lownslow87
Junior Member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2017
- Posts
- 1
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- Location
- AB
- First Name
- Justin
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- c-10
- Engine Size
- 305
Hey everyone,
I've been looking at kits for my truck for some time now but I have a few questions.
1) which spindles can I buy that wont require a larger wheel? I currently have 15x8 rally wheels with beauty rings and I really like the look. I'd like to keep them.
2) how much coil do you usually cut in the front? is it just to taste, or is there a general rule of thumb here? I'll probably cut the originals untill i get the height i want then buy new springs and cut them to length, is this advisable?
3) I'm a fairly experienced fabricator, is it worth buying a flip kit or should I just fab it up myself? It seems pretty simple as long as I keep the axle centered and square.
4) will I need to modify the drive shaft at all with a 6" drop in the rear? I obviously don't want the yoke to lose travel in the trans and I want the wheels tp stay centered in the wheel arch.
5) what shocks would you suggest for this drop? I'm not going to do any hauling with this truck (maybe a moto every now and again) so I don't think i'll need anything heavy duty. Can anyone suggest a cheap alternative to gimmicky "lowering shocks"? I'd imagine there must be a passenger car shock with a shorter stroke that would fit my needs.
I've been looking at kits for my truck for some time now but I have a few questions.
1) which spindles can I buy that wont require a larger wheel? I currently have 15x8 rally wheels with beauty rings and I really like the look. I'd like to keep them.
2) how much coil do you usually cut in the front? is it just to taste, or is there a general rule of thumb here? I'll probably cut the originals untill i get the height i want then buy new springs and cut them to length, is this advisable?
3) I'm a fairly experienced fabricator, is it worth buying a flip kit or should I just fab it up myself? It seems pretty simple as long as I keep the axle centered and square.
4) will I need to modify the drive shaft at all with a 6" drop in the rear? I obviously don't want the yoke to lose travel in the trans and I want the wheels tp stay centered in the wheel arch.
5) what shocks would you suggest for this drop? I'm not going to do any hauling with this truck (maybe a moto every now and again) so I don't think i'll need anything heavy duty. Can anyone suggest a cheap alternative to gimmicky "lowering shocks"? I'd imagine there must be a passenger car shock with a shorter stroke that would fit my needs.