Lower your Squarebody C10 for $120! Slammed! And still drives great!

In this video Chinstap and I lower his 1981 C10 shortbed square body to roughly what a 5/7 drop kit would be. By only cutting 2 coils off in the front suspension and installing an eBay flip kit and shock extensions in the rear.
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1973-1987 CHEVY C10 GMC 1/2 TON TRUCK REAR AXLE FLIP KIT 5" DROP
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1960-1987 Chevy GMC C10 C15 C1500 R Drop Shock Extenders Lowering Kit w/ Leafs
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[@landondow]

I love how we all knew what he meant by "the land where they eat bats and such

[@MortskeRepair]

Common knowledge now!

[@Sourslamband]

I lowered a truck but instead of cutting springs I took a spring lift kit and reversed it and just sqeezed the springs together. Made a big difference when I outgrew the lowrider part of it and needed a work truck. Just cut the bolts and up came the front end and took blocks out in the back and was able to use it as a work truck without having to replace the front coils.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

These truck are badass, I had a 76 ScottsDale on homemade 4" lift and 35's back in the day. I learned to do U-joints thanks to the crappy pinion angle till I put in a real lift block kit with a high lift rental jack and long extended breaker bars... in my highschool apartment parking lot!

[@MortskeRepair]

Gotta love a good old square!

[@Ryanfantana]

Those kids sure can weld, must be the extry vitamins in that bat meat

[@calvinjutila8270]

some of those orange jack stands are a safety recall at Harbor freight. Check part number and see if they have replacements in stock, They run out of replacements fast.

[@fridgeopener236]

And while you're exchanging those jack stands, might want to chock those front wheels when the rear in in the air.

[@backroadracing5449]

Always a good thing to swap out those metric with non metric grade 8. Bought a DJM flip, two of those bolts smoked the threads with no weight or torque on em.

[@MortskeRepair]

No doubt!

[@jacobgonzalez7797]

Thanks! Gonna do this to my 73

[@markblackburn8685]

Cool to see how it's done, don't think I'd ever actually use this knowledge. Never been a fan of a lowered truck just a preference thing. I never really cared for lowering a car but have seen some that looks better lowered. So maybe it will come to grow on me if I live long enough. Lol

[@MortskeRepair]

To each their own!

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

I keep find great older videos I haven’t seen yet.

[@truckerjam7228]

Is the truck a long bed or a short bed and did you have too do anything too the pinion angle in the drive shaft?

[@MortskeRepair]

Nothing with the angle.

[@deeharris9635]

It went from a farm truck to a low rider. Just need some fuzzy balls around the top of the window. Maybe some curb feelers.

[@MortskeRepair]

Cool idea Dee!

[@maggs131]

That breather for the diff was really important to you 🤣

[@MortskeRepair]

They are!

[@CR-pg4gl]

Wanting to do this to my truck, Running 275/60/15 all around, think it’ll rub with the tires up front? Great vid btw 👍🏼

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah, that's a lot of tire up front. Especially if it's low!

[@traviscarter3612]

i have the ssme tires on my truck what's the lowest i can go

[@OldeCarrGuy]

How are you making out with the rear suspension travel with out the c-notch?

[@zacheryjohnson234]

I've only bottomed out once, and that was before I installed new shocks. I plan to install a shorter bumpstop pad down the road.

[@MortskeRepair]

The rear axle hasn't bashed through the frame yet! 4 months in! Thanks for watching!

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

Later model GM pickups need to have the frame rails notched .

[@snoopu2601]

Those spring's will get really weak after a few month's of driving I had to get the drop spindles for the front of my 1979 GMC SHORT BED to have the right steering contral.

[@MortskeRepair]

Been 7 months now and no issues. They're the same springs that have been in there since 1981 so I can't imagine they'd just go bad all of a sudden.

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

The truck looks nice

[@toddthewodd]

Thought maybe there was a hidden track at the end like the CD's in the 90's

[@yoboi01]

I love these trucks , I have a Silverado but I got some body damage from last year that I've been procrastinating on fixing. You ever do body repair , I'm a newbie here so but always looking for how to repair

[@MortskeRepair]

I've done some rust repair! Check out my cab corner video on an OBS!

[@yoboi01]

@@MortskeRepair most of the damage is on the bed but I gotta nice lil swoop into the cab and door tho. It's what happens wit runaway love.. Hyundai elantra wanted to kiss my bumper and I just spun in circles over it a and after I focused against a guardrail the bitch ran away... lol

[@Nomadcreations]

Hows the Ride a Year or so L8tr? Did You Speed Frame The vid ? Or Did You Cut the Coils With-out dropping The Bottom a-frame? if so quite a time saver. How Much was the front end alignment off, After? Thanx

[@MortskeRepair]

2 years later. Drives great. Never split the ball joints. Aligned fine.

[@1122rodney]

I heated my front springs with a torch and dropped the jack till it was where I wanted

[@eddyram4072]

Criss cross Apple sauce .... 😆

[@chrisdavis2826]

Where did he find that kit at! Or can I get the link tagged! I’ve been looking to drop mine as far as I can without a c notch but trying to be cheap about it lol

[@MortskeRepair]

Chris, do a search on eBay for “C10 rear axle flip kit”. Comes with u-bolts. And then “C10 shock extension”. Thanks for watching!!

[@zacheryjohnson234]

Flip kit and shock extensions I purchased!

[@chrisdavis2826]

🤘 I appreciate it guys thanks!

[@KoensBrothers]

Hey can I buy the clutch pedals?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@KoensBrothers Yes, send myself or Zachery a message or drop your email address.

[@DM-eb2ye]

I bought a truck recently and I looks real similar to this.. took it to a shop and they were like oh this is wrong you have to get a new axle...

[@MortskeRepair]

Sounds like you need a better shop.

[@jakewashere2.016]

I don’t get it how did the back drop 7” with a 5” flip kit did you do 2” shackles too

[@MortskeRepair]

We did not do a shackle kit. Only the flip kit and shock relocation kit.

[@33plus98]

Wauuu good job buddy I look for videos of anybody cutting two full coils on a springs ,,didn't find anybody doing it am glad you say it drives decent if avoid holes and bumps Am cutting 2 full coils on my 96 suburban .thanks man :) New Sub here :)

[@MortskeRepair]

Let 'er rip! Thanks for the sub!

[@Jr-qp3qo]

Good job! What’s the color code on your truck??

[@MortskeRepair]

He's going to check. It has been repainted but we think it's a factory color. Thanks for watching!

[@Jr-qp3qo]

Mortske Repair thank you! The code should be in the glove box! ✌️

[@MortskeRepair]

@@Jr-qp3qo I'll try to get him to take a look. He's been too busy driving it!

[@zacheryjohnson234]

1981 paint code 95 burnt orange metallic

[@Jr-qp3qo]

Zachery Johnson thanks

[@chriscaves2911]

Can you share pictures or video of the orientation of the u bolt plate? I'm having the same issue with the driveshaft.

[@MortskeRepair]

I'll see if Chin has anything. I know that was the most difficult part but we ended up making it work and didn't modify anything.

[@chriscaves2911]

@@MortskeRepair thank you sir much appreciate the help.

[@zacheryjohnson234]

Looks like I have the stud for the leaf spring pack in the front hole. I think the flip block made more of a difference. I think we had to put it also in the front hole. Then supported the axle at ride height. I think then we could get the driveshaft in with the proper output shaft engagement.

[@chriscaves2911]

@@zacheryjohnson234 thank you young sir! I think I made it happen, now to solve the issue of the diff riding on the frame.

[@tomazzfrommichigan4873]

So, when I put drop spindles on and cut one ring out of the coil, do standard shock replacements work or do I need shorter ones?

[@MortskeRepair]

You'll need shorter ones.

[@oldschoolman6572]

How was it for driving after the 2 coils cut? Is it worth going with 3” spindles instead?

[@MortskeRepair]

Drives great actually. Same as the pickup that I did with spindles anyhow. I'm going to do my Blazer this way.

[@thegoat5334]

Damn, you guys are brave, no chalks on the front tires... haha. Good Vid 👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Safety third right?!? Thanks for watching!

[@user-qm5wh3ut7z]

And I’m cutting springs in the morning 💪🏼

[@MortskeRepair]

Just don't go too far! There's no going back!

[@countryyoungan3687]

Did yall only cut the coils for the front ? Thinkin about lowerin my long bed, also did you have to tske them out of the housing

[@MortskeRepair]

We cut 2 entire coils on the front while they were in the control arm pockets. We installed a flip kit in the rear. Thanks for watching!

[@countryyoungan3687]

@@MortskeRepair love the vid man, thanks

[@MortskeRepair]

@@countryyoungan3687 Hey thanks so much! And good luck with your project!

[@jamesdelk8926]

My mom had a 68 Ford Galaxy like that Impala once in a while back door swings open but car had nice shine no rust nothing but it's parts became dangerous and rusted in some engine ujoint etc when we gave it to my brother in-law so he took out good parts kept it and told that poor car away that car was green and was a Godzilla car acted like it and untamable breaks locked wheels locked etc every thing was stubborn rebellious and etc cause it was getting old more so

[@brookewoody8620]

Is it still comfortable over the pot holes

[@MortskeRepair]

Yeah it's not bad at all. Same as any lowered vehicle. Try to avoid them as you can but been daily driving it 20 miles.

[@ismaelfilms5838]

do they sell this for newer trucks? 99-07 silverado

[@MortskeRepair]

They sell flip kits for the 99-07 pickups yes. The front suspension trick will likely not work on those years however.

[@ismaelfilms5838]

Mortske Repair thank you very much! very helpful

[@chrishouston1406]

Should of just put a 454i in it and you'd have a 4 inch drop😄

[@MortskeRepair]

I think that would have cost more than the gas axe drop job!

[@gonzalogarcia8504]

Is there a part number for the flip kit??

[@MortskeRepair]

Just get the cheapest one on ebay

[@gonzalogarcia8504]

@@MortskeRepair right on thank you

[@jamesdelk8926]

Cool truck man shiny too you can exchange that truck for that car on video for same price if you want or that Impala with a door that swing while driving the one with lose fan belt noise and they can renew ultra7 movie make that into the pointer and they fix the seats make motor run good and keep that car with 58 empiral

[@FamilysGarage]

Nice info! My son is ordering parts now for his '82

[@MortskeRepair]

Right on

[@truckerjam7228]

So you know if you have too change the Angle on the drive shaft on the long bed ?

[@MortskeRepair]

I don't believe so

[@sylvainleseur1072]

Thanks to share.

[@MrJuanv25]

Was it a 5inch or a 6 inch flip kit

[@MortskeRepair]

Just a straight flip kit. You gain the thickness of the axle tube times 2.

[@danim1017]

How is the ride quality with the flipkit?

[@MortskeRepair]

Same as original. Still uses the same springs just sets it on top.

[@kennethmartinez77488]

What rear shocks did you use? 5" flip kit drop?

[@MortskeRepair]

Stock shocks with shock extension kit.

[@RT-df3ze]

You think is working in my 91 in the rear

[@MortskeRepair]

It would be the same concept on your 91. Just find the correct flip kit with a block and u-bolts to hold it in place.

[@RT-df3ze]

@@MortskeRepair tanks

[@MortskeRepair]

@@RT-df3ze Not a problem!

[@tomazzfrommichigan4873]

Did you cut the coil springs while compressed?

[@MortskeRepair]

No. It was jacked up.

[@tomazzfrommichigan4873]

Another question if I may, I am doing a 3in spindle drop and cutting a ring off the coils on a 82 square body. Do I need to do anything to the stock bump stops?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@tomazzfrommichigan4873 You shouldn't have to for 1 coil.

[@bryankendrick3422]

Did u cut the coils with them still on the truck? If so how ?

[@MortskeRepair]

Bryan, we used an oxygen/acetylene torch to cut the coil springs when they were still in the spring pockets. You can see what we cut out @16:34 Thanks for watching!

[@bryankendrick3422]

Yeah I seen that I just wish you would’ve showed the process Of you cutting them while they were still in there I would like to see that but cool video anyway

[@MortskeRepair]

@@bryankendrick3422 Yeah, this was one of my early videos. I've been trying to show more detail too. I just poked the torch in there and cut 2 full coils off. Then cut it off into smaller chunks in order to get it out of the pocket. Thanks for watching.

[@bryankendrick3422]

Thanks for the response, appreciate it

[@Nomadcreations]

My Question From above answered thanx Bryan

[@pieroalejos9713]

Hi!!! How many turns did they cut from the spring?

[@MortskeRepair]

We cut 2 coils (or turns) from the spring to get the height that it's currently at. Thanks for watching!

[@timothytaylor2960]

Got a part number for pinion seal?

[@MortskeRepair]

Check Rock Auto. There's several different rear axle options

[@jameshendrickson8159]

Just information ya God has invented dropped spindles for the squarebody gm like back in 77' eh?

[@MortskeRepair]

Right, and he charges $250 plus dollars. Plus more labor. This front end drop was essentially free and took about an hour. It aligned well after this modification and has thousands of trouble free miles since then.There's a lot of ways to skin a cat.

[@Nomadcreations]

Ballsey With Only Jack Stands Holding It Mid Vehicle

[@MortskeRepair]

Living life dangerously I guess. I've used the chrome sockets on the impact a few times too.

[@Nomadcreations]

@@MortskeRepair ...... How Does The 2 Cut Coils Off, Ride Now? = Rough Roads, Pot-Holes, etc's... I've Cut 1 Coil before, & Each Revolution Cut is Good for 2" Drop, But 4 is Nicer Cheaper on my Poverty Retirement So Called income Status= Spindles Are Costly... Appreciate The Info

[@zacheryjohnson234]

I thought it actually firmed up the ride more, which I preferred.

[@Nomadcreations]

@@zacheryjohnson234 Thanx Zach, I Got a Factory High Lift Custom Deluxe I wanted 4 Inches Down & Good 2 Know U Did it & Road tested it

[@deanmullins695]

@@MortskeRepair 😂😂

[@disht2]

Thumbs up for the bats before I even watched the rest.

[@MortskeRepair]

Haha thanks Brian!

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hi. I just found your channel. I like what is going on so I subbed you so I could follow what's going on. I hope you will drop around to the Dog house and see what is going on there. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@tokitrucks]

Do u have to cut frame

[@zacheryjohnson234]

We did not. You could depending on how saggy your rear springs are.

[@armandoromero4593]

Drive great? And the rear don't need notch?

[@MortskeRepair]

He's been daily driving it 20 miles round trip to work all summer and has only bottomed it out once and that was a very aggressive bump that could have been avoided. So far it's working very well.

[@JulianFRosales]

what size tires are on it?

[@MortskeRepair]

255/60-15 up front and 275/60-15 in the rear. Cooper Cobras on GM 8" factory rally wheels. Thanks for watching!

[@MrChevyboy10154]

what part of North Dakota u in I'm in dickinson

[@MortskeRepair]

southeast corner

[@davidcallahan5157]

Need replace front brake lines when you get time.

[@zacheryjohnson234]

Stay tuned for the next episode of the DD! Definite something we noticed after we lowered it.

[@MortskeRepair]

The brake video is up! Thanks for watching!

[@advilshenk]

I gotta do this to my 87 gmc shorty

[@hardlapa5656]

tyre size?

[@MortskeRepair]

275/60 and 255/60

[@andresrios8505]

how big are the tires

[@MortskeRepair]

275/60-15 on the rear and 235/60-15 on the front I believe.

[@andresrios8505]

Mortske Repair nice truck

[@MortskeRepair]

@@andresrios8505 Thanks!

[@MrGrzmnky]

What's up with the fisheye view

[@MortskeRepair]

One of my early videos. Can't all be perfect I suppose.

[@yoboi01]

And I wish they made these ralleys in 17s

[@MortskeRepair]

I think they do actually!

[@yoboi01]

@@MortskeRepair i'm gonna have to look into this ! My 09 would look Banginnnnn , lol but probably too expensive on my hillbilly budget ass 🤣🤣

[@nopleaseno2515]

Detroit steel wheel company

[@kennethmartinez77488]

What size ture in the front?

[@kennethmartinez77488]

Tire

[@MortskeRepair]

255/60-15

[@heat19721]

put the level on the frame and check like you got some since dude, your body line is probably not level anyways. just saying.

[@ReneEstrada1991]

Were can i buy the part for it . I have a 90 Suburban im trying to Slamm ! Somebody help

[@MortskeRepair]

eBay!!! Chin commented below the listing. Let me know if you can’t find it.

[@ReneEstrada1991]

@@MortskeRepair link ? Or description?

[@MortskeRepair]

@@ReneEstrada1991 www.ebay.com/itm/282943674195

[@MortskeRepair]

@@ReneEstrada1991 www.ebay.com/itm/271579591126

[@ReneEstrada1991]

@@MortskeRepair it doesn't fit ! I'm looking a 5 inch drop , ill look it up, thank you so much ☺

[@robbleblanc]

Land where they eat bats 😂 ! Who’s chin strap?

[@MortskeRepair]

He's the guy with the little thin beard thingy.

[@robbleblanc]

@@MortskeRepair I guess I meant to say any relation or just a good buddy? Also more of that truck would be cool!👍🏻

[@MortskeRepair]

@@robbleblanc Just a pal who likes working on old junk as well!

[@toddadams8420]

Cool

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks Todd!

[@benitolopezverdin4933]

How much did you cut each spring?

[@MortskeRepair]

2 coils

[@SLOW76_C10]

👍

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@Squarebody_Builds]

Great work, but holy unnecessary babble batman.

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nomadcreations]

Yep 2 Much yappin, Even Though Theres Mute, Still gotta Listen For any Short cut Infos being No Onscreen Notes 2 Read...

[@Nomadcreations]

Thats What the Mute Buttons For, ... FYI

[@unreal4202]

No fix on that pinion seal while you had it out?? Haha.

[@MortskeRepair]

We actually did. Just didn't film it.

[@unreal4202]

@@MortskeRepair good call. Nice truck man.

[@MortskeRepair]

@@unreal4202 Thanks Unreal!

[@truckerjam7228]

I see that it’s a short bed

[@nicolasstanley1392]

Chin collects “tech decks”....Duff is not impressed

[@MortskeRepair]

Who would be?!?

[@MiniBlazer-cp6ly]

Lazy dog lol 🙌

[@MortskeRepair]

He makes a great supervisor!

[@johnnysechrist6313]

mmm nOW IT JUST NEEDS A BUICK RIVIERA GRILL AND WHITE WALLS

[@robertmarsh5786]

Mute!

[@JaughnDough]

Not the proper or safe way to do it. If you want to lower it, do it right. Cutting coils is highly dangerous to you and everybody else on the road, as is that chinese garbage you bolted on the back. If you can't afford it, don't do it.

[@MortskeRepair]

How exactly is it dangerous?

[@robthomas1829]

waste of time and money...lol

[@MortskeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrybrownfield2010]

Lower the truck makes them look ugly

[@MortskeRepair]

Well thanks for watching my lowering video!

[@cowmanmooing6624]

Ok boomer

[@MortskeRepair]

@@cowmanmooing6624 Boomer. As in the Boomer State Oklahoma? NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason? What the french are you mooing about?

[@truckerjam7228]

Do you have too have the shock extensions for the shocks as well or can you get away with out them

[@MortskeRepair]

You have to or the geometry isn't right and they're at too much of an angle and they'll bottom out because you changed the distance so you'd need a shorter shock without them.