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Offline gpday08

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lowering my '79 c10
« on: October 04, 2007, 02:54:02 pm »
now, have some questions, im planning on the kit from   to lower 2 1/2 front and 4 rear, how is this done in the rear, is there any frame cutting involved? i understand the front, im getting the drop spinles, not springs so i just need info on the rear drop! thanks!

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Re: lowering my '79 c10
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2007, 03:44:21 pm »
It's probably shackles and hangers for the rear
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Re: lowering my '79 c10
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2007, 05:33:10 pm »
4" rear is shackles/hanger.  It will require removing the rivet holding the hanger on.  Use either a grinder or air hammer.

I can get you a 2.5/4 kit for your truck for $445.99 + shipping.

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Re: lowering my '79 c10
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2007, 05:21:21 pm »
4" rear is shackles/hanger.  It will require removing the rivet holding the hanger on.  Use either a grinder or air hammer.

I can get you a 2.5/4 kit for your truck for $445.99 + shipping.

Air Hammer might be a bit easier then the grinder. I used a grinder on mine and it took a bit to grind. What I ended up doing was grinding a good flat spot on the rivet and then drilling it out. Went trough a few bits, but got er done!
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Re: lowering my '79 c10
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2007, 08:46:33 pm »
Chris, does the kit you sell come with shocks also?

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Re: lowering my '79 c10
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2007, 10:38:13 am »
The 2.5/4 kit uses stock shocks, they are not included.