Help ..... C10 not low enough.

I've got me a '65 c10. Its my avatar. I really want to get it lower. Obviously bags are the way to go but I was wondering what some of you did with your c-notch in the back since the frame is not of a standard dimension, or straight angle. Any pictures??

Has any replaced their front k-member with one from a newer truck?

Im hoping to get my truck down like this one. Thanks guys

 

go to 67-72 chevytrucks.com then go to your year truck or do a forum jump to suspension. lots of chevy help there,do a search
bob

 

You can swap the front crossmember for one up to 87, but you will have to Z the frame in the front to get it all the way on the ground.

 

suicidedoors.com has a notch for curved frames from 67-72. this might work for ya!

 

http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com makes the drop member for the front, and I think he has a bolt in c notch/link kit for the rear.
here are some pics of dinos 66 that he did:

 

+1 on Nathan Porter! His work is pure art! It'll be hard to get it any lower without digging a hole!

 

Thanks a ton you guys rock!!!!

 

awesome site i just got a 64 today looks like ill be spending some money there

 

A few years ago there was an article in one of the truck rags showing a kit that would let a guy notch the front cross member 1-1/2 inches and set the frame rails down into the notch to get lower. There were several steps including raising the upper control arm brackets an inch and a half but it didn't appear to be all that difficult.
I have thought about doing that on my 71 GMC 3/4 ton as I only want to get it down about an inch and a half in the front.

 

This will lower it real cheap!!-MIKE

 

yes, they do that kind of lowering on 60-66's around here WAY too often.

 

Low is good, but laying the body on the ground looks stupid and serves no purpose. I like my stuff to look good driving, not parked. Aren't trucks supposed to be able to haul at least a little stuff?

 

Its the new mini truck fad, just like rat rods, it will pass.

It certainly isn't traditional hot rodding.

 

I have seen dino's trucks and that drop member from porterbuilt is absolutely bitchin. I wouldn't think twice about using one on my truck.

 

My truck lays body and still has a full bed floor. Not as much depth as there used to be but I still haul all kinds of stuff with it. helped a friend move the other day and took it to the dump with some yard clippings even with the 22" billet wheels.

Oh and I might add that I think my truck looks good both on the ground and at ride height. So it looks good parked and driving. It is all personal preference and it sure isn't for everyone.

I agree that it ain't necessarily traditional, but damn does it look good.

Later,
Chad

 

^ I agree with him... Different strokes for different folks. I like em laid out...



Porterbuilt has some pretty hot shit. Definitely go to the 67-72 site. Not just that generation there. Great info all around.

Here's shots from one guys project

 

Suicide Doors just came out with a complete raised crossmember kit thats similar to porterbuilts dropmember.

They are running a special till the end of Oct. for $700 after that the price goes up to $999 Does not include tubular control arms (can use stockers) or rack and pinion. Comes setup with sbc engine mounts and new trans crossmember

I will be running this kit and taking advantage of this introductory sale offer.

http://suicidedoors.com

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=309092

 

Its gotta look good all the time. I like the trucks with 20's but that's not for my truck. I'm keeping my steels. Part of it is some security. Trucks have a habit of being towed off in the night here in NM. TRY AND TOW MY TRUCK NOW FUCKERS!!

Mine is going to get some heavy duty bags. There is only one way to trailer your hot rod and that's behind your other hot rod.

Does any body got pics of some rear suspensions set-ups. Just fishin for some nice clean ideas

 

I dig c-10's on the ground. Who cares what everyone else thinks. do it YOUR way.

 

No other way I plan on.

 

There is only one way to trailer your hot rod and that's behind your other hot rod.


Great quote!

 

this is how we set up our C-10 it's notched and ready to do what I want...when I want and very driveable....

 

Really nice truck.How high did you do your c-notch?

 

It's just a common part from "brothers" truck catalog,It's a bolt/weld in deal if you need more information E-mail me.or go to "lvnr66" in webshots.com

 

I sure like that truck, Traditional and Timeless.

That picture could have been taken 40 years ago, or yesterday.

 

Ifound some photos that might help.....

 

Take the tires off.

 

Thanks SIR. help me out a ton. Beautiful truck by the way, love the mags.

 

keep the pics and advice comming i need the same info

 

i used the kp notches and they fit great. a porterbuilt front-end would be nice but if you don't have the money a 3 inch "Z" should do the trick. tons of good info on the 67-72 truck forum.

http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?productid=163&cat=7&page=1