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cochino12 04-15-2009 10:20 AM

How much lower?
 
So I finally got my crew cab back and I think it still needs to come down a little bit. Currently it's lowered 4" in the rear and the overload and one leaf has been taken out and the front is just a 3" spindle. I think taking 2" out of the front will be just about right, I dont want to go too low because this truck will see a lot of miles. The tires on the truck now are about 30" tall so they are about 1" taller than the O.D of the new tire's I'll be getting next month. What do you think?

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam060.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam062.jpg

jdurant 04-15-2009 10:35 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
I think it could come down 1-2" in the front. It's kinda hard to tell on the dirt. Do we know what wheels you are putting on it?

69BBsuburban 04-15-2009 10:38 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
Looks good....I'd wait on lowering it any more though until you get the tires you want to use.

JohnC 04-15-2009 10:54 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
I think the small wheel size of what is currently on it is playing an optical illusion on you. I do think it could come down some more, but I agree when you get the wheels and tires you are wanting on there it may look low enough for you.

N2TRUX 04-15-2009 11:00 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
Patience grasshopper. Wait for the tires/wheels then determine how much more you can go.

JohnC 04-15-2009 11:03 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
Oh Confuscious is wise! :lol:

cochino12 04-15-2009 04:23 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jdurant (Post 3258449)
I think it could come down 1-2" in the front. It's kinda hard to tell on the dirt. Do we know what wheels you are putting on it?

https://www.bigbrandwheels.com/ShowI...=800&ySize=800

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 3258507)
Patience grasshopper. Wait for the tires/wheels then determine how much more you can go.

What is this patience you speak of? haha. I want to get this truck on the road!!

JohnC 04-15-2009 04:31 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Those are sharp looking wheels. They will look good on there. :thumbs:

N2TRUX 04-15-2009 06:44 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
When you can snatch the lugnut from my hand, you will be ready to venture forth...:)

Driveway Dreams 04-15-2009 06:53 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
I like the wheels. This gonna be ready to cruise up for Good-Guys weekend.

Captkaos 04-15-2009 09:18 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
I am with Ken, get the wheels tires on there first.

pig rig 04-15-2009 09:49 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
my dually is a 4/4 drop and my tires are about 29" tall
my other dually is dropped about 51/2 to 6 in the front with a 28" tall tire and it sucked to drive the tires rubbed the iner fenders alot

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ean_detail.JPG

JohnC 04-16-2009 08:26 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 3259206)
When you can snatch the lugnut from my hand, you will be ready to venture forth...:)

:haha::haha::haha:

cochino12 04-16-2009 08:28 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams (Post 3259223)
I like the wheels. This gonna be ready to cruise up for Good-Guys weekend.

It should be. I spoke to the paint guy last night and I'm dropping it off on Apr 25 and he said he only needs it for 10 days, but I assume thats body shop days so it should be more like 1-2 months :haha: I will probably be out of funds by then unless this snow storm comes through this weekend and I can get the plow's out one more time for some extra $$$. Anybody want to do the snow dance for me? ha

JohnC 04-16-2009 08:30 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
I'll do the dance, but only for snow up your way. We are only supposed to get the rain from the same storm. I don't want any snow!!!!!:lol:

Driveway Dreams 04-16-2009 11:15 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
I would like another snow too. I sell Jeeps when it snows.

Here is the snow dance... :hot::bann::ele::cf::four::wave::cf::ele::bann::hot:

Prerunner1982 04-16-2009 02:29 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Adam... where were those pics taken? I see atleast 3 decent looking old wagoneers and a handful of square bodies as well...

cochino12 04-16-2009 05:56 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982 (Post 3260712)
Adam... where were those pics taken? I see atleast 3 decent looking old wagoneers and a handful of square bodies as well...


They were taken out at my buddy's farm, he has 9 of those wagoneers and a ton of other cool stuff. Here's a couple pictures of taken earlier this summer


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam020.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam021.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam022.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam023.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam024.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam025.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam026.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam028.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam018.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam030.jpg

cochino12 04-16-2009 05:58 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
one more. This is only about half of the stuff he has out there too!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...12/adam029.jpg

He has a party every year with car crushing, mud runs, rocks....

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ino12/fun2.jpg

Driveway Dreams 04-16-2009 06:01 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Looks fun. I sent you a PM.

Prerunner1982 04-16-2009 06:03 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Damn I need to come visit.

pig rig 04-17-2009 02:31 AM

Re: How much lower?
 
I spy an AMC pacer:lol:

cochino12 04-19-2009 10:13 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC (Post 3260264)
I'll do the dance, but only for snow up your way. We are only supposed to get the rain from the same storm. I don't want any snow!!!!!:lol:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams (Post 3260462)
I would like another snow too. I sell Jeeps when it snows.

Here is the snow dance... :hot::bann::ele::cf::four::wave::cf::ele::bann:



OOHH YEEAAAHHH!!!!! The snow dance worked great!!!! Thanks guys ha ha we got close to 2 ft where I'm at.

bigblock73 04-19-2009 10:16 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
I would love to have that early Gremlin..serious!

What is the story on it?

bigblock73 04-19-2009 10:17 PM

Re: How much lower?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pig rig (Post 3262021)
I spy an AMC pacer:lol:

Where?

NVM, I found it too


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