Let's entertain something for a moment...big block in a c10 + lifted/lowered hate lol

[Vbb199]

Say if someone were to put a big block, approx 700 pounds in a c10, with a th400 behind it.

What would all be needed to be able to help it support that weight? I assume the front coils would maybe need to be upgraded to 3/4 Ton?

Would stock suspension handle that at all? Or would moving up to 3/4 Ton spindles, coils, a arms and bushings be necessary to support the weight?

I'm spitballing right now, got some ideas in my head floating around, just weighing all options at the moment.

Thinking a 73-78 c10, shortbed

Getting electrical and fuel all worked out wouldn't be hard for me, because what I have in mind is incredibly simple.

It's more about the suspension tech I'm interested in.

Thanks

 

[AuroraGirl]

If the C series had the option for heavy duty front suspension like K series did, id imagine that would do it. On k series it meant 3 leafs. But I do think the guys that lower their C trucks have to do a similar thing because they have a lot less suspension travel to work with. i would imagine a bump stop of some kind would help

 

[82sbshortbed]

Mines all stock suspension except put BB springs up front.

1/2 ton suspension and BB springs. Sits and rides good.

 

[legopnuematic]

My 79 Big Ten uses the Moog 6454 front coils, but it is a 350/350. But, that same part number is the only one that comes up for a C10 wit Fo fiddy fo, which coincidentally is also the same spring for a light 3/4 ton too.

C10's could be optioned with a 454 stock, and afaik, the only change for them was the springs themselves. Which in reality much lighter springs could be used. Plenty of big blocks in Camaros and even chevettes they seem to do fine on stock stuff.

 

[Vbb199]

OK, so more than likely I could just mostly leave suspension alone in the c10 it sounds like, just change our coils for the jump in motor weight.

I just wouldn't want it to ride like ****, because I'm gonna wanna go fast.

Thinking a reasonable stockish tire size, (no ideas yet), and a 3.73 or 4.10.

I don't care about mpg because it'll never get mph, but with something like a 3.73 I imagine I'd take off pretty quick.

 

[Vbb199]

Lowering would be cool, but **** man I hate working on **** low to the ground. Would rather keep it stock height

 

[82sbshortbed]

Lowering would be cool, but **** man I hate working on **** low to the ground. Would rather keep it stock height

Plus everyone lowers their truck now days. I like to be able to use it like a truck.

 

[Vbb199]

Plus everyone lowers their truck now days. I like to be able to use it like a truck.

With the motor in mind... I could pull about anything I wanted.... Lol, I was thinking a ratty beater truck, nothing nice about it.

It can do work, AND it'll go FASSSSSTTTT

 

[Paladin]

It can do work, AND it'll go FASSSSSTTTT

OK, so what's the hold up, come on, chop chop let's get er done!!!!!!

 

[Vbb199]

OK, so what's the hold up, come on, chop chop let's get er done!!!!!!

Find me a reasonable c10 to work with, and I'll get going!!

 

[Catbox]

It will scoot.
Mine does and it is a heavier 3/4 ton with the slow shifting SM465 behind the stock-ish big block.
I say stock-ish as the engine rebuild receipt says the magical "RV Cam" on it.
I have 3.73's in the rear and when I feed it the gas, it puts you into your seat.

Now I have a set of the 7.4 Vortec heads that need to be rebuilt and installed on the engine that will give us a nice compression bump that will help out all over the RPM range as well.
Soon enough we will know just how well those help...

 

[Grit dog]

They came with factory big blocks in the 70s. Really nothing to do except replace coils if it’s too squishy after dropping the rat motor in.
Pickups make schitty go fast cars though unless you just like to do burnouts (who doesn’t?).
I can’t keep the back end straight on the 86 off the line or kicking down to 2nd on wet pavement. That’s with aired down 35s and the 3rd most anemic 454 they made.

But it would be fun!

 

[Craig 85]

Some C10's came stock with 454's. Other than the obvious coil upgrade would possibly the brakes. I'm assuming the 454's would have the thicker rotors up front.

Here's an example like this Cheyenne Super 10.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/los-gatos-1974-chevy/7188341933.html

 

[AuroraGirl]

I feel compelled to tell you that shitcanning is the only option and that you would be better off with a LS swap.

Weird. I dont know why i would spew something like that.

I feel gross.

 

[Vbb199]

I feel compelled to tell you that shitcanning is the only option and that you would be better off with a LS swap.

Weird. I dont know why i would spew something like that.

I feel gross.

Must be hanging out with @SquareRoot