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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Well thanks for that. yes, I promise that I wasn't out to ruin a good thing! Thanks again-
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    HAHA wow I can't believe that I missed that. There was an ugly new house in the background that I thought I'd have photoshop AI out. It did it so easily, but I didn't notice that it messed with the truck- and for no reason. Anyway, sorry I missed that!
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Hi guys, Merry Christmas! Hey I thought I'd update you on how things went. After a lot of work trips getting in the way, I finally got to wrap up this project last week. Here is how the truck sits today, front and back. I had a few spare items, not knowing if I would get the right amount of...
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Thanks everyone for all that help. Yes, it does seem exactly what I was wondering. It's such a hassle dealing with those ball joints, as compared to 4 bolts and drop the arm from the back. I realize it means that it's sqirly going back together, so I guess that's the only real down-side. I...
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Hi guys, I'm out of town a couple weeks, but when I return home I plan to put the new Moog springs in. I've got a question (and I've read the threads here but didn't see this answer). I've never swapped springs on one of these, and hate working with springs and compressors in general :) While...
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    A/C & HEAT slider is froze up

    Sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I was wondering the same thing. I'm ordering a set of new vents (mostly because many of the fins are loose and floppy) But I realize that the surround foam is what holds the vent into position, so that would also need to be replaced.
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    So I got he wheels and tires on this week, but I had to leave town again for work so I couldn't swap the front springs, or rear blocks. I love how meaty it looks. The 305/70s are only 1-1/4" taller overall than my factory setup. With the stock ride height, they look bigger than that (too...
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    Nashville New Guy with a '77 C20 Silverado

    I couldn't figure out how to edit my original post to add a shot of the interior, so I figured I'd just reply with them here. The interior was in great original shape when I bought the truck - other than a modern aftermarket console-style seat. So I swapped that out for something closer to...
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    Another Gauge Needles thread

    Yeah, I should give this a try. I was thinking that the needles were thin aluminum such as many European needles. It didn't occur to me that they might be plastic of some sort, which could easily be printed. I've got a cheaper 3D printer, and could certainly give this a try if I can get my hands...
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    Another Gauge Needles thread

    Hi guys, I have read through the threads here about needles, but they seemed to be a bit of a different issue than mine and are pretty old as well. So here goes: I have the Classic Instruments cluster in my truck. It's nice, super reliable, and great lighting. The gauges themselves look pretty...
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    They said it could be 4-5 weeks, but then the next day they told me to come on by and pick them up. These guys should do the trick for what I'm wanting. Pop my hubcaps in these guys, and I'll get a deep and meaty stance while keeping it vintage in nature. Next week I'll be able to test fit them...
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Thanks for that! That sounds perfect then. With these being 4.25 I'll have just a touch more dish and outward stance, and that clearance with the wheels and tires should be perfect. Perhaps I'll order these things in the morning... Thanks again
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    Nashville New Guy with a '77 C20 Silverado

    Hi guys, I've been receiving some help from this group already, so I figured I should be a gentleman and introduce myself over here. I'm (another) recent transplant from SoCal to Nashville. I learned to drive in my dad's '76 Dually. We lost him last year, but he had a lot of Chevy trucks...
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Hi guys, I realize this thread started with the front lift question, and it's also now covering front hubs (and I'm enjoying learning about that- wouldn't mind a 4x4 Camper Special one day:)! I thought I'd run this wheel fitment by you guys. Sadly I can't test fit them, as they are a special...
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    77 C20 2WD Camper Special front lift options?

    Wow that really is exactly the amount of lift I'm wanting in the front. Do you remember which Moog springs you used? Other elements may make our results different, but it might be worth me trying nevertheless.
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