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Offline zieg85

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How low can you go? C10 longbed convert to 4x4
« on: March 16, 2014, 09:37:21 AM »
I've been toying with one last build before I hang it up.  Can one achieve close to stock C10 height converting it to a 4x4 in front?  Thanks in advance
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Re: How low can you go? C10 longbed convert to 4x4
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2014, 09:55:16 AM »
They weren't "that" tall from the factory.  How close you wanting it?  With the right tire size and factory spring it would be like your extended. 

My 1T crew is taller then my K5.

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Re: How low can you go? C10 longbed convert to 4x4
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2014, 02:47:44 PM »
This height in 4x4
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Re: How low can you go? C10 longbed convert to 4x4
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2014, 06:26:57 PM »
This is my 4x4 K5 with 33's vs my 2wd Burb with 235/75/15's

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Re: How low can you go? C10 longbed convert to 4x4
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2014, 09:33:52 AM »
Hey Zeig I have a stock 4x4 with 31s on it and it looks like the same height as your red truck there.





And here you can see a stock 3/4ton 2wd next to a 1/2ton 4wd frame....look pretty similar to me.
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