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A few questions...
I've been thinking about some things that could be an issue when I start working on my truck. First of all, if I do a 5/7 or 4/6 drop, will I run into any problems with my exhaust hitting the ground? I was thinking that if I did run into problems I could cut holes in my roll pan to give it a custom look.
And I was thinking about wheels too, the first ones I am going to use are some cheap old American Racing wheels my dad had left over from when he sold his 77, I got em out, cleaned them up and polished them yesterday and they look pretty nice, but eventually I want to get some nicer, bigger wheels. I was thinking about Torq Thrust IIs but I might want something bigger. I heard that n2trux had some Budniks for sale, how much would you want? Let me know what your opinions and ideas are. Thanks, - Ben
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And what kind of shocks do you usually run? Belltech?
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The only exhaust issues you should have would be with your headers, I bought a set of shorties so I dont have to worry about that. I am running belltech shocks and think they work pretty well.
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OK, and with your exhaust, do most of you use stock exit or rear exit?
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Turn downs before the axle. Follow this link to a pic of my turn downs as well as clearance of full length headers with a 4/6 drop.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...300#post501300
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If you just stick w/manifolds you won't have clearance issues as long as your exhaust guy understands the need to keep it tucked closely to the frame. When you start upgrading the motor & need more breathing room, 3/4 length headers get the job done @ a slight sacrifice in low end grunt compared to full length headers. This is what I did w/my 74.... manifolds are fine for now. I also had my exhaust ran all the way back over the rear axle & then dumps & I have 3" of clearance w/a 5/7 drop (flip kit + shackles).
As for wheels, free is good! Steelies are always a good alternative when cleaned up & detailed. Do your homework on your wheel widths & tire sizes for the best 'look' & 'fit'. Most of all....have fun.
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OK, thanks for the help, and does anybody have a good pic of their truck w/a 4/6 or 5/7 drop that I could look at for reference?
Thanks for the help, - Ben
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How's this?
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k, what drop is that and do you have a pic of the entire truck from the side?
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Here's mine with a 4/6 drop.
BTW, I have my exhaust straight out the back. I run Edelbrock TES shorty headers. ![]()
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Here's another 4/6
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Wow SCOTI, that is pretty much exactly how I want my truck, all stock trim, lowered 5/7, but all red. It looks nice. Like I said I think I'm leaning toward a 5/7 but maybe a 4/6..I don't know, I'd have to see one up close but I think lower is better. Nice trucks guys, and thanks for the pics.
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Re: pic
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