C20 vs c10 spindles

[kzguns]

Can anyone confirm that I can get c10 spindles for my 85 c20 and just ream the ball joint holes for the bigger ball joint and still run my 8 lug hubs. I read this somewhere and not sure

 

[ali_c20]

Hi. No you can't cause the C20 spindle has a thicker shaft and needs bigger wheel bearings as the C10 one.

 

[kzguns]

Thanks. That’s what I thought.

 

[Rusty Nail]

Hey!
What happened to that one guy that was gonna lower his C20?

Remember that dude??
Maybe he can help.

 

[ali_c20]

There are c20 drop spindles available. I found 2.5" and 3".

https://switchsuspension.com/gm-c-20-c-30-1971-1991-pickup-front-drop-spindle/
https://westernchassis.com/1971-87-chevy-and-gmc-c20-2.5-drop-spindles/

 

[kzguns]

Thanks! I ended up ordering from switch so I should be good to go

 

[Long Rider]

Has anyone put C10 front coils in a C 20? I am looking to lightly lower the front of my C 20, 2 inches, and already have a set of new C10 springs.

 

[ali_c20]

Has anyone put C10 front coils in a C 20? I am looking to lightly lower the front of my C 20, 2 inches, and already have a set of new C10 springs.

C10 and C20 use the same coil springs. Compare the part numbers at Rock Auto or check application at Summit.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-6454/applications/make/chevrolet
There are many after market lowering springs out there. Best would be lowering spindles, they don't change the geometry of your suspension and steering. Just drop them on and you're good to go.

 

[Long Rider]

Thanks ali_c20

 

[Craig Nedrow]

We just used a torch to lower in the ol' days, probably not kosher now days...

 

[idahovette]

^^^^^YEP watched my Dad torch my 15 year old Brothers 51 fored 2 dr and set it in the WEEDS!!!!!!^^^^^^^this was out on the farm 8 miles from town.....couldn't wait to go take it to town!!!!!!