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[PGSigns]

If you plan to leave it 8 lug you should talk to Nate before you get to far. This is to make sure the parts you get will work with the Eaton rear and the 3/4 ton front spindles. Also with the swap to trailing arms you will need the stuff to convert your leaf rear to coils.
Jimmy

[dec010974]

broey, you said a mouth full. very detailed.

[Rednwhitec20]

The rear is going to be a 4 link not trailing arms thanks though. And my dropmember includes drop spindles.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rednwhitec20

The rear is going to be a 4 link not trailing arms thanks though. And my dropmember includes drop spindles.

Let's just make sure we are on the same page....

If you want to keep the C20 8 lug pattern up front, then you would need to run one of our C20 lower control arms.

The C20 ball joints will not go into a C10 lower control arm, as the ball joint housing is much bigger. The uppers will, but the lowers will not.

That would be an extra expense.

Nate

[Rednwhitec20]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

Let's just make sure we are on the same page....

If you want to keep the C20 8 lug pattern up front, then you would need to run one of our C20 lower control arms.

The C20 ball joints will not go into a C10 lower control arm, as the ball joint housing is much bigger. The uppers will, but the lowers will not.

That would be an extra expense.

Nate

Can I just run 73-87 c20 arms?
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[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rednwhitec20

Can I just run 73-87 c20 arms?
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You can't. Reason being is that the 73-87 C10 lower arm has a certain bushing and dimension that works with the cross-shaft design of the Version 5 Dropmember. The C20 arms have a steel bushing that is not compatible.

Best advice would be to work hard and save up some money... WHILE you make a solid game plan for the project. Regardless of what route you go, it will be expensive, and the ONLY way to help keep the project on track and not waste any of your hard earned money will be by having a SOLID project plan. I cannot emphasize this more.

There's a ton of information here on the site, and even more helpful, experienced truck enthusiasts who are more than willing to share their knowledge and experience.

Nate

[Rednwhitec20]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

You can't. Reason being is that the 73-87 C10 lower arm has a certain bushing and dimension that works with the cross-shaft design of the Version 5 Dropmember. The C20 arms have a steel bushing that is not compatible.

Best advice would be to work hard and save up some money... WHILE you make a solid game plan for the project. Regardless of what route you go, it will be expensive, and the ONLY way to help keep the project on track and not waste any of your hard earned money will be by having a SOLID project plan. I cannot emphasize this more.

There's a ton of information here on the site, and even more helpful, experienced truck enthusiasts who are more than willing to share their knowledge and experience.

Nate

Can I just use c10 arms upper and lower then?
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Originally Posted by Rednwhitec20

Can I just use c10 arms upper and lower then?
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Yes... lowers must be a 73-87 C10. Uppers can be from 63-87.

My understanding was that you wanted to keep it 8 lug up front. If that's the case, it will be a little more involved.

Nate