Front shock question

[Bagged1972]

Hey guys I have a quick question I have a 72 C10 and I have 2.5in drop spindles and I cupped my lower control arms. But my question is has anyone one ever used the stock shocks and if so do they do Ok? Here is my setup on the front

[Pro Performance]

The front stock location is too low and requires running a really short shock, or makes most shocks bottom out, limiting your aired out height.

We carry the PB ones in stock for use in your style setup.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Port...63-87-C10.html

[Bagged1972]

Thanks for the info

[dec010974]

What made you cup the lower control arms? I would like to see more pics of the frame.you need a build thread. I would like to follow your build.

[Bagged1972]

Originally Posted by dec010974

What made you cup the lower control arms? I would like to see more pics of the frame.you need a build thread. I would like to follow your build.

Yea i know i need to start a build thread i just haven't got around to it and I figured my junk wasn't worth showing off. But anyway I cupped mine because when I cut the springs out just to see how low it would be with no springs the bottom of the control arms was only 5in off the ground so I figured the 2.5in drop spindles and bags would drop it lower than that but it didn't it might have went a half in lower but not much so I figured I might as well cup them and see what that does and it made a big difference.

[dec010974]

well bagged1972, from the pics you've posted, you front cross member is touching the floor. I don't think you can get any lower than that. I thought about cupping my lower control arms but I'm going to install my 3 inch belltech drop spindle first. do you have any pics of how you cupped the lower control arms? if I decide to cup my control arms, I'm going to hit you up the how-to.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by dec010974

well bagged1972, from the pics you've posted, you front cross member is touching the floor. I don't think you can get any lower than that. I thought about cupping my lower control arms but I'm going to install my 3 inch belltech drop spindle first. do you have any pics of how you cupped the lower control arms? if I decide to cup my control arms, I'm going to hit you up the how-to.

Sure you can . . .... With these trucks, it just depends on your budget or fab skills.

[Bagged1972]

I could get lower I just don't have the funds to get there one day maybe

[dec010974]

all i can say is wow.

[Bagged1972]

Originally Posted by dec010974

all i can say is wow.

Thanks I haven't seen it with the front clip on it yet so I might just keep it like it is if it looks good

[dec010974]

I can't wait to install my front air bag suspension. You are having all the fun.

[Bagged1972]

Haha I'm at a standstill now I sent the frame off for sandblasting and paint the other day but I should have it back by the first of next week and then I can get it all back together.

[dec010974]

this is something of what I'm working with. if I had you front, I would be cruising the streets of south beach

[Bagged1972]

Looks good hey at least yours is all together my truck is all over the place I got the frame in one spot the cab on the other side of the shop and the bed is at the house under the shed. How much side to side shift do you have with the panhard bar? I'm thinking about goin with at watts link

[dec010974]

well at this time the pan hard bar is off. the pan hard bar you see in the pic is a modified version of stock pan hard bar after the step notch was welded in. at this time, im collecting parts to make my own, custom pan hard bar. by my measurements, its going to be approx. 40 inches long. I also I have to customize and make my rear shock mounts. when I first started this endeavor, I knew nothing of how to set up an air bag suspension. YouTube and the help of 67-72 Chevy trucks has brought me this far. all I have to do is install my front bags, front shocks, shock relocaters, belltech spindles, plumb my air lines, and the air bag suspension is complete. the wiring, and gauges are also complete. im going to be watching you bagged1972.

[Bagged1972]

Originally Posted by dec010974

well at this time the pan hard bar is off. the pan hard bar you see in the pic is a modified version of stock pan hard bar after the step notch was welded in. at this time, im collecting parts to make my own, custom pan hard bar. by my measurements, its going to be approx. 40 inches long. I also I have to customize and make my rear shock mounts. when I first started this endeavor, I knew nothing of how to set up an air bag suspension. YouTube and the help of 67-72 Chevy trucks has brought me this far. all I have to do is install my front bags, front shocks, shock relocaters, belltech spindles, plumb my air lines, and the air bag suspension is complete. the wiring, and gauges are also complete. im going to be watching you bagged1972.

Haha Thanks what type of engine you got under the hood?

[dec010974]

Lq4/TH400. #217 heads ported, mild camshaft, chromoly push rods, bee hive springs. The th400 has a shift kit with a 2400 stall. I've used three different engine combinations since I had this truck. First I tried the carbed version of the lq4. Then I went fi drive by cable, now it's fi, drive by wire. Check out my suspension thread" how low can I go". It speaks about me starting from the bottom to get where I am now. Trust me, I'll be checking your thread.