got it lowered 5/7 now - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 04-10-2010, 06:31 PM

finally saved up enough for the junk to lower it with...went with western chassis 2.5" drop spindles, and wc 2.5" drop springs up front

back, flip kit and 2" lowering shackles for my 5/7 total drop, also went with toxic shocks, they ride much, much better that those junk doech tech's

also, put in the 4-core radiator w/factory brackets, fan shroud and mounts

not the best of pics, but it's coming along slowly....now just gotta save up for some wheels/tires next (cant stand these at all)

4 core radiator/bracktets pic:

Square84 · 04-10-2010, 06:46 PM

looks good, these trucks really need the front fenders sectioned though

bharrison1 · 04-10-2010, 07:55 PM

Nice ride!!

CenValyCali · 04-10-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Square84

looks good, these trucks really need the front fenders sectioned though

How much of a section do you feel they need?

mongoose · 04-10-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Square84

looks good, these trucks really need the front fenders sectioned though

nah... other way around... back needs to go up

but yeah truck looks good man, how big are those tires?

bigarmzz · 04-10-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mongoose

nah... other way around... back needs to go up

but yeah truck looks good man, how big are those tires?

thats whats odd about these trucks, the thing sits perfectly level, and thats using a level on the bedsides, and the bottom of the rocker panels, dead level......but, these trucks almost have to have a rake to look good though, ya know?

the tires are just 255/70-15's all around (for now anyways)

1LowToy · 04-10-2010, 11:47 PM

Lookin fine, the wheels too.

Did you have to notch the back or cut out the bump stops?

bigarmzz · 04-11-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Lookin fine, the wheels too.

Did you have to notch the back or cut out the bump stops?

just cut out the bump stops, never had to c-notch....never have had to on a 5/7 drop...still have 3" of clearance between the frame and rear

**nlped** · 04-11-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

thats whats odd about these trucks, the thing sits perfectly level, and thats using a level on the bedsides, and the bottom of the rocker panels, dead level......but, these trucks almost have to have a rake to look good though, ya know?

Amen!!!

Looks great, Man!

bigarmzz · 04-11-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bharrison1

Nice ride!!

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Originally Posted by menace121978

! looks much better buddy.

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Originally Posted by nlped

Amen!!!

Looks great, Man!

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Originally Posted by West Texas Z

Looks great!!

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Originally Posted by Justin36

Hey very sharp truck, looks great!!!

thanks guys!

menace121978 · 04-10-2010, 08:07 PM

! looks much better buddy.

knightowl73 · 04-11-2010, 12:39 AM

good look for your truck and i think the tire size works out well on looks, any tire rubbing on the inner fenders up front?

bigarmzz · 04-11-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by knightowl73

good look for your truck and i think the tire size works out well on looks, any tire rubbing on the inner fenders up front?

no tire rubbing at all man....just gotta save up for some larger wheels now

**N2TRUX** · 04-11-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

no tire rubbing at all man....just gotta save up for some larger wheels now

As much as I like it, you know a set of big wheels are going to make this truck "pop".

bigarmzz · 04-11-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

As much as I like it, you know a set of big wheels are going to make this truck "pop".

Yeah, i couldnt agree more Ken....cant wait to get a set of bigger wheels on there

STOCKISH · 04-11-2010, 03:19 PM

Looks great buddy. I like it alot. The ralleys look pretty nice on there just need to stagger the tire sizes a little. Maybe 275/60 on the rear and 255/60 on the front. Let me know when you get ready to sell the ralleys, I would love a set for the black truck I bought from you!

Driveway Dreams · 04-11-2010, 01:11 AM

Wow, it is starting to look like it really is one of your trucks. The only thing wrong though is the color, still odd to me. But I love it. Keep at it man!!!

bigarmzz · 04-11-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Wow, it is starting to look like it really is one of your trucks. The only thing wrong though is the color, still odd to me. But I love it. Keep at it man!!!

thanks my man! i tend to stay with what works for me anyways

West Texas Z · 04-11-2010, 01:29 AM

Looks great!!

Justin36 · 04-11-2010, 01:42 AM

Hey very sharp truck, looks great!!!

*JCampbell* · 04-11-2010, 10:51 PM

Looks snazzy, Man.

silvereagle07 · 04-12-2010, 07:50 AM

Looks sweet!

Tow Me · 04-12-2010, 01:07 PM

Looks great! 20s will look sic.

james chevy · 04-21-2010, 05:16 AM

mine must be 5/8 drop cause my frame 1 inch from hittin axle with no bump stops i like your truck go with 20s

Keith Seymore · 04-12-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

finally saved up enough for the junk to lower it with...

Looks great!

(Running outside to lower back of my truck....)

K

04-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	got it lowered 5/7 now finally saved up enough for the junk to lower it with...went with western chassis 2.5" drop spindles, and wc 2.5" drop springs up front back, flip kit and 2" lowering shackles for my 5/7 total drop, also went with toxic shocks, they ride much, much better that those junk doech tech's also, put in the 4-core radiator w/factory brackets, fan shroud and mounts not the best of pics, but it's coming along slowly....now just gotta save up for some wheels/tires next (cant stand these at all) 4 core radiator/bracktets pic: __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 04-11-2010 at 12:10 PM.

04-10-2010, 06:46 PM	#2
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now looks good, these trucks really need the front fenders sectioned though __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

04-10-2010, 07:55 PM	#3
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Nice ride!!

04-10-2010, 11:47 PM	#7
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Lookin fine, the wheels too. Did you have to notch the back or cut out the bump stops?

04-10-2010, 08:07 PM	#11
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now ! looks much better buddy. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

04-11-2010, 12:39 AM	#12
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now good look for your truck and i think the tire size works out well on looks, any tire rubbing on the inner fenders up front? __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs Last edited by knightowl73; 04-11-2010 at 12:42 AM. Reason: too short

04-11-2010, 03:19 PM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Looks great buddy. I like it alot. The ralleys look pretty nice on there just need to stagger the tire sizes a little. Maybe 275/60 on the rear and 255/60 on the front. Let me know when you get ready to sell the ralleys, I would love a set for the black truck I bought from you! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-11-2010, 01:11 AM	#17
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Wow, it is starting to look like it really is one of your trucks. The only thing wrong though is the color, still odd to me. But I love it. Keep at it man!!! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-11-2010, 01:29 AM	#19
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Looks great!! __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

04-11-2010, 01:42 AM	#20
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Hey very sharp truck, looks great!!! __________________ Justin

04-11-2010, 10:51 PM	#21
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Looks snazzy, Man.

04-12-2010, 07:50 AM	#22
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Looks sweet! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-12-2010, 01:07 PM	#23
Tow Me Glen Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 331	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now Looks great! 20s will look sic. __________________ Glen Simpson Severed Ties - Oregon Roseburg, Oregon 1983 Chevrolet C10 - Ginger Photos 1970 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Build Page: 1970 Pale Shade of Brown Past Trucks 1981 GMC Crew Cab Short Bed Project Crewella: 1981 CCSB 1999 Chevrolet K2500 CCSB Photos

04-21-2010, 05:16 AM	#24
james chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: beaufort n.c. Posts: 34	Re: got it lowered 5/7 now mine must be 5/8 drop cause my frame 1 inch from hittin axle with no bump stops i like your truck go with 20s Attached Images

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