cheapest/easiest way to lower a c10

[txchainsawgogi]

just want it to sit a little lower but dont want to go crazy with the mods...just a few inches. im going to put my cragars on soon and that'll help a little.

78 c10 long bed.

[slammed79]

2" Spindles in the front, then shackles and hangers for the rear. A nice simple 2/4 drop.

I've been seeing spindles on Craigslist for $100 and less, shackels and hangers would be about $120 depending on the source. Plus $65-80 for drop shocks for the back. Drop shocks aren't needed on spindle only drops because you aren't changing the distance from the mounting points.

[bluasdac]

I wonder what it would look like with just using 2" shackles in the rear???  I'm sittin on 22's but don't want an extreme drop either...

[slammed79]

I wonder what it would look like with just using 2" shackles in the rear???  I'm sittin on 22's but don't want an extreme drop either...

A shackle drop in the rear would prolly look killer with your 22's. It help fill in any gap in the wheel well.

[txchainsawgogi]

any how to's around here on doing these? i've never lowered a vehicle.

[slammed79]

any how to's around here on doing these? i've never lowered a vehicle.

Its primarily just swap one part out for another, the hangers in the rear take some work because of the rivets. Also if you do a flip kit, you need to measure, cut and drill your frame. I'll do a write up with pictures when I do my 74 in a few months.

[1980c10]

for 2" in front you would be a little better off just getting the 2" lowering springs.

[txchainsawgogi]

are these parts model specific or just kinda universal?

[1980c10]

order the parts specific for your truck.

[bluasdac]

yea thats what I was thinkin goin with the rear shackle...guess i'll get to ordering because im ready to drive my truck again!

[rwhit57]

When you use the longer shackle hanger in the rear, you have to notch the bed brace just above it for clearance.

[Captkaos]

And hangers typically need the pinion angle checked.

[bluasdac]

man this sounds like i need to get some professional HELP and I'm a pretty mechanical guy..

[Captkaos]

just pointing out some of the gotchas.  You should be fine. 

[bluasdac]

know of any threads with pics??  might try to do this weekend??