How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's - Page 33 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66clow · 03-21-2018, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by todds66

awesome truck. Can you please share the size rims, tires and backspacing? Love to duplicate this look on my 68

Thanks! Not sure of the back spacing. I bought them used boss 338's. Pretty sure they come in a standard size. 255/35/20 and 295/40/20

dmartin00 · 06-22-2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TxSqueeze

Here's mine with a 5.5/7 and 20's

you have inner fender wells still?

dmartin00 · 06-22-2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

I was wondering too since I'm at 5 in the rear and it is sitting pretty low with springs. Not sure if there is a difference due to the bed. Haven't looked lately at the axle spacing underneath.

you have fender wells still?

jkk · 06-22-2018, 03:29 PM

Nice stance

**gringoloco** · 06-25-2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dmartin00

you have inner fender wells still?

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Originally Posted by dmartin00

you have fender wells still?

It is possible to run at this height with inner fenders, but you will rub on big bumps/dips

66clow · 06-25-2018, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dmartin00

you have fender wells still?

Yes I do, I'm down to 5 7 now

Canadac10 · 10-11-2018, 10:28 AM

Any of you guys running a 4/6 drop have issues with hitting the stops? My shop is saying if I go over a 2/3 drop on my '70 c10 longbox I am going to have issues of hitting, and a 2/3 drop in my opinion does nothing for the stance. I don't want to notch the frame if I can avoid it. A whole lot of nice looking rides on here!!!

**knomadd** · 10-12-2018, 12:41 PM

I had a 3.5/5 before going with air and would notice the rear would hit the cut down bump stops on a large bump, but nothing too bad (no notch). I'd imagine you'd be hitting the bump stops pretty regular with a 6" rear drop. But that will also depend on the company you buy the springs from. Some companies will advertise a drop based on out-of-the-box height while others will advertise their drop based on a settled suspension which can take months to get there. I don't know which companies drop is out-of-the-box vs. settled though, so good luck.

I wouldn't imagine a long bed would make much difference on the drop, but I doubt a 3" or even a 4" drop would be a problem with bump stops.

**smbrouss70** · 10-12-2018, 06:32 PM

It also depends on spring rates. One company's 5" spring might have a lower spring rate to allow it to compress more than another company's 6" spring that has a higher spring rate when hitting bumps, or being loaded down.

That being said, my only experience with drop springs has been with Early Classic's 6" drop springs for the rear. I cut down my bump stops with no notch and never bottomed out unless it was loaded down and I was driving like an @ss. I did add 2" lowering blocks later with a CPP bolt-in notch and it was even better then.

azbmwcrew · 02-15-2019, 12:40 PM

Almost ready to put the body back on! 68 c10

karl1964chevytruck · 05-01-2019, 11:00 PM

I have to say there are some great looking trucks on here, it has my head spinning on which direction I want to go now haha. Getting ready to lower my 66. Are there any drop spindles that will enable me to keep my drum brakes? Everything I find requires a disc conversion. I’m looking to do a 4/5. Thanks!

68Stepbed · 05-08-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by karl1964chevytruck

I have to say there are some great looking trucks on here, it has my head spinning on which direction I want to go now haha. Getting ready to lower my 66. Are there any drop spindles that will enable me to keep my drum brakes? Everything I find requires a disc conversion. I’m looking to do a 4/5. Thanks!

There aren't any drop spindles for drum brakes. Why not just make the disc brake swap?

karl1964chevytruck · 05-08-2019, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

There aren't any drop spindles for drum brakes. Why not just make the disc brake swap?

Well I would love to, but the lack of money holds me back. Also it really sucks since I’ve already put everything new on the front suspension, drums, wheel cylinders, pads, ball joints, tie rod ends, master cylinder, all new lines, etc. I’ve been doing some research and I think I just might do a spring kit, shocks, shock relocating brackets and sway bar for now.
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bozly · 06-29-2019, 08:22 PM

'71 work in progress. Currently at 4.5/7 drop with spindles/springs/blocks/shock relocation. Once I get new wheels and tires I have shorter springs for a 5.5/7 drop. It needs to have the driveshaft shortened a bit before I can get it back on the road.

Montierth · 07-01-2019, 12:55 PM

New paint and wheels. Drop spindle in front and flip kit in back with 1.5 -2 inch block

BigTopGT · 09-14-2019, 09:45 PM

I call her Brick

I've got new shocks, springs, and away bars going on tomorrow, all around.

19Loki67 · 09-19-2019, 09:15 PM

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mailman · 10-02-2019, 03:36 AM

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Any side pics and wheel and tire specs?

06-22-2018, 03:29 PM	#804
jkk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 359	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's Nice stance

10-11-2018, 10:28 AM	#807
Canadac10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's Any of you guys running a 4/6 drop have issues with hitting the stops? My shop is saying if I go over a 2/3 drop on my '70 c10 longbox I am going to have issues of hitting, and a 2/3 drop in my opinion does nothing for the stance. I don't want to notch the frame if I can avoid it. A whole lot of nice looking rides on here!!!

10-12-2018, 12:41 PM	#808
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,475	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's I had a 3.5/5 before going with air and would notice the rear would hit the cut down bump stops on a large bump, but nothing too bad (no notch). I'd imagine you'd be hitting the bump stops pretty regular with a 6" rear drop. But that will also depend on the company you buy the springs from. Some companies will advertise a drop based on out-of-the-box height while others will advertise their drop based on a settled suspension which can take months to get there. I don't know which companies drop is out-of-the-box vs. settled though, so good luck. I wouldn't imagine a long bed would make much difference on the drop, but I doubt a 3" or even a 4" drop would be a problem with bump stops. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

10-12-2018, 06:32 PM	#809
smbrouss70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,675	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's It also depends on spring rates. One company's 5" spring might have a lower spring rate to allow it to compress more than another company's 6" spring that has a higher spring rate when hitting bumps, or being loaded down. That being said, my only experience with drop springs has been with Early Classic's 6" drop springs for the rear. I cut down my bump stops with no notch and never bottomed out unless it was loaded down and I was driving like an @ss. I did add 2" lowering blocks later with a CPP bolt-in notch and it was even better then. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2012 Chevy Tahoe LT "Powdered Sugar" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-15-2019, 12:40 PM	#810
azbmwcrew Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Glendale Posts: 2	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's Almost ready to put the body back on! 68 c10 Last edited by azbmwcrew; 02-15-2019 at 12:47 PM.

05-01-2019, 11:00 PM	#811
karl1964chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bridgeton nj Posts: 4	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's I have to say there are some great looking trucks on here, it has my head spinning on which direction I want to go now haha. Getting ready to lower my 66. Are there any drop spindles that will enable me to keep my drum brakes? Everything I find requires a disc conversion. I’m looking to do a 4/5. Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by karl1964chevytruck; 05-02-2019 at 09:37 AM.

06-29-2019, 08:22 PM	#814
bozly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Sumner, WA Posts: 29	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's '71 work in progress. Currently at 4.5/7 drop with spindles/springs/blocks/shock relocation. Once I get new wheels and tires I have shorter springs for a 5.5/7 drop. It needs to have the driveshaft shortened a bit before I can get it back on the road. Attached Images Last edited by bozly; 07-02-2019 at 01:52 PM.

07-01-2019, 12:55 PM	#815
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 169	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's New paint and wheels. Drop spindle in front and flip kit in back with 1.5 -2 inch block Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC short fleet

09-14-2019, 09:45 PM	#816
BigTopGT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Posts: 25	Re: How about some pics of Static Dropped C-10's I call her Brick I've got new shocks, springs, and away bars going on tomorrow, all around. Attached Images

09-19-2019, 09:15 PM	#817
19Loki67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Corpus Christi Tx Posts: 23	This is Loki Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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