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Guy's got a 86 c10 that I just lowered 6 and 4 with belltech stuff, I found out when l put the kit on the someone had all ready changed the front hanger so I'm probably more like 8 or so in the rear, so my question is I'm needing a little more in the front, like 2 inches, I have spindles and springs now, really don't want to cut the coils, just wondering what control arms I could use with the belltech stuff, plus want to make sure it will align, I all ways used mcgaughys stuff for my other trucks which has probably been like 20 in the last 10 years lol, just used belltech on this one, both companies seem to make very nice stuff btw. THANKS!
 

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I don't recommend them since they are too low to the ground IMO, but you could use lowered control arms, lot of people use them..
 

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Guy's got a 86 c10 that I just lowered 6 and 4 with belltech stuff, I found out when l put the kit on the someone had all ready changed the front hanger so I'm probably more like 8 or so in the rear, so my question is I'm needing a little more in the front, like 2 inches, I have spindles and springs now, really don't want to cut the coils, just wondering what control arms I could use with the belltech stuff, plus want to make sure it will align, I all ways used mcgaughys stuff for my other trucks which has probably been like 20 in the last 10 years lol, just used belltech on this one, both companies seem to make very nice stuff btw. THANKS!

unless you want to be on the ground I would recommend removing the rear shackles and going back to a stock shackle. that would raise your back 2" and make it sit more level... but if youre crazy, like me, this is what I did.... my truck is 6.5ish/9... back sounds like its the same as yours... 5" flip, 2" front spring hanger, 2" rear shackle and c notch. front is 3" djm drop lower control arms, djm extended tubuler upper control arms, 2.5" drop spindle, and a brand new set of springs with one round cut off them. Looks great, rides great... but its LOW. the front control arms are less than 1.5" off the ground. tough to drive as always have to look out for potholes and uneven roads....


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Guy's got a 86 c10 that I just lowered 6 and 4 with belltech stuff, I found out when l put the kit on the someone had all ready changed the front hanger so I'm probably more like 8 or so in the rear, so my question is I'm needing a little more in the front, like 2 inches, I have spindles and springs now, really don't want to cut the coils, just wondering what control arms I could use with the belltech stuff, plus want to make sure it will align, I all ways used mcgaughys stuff for my other trucks which has probably been like 20 in the last 10 years lol, just used belltech on this one, both companies seem to make very nice stuff btw. THANKS!



......Or you could just bag it...
 

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R10c10, yea man truck sits just like yours in the back, especially on the rally's, that's what I'm on 8's and 10's, smooothandlow84 every thing I've ever had has been static dropped lol, bagging may not be such a bad idea but don't no about drag racing with bags lol. THANKS GUY'S!
 

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R10c10, yea man truck sits just like yours in the back, especially on the rally's, that's what I'm on 8's and 10's, smooothandlow84 every thing I've ever had has been static dropped lol, bagging may not be such a bad idea but don't no about drag racing with bags lol. THANKS GUY'S!


Four link the rear and coilovers (adjustable).


I was just joking about bagging it....just trying to get a rise out of you.

I agree with r10c10...and go back to the stock shackles. Back before my square was bagged, I had about the same drop as r10c10, but I did not have lower control arms. I hate them because the lower spring pockets, sit too low ad hit damn near everything. My setup was 2 inch drop spindles, 3 inch drop coils ( inner fenders removed). Rear consisted of a flip kit, overload springs removed and 2 inch dop shackles with the bed rails notched...and I had a mini notch. My drop was appox 6 front and 8 ish rear. It sat a little lower than r10c10s tuck.
 

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This coming from you......lol . Hell, most of your posts read more like ebonics...lol
 

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Four link the rear and coilovers (adjustable).


It sat a little lower than r10c10s tuck.

ummmm.......no.... no it didn't....... I was easily an inch lower than you before you went bagged..... and while you might have the last laugh being adjustable and lower now...... you most definitely were not lower then.......
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Hahaha..oops.
 

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ummmm.......no.... no it didn't....... I was easily an inch lower than you before you went bagged..... and while you might have the last laugh being adjustable and lower now...... you most definitely were not lower then.......
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That blue one needs something maybe more low..... I’m not sure...
 

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This is a sexy bitch!!!!!
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scraping is not my thing but damn that looks nice. you know i think i kinda am starting to like the look.



Bag it...bag it...bag it........


Laying frame or pinch welds along with a manual transmission is the ultimate anti theft deterrant for the next generation.
 

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