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87oldie · 08-16-2010, 03:39 PM

Does anybody have pics of there trucks on a 6/8 or 6/7 drop?? I plan on droppin mine soon but not too sure on what drop i want. Thanks

*nbpro* · 08-16-2010, 05:29 PM

5/7 and 5/5 and 5/6 Drop pics
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4139943
pics of drop with bolt in C notch
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4125625
4-6 drop!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399030

http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&s...&start=10&sa=N

CLASSIC87' · 08-16-2010, 11:23 PM

Here's about as close as a 6/8 I was able to go:

87oldie · 08-17-2010, 12:01 AM

Thanks for the links nbpro and thats a badass truck classic87

. Are you runnin 20s on it??

bigwheel15 · 08-17-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Here's about as close as a 6/8 I was able to go:

Very nice looking truck, you have any problems going that low?

CoggedBelt75 · 08-17-2010, 11:03 AM

Here's mine. The measurements are from the top of the wheel opening to the ground...front 24 1/2"....rear 26 3/4"

87oldie · 08-17-2010, 02:40 PM

Ohh man i love your truck ^^^ it looks sick

Where did ya'll get the drops kits?? or are they custom??

grmrepr · 08-17-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CoggedBelt75

Here's mine. The measurements are from the top of the wheel opening to the ground...front 24 1/2"....rear 26 3/4"

I'm not meaning to hijack the thread but what size tires are you running?

CoggedBelt75 · 08-17-2010, 06:53 PM

The fronts are P255/60R-15 and for the rear, 31x18.5-15 street tires, 32.0x14.0-15 and 33x16.0-15 fun tires.

bigblock73 · 08-17-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by grmrepr

I'm not meaning to hijack the thread but what size tires are you running?

That is what PM's are for

HotRod C/10 · 04-08-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Here's about as close as a 6/8 I was able to go:

very nice job.

muthstryker · 08-17-2010, 11:11 PM

Mines about a 6/8

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412616

87oldie · 08-17-2010, 11:24 PM

thanks everyone

Low87 · 08-18-2010, 02:30 PM

Mine's a 6/8

iceship · 01-20-2012, 11:42 AM

You guys bottom out much...... any special triicks to do or just good drop shocks and no bumpstop...
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camshaftgsxr · 01-20-2012, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by iceship

You guys bottom out much...... any special triicks to do or just good drop shocks and no bumpstop...
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at that point the x member is 1 inch from the ground, i wouldnt be worried about the bump stops lol

mine is 5.something in the front and its already scraping the headers and control arms on big bumps... i donno how you guys do it.

how do you guys with 6-8 drops turn? doesnt the tire cram into the fender?

BabyBlue · 01-21-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

6/8 here, too. The inner fenders are still in place.

Love the Slots on your truck man, great look.

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Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

at that point the x member is 1 inch from the ground, i wouldnt be worried about the bump stops lol

mine is 5.something in the front and its already scraping the headers and control arms on big bumps... i donno how you guys do it.

how do you guys with 6-8 drops turn? doesnt the tire cram into the fender?

I don't have any rubbing at all with my 15's or my 18/20 combo. I do scrape my a-arms on nasty roads and some exhaust scrapes from my 40 degree driveway back in WA when running the 15's. Other than that, I have some great Monroe shocks and I learned how to "read the road" at a young age...probably why it feels weird to drive a 4x4 right now and not have to dodge or travel down certain roads.

CoggedBelt75 · 01-21-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

Other than that, I have some great Monroe shocks and I learned how to "read the road" at a young age...probably why it feels weird to drive a 4x4 right now and not have to dodge or travel down certain roads.

I agree with this. I got my experience driving my daughter's then boyfriend's lowered mini truck back in the 80's. After a few really good scrapes you learn what not to do. Some places limit me, but if I can get that just right angle I can go over most obstacles.

Jonboy · 01-21-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

at that point the x member is 1 inch from the ground, i wouldnt be worried about the bump stops lol

mine is 5.something in the front and its already scraping the headers and control arms on big bumps... i donno how you guys do it.

how do you guys with 6-8 drops turn? doesnt the tire cram into the fender?

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Originally Posted by BabyBlue

Love the Slots on your truck man, great look.

I don't have any rubbing at all with my 15's or my 18/20 combo. I do scrape my a-arms on nasty roads and some exhaust scrapes from my 40 degree driveway back in WA when running the 15's. Other than that, I have some great Monroe shocks and I learned how to "read the road" at a young age...probably why it feels weird to drive a 4x4 right now and not have to dodge or travel down certain roads.

Thanks. I love them, too. I agree with the "reading the road" as well. You definitely learn to keep your eyes open. We are pretty lucky to have good roads around here for the most part. I have a 70 mile commute, and there are days I drive the truck to work. Haven't had any problems on the highways at all, but you ave to pay attention in teh neighborhoods the most. That's been my experience, anyhow.

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Originally Posted by CoggedBelt75

I agree with this. I got my experience driving my daughter's then boyfriend's lowered mini truck back in the 80's. After a few really good scrapes you learn what not to do. Some places limit me, but if I can get that just right angle I can go over most obstacles.

x2. Do your rear tires make anything more difficult? It sure looks wicked.

Square_78 · 04-21-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

mine is 5.something in the front and its already scraping the headers and control arms on big bumps... i donno how you guys do it.

I don't have drop spindles so my control arms have about 5" of clearance under them. My truck is about a 5.5/8 drop and i have just as much clearance underneath as a stock sports car. I have never once bottomed out on anything except the bump stops. Thats the one disavantage of drop spindles. Instantly puts the control arm 2-3" closer to the pavement. As long as you can align it afterwards then you are ok... I am only going to install drop spindles when I bag the front. I'll be able to raise the front way up to drive it anyways so clearance wont be an issue. I'll try to take a pic this week of the clearance under my front end. Im not saying this is the way anyone else should do it, Im just saying spindles cause ground clearance issues when you start running big drops and small tires.

muthstryker · 01-20-2012, 12:53 PM

The only thing I ever hit was my exhaust down pipe by the heaeders, it was stock and about 3-4 inches off the ground. It was the lowest point on my truck.

cochino12 · 01-20-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

The only thing I ever hit was my exhaust down pipe by the heaeders, it was stock and about 3-4 inches off the ground. It was the lowest point on my truck.

Do you still have inner front fenders?

muthstryker · 01-20-2012, 02:37 PM

No...

Jonboy · 01-20-2012, 03:24 PM

6/8 here, too. The inner fenders are still in place.

iceship · 01-21-2012, 08:59 PM

What size tires are you guys running.. so i can look up the height to see i can go lower
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08-16-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
87oldie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 44	6/8 drop Does anybody have pics of there trucks on a 6/8 or 6/7 drop?? I plan on droppin mine soon but not too sure on what drop i want. Thanks

08-16-2010, 05:29 PM	#2
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: 6/8 drop 5/7 and 5/5 and 5/6 Drop pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4139943 pics of drop with bolt in C notch http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4125625 4-6 drop! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399030 http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&s...&start=10&sa=N

08-16-2010, 11:23 PM	#3
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: 6/8 drop Here's about as close as a 6/8 I was able to go: Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

08-17-2010, 12:01 AM	#4
87oldie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 44	Re: 6/8 drop Thanks for the links nbpro and thats a badass truck classic87 . Are you runnin 20s on it??

08-17-2010, 11:03 AM	#6
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: 6/8 drop Here's mine. The measurements are from the top of the wheel opening to the ground...front 24 1/2"....rear 26 3/4" Attached Images __________________ Joe __________________________________________ 1975 C10 "Questions are a sign of intelligence indicating a desire to eliminate ignorance"

08-17-2010, 02:40 PM	#7
87oldie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 44	Re: 6/8 drop Ohh man i love your truck ^^^ it looks sick Where did ya'll get the drops kits?? or are they custom??

08-17-2010, 06:53 PM	#9
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: 6/8 drop The fronts are P255/60R-15 and for the rear, 31x18.5-15 street tires, 32.0x14.0-15 and 33x16.0-15 fun tires. __________________ Joe __________________________________________ 1975 C10 "Questions are a sign of intelligence indicating a desire to eliminate ignorance"

08-17-2010, 11:11 PM	#12
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 6/8 drop Mines about a 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=412616

08-17-2010, 11:24 PM	#13
87oldie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 44	Re: 6/8 drop thanks everyone

08-18-2010, 02:30 PM	#14
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: 6/8 drop Mine's a 6/8 __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-20-2012, 11:42 AM	#15
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: 6/8 drop You guys bottom out much...... any special triicks to do or just good drop shocks and no bumpstop... Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2012, 12:53 PM	#21
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 6/8 drop The only thing I ever hit was my exhaust down pipe by the heaeders, it was stock and about 3-4 inches off the ground. It was the lowest point on my truck. __________________ Matt

01-20-2012, 02:37 PM	#23
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 6/8 drop No... __________________ Matt

01-20-2012, 03:24 PM	#24
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 6/8 drop 6/8 here, too. The inner fenders are still in place. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-21-2012, 08:59 PM	#25
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: 6/8 drop What size tires are you guys running.. so i can look up the height to see i can go lower Posted via Mobile Device



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