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11-15-2009, 06:43 PM | #1 |
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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.
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11-15-2009, 06:50 PM | #2 |
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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.
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11-15-2009, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
I love the way it sits now. I like 'em with a little rake.
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11-15-2009, 07:00 PM | #4 |
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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
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11-15-2009, 07:28 PM | #5 |
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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 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
I agree...looks great like it is.
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11-16-2009, 11:23 AM | #7 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
i think 2 live crew lyrics arent allowed, Lmao
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11-16-2009, 11:43 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
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235/60/15's in the front and 295/50/15 in the back always looked good to me.
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11-16-2009, 01:25 PM | #9 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
The tires are 275/60R15 all around. They are brand new so it will be a while before new tire sizes.
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11-17-2009, 01:39 PM | #10 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
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!
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11-17-2009, 02:56 PM | #11 | |
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11-15-2009, 07:58 PM | #12 |
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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 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
Leave it! Looks great. I'm going for the same stance with mine.
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11-15-2009, 08:24 PM | #14 |
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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!
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11-15-2009, 08:53 PM | #15 |
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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
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11-16-2009, 03:02 AM | #16 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
looks good now but i think it would look better brought down about an inch in the back..
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11-16-2009, 10:53 AM | #17 |
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11-17-2009, 01:53 PM | #18 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
I was thinking the same
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11-15-2009, 08:09 PM | #19 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
I like a hot rod rake. Thats more of a redneck rake. Lower it a bit more.
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11-15-2009, 09:04 PM | #20 |
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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!
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11-15-2009, 09:06 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
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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"
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11-15-2009, 09:28 PM | #22 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
leave it it look good!
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11-15-2009, 09:57 PM | #23 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
Dang it Nate your making me drool again!
One of these day...just you wait!
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11-15-2009, 10:08 PM | #24 |
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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. |
11-15-2009, 11:19 PM | #25 |
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Re: Need opinions on stance
My vote is in ... It rocks just the way it sits.
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