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

Welcome back to the KULLYCO YouTube 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 YouTube channel.

-KULLYCO

[domdavids]

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

[MotoWrenchers]

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

[jeremyv]

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

[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?

[yamilavila]

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

[marksanders]

Cool truck. Do you have any issues with front tires hitting anything?

[ari.]

Where you got the stainless brake hoses?

[mah]

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

[moshizzle]

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

[losdog]

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?

[michaelb]

Where did you get the rear lowering blocks?

[Bigblock]

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

[-COOL-ARROWS-GARAGE]

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

[chrisgillis]

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

[coyotehambriento]

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

[marioalbertogarcianoriega]

Excuse me but what shock absorbers you used for this transformation

[jesusarriaga]

Hi did you have any clearance issues in the front?

[josehuerta]

Good content ? By any chance did you cut the driveshaft

[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.

[cliffanderson]

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