Let me see your stance!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chuckin · 10-21-2014, 01:58 PM

One of, if not THE, most important part of a truck's appearance is the stance. You could make an 'ol beater look lean and mean, and a pristine truck look like a it belongs to a chic. However, not enough adequate info is out there the help others determine what stance they like. Let see some pics of your trucks with the following info provided in the following format... Let's see what you got!!!!!!!!!

Truck Year:
Lowered/Lifted Front: (ex. +/- 2 in.)
Lowered/Lifted Back:
Wheel Make/Model:
Front Wheel Size: (ex. 18x8)
Rear Wheel Size:
Front Wheel Displacement: (+/-)
Rear Wheel Displacement:
Tire Size (Optional):

JKNAPP285 · 10-21-2014, 02:12 PM

This should be a helpful thread ! I look forward to seeing what people post as I do not know enough about it

68shortwide · 10-21-2014, 02:37 PM

Hmm hopefully I can contribute in 6 months, bringin my baby home next week to start work on it

**Already Gone** · 10-21-2014, 02:43 PM

subscribed

**72peace** · 10-21-2014, 04:16 PM

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Lees68GMC · 10-22-2014, 11:36 AM

Really not much help mines a GMC with leaf springs in the rear so we've done a few different things like removing leafs, building custom rear shackles, etc. The front is just stock springs with McGauheys 2-1/2" drop spindles only.

Ultimately would like to go with C5s-20s on my truck, like I photo-shopped here

Sklptrljay · 10-22-2014, 12:28 PM

ECE 4.5/7 (4.5/6 with 1" lowering blocks in the rear)
C-notched
1" thick wheel spacers on the rear
255/60/15's all 4 corners
15 X 8 Rallye wheels all 4 corners

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Cheezer_72 · 10-22-2014, 01:14 PM

Nice rides everyone, here's mine with 2.5" spindles and 5" springs in the rear. Thinking about going lower with some 1" blocks?

Hugh Mongus · 10-22-2014, 03:40 PM

Hotchkis 4/6

**SactoJim** · 10-23-2014, 11:00 AM

That's a great looking truck!.....It is hard to beat the stock look slammed on rallies......and it sits perfect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

ECE 4.5/7 (4.5/6 with 1" lowering blocks in the rear)
C-notched
1" thick wheel spacers on the rear
255/60/15's all 4 corners
15 X 8 Rallye wheels all 4 corners

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Sklptrljay · 10-23-2014, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

That's a great looking truck!.....It is hard to beat the stock look slammed on rallies......and it sits perfect.

Thanks Jim. Only took 20 years for me to finally get it this way!

EdSevered · 10-23-2014, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

ECE 4.5/7 (4.5/6 with 1" lowering blocks in the rear)
C-notched
1" thick wheel spacers on the rear
255/60/15's all 4 corners
15 X 8 Rallye wheels all 4 corners

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Man, what a beauty!

Dumb question: Did you use the wheel spacers to fill out the wheel wells? Or was there some other reason, backspacing?

Thanks! -Ed

Sklptrljay · 10-24-2014, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdSevered

Man, what a beauty!

Dumb question: Did you use the wheel spacers to fill out the wheel wells? Or was there some other reason, backspacing?

Thanks! -Ed

Appreciate it Ed.

I added the spacers because I didn't like the look of the rear tires being in tighter than the front. Just a visual thing. It does fill up the wheel wells also.

I've read that a lot of guys don't like using spacers, but I have had good luck with them. And, I don't plan on abusing this truck and putting a ton of stress on the drivetrain.

**Boog** · 11-18-2014, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

ECE 4.5/7 (4.5/6 with 1" lowering blocks in the rear)
C-notched
1" thick wheel spacers on the rear
255/60/15's all 4 corners
15 X 8 Rallye wheels all 4 corners

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You know Jay, back in the day I wouldn't have given that color combo a second look stock. BUT with that stance, tire/wheel combo I have to say it's absolutely gorgeous. It looks killer to me. Love it.

Smilesdagun · 11-18-2014, 11:39 PM

Sklptrljay · 11-19-2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

You know Jay, back in the day I wouldn't have given that color combo a second look stock. BUT with that stance, tire/wheel combo I have to say it's absolutely gorgeous. It looks killer to me. Love it.

Thanks, Boog. When I started my build I was not going this direction either. It wasn't going to have any trim or white paint on the side, just the roof. And, I really debated going with dark blue. But, in the middle of doing the truck I had to take about a 6 month break due to $$ and family issues. So I had a lot of time to think about it and look at at a crap load of pictures of other trucks, and it steered me towards this look.

I really appreciate the positive feedback. Take care.

**davischevy** · 11-19-2014, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

You know Jay, back in the day I wouldn't have given that color combo a second look stock. BUT with that stance, tire/wheel combo I have to say it's absolutely gorgeous. It looks killer to me. Love it.

Boog, I agree. There was a Super on CL Little Rock that color a while back, and I kept going back to it. Wish I had gone to look now.

Larry

no1udknow · 10-21-2014, 06:31 PM

That's almost as good as mine ;-)

**72peace** · 10-21-2014, 07:18 PM

Stock height, Cragar s/s 16x8, 255/50VR16; think i need to lower and get taller tires.

cdrummer316 · 10-21-2014, 08:13 PM

My 1970 c10 with 2 1/2" drop spindles front and 4" springs in the rear. Plan on going lower just can't decide if I want to go air bags or do drop control arms with lowering springs.

**chiefcfd** · 10-21-2014, 09:08 PM

My 72. 18X8 Ridler wheels. 255/55X18 Tires
2 1/2 drop spindles front
4 inch drop springs rear

ultrahd4me · 10-22-2014, 09:09 AM

70 GMC stepper
front: 5" drop spindles & springs
Rear: 6" drop spring & 1" block
Wheels: Rev Classic 20x8.5 & 22x9
Tires: 255/35/20 & 265/40/22

BRHotrods · 10-22-2014, 10:10 AM

3"/5",[IMG]

[/IMG] 235/50/18's on all four..

*Fitz* · 10-22-2014, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72peace

Stock height, Cragar s/s 16x8, 255/50VR16; think i need to lower and get taller tires.

Yes, you do! But it's still a nice truck.

LOW DOUGH · 10-22-2014, 10:13 AM

Looks good cdrummer.

Here's my 71. Factory ride hight.

10-21-2014, 01:58 PM	#1
Chuckin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 33	Let me see your stance!!! One of, if not THE, most important part of a truck's appearance is the stance. You could make an 'ol beater look lean and mean, and a pristine truck look like a it belongs to a chic. However, not enough adequate info is out there the help others determine what stance they like. Let see some pics of your trucks with the following info provided in the following format... Let's see what you got!!!!!!!!! Truck Year: Lowered/Lifted Front: (ex. +/- 2 in.) Lowered/Lifted Back: Wheel Make/Model: Front Wheel Size: (ex. 18x8) Rear Wheel Size: Front Wheel Displacement: (+/-) Rear Wheel Displacement: Tire Size (Optional): __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, Growing up is optional" Chuckin - 68 Build Thread

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JKNAPP285 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 31	Re: Let me see your stance!!! This should be a helpful thread ! I look forward to seeing what people post as I do not know enough about it

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Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: Let me see your stance!!! Really not much help mines a GMC with leaf springs in the rear so we've done a few different things like removing leafs, building custom rear shackles, etc. The front is just stock springs with McGauheys 2-1/2" drop spindles only. Ultimately would like to go with C5s-20s on my truck, like I photo-shopped here Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

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Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Let me see your stance!!! ECE 4.5/7 (4.5/6 with 1" lowering blocks in the rear) C-notched 1" thick wheel spacers on the rear 255/60/15's all 4 corners 15 X 8 Rallye wheels all 4 corners [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

10-22-2014, 01:14 PM	#8
Cheezer_72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Port Hueneme, Ca Posts: 20	Re: Let me see your stance!!! Nice rides everyone, here's mine with 2.5" spindles and 5" springs in the rear. Thinking about going lower with some 1" blocks? Attached Images

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10-21-2014, 07:18 PM	#19
72peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 712	Re: Let me see your stance!!! Stock height, Cragar s/s 16x8, 255/50VR16; think i need to lower and get taller tires. Attached Images

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cdrummer316 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 10	Re: Let me see your stance!!! My 1970 c10 with 2 1/2" drop spindles front and 4" springs in the rear. Plan on going lower just can't decide if I want to go air bags or do drop control arms with lowering springs. Attached Images

10-21-2014, 09:08 PM	#21
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: Let me see your stance!!! My 72. 18X8 Ridler wheels. 255/55X18 Tires 2 1/2 drop spindles front 4 inch drop springs rear __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

10-22-2014, 09:09 AM	#22
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