Awesome jobs with showing how install a coil over system on a C10. Appreciated you even noting the size of the sockets and lbs on the torque wrench. Now I got to add a plasma cutter to my Christmas list. :)
@CJClassicTrucks Are the spindles that are installed standard height or drop spindles. Trying to get the same stance and will be using the QA1 front and rear kits
great video...i'm new to this so it says use 73 or newer spindle. i'll have to convert to disc brakes to use drop spindle...do i have to use 73 or newer disc brake conversions also?
Doesnt look like you have to take the shock eyelet off because all the components are large enough to go over it and the spring perch has a slit in it just for this reason to slide it in the shaft and into place
Why does the title state it's for 62-87 when y'all only stated up to like 72... Is there anything for an 1987 R10? Just wish these vids would label them correctly.
CJ Classic Trucks; Question, In the video, you said to use 1973 & up steering components to keep the geometry correct. Is this because the spindles (Knuckles) have a different size, tapper outer tie rod end or is the steering arm on the spindles shorter or other? If so, do I need inner / outer tie rods, drag link & pitman. Help me understand. Thanks. I am doing a 1967 C10 for myself and prefer a nice ride, handling w/modern updates as I use an LS 5.3L in this build. EFI Tech since 1977. ASE Master Tech - Retired
Nothing, 1973 steering parts have to be ordered. Length of pitman arm, length of idler arm, tie rod size-taper or both? Just want to plan ahead for cost. Sorry, but retirement has its challenges. Looked on website for info, but I worked on vehicles and each website is different & some have downloaded instructions. Hope I can figure out. Or maybe not.
@@deankay4434 This maybe too late for you as you may have already figured it out, but on mine for steering I just had to order some adapter tie rod adjusters. You use the original style inner tie rods with the later outers. They are different size rods so hence the tie rod adapters. Now mine had drum brakes and I ordered a disk brake swap kit and it came with these parts, but you can get them all individually. Hope this helps.
@@user-ge2qn6gp4o Thanks for the reply, but following a thread on the forum 67-71 C10 trucks, a guy layed out all of the parts out required for front disc. Other than booster, master and proportioning valve, I all GM parts with a C20 lower control arm that uses the larger 88-98 C1500 GVW 7200 ball joint, adjustor sleeves are all the same, but Impala tie rods ends (Both), truck upper, 12" brake hose as 67 places it behind the upper control arm, Red power coated calipers at $20 each with 2 15/16" piston and stand bearing set, seal and all the smalls that fit 35+ years of GM. A guy said the C20 LCA was longer, but it is the same. The rotor is placing the front wheel out further and the off-set needs to figured out as I choose +10mm with 16" tires. I want normal stuff, you could buy anywhere and not super expensive. With 265/R75 16 Kelly trail rated tires come with 16mm tread and rotors fit 200-2002 Express just machined for ABS tone ring on back. Otherwise, it is 6 lugs with 5.5" pattern. Other that wheels (Pacer) and tires, I spent $200 or less as one rotor came from bone yard, nuts, covers, bearings, dust plate and had one rotor new. The 3" piston is plenty to stop the truck as the vehicles came with drum on rear and high tow rating. Brakes determine the towing. Thanks, as retired, I don't want to drop $2,500 for front disc kit.
At the end of the video the guy says he fitted drop spindles as he's measuring the height... During the video you can clearly see that he REMOVED a set of drop spindles and re-fitted stock height spindles????
Great Job ,You Make it look easy ,so that I can give it a try!! 2 questions ,how is the Ride after this install ,and what drop spindles should I Use ??? I Have a 68 C10 with disc brakes on the front and I want the low or in the Weeds Look !!! Please let me know ? Thanks Jesse
Product Info:
www.cjponyparts.com/qa1-coil-over-conversion-kit-complete-front-single-adjustable-with-springs-chevrolet-c10-1963-1987/p/52611S-V/
This is one of those videos I like it; they explain exactly what to do step by step
Awesome jobs with showing how install a coil over system on a C10. Appreciated you even noting the size of the sockets and lbs on the torque wrench. Now I got to add a plasma cutter to my Christmas list. :)
a plasma cutter is a great tool to have.
Thank you for going through the removal of the OEM parts!
Those are Ridler 645 wheels on the truck. Very classic look.
When are you going to post the rear suspension video ?
should be up soon
@@86hyperstang what is the link? Id like to see the video
@@aprilcochrane6454 here is the link ua-cam.com/video/agbm3MGd0xg/v-deo.html
Can you add a 4inch lift kit to this
Great instructions!
Glad it was helpful!
@CJClassicTrucks Are the spindles that are installed standard height or drop spindles. Trying to get the same stance and will be using the QA1 front and rear kits
do you have to add back the shims that were removed from the old suspension??
great video...i'm new to this so it says use 73 or newer spindle. i'll have to convert to disc brakes to use drop spindle...do i have to use 73 or newer disc brake conversions also?
B Peters welcome to the c10 club. yes you will use the 73 brake setup.
would this kit fit a 1977 chevy g20 van?
Question. Start to finish….approximately how much time to install both the front and back kits ?
So this same process is similar to a 1987?
Doesnt look like you have to take the shock eyelet off because all the components are large enough to go over it and the spring perch has a slit in it just for this reason to slide it in the shaft and into place
Okay so since i need 73-78 spindles for the coilover kit. That means i need disc brakes for a 73-78 c10 correct ?
Why does the title state it's for 62-87 when y'all only stated up to like 72... Is there anything for an 1987 R10? Just wish these vids would label them correctly.
CJ Classic Trucks; Question, In the video, you said to use 1973 & up steering components to keep the geometry correct. Is this because the spindles (Knuckles) have a different size, tapper outer tie rod end or is the steering arm on the spindles shorter or other? If so, do I need inner / outer tie rods, drag link & pitman. Help me understand. Thanks.
I am doing a 1967 C10 for myself and prefer a nice ride, handling w/modern updates as I use an LS 5.3L in this build. EFI Tech since 1977. ASE Master Tech - Retired
Nothing, 1973 steering parts have to be ordered. Length of pitman arm, length of idler arm, tie rod size-taper or both? Just want to plan ahead for cost. Sorry, but retirement has its challenges. Looked on website for info, but I worked on vehicles and each website is different & some have downloaded instructions. Hope I can figure out. Or maybe not.
@@deankay4434 This maybe too late for you as you may have already figured it out, but on mine for steering I just had to order some adapter tie rod adjusters. You use the original style inner tie rods with the later outers. They are different size rods so hence the tie rod adapters. Now mine had drum brakes and I ordered a disk brake swap kit and it came with these parts, but you can get them all individually. Hope this helps.
@@user-ge2qn6gp4o Thanks for the reply, but following a thread on the forum 67-71 C10 trucks, a guy layed out all of the parts out required for front disc. Other than booster, master and proportioning valve, I all GM parts with a C20 lower control arm that uses the larger 88-98 C1500 GVW 7200 ball joint, adjustor sleeves are all the same, but Impala tie rods ends (Both), truck upper, 12" brake hose as 67 places it behind the upper control arm, Red power coated calipers at $20 each with 2 15/16" piston and stand bearing set, seal and all the smalls that fit 35+ years of GM. A guy said the C20 LCA was longer, but it is the same. The rotor is placing the front wheel out further and the off-set needs to figured out as I choose +10mm with 16" tires. I want normal stuff, you could buy anywhere and not super expensive. With 265/R75 16 Kelly
trail rated tires come with 16mm tread and rotors fit 200-2002 Express just machined for ABS tone ring on back. Otherwise, it is 6 lugs with 5.5" pattern. Other that wheels (Pacer) and tires, I spent $200 or less as one rotor came from bone yard, nuts, covers, bearings, dust plate and had one rotor new. The 3" piston is plenty to stop the truck as the vehicles came with drum on rear and high tow rating. Brakes determine the towing. Thanks, as retired, I don't want to drop $2,500 for front disc kit.
At the end of the video the guy says he fitted drop spindles as he's measuring the height... During the video you can clearly see that he REMOVED a set of drop spindles and re-fitted stock height spindles????
What stroke shock is that?
Seams pretty short.
Do you know the name of those rims on the truck
Thanks
they are Ridler wheels
i just picture bubba from forest gump asking " dem some real nice rims whos does name is on dem riimmzzz we go t nice rimz drak rim rim kabobs"
Great Job ,You Make it look easy ,so that I can give it a try!! 2 questions ,how is the Ride after this install ,and what drop spindles should I Use ??? I Have a 68 C10 with disc brakes on the front and I want the low or in the Weeds Look !!! Please let me know ? Thanks Jesse
The ride is significantly improved with coil over system. There’s nothing better than QA1’s…use the CPP 73-87 drop spindles
@@kylesmith2855 what disc brakes would i need since we are using 73-87 spindles ? do i use disc brakes for a 73-78 or do the 68-72 work ?
Clean and repack those bearings...... hahahahaha
We have a new video coming out soon where we install new spindles.
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I have a 1974 long bed C -10 Somebody ripped a lower in front That makes it handled horrible. Hook me up video on my Chevy upgrade front suspension
I just want a comfy ride. I don't want a lowrider. It's a truck not an impala.
This can do both just in case you want to raise or lower ride