1969 C10 Recommendations - Lateral-g Forums

dhutton · #1 04-01-2021, 07:18 AM

No Limit has a lot of bang for the buck. Built this 50 on a bagged No Limit frame.

Don

**will69camaro** · #2 04-01-2021, 09:13 AM

I've been doing a lot of research on frames for my 69C10 also, and from my look at it and my uses, No Limit does offer the "most."

I like the look of the porterbilt stuff but by the time you get it all, you've almost got the cost of a full chassis, with only some of the benefits. Almost everyone I've talked to that has gone DEEP in suspension on a C10, have all said doing it again they'd have just done a frame.

I've talked to Rob at NL quite a bit at LS Fest the past several years and many friends have used their frames on multiple projects (one friend is on his 3rd project with a NL chassis).

NL offers chassis with "normal" ride height, no modifications needed to bed floor etc, that is probably an excellent option and they start around $11-12k if i'm not mistaken, with brakes and axles, etc all included in that price. Affordable options for adding fuel lines, brake lines, and tanks as well.

I'm LS Swapping my C10 right now as part of what i'm calling "Phase 1." Phase 2 is a NL chassis and likely to start that next year.

**214Chevy** · #3 04-01-2021, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by will69camaro

I've been doing a lot of research on frames for my 69C10 also, and from my look at it and my uses, No Limit does offer the "most."

I like the look of the porterbilt stuff but by the time you get it all, you've almost got the cost of a full chassis, with only some of the benefits. Almost everyone I've talked to that has gone DEEP in suspension on a C10, have all said doing it again they'd have just done a frame.

I've talked to Rob at NL quite a bit at LS Fest the past several years and many friends have used their frames on multiple projects (one friend is on his 3rd project with a NL chassis).

NL offers chassis with "normal" ride height, no modifications needed to bed floor etc, that is probably an excellent option and they start around $11-12k if i'm not mistaken, with brakes and axles, etc all included in that price. Affordable options for adding fuel lines, brake lines, and tanks as well.

I'm LS Swapping my C10 right now as part of what i'm calling "Phase 1." Phase 2 is a NL chassis and likely to start that next year.

I agree with "total sum of parts" equaling what a full chassis would cost. I just took what you said as far as ditching the front and rear chassis parts. So, I took that as just doing a front crossmember and rear end swap. As others have stated...No Limit does make a good chassis.

**will69camaro** · #4 04-01-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 214Chevy

I agree with "total sum of parts" equaling what a full chassis would cost. I just took what you said as far as ditching the front and rear chassis parts. So, I took that as just doing a front crossmember and rear end swap. As others have stated...No Limit does make a good chassis.

Oh absolutely. So many different directions and none are WRONG, just depends on what the goal is and the budget. Ive got a nasty problem with "well it's not that much more to do xxx...." that typically leads to 50-100% budget increase when you do that on everything.

As for pfab, i like their stuff, and have even looked at it as recently as yesterday to compare prices again.

As for full chassis, it ends up being about a wash in terms of pricing for the Entry level RS (Spec), NL, Speedtech, ACME, TCI, etc. For full chassis, its really pick the one that has the most features you like and CUSTOMER SERVICE.

**214Chevy** · #5 04-01-2021, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by will69camaro

Oh absolutely. So many different directions and none are WRONG, just depends on what the goal is and the budget. Ive got a nasty problem with "well it's not that much more to do xxx...." that typically leads to 50-100% budget increase when you do that on everything.

As for pfab, i like their stuff, and have even looked at it as recently as yesterday to compare prices again.

As for full chassis, it ends up being about a wash in terms of pricing for the Entry level RS (Spec), NL, Speedtech, ACME, TCI, etc. For full chassis, its really pick the one that has the most features you like and CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Right...customer service is a BIG DEAL. Means a lot to me. Even if it means spending a tad bit more for it. Hate to say it and not just car stuff, but a lot of businesses don't know what customer service is anymore.

paulk68 · #6 04-02-2021, 03:05 AM

Thanks all, I will share this info with my brother.

Musclerodz · #7 04-03-2021, 08:43 PM

Ridetech unless you want chassis. Done lots of them. Parts almost always on the shelf and excellent service. PB you will be waiting months. Nearly any chassis you will be waiting months.

paulk68 · #8 04-03-2021, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dhutton

No Limit has a lot of bang for the buck. Built this 50 on a bagged No Limit frame.

Don

AWESOME truck Don!

69hugger · #9 04-03-2021, 08:21 AM

I can’t speak to suspension upgrade kits, but I have a C-10 with a standard height/ coilover Roadster Shop Spec chassis and could not be happier. The ride, handling, and build quality are superb.
You also may want to consider the value a full chassis adds over front & rear upgrade kits. The extra cost (if there is any after all is done), may be outweighed by the increased value if you ever sell it.

Coursey · #10 09-30-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 69hugger

I can’t speak to suspension upgrade kits, but I have a C-10 with a standard height/ coilover Roadster Shop Spec chassis and could not be happier. The ride, handling, and build quality are superb.
You also may want to consider the value a full chassis adds over front & rear upgrade kits. The extra cost (if there is any after all is done), may be outweighed by the increased value if you ever sell it.

I am looking at getting the slammed spec coil frame. Have you had any issues with brake pad knock back with the RS setup?