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11-03-2014, 09:11 PM
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72 c10 lowering
I need to level my chevy 72 c10 with rear coil springs (no camper special) truck out i dont really wanna lower it but i want to lower the back end just enough were its level with the front end
Anyway i could do that without replacing any springs? And it rides smooth now i would like to keep it that way |
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11-03-2014, 09:22 PM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
If you are talking 1-2" you could do it with blocks and longer u bolts.
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11-03-2014, 09:30 PM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
How? Im new to this truck i just bought it so...
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11-03-2014, 09:34 PM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
Ive never lowered anything so im kinda wonderin how a fella might go about leveling the rearend with the front end by lowering it
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11-03-2014, 10:26 PM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
I would get some lower springs, probably the easiest way actually and the benefit of new springs.
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11-03-2014, 11:53 PM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
Just be aware that the original springs are going to have some sag from age. You might buy a spring that is 1 or 2" lower and it might just barely lower it. I would at least measure your ride height and check against factory specs. You would know then what springs to get. Sorry for rambling.
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11-04-2014, 12:00 AM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
Good point^^^^
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11-04-2014, 12:12 AM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
Blocks are quick, easy, and cheaper than springs with a guaranteed drop of what you have now. Either build your own with some steel tubing .125" or thicker and have new u bolts 2 " longer maid at a spring shop or order a kit from Borris at way 2 low.
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11-04-2014, 10:25 AM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
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11-04-2014, 03:15 PM
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Re: 72 c10 lowering
I think he is referring to the member Borris. Username way2lo2
Most major distributors sell lowering blocks... Here is one (only because I'm shopping for other parts now) http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=LBU6372 |
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