1985 C10 Truck Project / Lowering Start to Finish / Suspension, Flip Kit, Wheels, and Tires

Welcome back to the KULLYCO KZbin Channel. Where we do all things fabrication, engineering, and design.
In this video we fully dive into my shop truck project. A 1985 C10 Chevy Silverado, 1500. I show you guys start to finish, the processes and products that went into lowering the truck in the front and rear.
In the front we did a total drop of 5.5". We achieved that by using CPP modular drop spindles, that gave us 2.5" of drop. Then we coupled that with a 3" drop spring to give us a total of 5.5". Along with that we decided to do new calipers, rotors, ball joints, and steering components in the front.
In the rear of the truck we did a total drop of 7". We achieved that using a flip kit with an additional spacer block. The flip kit of course- flips the rear end on top of the leaf springs, then the additional block spaces the rear end up one more inch to get a total of 7". We also installed a c notch kit in the rear, which you will see in the video. We used a bolt in kit, that will allow the rear end to travel another few inches up into the frame rail. Its a must when doing one of these projects- to get that rear end travel back.
Lastly, we finished the project off with a new set of wheels and tires. I went with 20" Matte Gray, Halibrand Sprint wheels all the way around, wrapped in Toyo tires. The front wheels are 20" by 8.5" and the rear wheels are 20" by 10".
I hope you guys enjoyed this video and where able to get value out of it. I know I learned a lot on this project and I am quite happy with the end result! Pretty tough to beat a square body shop truck:)
Thank you for watching the KULLYCO KZbin channel.
-KULLYCO

[@domdavids909]

It’s so satisfying seeing brand new suspension components 👌🏼

[@KULLYCO]

For sure! I 100% agree.

[@MotoWrenchers]

Amazing transformation. Great work on getting everything to fit. Looks like a fun ride. Cheers from Germany Joshua

[@KULLYCO]

Thanks man- really appreciate it. I enjoyed the project! Pretty happy with it.. especially now, after I drove it a bit! Thanks for watching

[@shaunboen4023]

That truck is awesome

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you sir!! I appreciate it :)

[@f.c8787]

Good video 👍👍

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@yamilavila]

Hey bro. Nice work. Can i ask What offset does your rear wheel have or did you use a spacer?

[@jeremy32v]

Great looking build. I am going the same route soon. Could you tell my what brand notch you used. Typically i see them with bolt holes on top, and then you have to remove the bed. I like how these are attached and would like to go this direction

[@KULLYCO]

Hey! thank you, sir. Good luck with your project. As for the notch brand-- I don't remember specifically. But I bought the kit from Arizona performance trucks. Its a bolt in kit, worked really well.

[@ari1234.]

Where you got the stainless brake hoses?

[@mikeself]

Looks good! Not too many people add lowering blocks on the back of squarebodies - most will add longer drop shackles. Any pinion angle problems, such as driveline vibration?

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you sir ! I’m pretty happy with it . Haven’t had any driveline problems as of now , but if i get some vibrations i will have to add some wedges .

[@michaelb4293]

Where did you get the rear lowering block. I looked up Arizona performance trucks but can’t seem to find them

[@KULLYCO]

@@michaelb4293 it’s called AZ performance

[@losdog84]

Do those rear wheels have the 5.5” backspace? Also, do you think there is enough space in the rear to put a slightly wider 285/40r20 on that same setup?

[@KULLYCO]

I cant comment on that with certainty- my apologies!

[@coyotehambriento9]

What backspacing did you end up going with? Did you have to shorten the axle?

[@KULLYCO]

Stock backspacing on rear . No did not have to shorten axle

[@michaelb4293]

Where did you get the rear lowering blocks?

[@KULLYCO]

I got my entire rear kit from Arizona Performance Trucks

[@Bigblock572]

Hey what is the fender lip to the ground front and rear? Thanks in advance!

[@KULLYCO]

That is a great question- I don't know it right off hand might have to get back to you!

[@moshizzle3269]

Great looking truck.. can you supply me with the part numbers or kit number for the complete front and rear kit.. thanks

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you sir ! Appreciate you watching . Front 2.5” drop modular spindle from Cpp & 30 drop springs Rear 7” drop flip kit from Arizona performance trucks . With c notch kit

[@mah0946]

What was the offset for your front and rear rims? Thanks. Looks great!!

[@KULLYCO]

Thanks buddy! Stock c10 offsets . It worked in the front because the Cpp drop spindles i used pull the track width in about .5”

[@mah0946]

Thanks…

[@marioalbertogarcianoriega6587]

Excuse me but what shock absorbers you used for this transformation

[@KULLYCO]

There are a number of shocks you can buy for these trucks after you lower them .

[@chrisgillis2978]

Hi, It appeared you have long tube headers? Do you have clearance issues?

[@KULLYCO]

Its not bad, but if you drop into a driveway quickly they will scrape once and awhile.

[@-COOL-ARROWS-GARAGE]

Is this the same drop as the Holley trucks with these wheels on their website ?

[@KULLYCO]

Actually no , mine is a bit lower- by about ha half inch i believe.

[@jesusarriaga8761]

Hi did you have any clearance issues in the front?

[@KULLYCO]

Yes! I actually moved my inner front fenders up about 3”-4” to get good tire clearance

[@josehuerta8068]

Good content ? By any chance did you cut the driveshaft

[@KULLYCO]

Thank you! No sir i didn’t - stock drive shaft length

[@SaneCayne]

You didn't film the important/unique parts. ??? Open the hood and show us what you did to the inner fenders to allow tire clearance.

[@KULLYCO]

I was waiting for a comment like this! I apologies .. i didn’t film any content when i was doing that ! I suppose i could post a short video about the inner fenders, though.

[@SaneCayne]

@@KULLYCO Why wait for it if you knew it was coming? 😏 At this point in the Squarebody craze (like 5-6 years in), we've seen the new parts pile a million times. We've seen the actual lowering of these trucks a million times. But what we haven't seen is good, custom-fabbed answers on how to address front tire clearance after they're slammed. (Well, I have, but I'm always eager for fresh takes on it.) And since fab work appears to be your thing (I'm brand new to your channel), I'm completely baffled as to why you wouldn't have shown it?? But yes, please do a video showing your subs what you did. 👍

[@SaneCayne]

Also, tell us what you paid for it.@@KULLYCO J/K! 🤣

[@girfwars9106]

You can look into 73-80 inner fenders as well they had more clearance

[@SaneCayne]

Yep. I knew about this trick. But I wanted to see how this guy got around it (I'm guessing "panel persuasion") in case I wanted to try that before dropping $120 on a pair of fender wells.@@girfwars9106

[@cliffanderson7544]

That front end is going to rub like a mofo....!!!

[@KULLYCO]

It actually isn’t bad ! Headers are a problem once and awhile.. good driver though !

[@cliffanderson7544]

Its a sweet ride!!@@KULLYCO

[@KULLYCO]

@@cliffanderson7544 thanks man! I appreciate that :)

[@JesusOrtiz-qp1so]

Would you consider selling it to me?

[@KULLYCO]

Well.. I’m certainly not trying to sell it .. but everything is for sale I suppose . I really Like the truck !

[@JesusOrtiz-qp1so]

If you ever interested in selling let me know I sure would like to bring that truck back to California San Francisco Bay Area 😃👍🏼

[@KULLYCO]

@@JesusOrtiz-qp1so i would consider it if you are serious :) …

[@JesusOrtiz-qp1so]

Yes I’m very serious how would I get in contact with you other then comment in here I can give you my email address and we can chat in there

[@JesusOrtiz-qp1so]

@KULLYCO can you give me a price range your might ask for the truck I want to see if is on my ball park of what I would like to spend you don’t have to give a exact number just a price range $00 to $00