2/4 drop and still use as a truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slow-1 · 06-08-2013, 08:06 PM

Will I still be able to use my truck as a truck if I lower it 2/4?

I pull a 4000 pound boat and carry medium loads from time to time.

My truck has factory "helper springs"...looks like with a 4 inch rear drop I would have to remove them?

What are your experiences?

Mine is a 72 C-10 SWB Fleetside.

Square_78 · 06-09-2013, 02:38 AM

Well this isn't a 67-72 but its lowered 5/8 and I use it as a truck every day. I don't tow with it but I could if I added airbags. I haul dirt bikes around every weekend and go up logging roads and have never had clearance issues. Towing and hauling has nothing to do with ride height. Just depends HOW you lower it that's all.
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Square_78 · 06-09-2013, 02:43 AM

This is one of the lowest c10's on the planet and look what it does
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slow-1 · 06-09-2013, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I don't have the funds to "airbag" my truck, so how do I do it static and still have a usable truck?

davidfre21 · 06-09-2013, 10:30 AM

Helper bags are your best option
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SeTx67 · 06-09-2013, 10:30 AM

I'm still new to these trucks and learning but maybe helper bags?

Did a quick search and found this thread. May have some useful info for you

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381632

cdowns · 06-09-2013, 10:58 AM

i used spindles and springs in the rear an i could still jump in the truck and tow a heavily loaded trailer and a full box over a thousand miles to swapmeets without missing a beat

slow-1 · 06-10-2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeTx67

I'm still new to these trucks and learning but maybe helper bags?

Did a quick search and found this thread. May have some useful info for you

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381632

Thanks, that thread answered many of my questions.

Using 3/4 ton lowering springs in the rear sounds like the ticket.

67c10rustbuket · 06-10-2013, 07:49 PM

Here are some great shots of a truck working hard with an ECE drop kit. Work em if ya got em, low or stock

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=579065
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SeTx67 · 06-10-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slow-1

Thanks, that thread answered many of my questions.

Using 3/4 ton lowering springs in the rear sounds like the ticket.

No problem. Glad to help
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06-08-2013, 08:06 PM	#1
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	2/4 drop and still use as a truck? Will I still be able to use my truck as a truck if I lower it 2/4? I pull a 4000 pound boat and carry medium loads from time to time. My truck has factory "helper springs"...looks like with a 4 inch rear drop I would have to remove them? What are your experiences? Mine is a 72 C-10 SWB Fleetside.

06-09-2013, 02:38 AM	#2
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? Well this isn't a 67-72 but its lowered 5/8 and I use it as a truck every day. I don't tow with it but I could if I added airbags. I haul dirt bikes around every weekend and go up logging roads and have never had clearance issues. Towing and hauling has nothing to do with ride height. Just depends HOW you lower it that's all. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

06-09-2013, 02:43 AM	#3
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? This is one of the lowest c10's on the planet and look what it does Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

06-09-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? Thanks for the replies. I don't have the funds to "airbag" my truck, so how do I do it static and still have a usable truck?

06-09-2013, 10:30 AM	#5
davidfre21 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: odessa,tx Posts: 72	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? Helper bags are your best option Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2013, 10:30 AM	#6
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? I'm still new to these trucks and learning but maybe helper bags? Did a quick search and found this thread. May have some useful info for you http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381632 Last edited by SeTx67; 06-09-2013 at 10:37 AM.

06-09-2013, 10:58 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? i used spindles and springs in the rear an i could still jump in the truck and tow a heavily loaded trailer and a full box over a thousand miles to swapmeets without missing a beat __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-10-2013, 07:49 PM	#9
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,807	Re: 2/4 drop and still use as a truck? Here are some great shots of a truck working hard with an ECE drop kit. Work em if ya got em, low or stock http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=579065 Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car



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