You don’t need a full restoration to transform a C10. With the right lowering springs, matched spindles, fresh steering components, and a balanced brake setup, your truck can feel tight, composed, and confidence-inspiring while keeping that classic character. Every upgrade below is a straightforward bolt-on and is available through our store, so you can build smart and drive sooner.

“Stance is style, geometry is feel — get both with the right spring-based setup.”

1. Lowering Springs & Drop Spindles

A quality set of lowering springs sets ride height and improves balance without over-stiffening the truck. Pairing springs with drop spindles helps achieve the stance you want while keeping suspension geometry happy and alignment in range. Match your drop to wheel/tire fitment and plan for a proper alignment afterward.

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2. Tubular Control Arms & Alignment Hardware

Tubular upper/lower control arms improve strength, clearance, and alignment adjustability on lowered trucks. Fresh bushings, ball joints, and the correct alignment shims lock in that crisp steering feel and reduce tire wear. It’s a big drivability upgrade that complements springs perfectly.

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3. Steering Refresh: Box, Linkage & Joints

Sloppy steering can undo all the benefits of a suspension refresh. Replace worn tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm, and related hardware. If your steering box is tired, an upgraded or properly adjusted unit sharpens on-center feel and tracking — especially important once you’ve lowered the truck.

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4. Disc Brake Conversion & Proportioning

Modern traffic demands modern braking. A front (and rear) disc conversion with the right master cylinder and proportioning valve brings pedal confidence and repeatable stops. Use fresh hoses, lines, and hardware during installation for a clean, leak-free setup.

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5. LS Swap Essentials for Reliable Power

If you’re adding power, plan the supporting parts: LS swap mounts, oil pan with chassis clearance, fuel system components (EFI tank/pump, regulator), radiator and dual-fan setup with steam-port plumbing, and a labeled standalone harness. These pieces make an LS-powered C10 start easily, run cool, and stay dependable.

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6. Fasteners & Install Hardware

Button it up like a pro. Use grade-appropriate fasteners, fresh u-bolts, alignment cams/shims, and fuel-safe clamps. Organizing hardware per corner or subsystem saves time during installs and makes future service painless.

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