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Offline Chevy Boi

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Small left to clear 26" wheels
« on: July 11, 2017, 07:45:29 PM »
Was wondering if you guys could give me a hand. I have an 81 c10 and it doesn't sit level. The truck is lower in the front. Please tell me what needs to be done to level it back out. I'm thinking it needs about 2-3" .

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Re: Small left to clear 26" wheels
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2017, 12:38:00 PM »
Was wondering if you guys could give me a hand. I have an 81 c10 and it doesn't sit level. The truck is lower in the front. Please tell me what needs to be done to level it back out. I'm thinking it needs about 2-3" .

Thanks in Advance

springs ever been replaced? possibly aftermarket spindle?
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Re: Small left to clear 26" wheels
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2017, 03:50:09 PM »
It's a pick up. The back is higher so it levels out when you put a load in the box. You either need to lower the rear, lift the front, or a little of both to get your desired stance.
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Offline Chevy Boi

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Re: Small left to clear 26" wheels
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2017, 06:11:38 PM »
Was wondering if you guys could give me a hand. I have an 81 c10 and it doesn't sit level. The truck is lower in the front. Please tell me what needs to be done to level it back out. I'm thinking it needs about 2-3" .

Thanks in Advance

springs ever been replaced? possibly aftermarket spindle?

Springs have never been replaced that I'm aware of. I'll take a look at that

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Re: Small left to clear 26" wheels
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2017, 10:51:01 PM »
If the truck is stock the front should be at least 2-3" lower than the rear.

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Re: Small left to clear 26" wheels
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2017, 10:13:13 AM »
If it is factory height ( you can check my measuring from center of rim/spindle to bottom of wheel fender 19.5 inches is factory front and back) a drop shackle will level you out.
1974 C-10 AKA "Smurf"
350/700R4 Hooker Headers 134-A A/C
4/5 Drop - Ridler 650 rims 20x8.5/20x10
Kenwood single din radio 2 IB-Flat Pioneer Subwoofers Rockford Fosgate Power 1000-bdcp amp