Lowering 84 c20

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I have an 84 c20 that sits quite high. Fenders are all 34.5 inches so it sits level right now. I want to lower it a bit so its same height as half ton. I want to run 275/60 on 15x10s. Should i do 3 inch spindles and 2 inch in rear or do 2 inch front and rear. Any pics would be great

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I could be wrong but I'm not sure 15s will fit your C20....
 

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I thought i seen a post on here that they did. I know the wheels I had picked come in 8bolt so i just assumed they would. If not ill go 16x10 similar tire

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I thought i seen a post on here that they did. I know the wheels I had picked come in 8bolt so i just assumed they would. If not ill go 16x10 similar tire

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Maybe it's just the K20 and V20 trucks they don't. With the right back spacing they will but they stick out pretty far then.
 

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I believe you may be right. I think 15s only fit on older c20s with drums. With the disc in front 15s may rub. Gotta do a bit more research.

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I believe you may be right. I think 15s only fit on older c20s with drums. With the disc in front 15s may rub. Gotta do a bit more research.

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I did read 2" back spacing rims will work but that will give you a bit of poke. Not as bad as a 4x4 but may be an issue with fender clearance. Or you can grind the crap out of your calipers but on a street truck I wouldn't suggest doing that.
 

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I should have bought a halfton lol to many variables with a 3/4. Dont know what route to go. Maybe just leave it stock height and a nice 16x8

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I should have bought a halfton lol to many variables with a 3/4. Dont know what route to go. Maybe just leave it stock height and a nice 16x8

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That would work. Also not sure about your state but in PA you tires load rating has to match for state inspection. And IMO lowering a 3/4 ton is silly now a bagged dually whole different animal that's badass.lol
 

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That would work. Also not sure about your state but in PA you tires load rating has to match for state inspection. And IMO lowering a 3/4 ton is silly now a bagged dually whole different animal that's badass.lol
I live in canada so no worries there.

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Look at westernchassis.com. they have lowering parts for the 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks. That's where I got my lowering stuff from for my R20 burb.
 

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