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BLP86 01-12-2017 10:54 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Here's Mine on 15's 5" Front, 7" Rear

SIXTY9CST 01-25-2017 12:36 AM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
What size tires?

SIXTY9CST 01-25-2017 12:37 AM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
What size tires?
Quote:

Originally Posted by BLP86 (Post 7824415)
Here's Mine on 15's 5" Front, 7" Rear


85/Silverado 01-25-2017 10:25 AM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by Houston Ben (Post 7811982)
2/4 drop (springs and shackles) w/ 275/60/15 all around. I think I need to put OG springs back on and get 3" spindles.

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/w...IMG_1785-1.jpg

What color is your truck?




:mm:

BLP86 01-26-2017 11:15 AM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by SIXTY9CST (Post 7837402)
What size tires?

Sorry for the delay;
Fronts are 215/70's and the Rear are 275/60's. Front wheels are the 6.5in Van Wheels, backs are the 8in rallys

moneyeater 01-26-2017 03:26 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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4,5/6 drop with BellTech spindles, springs, flip kit and shocks.
15x10 American Eagle 589 rims with 295/50 and 255/60.
Had to grind back the lip on the lower control arm for clearence.
Rides like a gocart and is real fun!

Ziegelsteinfaust 01-26-2017 11:43 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by moneyeater (Post 7838917)
4,5/6 drop with BellTech spindles, springs, flip kit and shocks.
15x10 American Eagle 589 rims with 295/50 and 255/60.
Had to grind back the lip on the lower control arm for clearence.
Rides like a gocart and is real fun!

That isna sweet looking ride.

moneyeater 01-27-2017 02:27 AM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust (Post 7839439)
That isna sweet looking ride.

Thank you! My pride and joy for 24 years now!:metal:

Houston Ben 01-27-2017 09:19 AM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
85/Silver,
It is PPG 50775 Cordovan Maroon.

Moneyeater, I love your truck, might have to copy your tire size!

85supersierra 01-28-2017 10:55 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
I will be joining this thread soon. I plan to loose my current 17's for a set of 15" Ansen Sprints with BFG T/A.

Houston Ben 01-29-2017 05:46 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
85super,
What don't you like about your 17" rims? I was thinking of going to 17s but not sure. If I don't, I thought about the same style rim you want to go to.

85supersierra 01-29-2017 11:16 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
Huston Ben, there is nothing wrong with my 17's. they where in the truck when I bought it. They are Helo Max 6 and look to 4x4ish for me. I am going with the 15's for the classic look. Not to mention a set of 4 rims and tires together cost less than one Schott rim that was my other option.

lilred87 09-11-2017 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10 (Post 5687888)
mine 5/6 wth 15x8/15x10 rallys

What size tires are you running bbbc10?
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OK83c10 09-11-2017 08:42 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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2.5/4 drop with western chassis drop spindles up front and drop leafs springs in the back

MikeB 09-11-2017 11:55 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by OK83c10 (Post 8037536)
2.5/4 drop with western chassis drop spindles up front and drop leafs springs in the back

Dropped leaf springs? Where did you get them?

I have Beltech dropped hangers and WC shackles on the shelf, but can't decide which set or combo to use for a 2"-3" drop. If I do the hangers I'll need to drop the tank. Using the shackles requires notching a bed support member, which I hate to do.:confused:

OK83c10 09-12-2017 08:22 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
I ordered them from the Western Chassis website. Install was easy. I went with these so I didn't have to cut the support for the shackles or go through the trouble of grinding rivets and relocating the hangers. You could purchase the 3" drop leaf springs and remove a leaf to drop it to 4 inches if you don't like the stance. It didn't quite get me to 4" of drop but I'm pleased with the results. I'll put a link below

https://westernchassisinc.com/1973-8...-Leaf-Springs/

wtchop 09-12-2017 08:59 PM

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5.5/7 drop on 15x7 front and 15x8 rear.

85/Silverado 09-12-2017 09:25 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
A static Drop is not cutting the frame rails?

PowerdbyChevy79 09-13-2017 12:54 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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15x8 rallys all around

Nuckingfuts 09-13-2017 01:26 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
You guys with 5/7 drops, is there room for a 15x10 Rally wheel with 275's mounted in the rear?

Nick_R_23 09-13-2017 05:39 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 85/Silverado (Post 8038405)
A static Drop is not cutting the frame rails?

A static drop is just simply a drop that is at a fixed height - it doesn't change. Examples would be drop springs, drop spindles, axle flips, or shackle relocators, once installed your ride height is set. Guys with bags on their truck can raise or lower the suspension height at will.

85/Silverado 09-13-2017 09:24 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by Nick_R_23 (Post 8039041)
A static drop is just simply a drop that is at a fixed height - it doesn't change. Examples would be drop springs, drop spindles, axle flips, or shackle relocators, once installed your ride height is set. Guys with bags on their truck can raise or lower the suspension height at will.

I see... It's a non adjustable suspension.

aggie91 09-14-2017 02:29 PM

Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s
 
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Originally Posted by Nuckingfuts (Post 8038852)
You guys with 5/7 drops, is there room for a 15x10 Rally wheel with 275's mounted in the rear?

Yes. We even ran a 295/50-15 on a fleetside...

Malo83 09-14-2017 03:05 PM

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My 83, 15x8, 15x10


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