Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyHauler · 10-16-2019, 02:23 PM

I am wanting to order lowering springs for my 1968 Chevy C10 but I am not sure if the springs on it are stock or not.

Does anybody have any measurements of what the stock ride height should be? Like some measurements from the ground to the frame on the rear and front of the truck or anything like that?

71gmcC15 · 10-16-2019, 06:42 PM

Stock ride hight depends on what engine and trans you have. The wight will make a difference in hight.

Warren · 10-16-2019, 07:18 PM

have original but tired suspension and on the passenger side two broken leaves so its lower. 72 wide body.

Measures are from the ground to the highest of the wheel well arc. These numbers are relevant to me. Im just researching leaf springs and there is a fair bit to it when you start asking questions.

my tires are all 28" tall. 400 Small block. 3 speed trans.

31 3/4 Driver front
31 Passenger front

32 Driver Rear
30 7/8 Passenger rear, this side with broken leaves,

**Mbeef61** · 10-16-2019, 08:06 PM

I believe a better way to measure would be the center of the axle to wheel arch. That’s suspension height and limits variables from wheels and tires.

68Stepbed · 10-17-2019, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHauler

I am wanting to order lowering springs for my 1968 Chevy C10 but I am not sure if the springs on it are stock or not.

Does anybody have any measurements of what the stock ride height should be? Like some measurements from the ground to the frame on the rear and front of the truck or anything like that?

Before you go ordering springs based on what's currently installed, keep in mind that the springs(if original) have had 50 years to settle or sag. I once put lowering springs in mine based on the ride height it had at that time. It actually raised the truck an inch.

If you want to lower the truck, look at LOTS of photos of other's trucks and make a decision based on how you wish your truck to sit.

68 TT · 10-18-2019, 07:26 PM

There were also heavy duty spring options too. My 69 stepside was originally a 6-cylinder 3-speed C10 but sat higher than my 69 K10 did with the same tires on it. The stepside was ordered with HD springs as a fleet vehicle for a utility company.

toms68cst · 10-19-2019, 09:33 AM

I have a low mileage, stock 1/2 ton 68 with more or less stock sized tires. How about if I measure from the ground to the top of the wheel wells?

10-16-2019, 02:23 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 375	Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 I am wanting to order lowering springs for my 1968 Chevy C10 but I am not sure if the springs on it are stock or not. Does anybody have any measurements of what the stock ride height should be? Like some measurements from the ground to the frame on the rear and front of the truck or anything like that?

10-16-2019, 06:42 PM	#2
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 Stock ride hight depends on what engine and trans you have. The wight will make a difference in hight. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

10-16-2019, 07:18 PM	#3
Warren Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 73	Re: Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 have original but tired suspension and on the passenger side two broken leaves so its lower. 72 wide body. Measures are from the ground to the highest of the wheel well arc. These numbers are relevant to me. Im just researching leaf springs and there is a fair bit to it when you start asking questions. my tires are all 28" tall. 400 Small block. 3 speed trans. 31 3/4 Driver front 31 Passenger front 32 Driver Rear 30 7/8 Passenger rear, this side with broken leaves,

10-16-2019, 08:06 PM	#4
Mbeef61 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland - OR Posts: 242	Re: Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 I believe a better way to measure would be the center of the axle to wheel arch. That’s suspension height and limits variables from wheels and tires.

10-18-2019, 07:26 PM	#6
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 There were also heavy duty spring options too. My 69 stepside was originally a 6-cylinder 3-speed C10 but sat higher than my 69 K10 did with the same tires on it. The stepside was ordered with HD springs as a fleet vehicle for a utility company. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

10-19-2019, 09:33 AM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,274	Re: Stock ride height measurements for 1968 Chevy C10 I have a low mileage, stock 1/2 ton 68 with more or less stock sized tires. How about if I measure from the ground to the top of the wheel wells? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.



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