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Southpaw69 · 07-09-2018, 11:42 PM

I saw this driving home from work. It's not mine. Is this about stock spring height? This one is similar to mine except my springs are shot and I'm about to replace. Deciding if I want to drop it a little or go stock. Thanks.

stsalvage · 07-10-2018, 01:24 AM

It looks like mine I have q 1972.I had mine redone by a sring place and Put new bushing in This is with 235/85/16 tires

bill3rail · 07-10-2018, 07:14 AM

Similar height to my truck except the tire sizes. I am going to replace the coil springs on mine soon.

Southpaw69 · 07-11-2018, 12:14 AM

Thanks for the replies. After seeing so many lowered trucks, I think the stock height looks pretty good on the longbeds. Nice looking trucks gentlemen.

**special-K** · 07-11-2018, 07:44 AM

Stock height looks right on an 8-lugger. Leave the dropping to the lightweight crowd. 3/4t trucks are made to carry a load, not look like it's overloaded empty. C/10 and C/20 are different animals and what's good for one is not necessarily good for the other. If I had a C/20 I would be proud of it and let people know by looking it is a 3/4t, not try to make it look like a 1/2t (or less after suspension mods). 3/4Ts look good looking ready to haul!

**jocko** · 07-11-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Southpaw69

I saw this driving home from work. It's not mine. Is this about stock spring height? This one is similar to mine except my springs are shot and I'm about to replace. Deciding if I want to drop it a little or go stock. Thanks.

Is your personal truck a 3/4 ton? Assume so, but you didn’t mention.

Warrens69GMC · 07-11-2018, 10:28 AM

The top truck has 2 different size tire on it. The front is taller, I guess to "Level" it out.

Southpaw69 · 07-11-2018, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Is your personal truck a 3/4 ton? Assume so, but you didn’t mention.

Mine is a 70 1/2 ton (c10) long bed. Just thinking that it would look better with stock springs or only slightly dropped. It's tough to find a 67-72 that has fresh stock springs, they're all either worn out like mine or intentionally lowered.

**jocko** · 07-11-2018, 09:28 PM

Copy, thanks - was wondering about that. Keep in mind the pic in post 1 is a 3/4 ton, will have a little different ride height than a C10, especially if the 3/4 pictured has hd leafs or overloads, etc. Also, good eye by Warren, I believe he's correct, two different dia tires front to back - so that pic really is a bad reference. Recommend ask for some freshly stock re-sprung C10 pics before you decide (or just google on here and you'll find hundreds of stockers) - I'd keep it stock height also.

07-09-2018, 11:42 PM	#1
Southpaw69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 92	Question about a truck I saw... I saw this driving home from work. It's not mine. Is this about stock spring height? This one is similar to mine except my springs are shot and I'm about to replace. Deciding if I want to drop it a little or go stock. Thanks. Attached Images

07-10-2018, 01:24 AM	#2
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Question about a truck I saw... It looks like mine I have q 1972.I had mine redone by a sring place and Put new bushing in This is with 235/85/16 tires Attached Images

07-10-2018, 07:14 AM	#3
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Question about a truck I saw... Similar height to my truck except the tire sizes. I am going to replace the coil springs on mine soon. __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-11-2018, 12:14 AM	#4
Southpaw69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 92	Re: Question about a truck I saw... Thanks for the replies. After seeing so many lowered trucks, I think the stock height looks pretty good on the longbeds. Nice looking trucks gentlemen.

07-11-2018, 07:44 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Question about a truck I saw... Stock height looks right on an 8-lugger. Leave the dropping to the lightweight crowd. 3/4t trucks are made to carry a load, not look like it's overloaded empty. C/10 and C/20 are different animals and what's good for one is not necessarily good for the other. If I had a C/20 I would be proud of it and let people know by looking it is a 3/4t, not try to make it look like a 1/2t (or less after suspension mods). 3/4Ts look good looking ready to haul! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-11-2018, 10:28 AM	#7
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Question about a truck I saw... The top truck has 2 different size tire on it. The front is taller, I guess to "Level" it out.

07-11-2018, 09:28 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: Question about a truck I saw... Copy, thanks - was wondering about that. Keep in mind the pic in post 1 is a 3/4 ton, will have a little different ride height than a C10, especially if the 3/4 pictured has hd leafs or overloads, etc. Also, good eye by Warren, I believe he's correct, two different dia tires front to back - so that pic really is a bad reference. Recommend ask for some freshly stock re-sprung C10 pics before you decide (or just google on here and you'll find hundreds of stockers) - I'd keep it stock height also.



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