truck and color combo! I'm with you, I like the taller farm look, and will be raising mine when I can. I've seen a couple of threads on raising a stock 2wd (just switching to different springs), that one above is one of them. I'm going to try raising my rear first since my front sits up pretty good with my light engine (plus I like a slight rake on these, nostalgia). I know this is 4wd but I love the look of this Steve McQueen truck (too high for my 2wd but something in between would be fine) Good luck! __________________ 1970 C10 Longbed, 250 Inline 6, 3 OTT

12-10-2015, 11:35 PM	#10
Ol red 71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tishomingo, Ok Posts: 22	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Throwing some jr west coast mirrors on tomorrow. I like the look and the white is chipping on these and they do not hold position when driving on the highway. Also purchased a new chrome front bumper with led park lights and led tail lights. Made some purchases at classic Chevrolet with the major discount sales going on. I'll post pics after the installs.

12-10-2015, 11:46 PM	#11
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? You are one lucky grandkid. Looks like Granddad took good care of that truck! __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

12-11-2015, 06:54 AM	#12
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: Who's done a front end leveling kit on a 67-72? Sweet looking truck. Great to still have it in the family. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac



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