...

Go Back   Lateral-g Forums > Technical Discussions > Chassis and Suspension
User Name
Password



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-31-2021, 07:18 AM
paulk68 paulk68 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CT
Posts: 719
Thanks: 49
Thanked 40 Times in 26 Posts
Default 1969 C10 Recommendations

Hey guys, My Brother is looking to ditch the stock front and rear suspension on his factory frame 69 C10 shortbed stepside. He is not looking to slam the truck he more wants a somewhat stockish look slightly lower is ok. What kit would you guys recommend? thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-31-2021, 07:06 PM
214Chevy's Avatar
214Chevy 214Chevy is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DALLAS, Texas
Posts: 4,541
Thanks: 283
Thanked 536 Times in 338 Posts
Default

Take a look at Porterbuilt and opt for the coilover version instead of the bags since he doesn't want to slam it.

https://pbfab.com/
__________________
'68 C10 swb
'69 Camaro convertible
'72 Chevelle

Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 214Chevy For This Useful Post:
paulk68 (04-01-2021)
  #3  
Old 03-31-2021, 08:44 PM
Peter McMahon Peter McMahon is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 56
Thanks: 3
Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts
Default

I would buy no limit
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Peter McMahon For This Useful Post:
paulk68 (04-01-2021), will69camaro (03-31-2021)
  #4  
Old 04-01-2021, 04:16 AM
68LS1's Avatar
68LS1 68LS1 is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 360
Thanks: 44
Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts
Default

I have the Ridetech Streetgrip package on my street driven 72 SWB, very happy with results
__________________
Roger

68 RS Camaro Convertible LS1 6 speed
72 C10 SWB Stepside, old skool 350 4L60e
71 K5 Blazer 350sbc T350
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 68LS1 For This Useful Post:
paulk68 (04-01-2021)
  #5  
Old 04-01-2021, 08:18 AM
dhutton dhutton is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Mountain Springs, Texas
Posts: 1,857
Thanks: 986
Thanked 448 Times in 247 Posts
Default

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

Don
Attached Images
 
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to dhutton For This Useful Post:
paulk68 (04-03-2021)
  #6  
Old 04-01-2021, 10:13 AM
will69camaro will69camaro is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,413
Thanks: 216
Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts
Default

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.
__________________
Texas A&M BSME 2008
1969 Camaro - Hugger Orange
1969 C10 SWB - Hugger Orange
2018 GMC Denali HD
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-01-2021, 11:21 AM
214Chevy's Avatar
214Chevy 214Chevy is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DALLAS, Texas
Posts: 4,541
Thanks: 283
Thanked 536 Times in 338 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by will69camaro View Post
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.
__________________
'68 C10 swb
'69 Camaro convertible
'72 Chevelle

Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-01-2021, 11:34 AM
will69camaro will69camaro is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,413
Thanks: 216
Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 214Chevy View Post
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.
__________________
Texas A&M BSME 2008
1969 Camaro - Hugger Orange
1969 C10 SWB - Hugger Orange
2018 GMC Denali HD
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-01-2021, 05:28 PM
214Chevy's Avatar
214Chevy 214Chevy is offline
Lateral-g Supporting Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: DALLAS, Texas
Posts: 4,541
Thanks: 283
Thanked 536 Times in 338 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by will69camaro View Post
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.
__________________
'68 C10 swb
'69 Camaro convertible
'72 Chevelle


Last edited by 214Chevy; 04-02-2021 at 11:00 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 214Chevy For This Useful Post:
will69camaro (04-01-2021)
  #10  
Old 04-02-2021, 04:05 AM
paulk68 paulk68 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CT
Posts: 719
Thanks: 49
Thanked 40 Times in 26 Posts
Default

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

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:01 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright Lateral-g.net