C20 lowered pictures
 

Looking for pictures of lowered C20 that are still C20's with 8 bolt wheels.

GMC Paul says he has sold many of the C20 lowering spring kits to members and I would like to see pictures.

I would really appreciate before and after pictures as well as details on how much the truck was lowered and how.


And yes I have searched for lowering of C20's but have found very little information.

Considering lowering my 68 C20..........

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I've decided to keep mine stock, but maybe this thread will change my mind.

Do you have leaf springs in the rear?

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I have coils.

I am considering lowering the rear a couple of inches to level the truck out or 2" in the front with coils and 4" in the back.

GMC Pauls sells lowering springs for C20's.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/lowering_springs_&_parts.htm

63-72 3/4 Ton Front Lowering Coil Springs Pair
4145722 For 67-72 3/4 ton trucks, Heavy Duty High Performance Front Lowering Springs Available in 1", 2" drop. Sold as a calibrated matched set. These are not cheap imported car springs like others sell these are custom made in the USA and are calibrated matched sets made specifically for the truck they will be installed on. $129.95


63-72 3/4 Ton Rear Lowering Coil Springs Pair
4145732 63-72 3/4 Ton truck Heavy Duty High Performance rear lowering springs. Available in 2", 3", 4", 5" or 6" drop. Sold as a calibrated matched set. These are not cheap imported car springs like others sell these are custom made in the USA and are calibrated matched sets made specifically for the truck they will be installed on.

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Coils seems much easier to do. Are you concerned about ride quality with the drop? I definitely think these trucks looks nicer when they are level. This means wheels and tires also?

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Heres a few from my collection of pictures

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bttt as someone on here must have a C20 that has been lowered......

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here are some pictures of mine. I lowered it the cheap way, cut coils in front and pulled 4 leaves in back. This combo got me down 3" in front and 4" in rear. I still can haul with it but anything over a ton in the bed and I'm on the bumpstops (most I've hauled since drop is 3500#'s of gravel). More details here.

BEFORE (Sorry about the crappy pic, it was my cell phone but you get the idea.)
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...nepics3020.jpg

AFTER
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...nepics3021.jpg

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Alright 1st post. Sorry no picts yet. Truck still on jack stands in process of rebuild. 72 GMC LWB C20. Rear drop of 4" had leaf springs dearched too maintain load capabilities($225). Front 2 1/2" drop spindles from Performance online($400). Complete rebuild of steering from Performance online($357) new shocks all the way around POL($200) and slotted vented rotors from LMC($270). It has not been too difficult just time consumming and I only know enough to get my into trouble mechanically. This site has been very helpful. I can't wait to get rolling again. Picts too come.

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top for ya

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Heres mine. 3" drop spindles from airbagit.com,cut 1/2 a coil. Changed rear from leaf to coil cpp c-notch and used ECE 6" drop coils and 2" blocks.

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Dont have any better pics right now since im deployed and its been 5 years since i messed with it but PO cut the coils in the front and i believe extended the hangers on the rear, i want to keep it 8 lug and bag it to lay frame, as of right now you put any weight in it and everytime you hit a bump it bottoms out

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Gofast68c20, hows the ride with coil rear compared to the leafsprings? I'm thinking of doing this as well. Thanks.

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I am hoping to pick up my new frame and suspension this week. I'll post pics of my 69 C20 lowered if all goes well.

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Here is a pic of my recent purchase. Had the truck about a month or so. I am not sure how much it is dropped. I did find out today that I am riding on the rubber bumpstops up front, so I may cut them or remove them completely.

Oh yeah, coil suspension all around, and drop coils were used, as I was given the stock coils when I bought it.

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Before
http://www.northbayautorepair.com/images/truck1.jpg

After
http://www.northbayautorepair.com/images/truck32.JPG
http://www.northbayautorepair.com/images/truck35.JPG

Front Coils were cut (2 coils), which was too much, as I have about 1/2" inch of clearance right now. I think 1 coil would be better if you feel that you need to go that route.

Rear axle has been flipped on top of the springs.

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That is nice! Lovin' the look of this. I just got an ounce of motivation :)

Looks like the pic didn't copy. The green and white one.

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Nice vintage CT1 in the back of your truck - I have a real nice green one I love to ride around the neighborhood.:metal:

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Mine wasn't lowered, but leveled - I'm not sure how it was done but I liked the way it sat.

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Heres some pics of my 68 C20, not really what your looking for i did a half ton conversion to 5 hole. About 16'' lower than when i got it and still might be going lower

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http://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/2466735965.html

I'm still thinking about it, but it has leaf springs in the back and I want to eventually do airbags.

Anybody make bolt-in stuff to do some sort of 4 link setup or other setup to run airbags on this thing?

Fully optioned Sierra Grande for cheap with a straight body you can just spray for a lot cheaper than a shortbed will run...

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=252364

This is our '67 C20 lowered and bagged

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Here's some updated pics of mine. Original plan was to lower it with springs, after that decided i wanted it lower so i bagged it. Dominator 2600's with Accuair control. Its currently apart awaiting an 8.1l transplant!!

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Here is a before pic, this is how it looked when i bought it.

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How much did it run you to switch to coils? Thats exactly what I want to do if I buy the GMC I've been looking at.

Switch to coils and then do the accuair with some heavy bags with no notch though.

Did you weld anything or just take the rear end and everything from the donor truck?

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I used the trailing arms and crossmember over the axle from a donor frame. Welded new perches to the axle for the arms and cut the leaf spring perches off. The only things I welded were the c notches and the axle perches everything else bolted up.
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That's a great looking truck! How are the bags holding up? Did the transplant affect the ride quality? I'm sure the bags are having a hard time with all that weight!

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Thanks. I'm still in the process of putting it all back together. I've cycled the suspension up and down and it air up quicker than I thought. I think that the 2600's will handle it very well.
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Did you get the 8.1 in? How bout some pics. Truck looks good. Jim

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Thanks! My dad is working on the bike currently, I keep working on him to give it to me someday.

One more pic of the truck.
http://northbayautorepair.com/images...uly2011177.JPG

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Mine started out as a 8 Lug C20, now its a 5 Lug.
Before
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Now
Attachment 780745

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...64#post4809964
here is a link to my lowered C20, looking for a part number for 3" front drop spindles, rear is dragging the frame already

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The 8.1 is in but I haven't got any pictures yet. Thanks it's been fun to say the least. I will post some pictures as soon as I take them.
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INTERESTING thread! Time to put it back up! I have a 20 which I was thinking about changing to a c10....but these 20s dont look bad!

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Wild4wheels...I have just bought a 72 Cheyenne super c20 custom camper. I want it to sit like the green and white one in your pics. What did you do to get that look?? Thanks.

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Ahh, an age old question that has been tossed around for a while. one, no, not my truck- I thought someone on the board actually knew the owner at one time. I believe it was a dropped spindle/spring combo. (4/6?) It's been a year and a half since I've searched but there was one company still making 2.5 inch dropped spindles for c-20s Airbagit? chassis tech? That teal colored c20 picture that I posted was just on ebay a couple weeks ago- I think the guy was asking 10k. Sorry I can't help more

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Thanks for the info wild4wheels. I will look into those drop spindles and leaf drops.

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So will these drop spindles work with the 63-70 a arms and steering components?

http://www.airbagit.com/spindles-ste...pi-gm7191c.htm

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I think if you do these type you will need to do a front disc conversion. I'm sure you could call the company and find out for sure.

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If i gotta do a disc conversion thats fine as I've been wanting to do it for a while.

Actually after a little more research I might just go with this setup.

http://www.performanceonline.com/196...-DELUXE-16682/

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I used CPP 5" drop coils in the rear and cut 1 round out of the front.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps23fa318f.jpg
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...psbb6d2bd7.jpg
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...pscc087c7e.jpg
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...psd2575c37.jpg