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dec010974 01-24-2017 08:54 AM

4.5 - 6 drop
 
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This is not a 4.5-6 drop, is it? This is a lowering kit sold by the big Mc'. How can I achieve this drop? An air ride suspension doesn't count. Also, can this stance turn? I hate driving in a straight line.

bbbc10 01-24-2017 11:17 AM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
Thats not even close to a 4.5/6 drop its bagged an what is big mc? An its drivable jus raise it up a few inches

PGSigns 01-24-2017 11:38 AM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
I would say it is not drivable at that height. From the pics I would say the front control arms are sitting on the ground. That is how my 65 sits when aired out. You could get close to that with a static drop with one of these.http://www.nolimitengineering.com/pr...tegory=6157548
Jimmy

dec010974 01-24-2017 09:54 PM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
The big Mc is McGaughy. When you Google 4.5/6 inch lowering kit this photo comes up. I like the stance this is the loo I want for my truck.

bbbc10 01-25-2017 02:06 AM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
Then u have to bag it static that low is not going to happen

dec010974 01-25-2017 08:32 AM

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Why would McCaughey lie to me? I thought everything on the internet was true. with a static drop, what's needed to come close? does anyone have the recipe with pics? thanks in advance , Clark

oldman3 01-25-2017 10:35 AM

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These are not the best pics, but this long bed has a 4" front and 5" rear drop. Rides and drives nice, no rubbing...Jim

tinydb84 01-25-2017 04:05 PM

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I don't think you can get anywhere near close to that drop without bags or some heavy modifications.

bbbc10 01-25-2017 04:29 PM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
Ur not gonna get close to as said above

dec010974 01-25-2017 09:19 PM

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This is what I'm working with.

bbbc10 01-25-2017 09:30 PM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
bag it or go with 5/7 drop cant go lower than that

Tom 01-26-2017 05:44 PM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
Thats more like an 8-10" front drop with 10-12" in the rear at least. No way its driveable with stock chassis, the crossmember will be laying on the ground. With a 5" front drop on my old 79 I've almost ripped the lower control arms off in construction once so......

Malo83 01-26-2017 05:54 PM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
Like that deep dish look on the back, 20x14/15 ??? fronts, I would say 20x8 ;)

Second look could be a 22/24" rim on the back.

panhandler62 01-27-2017 10:13 AM

Re: 4.5 - 6 drop
 
If you want it to sit that low you really need to bag it. Yes, you can set up a static suspension that low, but it would just be a show queen because it's not going to drive like that.

Static is cheaper to do wrong (when speaking of large changes), but much harder to do right. Since you can't adjust it; you have to carefully engineer it to maintain travel, geometry, and ride, none of which will be there if the static stance matches that picture.

An air suspension lets you drop to extreme levels when siting and then air back up to a more usable ride hieght when you want to go somewhere.

SCOTI 01-27-2017 12:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83 (Post 7839050)
Like that deep dish look on the back, 20x14/15 ??? fronts, I would say 20x8 ;)

Second look could be a 22/24" rim on the back.

My bet is 22x8.5's & 24x15's.


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