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Texas Big Wig
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Get'n my GMC low
Ok girl-scouts, here it is
I want know what it would take to get my 67 GMC down low, like the fender being about 2 inches above the wheel ![]() I'm thinking a flip in the rear & at least 3" spindles up front But here is the catch, I need to haul my 4000 lb. trencher I don't want to bag it, but helper bags are ok (right now it has over load springs, but I don't see how I could use them once I flip the rear) ![]() This is just a rough idea of what I want it to look like Any ideas or help is appreciated ! Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 08-03-2007 at 11:37 PM. |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
None, unless you plan to carry a load.
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
if you slam it like that i would plan on having a crappy ride quality. plan on investing on a good set of drop shocks.
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
If it's not engineered correctly..... sure. If done right, there's no reason it can't ride better than it did in stock condition & still be able to work like a truck should/can.
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
So with flipping it & carrying a load, how much of a notch would I need... just a bolt in ???
Also, what would you do to try and keep it from dragging with a trailer on it... Helper bags ??? P.S. I understand the need for lower shocks or shock relocation |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 08-04-2007 at 08:01 PM. |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
2" Z, 3" spindles, 3" springs in front, 6" springs, 2" blocks, and a notch out back.. lower all the body mounts, and it should sit like that
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any particular brand you would like ??? I know, I just don't think that would be practical for haul'n Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 08-04-2007 at 11:28 PM. |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
So up front would you use 3" drop spindles & a 1 or 2 inch spring
Also at 4 or 5 inches up front would I have any rub'n problems ?? Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 01-25-2010 at 03:19 PM. |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
Thanks, about how much does cutting off one coil drop ?
So was that 6" up front & ??? out back, and did you use drop spindles & cut 2 coils off your springs ? Where can I get a pic of your 68 ??? Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 08-05-2007 at 10:17 AM. |
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For the rear of my 68: Firestone bags, 1.5" lowering blocks, bolt-in c-notch, relocated shocks, adj panhard bar in stock location (approx 8" drop). I can't post pics from my work computer but I have @ least 1 pic somewhere on here already. *edit.... home now*
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
A bolt-in notch works. You'll also need to open a hole in the bedfloor for 'pumpkin' clearance @ 8" of drop (or raise the floor).
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
So how many inches do you have between your rockers & the ground
I'm just trying to decide how low I can go without big problem with ground clearance, I think I can get by with a 6/6 drop |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
I couldn't tell ya. If I could drive around daily w/a 6/8 drop, it stands to reason a 6/6 drop would work but would be kind of 'rakey'.
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
I guess my truck is just different (or worn different), cuz it actually sits level right now & my running boards / rockers are about 12" off the ground
What did you haul with your truck & did you ever get off the pavement ??? Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 08-06-2007 at 12:53 PM. |
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I've never had it 'off-road' so I can't help you there. I will say I don't think it's a good idea to have a truck this low & try to use it in the dirt.
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
Ok, new line of thought
What is the most drop you can get out of shackles ??? Cuz I could cut one coil off the front & use 3" shackles (if they are made) & should be plenty good for what Ima be do'n |
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
2" shackles is the most I've ever heard.
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Re: Get'n my GMC low
Ok, I'm thinking about this again lol
For the rear, if I don't don't flip it can I just move my spring mounts up ??? is there any problems in doing this ??? Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 11-28-2007 at 04:19 PM. |
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Josh P.S. Don't count out bags either my shop truck pulls a two car trailer with some heavy classic GM steel and it has been bagged ten years and has a stock floor body drop. Not one bag failure. never left me on the side of the road.
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