84 C-10 lowering

[kenswim]

Hello all, looking for some help with lower my 84 c-10 rear end, the front I pan on replacing the spindles. I would like to keep the same stock spring mounts rear since they are riveted on and I have the frame ready to paint. What is the best option when I plan on replacing all the other stock parts if needed (leaves, shackles etc.) thanks for the advice in advance.

 

[foamypirate]

Hello all, looking for some help with lower my 84 c-10 rear end, the front I pan on replacing the spindles. I would like to keep the same stock spring mounts rear since they are riveted on and I have the frame ready to paint. What is the best option when I plan on replacing all the other stock parts if needed (leaves, shackles etc.) thanks for the advice in advance.

If you want the stock shackles and springs, I would probably suggest a flip kit.

 

[J Knight]

We really need to know how low in the front you are going and if you want it to sit level or retain the factory 2in "rake" after lowering.

 

[kenswim]

J Knight thanks for the help. Looking for the level look and not real low. I like the stance of the truck in your profile picture. I am hoping to keep the stock frame brackets. I am ready to paint the frame but I would rather switch these out now if needed. thanks for the advice in advance Ken

 

[J Knight]

I think your best bet would be a 3.5/5in drop. This will consist of 2.5in drop spindles, 1in drop coil springs, and a flip kit for the rear. Fwiw...mine is 4.5/8in drop but that might be lower than what you want.

 

[kenswim]

Knight thanks, what do you feel the best source is for the flip kit and instructions on how to do it. thanks

 

[J Knight]

Western Chassis or Belltech.

 

[Old77]

I think your best bet would be a 3.5/5in drop. This will consist of 2.5in drop spindles, 1in drop coil springs, and a flip kit for the rear. Fwiw...mine is 4.5/8in drop but that might be lower than what you want.

If a person just wants to drop the front the 2.5" would they need a spring too or just the spindle? I'm on the Western Chassis website and I'm seeing a 2.5" drop spindle and also a 1,2 or 3 inch drop spring.

 

[animal]

If a person just wants to drop the front the 2.5" would they need a spring too or just the spindle? I'm on the Western Chassis website and I'm seeing a 2.5" drop spindle and also a 1,2 or 3 inch drop spring.

You could just do the 2.5 dropped spindle.

 

[J Knight]

If a person just wants to drop the front the 2.5" would they need a spring too or just the spindle? I'm on the Western Chassis website and I'm seeing a 2.5" drop spindle and also a 1,2 or 3 inch drop spring.

You just need the spindle to drop it 2.5in. If you put a drop spring with a spindle it will add to the overall drop. A 2.5in spindle and a 2in drop spring will yield a total drop of 4.5in from stock height.

 

[Old77]

You could just do the 2.5 dropped spindle.

You just need the spindle to drop it 2.5in. If you put a drop spring with a spindle it will add to the overall drop. A 2.5in spindle and a 2in drop spring will yield a total drop of 4.5in from stock height.

Thanks, fellas. I think I'm finally going to get serious about dropping the stance on the '77

 

[J Knight]

Thanks, fellas. I think I'm finally going to get serious about dropping the stance on the '77

How low do you want to go...my guess would be 2.4/4in.

 

[Old77]

Yeah, something mild in the 2/4 neighborhood. Obviously, in this case it'd be 2.5/4 lol

 

[J Knight]

Yeah, something mild in the 2/4 neighborhood. Obviously, in this case it'd be 2.5/4 lol

If you want to save a little coin....cut one round off the stock coils for 2in in the front and get a set of 4in drop hangers and shackles for the rear.

 

[Old77]

Does cutting the coil off the spring negatively impact ride quality or put the ball joints at a compromising angle?