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    Lowering kit is lower than expected... issues!!

    I’ve heard Mcgaughys springs are weaker than others causing them to compress more. I love the stance. Honestly, I hate to pay money to drop it and then raise lol. Those tubs would certainly do the trick. I’m going to do some fabrication to get the setup to work.
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    Lowering kit is lower than expected... issues!!

    Yeah that’s the picture making it look that way. I believe the issue is that the McGaughys front 2” springs are actually lowering the truck 3-3.5” instead of 2” as designed too.
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    Lowering kit is lower than expected... issues!!

    After installing the 4.5/6 McGaughys kit and running 20x8.5 (4.75 BS) with 255/45/20 tires there is a ton of rubbing issues. I think this kit lowered the front of the truck about 5.5” instead of 4.5”. Is it possible I may have done something wrong? Really frustrating.... I don’t who’s truck...
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    Finally getting to drive it 4/6 drop

    Do you rub at all?
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    Finally getting to drive it 4/6 drop

    Your truck looks great! I had previously just installed the same 4.5/6 kit but it is a McGaughys. I am running 20x8 Riddlers on front with 255/45/20 and have some rubbing. What does the bottom of the front fender measure to the ground on your truck? Thanks!!
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    HELP!! McGaughys 4.5/6 kit issues

    Hey everyone. I installed the 4.5/6 kit this past weekend. Has anyone ran into the issues I have listed below? Issues I ran into: - rear shocks were not long enough to work with the shock relocation brackets. they were about 2” too short. I had to use the OEM shocks. - front shocks I had to...
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    1985 C10 Dash Gauge Wiring

    Does anyone have the Classic Instruments or Syndicate gauges installed in their truck? I'm having second thoughts about cutting the harness plug off and wiring a new one on. I think the Syndicate are plug and play.... Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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    1985 C10 Dash Gauge Wiring

    2nd Monday of the week! I know what you mean. Yes, the manuals listed in a thread on this site was very helpful. Thanks again!
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    Syndicate Dakota Digital vs Classic Instrument Gauges

    I'm wanting to upgrade my current OEM gauges with something that has somewhat of an OEN look, but brighter and more modern. I am looking at 2 different ones. The Syndicate Dakotas and the Classic Instrument (close to OEM look) gauges. Has anyone installed either of these in their trucks? if so...
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    Yeah, I do too. I am going to keep them. I may change them up from time to time. The Rally's have a great look especially with the wider tires.
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    well.... that's kinda what I have been wondering about. I may have to do some fab/mods to get it to work properly. The SBC sits down lower than the Pontiac 400. Gonna be interesting! :)
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    1985 C10 Dash Gauge Wiring

    Wow!!! Thanks. Looks like these are exactly what I am needing! I really appreciate it.
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    1985 C10 Dash Gauge Wiring

    Man that would be awesome! That would certainly point me in the right direction! Thanks
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    1985 C10 Dash Gauge Wiring

    I am ordering a new gauge cluster (Classic Instruments) for my C10. The OEM wiring harness plug has to be cut and re-attached with the new harness connector. Sounds easy enough... but very challenging without a wiring diagram. Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram related to the dash...
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    Thanks man! It's always easy once you find the problem!! LOL. I'll post a few more pics of my truck soon... It is getting new suspension, wheels, dash, gauges, touchscreen radio and a custom ash tray delete for phone cradle/USB connection and some new engine components. Trying to talk myself...
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    Honestly... it was pure luck! I pulled all wires from plastic housing on the drivers side to squeeze connectors for a tighter fit on the bulb. The passengers side was just disconnected. When I connected them to the light on the drivers side, I turned the lights on and it looked great. When I...
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    Well I figured it out. Ended up swapping the hot and ground wires on the low beam harness. Problem solved. Here is a pic with low beams only and a pic with high beams on. Thanks for all your help!
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    It looks like the top lights are staying on, but seem to dim when brights are on. Is this normal?
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    Thanks! Yes, there are 3 prongs going to the top lights and 2 prongs going to the bottom lights. I just replaced all 4 headlights to the newer style, but the old lights did the same. I would think it is in the wiring. hmmm now the fun begins!!
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    Headlights on bright, bottom only

    Hey y’all. I noticed today that my low beam lights work fine, but when I switch to high beams only the bottom lights come on. The top low beams go out. Is this normal or should all 4 be lit using brights?
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    1985 C10 Lowered with 20's front and 22's rear

    looks great! How much did you lower the truck?
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    1985 C10 Lowered with 20's front and 22's rear

    Thanks for all the pics and info! I plan on getting something ordered within the next week and I’ll post some pics with everything installed.
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    1985 C10 Lowered with 20's front and 22's rear

    :cheers:
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    1985 C10 Lowered with 20's front and 22's rear

    I like the sidewall on a tire as well. I like the 'Hot Rod' look! After doing some more research, I may end up going with 20's on all 4 and sticking with the same size tires as I mentioned before. Would you recommend the Belltech 4/6 or Mcgaughy's 4.5/6 kit?
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    1985 C10 Lowered with 20's front and 22's rear

    Before your truck was lowered, how was it sitting? Did it have a rake look? My truck is sitting level. If I am measuring correctly, with a 4/6 kit the rear of my truck will sit lower. However, The tire sizes I want to run are front 28" and rear 30". I know this would compensate for the rake look...

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