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cstm68 · 09-22-2008, 10:30 PM

so i got all my new brakes and everything installed. i used 2 1/2 drop spindals and 4" drop coils in front i haven got to the rear yet

my problem is that the inner fender well sits on the front tires.

what should i do? just take the fender wells out ??

Spray-Bomb · 09-22-2008, 10:47 PM

Take em out & make some custom ones

If you run with them out, it makes it real dirty under the hood & you run the risk of denting your hood with a rock

cstm68 · 09-22-2008, 11:10 PM

id like to do something like this, but i dont know where the get trailer fenders
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=258732&page=2

Frizzle Fry · 09-22-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

id like to do something like this, but i dont know where the get trailer fenders
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=258732&page=2

355480 9" 32" 15.25" 1",90° BACK 16GA.

killer71 · 09-22-2008, 11:44 PM

any place that sells trailers should be able to get em for ya!

*Shane* · 09-22-2008, 11:58 PM

4" drop springs on the front sounds like a LOT to me ... I think you're gonna have bigger issues with alignment and rubbing the outer fender when you turn than you are those inner fenders.

cstm68 · 09-23-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

4" drop springs on the front sounds like a LOT to me ... I think you're gonna have bigger issues with alignment and rubbing the outer fender when you turn than you are those inner fenders.

true, im gunna take out the inners and see how it drives, if it doesnt rub when i turn then i will build some custom inners. if it does then i will but a 3" coil

toomanytoyz · 09-23-2008, 12:35 AM

TSC (Tractor Supply ) Has a Line of Fenders if you have one around your area............

Rick

72BlckButy · 09-23-2008, 08:13 AM

Is there a reason that you're not just running bags? I think with the 4" springs and 2.5" spindles you are running pretty low in the front end.

cstm68 · 09-23-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Is there a reason that you're not just running bags? I think with the 4" springs and 2.5" spindles you are running pretty low in the front end.

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Brad · 09-23-2008, 08:33 AM

Unless you're not mentioning something else, that amount of front spring drop won't work on these trucks. You can get by with 3" and spindles, but not as a daily driver going up driveways and such. 2" & 2 1/2" spindles is about all you want as a dd.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2008, 02:28 PM

I just hope you don't end up putting out money for new inner's, or trailer fenders, and end up bottoming them out. I love the setup, and would love to see a side profile, but I know that if you live in Missouri.... good luck!

cstm68 · 09-24-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I just hope you don't end up putting out money for new inner's, or trailer fenders, and end up bottoming them out. I love the setup, and would love to see a side profile, but I know that if you live in Missouri.... good luck!

i dont live in missouri, i live in western washington. (or was that a joke that i just didnt get ?) hahaha

i think before i do anything with the fenders i will try a set of 2" springs.

as for a side pic, well its sitting on the tires so i cant get it out of the garage. haha sorry guys.

but there are a few more pics in my build thread and i will be posting more there too.

powell72 · 09-23-2008, 09:10 PM

I'm guessing you'll be going to the 3'' springs for alignment reasons like Shane said, but whatever you do post a side view of it, I bet it looks pretty wicked.

cstm68 · 09-30-2008, 08:41 PM

ok so now i got the 2 inch coils in it and it does not rub.

tcb-1 · 09-30-2008, 09:01 PM

very, very nice stance. and I really like the rims!

what's your plans out back?

cstm68 · 09-30-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

very, very nice stance. and I really like the rims!

what's your plans out back?

thanks. i put a 4 inch drop coil in the rear but i still need to put in a c notch and 2 inch blocks

theres a few more pics in my build thread

big_al_71 · 09-30-2008, 09:19 PM

When you lower the rear the front will come up some. truck looks terrific...

cstm68 · 09-30-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

When you lower the rear the front will come up some. truck looks terrific...

the rear is already lowered so it will stay how it is for a bit

SCOTI · 09-30-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

..... but i still need to put in a c notch and 2 inch blocks

I'm pretty sure he meant when you lower the rear even 'more' there will be a slight impact on the height of the front.

*Shane* · 09-30-2008, 11:18 PM

that front end still looks awful low to be 2" springs ...

pissonNOS · 09-30-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

that front end still looks awful low to be 2" springs ...

correct me if im wrong but in the first post he said 2 1/2 spindles and 4" coils??

cstm68 · 09-30-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pissonNOS

correct me if im wrong but in the first post he said 2 1/2 spindles and 4" coils??

i thought i had 4 inch coils but they were actualy 3 inch but i swaped the coils for 2 inch and i still have the 2 1/2 spindals

Mondo · 10-01-2008, 12:12 AM

I see those 20in on front. I have the same dropped spindles and 3 inch coils (5/7 drop) and the tires are not that close to the top of the fender. Of course their 255/60/15 on front. It rides great by the way.

Guess I better stick to 18s when the time comes...

Sorry it won't let me load the pics anymore... says they're now too big (you can look at my previous posts to see my truck)

Lated · 10-01-2008, 12:40 AM

I used 2 1/2" ds and a 1" drop spring and my tires rub if I hit much of a bump. How tall is your wheel/tire combo, and where did you buy the springs and spindles? I think my tires are 29" tall, and they are tucked up inside the fender. I don't think yours looks that much lower than mine. I think I ended up with alot more than the intended 3 1/2" drop. Here's a before and after with the same height tires. Looks like I got more like 5 or 6" to me. Did you expect your drop to put your truck as low as it is, or did it end up lower than you expected?

09-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	lowerd my truck !!! but... so i got all my new brakes and everything installed. i used 2 1/2 drop spindals and 4" drop coils in front i haven got to the rear yet my problem is that the inner fender well sits on the front tires. what should i do? just take the fender wells out ?? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-22-2008, 10:47 PM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... Take em out & make some custom ones If you run with them out, it makes it real dirty under the hood & you run the risk of denting your hood with a rock __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-22-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... id like to do something like this, but i dont know where the get trailer fenders http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=258732&page=2 __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB Last edited by cstm68; 09-22-2008 at 11:10 PM.

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... 4" drop springs on the front sounds like a LOT to me ... I think you're gonna have bigger issues with alignment and rubbing the outer fender when you turn than you are those inner fenders.

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toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... TSC (Tractor Supply ) Has a Line of Fenders if you have one around your area............ Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

09-23-2008, 08:13 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... Is there a reason that you're not just running bags? I think with the 4" springs and 2.5" spindles you are running pretty low in the front end. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-23-2008, 08:33 AM	#11
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... Unless you're not mentioning something else, that amount of front spring drop won't work on these trucks. You can get by with 3" and spindles, but not as a daily driver going up driveways and such. 2" & 2 1/2" spindles is about all you want as a dd. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... I just hope you don't end up putting out money for new inner's, or trailer fenders, and end up bottoming them out. I love the setup, and would love to see a side profile, but I know that if you live in Missouri.... good luck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-23-2008, 09:10 PM	#14
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... I'm guessing you'll be going to the 3'' springs for alignment reasons like Shane said, but whatever you do post a side view of it, I bet it looks pretty wicked. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-30-2008, 08:41 PM	#15
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... ok so now i got the 2 inch coils in it and it does not rub. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

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Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... that front end still looks awful low to be 2" springs ...

10-01-2008, 12:12 AM	#24
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... I see those 20in on front. I have the same dropped spindles and 3 inch coils (5/7 drop) and the tires are not that close to the top of the fender. Of course their 255/60/15 on front. It rides great by the way. Guess I better stick to 18s when the time comes... Sorry it won't let me load the pics anymore... says they're now too big (you can look at my previous posts to see my truck) Last edited by Mondo; 10-01-2008 at 12:28 AM.



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Lated Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 255	Re: lowerd my truck !!! but... I used 2 1/2" ds and a 1" drop spring and my tires rub if I hit much of a bump. How tall is your wheel/tire combo, and where did you buy the springs and spindles? I think my tires are 29" tall, and they are tucked up inside the fender. I don't think yours looks that much lower than mine. I think I ended up with alot more than the intended 3 1/2" drop. Here's a before and after with the same height tires. Looks like I got more like 5 or 6" to me. Did you expect your drop to put your truck as low as it is, or did it end up lower than you expected? Attached Images __________________ “If you don’t have time to do it right now, how will you ever find time to fix it.” - author unknown '70 SWB Step-Side (More rust than metal)

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