suspension

  1. gogo14910

    Daughters ‘87 needs to ride smooth.

    My daughter is taking her 87 tbi off to college soon. We have replaced front end including tie rods, pitman, idler, ball joints(upper/lower) front brake disks, rear drums. We also put on Monroe OE stock shocks for safety at the time. This truck rides like int on the farm, even on smooth hwy...
  2. Juan Cano

    Leaf Spring Install Advice - Won't line up, shackle angle

    Hello, and thanks in advance for all the sage advice. 1986 C10 2WD 8FT Bed I decided to remove and refresh the rear springs based on advice from the shop that did work to my front end. I got through all the insanity of removing, removing bushings, etc. Wire brushed the leafs and painted them...
  3. H

    1984 k10 suspension upgrades questions???

    I’m putting a 4” lift on my 84 k10. My questions are should I put an offset drag link or a drop pitman arm, or both? Starting the restoration with the frame so I was just curious what would be the best option. I’m replacing all bushings, all tie rod ends, adding dual shock stabilizers as well...
  4. H

    Benefits of longer leaf springs and suspension lift vs blocks

    Hi all I have a 1986 k10 custom currently has 4” blocks for a body lift. Want to do a suspension lift but having a time determining what all will need done for a 4” suspension lift vs a body lift. I would be removing the body lift blocks to do the suspension lift. What all does this entail and...
  5. Onelinez

    Front end lifts when turning

    So...I have had this 1976 K10 for just over a year. It has a 4" lift on it and when I turn the wheel to the left the drivers side of the truck lifts up. I have owned a lot of newer trucks that have all had lifts on them and none of them did this. Maybe it's normal...but I just want to make...
  6. K

    1976 K20 Front Of Front Leaf Spring Hanger Damage

    Hi, I've got this K20 frame stripped down to be sandblasted, but I scuffed up the front of front leaf spring hanger a bit cutting the bolt out. I'm assuming it's no problem, but figured I'd ask what people suggest. Every step of this truck rebuild is new to me, so it's hard to not second guess...
  7. Big red square

    6" lift what wheel and tire size can I fit? I want 35's but don't know how wide of a tire and rim i can fit.

    I want 35's but don't know how wide of a tire and rim i can fit. Please post pics so I can compare.
  8. 1

    Will this work with 35s?

    Recently came across this listing on BaT with someone running 35s: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-chevrolet-k10-silverado-2-2/ I know the tires are 35x12.50r15 and not sure about the wheel specs. I thought the general consensus here was that you needed a 4" lift with 35s to fit but that...
  9. G

    pulls to right quickly if you let go wheel,zero tire wear for 18yrs.

    I Have all new front parts from bushings, to ball joints, tie rods, pitman arm, shocks, everything new, and still after 2 frontend alignments truck still pulls to right bad. been like this for 18 yrs. still has same tires that never get rotated, wear pattern is even clear across tread...
  10. D

    Leaf spring rebuild help...

    Hey everyone, I have a 1981 C1500 and the rear leaf spring on one side is cracked near the spring eye, the bushings are due to be replaced anyway. it is also the original leaf springs that came from the factory. It's an 8' Fleetside 2WD with 56" 5/1 leaf setup. I can only find these 6 leaf...
  11. B

    Rack and Pinion on a 79 c20

    Hi yall. I am new to this forum. I currently have a 1979 c20 suburban and was wondering if anyone knows if you can put an aftermarket c10 rack and pinion on the truck, or if there would be problems with the bigger control arms and more heavy duty suspension. Thank you
  12. H

    truck is not sitting level - need help diagnosing

    Hi everyone. I could your help diagnosing a problem with my C10. On level ground, the truck doesn’t sit level and I’m trying to figure out why. 77 C10 short bed stock suspension – no lift or drop factory control arms with coil springs Rear leaf springs have 4 leafs Front and rear bushings on...
  13. K5ride

    52" VS 56" Rear Leaf Springs

    I have a 75 C10 Stepside and I'm changing the rear leaf springs. When I went online and purchased them from SD Springs, they only listed the 52" with a 4 leaf spring pack like I currently have. I "assumed" mine were 52" as all of the 56" had many more leafs. Okay, I admit I'm an idiot for not...
    • K5ride
    • Thread
    • 52" 56" c10 leaf spring hangers leaf springs stepside suspension
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tech Discussion
  14. Niori

    Lower control arm: u-bolt torque

    Working on my truck on my next few days off. I have a radiator to swap out, and a lower control arm to replace. The radiator should be a pretty easy job, and I have the control arm u-bolts ordered from Auto zone. My question, however, is if anyone happens to know what the torque on the u-bolts...
  15. 78Chubby

    Leaf Springs for Sale??

    Hi all, I'm looking for some 7+1, 56inch rear leaf springs for my 78 c10, if anyone in the Portland area has any they want to sell. I don't need new or pretty, just not sagging.
  16. 8

    Best Tie Rods Ends & Front Suspension parts?

    Finally gonna get my 1982 Chevrolet K10 into the shop for this winter, Going to Ground-up Restore the Frame, Bodywork, etc... The engine is 95% Completed already... (Yes I will put photo's up) Once it's in the garage I will start a thread in the "Under Construction" section of the Forums So I...
  17. varmit86

    1986 Crew Cab Dually Project (need help finding it a new home)

    1986 Chevy Crew cab Dually, Has had an easy life just used to pull our boat to the river and back. Low mile truck with lots of money spend on one off modifications including Custom front end that is portrayed in the rendering, has been test fitted. I will also consider including the molds for...
    • varmit86
    • Thread
    • crew cab diesel dually lowered project suspension towing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: For Sale

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