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Bpokey · 11-15-2009, 06:43 PM

When I put a 3/5 drop on my truck I thought it would make it sit pretty even but now the back still sits a little higher. I am on the fence about getting blocks to lower the back a little more or leaving it like it is. If anybody has any opinions on this it just might help me make up my mind. Thanks.

**Boog** · 11-15-2009, 06:50 PM

Some like a little rake, some don't. You could try the 2" blocks for not much expense and if you don't like it level they can be removed. I like the way it sits now.

**leddzepp** · 11-15-2009, 06:56 PM

I love the way it sits now. I like 'em with a little rake.

cdowns · 11-15-2009, 07:00 PM

i love the old school traditional california rake//if anything i'd suggest a bit taller rear tire on that truck

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2009, 07:28 PM

face down a...
nevermind.
it looks killer like that. I've always felt ALL rear wheel drive vehicles look better with some rake. Level stance has ALWAYS looked kinda honda-ish to me.

meangreen68 · 11-15-2009, 07:35 PM

I agree...looks great like it is.

**67cheby** · 11-16-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

face down a...
nevermind.
it looks killer like that. I've always felt ALL rear wheel drive vehicles look better with some rake. Level stance has ALWAYS looked kinda honda-ish to me.

i think 2 live crew lyrics arent allowed, Lmao

BossHogg69 · 11-16-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mrh33916

I would bring it down @ 1" in the back. I like a little rake as well but not quite that much.
I like to keep the distance from the top of the tire to the fender the same front and back and use the height of the rear tire to set the rake.

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Originally Posted by tys toy

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x3 on that - Set the tire to fender gaps the same and use a 'rubber rake' by adjusting the rear tire height. What size tires are on there now?
235/60/15's in the front and 295/50/15 in the back always looked good to me.

Bpokey · 11-16-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

x3 on that - Set the tire to fender gaps the same and use a 'rubber rake' by adjusting the rear tire height. What size tires are on there now?
235/60/15's in the front and 295/50/15 in the back always looked good to me.

The tires are 275/60R15 all around. They are brand new so it will be a while before new tire sizes.

BossHogg69 · 11-17-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpokey

The tires are 275/60R15 all around. They are brand new so it will be a while before new tire sizes.

It looks good as is, but if you did drop it more, I'd just go another 1" in the back. Its a good looking ride, whatever you do!

**Hart_Rod** · 11-17-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpokey

The tires are 275/60R15 all around. They are brand new so it will be a while before new tire sizes.

Sweet looking truck. How long have you had the springs in? I would drive it for 500-1000 miles before you change anything. This will allow the springs a chance to settle. Here's a picture of mine with 5 1/2 drop in the rear (29" tires)and 4 1/2 drop in the front (27" tires). I'll probably end up lowering it another 1" in the rear, but I'm going to drive as is for a while.

Where are you located in PCola? Do you ever make it up to BK on 9 mile on Saturdays? Maybe we can meet up.

mrh33916 · 11-15-2009, 07:58 PM

I would bring it down @ 1" in the back. I like a little rake as well but not quite that much.
I like to keep the distance from the top of the tire to the fender the same front and back and use the height of the rear tire to set the rake.

GASWAGON · 11-15-2009, 08:11 PM

Leave it! Looks great. I'm going for the same stance with mine.

Bpokey · 11-15-2009, 08:24 PM

Great opinions! So I guess maybe 1 inch if any at all. Maybe I could just drive around with a couple hundred pounds in the back for awhile. I wanted to leave tire sizes the same for rotating but the taller tire in the rear sounds like it would look better. Thanks again everyone!

chevy truck crazy · 11-15-2009, 08:53 PM

I say leave it alone I run pretty much that same drop on mine. when I put mine together it sat level at first and I did not like it so I changed the front a bit now its perfect. Like I said roll with as is

lsx72 · 11-16-2009, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh33916

I would bring it down @ 1" in the back. I like a little rake as well but not quite that much.
I like to keep the distance from the top of the tire to the fender the same front and back and use the height of the rear tire to set the rake.

looks good now but i think it would look better brought down about an inch in the back..

tys toy · 11-16-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh33916

I would bring it down @ 1" in the back. I like a little rake as well but not quite that much.
I like to keep the distance from the top of the tire to the fender the same front and back and use the height of the rear tire to set the rake.

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Ackattack · 11-17-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mrh33916

I would bring it down @ 1" in the back. I like a little rake as well but not quite that much.
I like to keep the distance from the top of the tire to the fender the same front and back and use the height of the rear tire to set the rake.

I was thinking the same

**N2TRUX** · 11-15-2009, 08:09 PM

I like a hot rod rake. Thats more of a redneck rake. Lower it a bit more.

72BlckButy · 11-15-2009, 09:04 PM

Swap in a 6" rear drop spring, or add a 1" block to the rear and you will be golden. Here's a shot of my truck with a 4.5/6" drop for comparison:

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Bring the rear down and you will be golden. Killer looking truck!

wwotr · 11-15-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpokey

When I put a 3/5 drop on my truck I thought it would make it sit pretty even but now the back still sits a little higher. I am on the fence about getting blocks to lower the back a little more or leaving it like it is. If anybody has any opinions on this it just might help me make up my mind. Thanks.

I had 2 1/2 Drop Spindles on my 72 GMC.
I added a 3"/4" Drop Spring/Shock kit from CPP and then went with a 2" Lowering block kit in the Rear.
LOVE the stance!!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

1968CHEVYC10 · 11-15-2009, 09:28 PM

leave it it look good!

C20-67_N_MO · 11-15-2009, 09:57 PM

Dang it Nate your making me drool again!

One of these day...just you wait!

Zoomin · 11-15-2009, 10:08 PM

That rake's a bit much for me, and that's exactly my problem with going with a static setup. I'll be doing bags in the back, at least, or all the way around so I can tow/haul and get the stance exactly where I want it.

Great looking truck, BTW.

**70cst** · 11-15-2009, 11:19 PM

My vote is in ... It rocks just the way it sits.

11-15-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
Bpokey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Belle Chasse LA Posts: 147	Need opinions on stance When I put a 3/5 drop on my truck I thought it would make it sit pretty even but now the back still sits a little higher. I am on the fence about getting blocks to lower the back a little more or leaving it like it is. If anybody has any opinions on this it just might help me make up my mind. Thanks. Attached Images

11-15-2009, 06:50 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,115	Re: Need opinions on stance Some like a little rake, some don't. You could try the 2" blocks for not much expense and if you don't like it level they can be removed. I like the way it sits now. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-15-2009, 06:56 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Need opinions on stance I love the way it sits now. I like 'em with a little rake. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need opinions on stance i love the old school traditional california rake//if anything i'd suggest a bit taller rear tire on that truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 11-15-2009 at 07:01 PM.

11-15-2009, 07:28 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need opinions on stance face down a... nevermind. it looks killer like that. I've always felt ALL rear wheel drive vehicles look better with some rake. Level stance has ALWAYS looked kinda honda-ish to me.

11-15-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Re: Need opinions on stance I agree...looks great like it is. __________________ It ain't easy being greasy!

11-15-2009, 07:58 PM	#12
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Need opinions on stance I would bring it down @ 1" in the back. I like a little rake as well but not quite that much. I like to keep the distance from the top of the tire to the fender the same front and back and use the height of the rear tire to set the rake.

11-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#13
GASWAGON AMERICAN IRON ADDICT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 299	Re: Need opinions on stance Leave it! Looks great. I'm going for the same stance with mine.

11-15-2009, 08:24 PM	#14
Bpokey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Belle Chasse LA Posts: 147	Re: Need opinions on stance Great opinions! So I guess maybe 1 inch if any at all. Maybe I could just drive around with a couple hundred pounds in the back for awhile. I wanted to leave tire sizes the same for rotating but the taller tire in the rear sounds like it would look better. Thanks again everyone!

11-15-2009, 08:53 PM	#15
chevy truck crazy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise Id Posts: 100	Re: Need opinions on stance I say leave it alone I run pretty much that same drop on mine. when I put mine together it sat level at first and I did not like it so I changed the front a bit now its perfect. Like I said roll with as is

11-15-2009, 08:09 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Need opinions on stance I like a hot rod rake. Thats more of a redneck rake. Lower it a bit more. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-15-2009, 09:04 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Need opinions on stance Swap in a 6" rear drop spring, or add a 1" block to the rear and you will be golden. Here's a shot of my truck with a 4.5/6" drop for comparison: Bring the rear down and you will be golden. Killer looking truck! __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-15-2009 at 09:05 PM.

11-15-2009, 09:28 PM	#22
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Re: Need opinions on stance leave it it look good! __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

11-15-2009, 09:57 PM	#23
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Need opinions on stance Dang it Nate your making me drool again! One of these day...just you wait! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

11-15-2009, 10:08 PM	#24
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Need opinions on stance That rake's a bit much for me, and that's exactly my problem with going with a static setup. I'll be doing bags in the back, at least, or all the way around so I can tow/haul and get the stance exactly where I want it. Great looking truck, BTW.



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11-15-2009, 11:19 PM	#25
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Need opinions on stance My vote is in ... It rocks just the way it sits. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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