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joe1982 06-04-2010 07:45 PM

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so after months of being back from deployment, i finally had a solid weekend to work on the truck! i really hated how my front was sitting so i through in my 2.5'' spindles . but it is too low now! haha, 5.5'' in the front is too much for a dd. so im will be swapping my 3'' for 2'' springs tomorrow, also bringing down the back tomorrow 1more''. what do you guys think?

3r!c84 06-04-2010 08:18 PM

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nicee it looks like my truck!
what size tires are thos?

baclay9 06-04-2010 08:36 PM

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Looks really good man. Are you rubbing up front or something?

chevymotocross 06-04-2010 08:59 PM

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Looks awesome! Thanks for serving. What branch of service. I'm an Airman myself.

Dapper Dan 06-04-2010 08:59 PM

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Just my opinion but I like it just like it is!

BruthaMan 06-04-2010 09:05 PM

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Looks good, Joe! Have to agree with the others, looks fantastic where it's at!

SBTork 06-04-2010 09:10 PM

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The tire/fender gaps are perfect and you cleared that parking berm no problem. I say if it rides good and you don't bottom out too much on the inner fenders, run it. It looks killer as is.:metal:

RMrider17 06-04-2010 09:31 PM

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Yeah I say leave it, are you just flipped in the rear, so like a 5.5/6?

joe1982 06-04-2010 09:43 PM

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thanks for all the comments fellas, i really appriciate it. to answer some questions: the tire sizes are 295/50 on the rear and 235/60 up front. no i do not run on the front fenders, i have about an inch of clearance. hmm, you guys got me thinking, ill mess with the back tomorrow and see how it sits, and if i like it. i might leave the front alone.

3r!c84 06-04-2010 09:44 PM

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how wide are the rims too?

baclay9 06-04-2010 09:45 PM

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If your not rubbin def leave the front alone man, looks awesome

joe1982 06-04-2010 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RMrider17 (Post 4014674)
Yeah I say leave it, are you just flipped in the rear, so like a 5.5/6?

no i am not flipped, i have two leaves out and the rest of the pack was arched. it has a pretty stiff ride, but i already have a flip kit and some new leaf springs that i will be hooking up tomorrow. it is lowered 5'' in the rear as of right now. hopefully 6 by tomorrow.

joe1982 06-04-2010 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84 (Post 4014691)
how wide are the rims too?

8''s up front 10''out back.

3r!c84 06-04-2010 09:55 PM

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ohhh it looks nice with the 10s out back. mine with the 8s looks like the back tires are not as wide

menace121978 06-04-2010 11:37 PM

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beautiful! i think she's sitting perfect:D

thepenguin99 06-05-2010 02:55 AM

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I love the look. I want to do something similar with 10" rallys in back and 6.5" van rims up front. Still dunno if I want black letter or white letter tires though. Do the 10" wheels with 295s rub at all?

MalibuKasey 06-05-2010 02:59 AM

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joe1982 06-05-2010 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by thepenguin99 (Post 4015176)
I love the look. I want to do something similar with 10" rallys in back and 6.5" van rims up front. Still dunno if I want black letter or white letter tires though. Do the 10" wheels with 295s rub at all?

Thanks, no man, the rears aren't close to rubbing, the BS on them is 5".

northern 85 06-05-2010 06:34 AM

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Yep really liking it! If you dont mind me asking how much were the rear rims and where did you buy them,do they match stock rallys? Thanks:chevy:

scooterskoolkustoms 06-05-2010 08:50 AM

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man it look's good just sitting there.I would leave it,but that's me.Did you get your springs from summit? look like mine $79.99 great price.:smoke:

boatpuller 06-05-2010 12:24 PM

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look's awesome joe.i like the stance.if i were to do anything,i get rid of those cleats.but,i know that would leave some ugly holes and open a whole new can of worms.good job man.

N2TRUX 06-05-2010 12:30 PM

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I don't think it's too low, but your never going to be happy with those 3" springs. They are too short to work right on these trck. Your better off with 3" spindle and 2" spring.

joe1982 06-05-2010 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by northern 85 (Post 4015225)
Yep really liking it! If you dont mind me asking how much were the rear rims and where did you buy them,do they match stock rallys? Thanks:chevy:

yeah no problem man. i paid around 155 for the 2 rear wheels including shipping.they dont match the stock truck rally, they are the vette style with the knock off caps.

3r!c84 06-05-2010 05:43 PM

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they have truck railys in 15x10

northern 85 06-05-2010 05:54 PM

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Where?

3r!c84 06-05-2010 06:49 PM

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summit has them

1LoC10 06-05-2010 06:52 PM

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sits perfect, i wouldnt change it

joe1982 06-05-2010 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 4015546)
I don't think it's too low, but your never going to be happy with those 3" springs. They are too short to work right on these trck. Your better off with 3" spindle and 2" spring.

youre right, thats what i think most people that go that route feel like, if i do switch out my springs ill be close though, 2.5'' spindle and a 2''spring

1LoC10 06-05-2010 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by northern 85 (Post 4015953)
Where?

They have these, but they dont have the slots cut in them like some trucks have
http://wheelvintiques.myshopify.com/...lver-42-series

joe1982 06-05-2010 07:31 PM

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they have the truck wheels on summit, they are the 42 series, my dad ordered them.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-42-580504/

KQQL IT 06-05-2010 07:36 PM

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Looks Sweet. Id like to see it when you flip the back too.

3r!c84 06-05-2010 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982 (Post 4016070)
they have the truck wheels on summit, they are the 42 series, my dad ordered them.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-42-580504/

thos are stock 15x8 the 15x10 are 105$ each
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-42-5005042/

Dapper Dan 06-05-2010 09:10 PM

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What's the problem with 3" springs, is it ride quality?

joe1982 06-05-2010 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dapper Dan (Post 4016214)
What's the problem with 3" springs, is it ride quality?

The ride quality is fine, but combined with my spindles, its just a bit much for a DD around here, my A arms scrape at every speed bump.

3r!c84 06-05-2010 10:11 PM

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how low are you from ground to Aarms

joe1982 06-06-2010 07:06 PM

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this low

joelsdelone 06-06-2010 07:20 PM

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looking sick man. i would let it ride. thanks for your service btw.

silvereagle07 06-07-2010 11:32 AM

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My truck sits the same way. You just have to dodge or slow down on speed bumps. Watch out for man hole covers.

Justin36 06-07-2010 03:06 PM

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Looks Great.. Nice Job

justpball 06-07-2010 03:14 PM

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looks tits bro! I would just drop the back 1in lower and go from there


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