98 s10 tailgate and stance ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hopped up · 01-15-2012, 12:29 AM

I'm always in the 60-66 side ,prob 2nd time on this part of the forum. I have a 98 s10(64c10 also) and some lucky ass (very lucky I didn't catch them) stole my perfect not a dent ,scratch original tailgate on dec24! I'm thinking I wanna put a gatornet on it now, and also wanna get rid of the ass up stance. Don't wanna drop it,that's what the 64 is for. I wanna raise the front so it's even with the rear. What can I do ? Where can I buy the parts needed? I don't now anything about parts besides replacement parts for newer trucks. I'm an old car/truck guy,but I really love my s10. Great truck,great mileage, no power but I really take care of it. This is the newest car I've ever owned. Thanks for any help!
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hopped up · 01-18-2012, 07:18 PM

ttt
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ka_jd7and1 · 01-18-2012, 07:45 PM

How much different is the front from the rear?

If the back end is up, it would be very easy to put a small drop block in to level it out, rather than putting in a front spring spacer shim or something.

hopped up · 01-18-2012, 08:08 PM

id really rather raise the front to match the rear. looking for a good place to buy from.
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ka_jd7and1 · 01-19-2012, 06:26 PM

Well, the S10s seem to come from the factory with the left front being lower than the rest of the truck. Belltech makes a 3/4" spacer for this exact application.

They also make a generic 1" spacer that sounds like it may work for your application, depending on how much difference you have between the front and rear of your truck.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BEL-34852/

Any of the major parts places (Summit, Jegs, etc) have them, or your local parts house may be able to get them as well.

01-15-2012, 12:29 AM	#1
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	98 s10 tailgate and stance ? I'm always in the 60-66 side ,prob 2nd time on this part of the forum. I have a 98 s10(64c10 also) and some lucky ass (very lucky I didn't catch them) stole my perfect not a dent ,scratch original tailgate on dec24! I'm thinking I wanna put a gatornet on it now, and also wanna get rid of the ass up stance. Don't wanna drop it,that's what the 64 is for. I wanna raise the front so it's even with the rear. What can I do ? Where can I buy the parts needed? I don't now anything about parts besides replacement parts for newer trucks. I'm an old car/truck guy,but I really love my s10. Great truck,great mileage, no power but I really take care of it. This is the newest car I've ever owned. Thanks for any help! Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2012, 07:18 PM	#2
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 98 s10 tailgate and stance ? ttt Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2012, 07:45 PM	#3
ka_jd7and1 is a fungineer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 795	Re: 98 s10 tailgate and stance ? How much different is the front from the rear? If the back end is up, it would be very easy to put a small drop block in to level it out, rather than putting in a front spring spacer shim or something. __________________ 2003 S10, 2.2 auto- the daily driver, currently with a 2"/2" drop and some minor engine bolt-ons 1978 Impala 2-door, race 350/T350 - the new race car, in progress 1968 Chevy C10 longbed- 3/5 drop, currently undergoing a heart transplant

01-18-2012, 08:08 PM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: 98 s10 tailgate and stance ? id really rather raise the front to match the rear. looking for a good place to buy from. Posted via Mobile Device

01-19-2012, 06:26 PM	#5
ka_jd7and1 is a fungineer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 795	Re: 98 s10 tailgate and stance ? Well, the S10s seem to come from the factory with the left front being lower than the rest of the truck. Belltech makes a 3/4" spacer for this exact application. They also make a generic 1" spacer that sounds like it may work for your application, depending on how much difference you have between the front and rear of your truck. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BEL-34852/ Any of the major parts places (Summit, Jegs, etc) have them, or your local parts house may be able to get them as well. __________________ 2003 S10, 2.2 auto- the daily driver, currently with a 2"/2" drop and some minor engine bolt-ons 1978 Impala 2-door, race 350/T350 - the new race car, in progress 1968 Chevy C10 longbed- 3/5 drop, currently undergoing a heart transplant



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