Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

made2drag · 05-12-2016, 02:43 PM

ive done it on a 78 k5 and got like 4.5 inches and ride was ok. I didn't get a chance to shim the uppers to correct the camber before selling it. Got another c10 and now im thinking about chopping 2 and riding it like that til I get all my bag stuff bought.

post up your rides guys. I know its been done on the site

dragn91 · 05-12-2016, 02:54 PM

Here's 2 coils cut on my c20 I just ordered drop spindles I had them before but swapped to 6 lug. I wouldn't go over 11/2 coils tho c10 drop spindles are pretty cheap and are much better ride I'm putting mine on air soon so it didn't bother me. Keep in mind this is a c20 and has a 305 40 22 tire a c10 will probally look a lot lower with 2 cut
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made2drag · 05-12-2016, 03:01 PM

cool dragn91! that thing looks tough!

KQQL IT · 05-12-2016, 03:14 PM

2 cut
4 inch bolts for alignment

made2drag · 05-12-2016, 03:55 PM

perfect!!!!

KQQL IT · 05-12-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

perfect!!!!

Thanks, I've done several like that. Even know the shim stack to get it close too.

I use 1/2" hardened washers 9 in the rear 11 in the front and cut all the bump stop stuff off.
And a simple flip out back.

No notch either.

Is it the correct way, I don't know but it's how I do it.

made2drag · 05-12-2016, 05:18 PM

cool...you seem to have it down to a science...thanks. looks like the camber is good too.

grancuda · 05-12-2016, 05:20 PM

I understand 1 coil is approx 2" drop, so would 2 coils be 4"?

made2drag · 05-12-2016, 05:35 PM

I think I got 4 1/2

made2drag · 05-12-2016, 05:38 PM

with 2 coils cut the spring is very loose when you jack truck up. and you have to make sure they stay in place where they should be as you let jack down slowly. but it wasn't often I had to jack it up so high my tires were off the ground.

KQQL IT · 05-12-2016, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by made2drag

with 2 coils cut the spring is very loose when you jack truck up. and you have to make sure they stay in place where they should be as you let jack down slowly. but it wasn't often I had to jack it up so high my tires were off the ground.

Nah, short shock and relocate the shock eye with 4wd shock bracket.
Just before the coil comes free shock runs out of travel.

dragn91 · 05-12-2016, 06:52 PM

What's the part number for the short shock? And does the 4x4 shock bracket just bolt on?

KQQL IT · 05-12-2016, 07:06 PM

No clue can't recall that, it's the 2nd upper shock bracket with factory dual shocks, and yes 2 holes with 3/8 bolts.

terrylgreenjr · 05-13-2016, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

No clue can't recall that, it's the 2nd upper shock bracket with factory dual shocks, and yes 2 holes with 3/8 bolts.

I'd like to know more about the shock relocation. do all the frames have the holes? Do you have a part number or the model that it comes off of?

made2drag · 05-12-2016, 05:39 PM

best thing to do is 1 coil cut and 2.5 or 3 inch spindles. Im going to do just bags and brackets and not do spindles so I was just going to do a free drop for a couple months.

Keith Seymore · 05-13-2016, 07:22 AM

Cut two coils in front, relocated spring hanger brackets in rear.

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made2drag · 05-20-2016, 02:16 PM

nice info guys...I really appreciate it

RodsGreen10 · 05-20-2016, 08:01 PM

Porter Built makes a really nice shock relocate kit.

05-12-2016, 02:43 PM	#1
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front ive done it on a 78 k5 and got like 4.5 inches and ride was ok. I didn't get a chance to shim the uppers to correct the camber before selling it. Got another c10 and now im thinking about chopping 2 and riding it like that til I get all my bag stuff bought. post up your rides guys. I know its been done on the site __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-12-2016, 02:54 PM	#2
dragn91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: charlestown maryland Posts: 272	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front Here's 2 coils cut on my c20 I just ordered drop spindles I had them before but swapped to 6 lug. I wouldn't go over 11/2 coils tho c10 drop spindles are pretty cheap and are much better ride I'm putting mine on air soon so it didn't bother me. Keep in mind this is a c20 and has a 305 40 22 tire a c10 will probally look a lot lower with 2 cut http://

05-12-2016, 03:01 PM	#3
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front cool dragn91! that thing looks tough! __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-12-2016, 03:14 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,181	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front 2 cut 4 inch bolts for alignment Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-12-2016, 03:55 PM	#5
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front perfect!!!! __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-12-2016, 05:18 PM	#7
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front cool...you seem to have it down to a science...thanks. looks like the camber is good too. __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-12-2016, 05:20 PM	#8
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front I understand 1 coil is approx 2" drop, so would 2 coils be 4"?

05-12-2016, 05:35 PM	#9
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front I think I got 4 1/2 __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-12-2016, 05:38 PM	#10
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front with 2 coils cut the spring is very loose when you jack truck up. and you have to make sure they stay in place where they should be as you let jack down slowly. but it wasn't often I had to jack it up so high my tires were off the ground. __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-12-2016, 06:52 PM	#12
dragn91 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: charlestown maryland Posts: 272	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front What's the part number for the short shock? And does the 4x4 shock bracket just bolt on?

05-12-2016, 07:06 PM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,181	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front No clue can't recall that, it's the 2nd upper shock bracket with factory dual shocks, and yes 2 holes with 3/8 bolts. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-12-2016, 05:39 PM	#15
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front best thing to do is 1 coil cut and 2.5 or 3 inch spindles. Im going to do just bags and brackets and not do spindles so I was just going to do a free drop for a couple months. __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-13-2016, 07:22 AM	#16
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,175	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front Cut two coils in front, relocated spring hanger brackets in rear. K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

05-20-2016, 02:16 PM	#17
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front nice info guys...I really appreciate it __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-20-2016, 08:01 PM	#18
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: Post your c10 with 2 coils cut up front Porter Built makes a really nice shock relocate kit.



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