The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)

- The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=4)

- - Is truck lowered 3", 4"....? (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=492570)

chukis85c10

11-06-2011 03:50 PM

Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

I bought an 85 c10. It is lowered and overall I like the stance. truck has a slight lean to one side. Upon closer inspection before i bought it, I noticed the front springs are not the same and one has spacers attached to it. Almost as if previous owner cut it too much and put spacers on it. I measured all four corners from bottom of fender to floor and got this:

Driver's side - 29 1/4" front and back (attached image)
Passenger side - front 29" back 30"
Looks like back has flip kit.

I want to level out the truck and do it right. Would this be close to a 3/5? I have 20" wheels with 275/45/20 on all four corners. Any help and suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

http://thebusinessimin.com/_lab/c10-...iver-wheel.jpg

J Knight

11-06-2011 03:55 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

A better measurement would be from center hud to fender due to so many variations of tires and wheels.

chukis85c10

11-06-2011 04:31 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

I measured it from the hub to the fender. Driver's side is 15" front and back. Passenger's side is 14 3/4" front and 15 5/8" rear. I also noticed rear shocks are not the same. Which could be giving it the higher stance on the rear.

J Knight

11-06-2011 04:57 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

I have a 4.5/5in. My front is 13.75/ rear is 14.5, maybe this will help.

chukis85c10

11-06-2011 06:06 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

It does give me a better idea. What size wheels are you running? Do they rub?

J Knight

11-06-2011 06:18 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

1 Attachment(s)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chukis85c10 (Post 4994221)

It does give me a better idea. What size wheels are you running? Do they rub?

Im guessing you have a 3in drop in the front. Im running front 215/70/15 in 15x6.5 4.25in bs and rear 295/50/15 on 15x10 5in bs. No they dont rub.

chukis85c10

11-06-2011 06:50 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

1 Attachment(s)

Nice! Your truck looks great. I was also leaning towards a 3" in front. this is how it looks from the side.

J Knight

11-06-2011 07:51 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chukis85c10 (Post 4994290)

Nice! Your truck looks great. I was also leaning towards a 3" in front. this is how it looks from the side.

Thanks, looks like you have a 4in in the rear, maybe drop shackles and hangers.

bigsj

11-06-2011 07:58 PM

Re: Is truck lowered 3", 4"....?

Hey Chuk your truck looks nice J knight i think i am going to measure mine from the middle hub to see what i have, you now i am trying to figure my drop as well good advice and good luck with your truck chuk.

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:52 AM.