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joe1982 · 06-04-2010, 07:45 PM

so after months of being back from deployment, i finally had a solid weekend to work on the truck! i really hated how my front was sitting so i through in my 2.5'' spindles . but it is too low now! haha, 5.5'' in the front is too much for a dd. so im will be swapping my 3'' for 2'' springs tomorrow, also bringing down the back tomorrow 1more''. what do you guys think?

3r!c84 · 06-04-2010, 08:18 PM

nicee it looks like my truck!
what size tires are thos?

baclay9 · 06-04-2010, 08:36 PM

Looks really good man. Are you rubbing up front or something?

chevymotocross · 06-04-2010, 08:59 PM

Looks awesome! Thanks for serving. What branch of service. I'm an Airman myself.

Dapper Dan · 06-04-2010, 08:59 PM

Just my opinion but I like it just like it is!

BruthaMan · 06-04-2010, 09:05 PM

Looks good, Joe! Have to agree with the others, looks fantastic where it's at!

SBTork · 06-04-2010, 09:10 PM

The tire/fender gaps are perfect and you cleared that parking berm no problem. I say if it rides good and you don't bottom out too much on the inner fenders, run it. It looks killer as is.

*RMrider17* · 06-04-2010, 09:31 PM

Yeah I say leave it, are you just flipped in the rear, so like a 5.5/6?

joe1982 · 06-04-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RMrider17

Yeah I say leave it, are you just flipped in the rear, so like a 5.5/6?

no i am not flipped, i have two leaves out and the rest of the pack was arched. it has a pretty stiff ride, but i already have a flip kit and some new leaf springs that i will be hooking up tomorrow. it is lowered 5'' in the rear as of right now. hopefully 6 by tomorrow.

joe1982 · 06-04-2010, 09:43 PM

thanks for all the comments fellas, i really appriciate it. to answer some questions: the tire sizes are 295/50 on the rear and 235/60 up front. no i do not run on the front fenders, i have about an inch of clearance. hmm, you guys got me thinking, ill mess with the back tomorrow and see how it sits, and if i like it. i might leave the front alone.

3r!c84 · 06-04-2010, 09:44 PM

how wide are the rims too?

joe1982 · 06-04-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

how wide are the rims too?

8''s up front 10''out back.

baclay9 · 06-04-2010, 09:45 PM

If your not rubbin def leave the front alone man, looks awesome

3r!c84 · 06-04-2010, 09:55 PM

ohhh it looks nice with the 10s out back. mine with the 8s looks like the back tires are not as wide

menace121978 · 06-04-2010, 11:37 PM

beautiful! i think she's sitting perfect

thepenguin99 · 06-05-2010, 02:55 AM

I love the look. I want to do something similar with 10" rallys in back and 6.5" van rims up front. Still dunno if I want black letter or white letter tires though. Do the 10" wheels with 295s rub at all?

MalibuKasey · 06-05-2010, 02:59 AM

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joe1982 · 06-05-2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by thepenguin99

I love the look. I want to do something similar with 10" rallys in back and 6.5" van rims up front. Still dunno if I want black letter or white letter tires though. Do the 10" wheels with 295s rub at all?

Thanks, no man, the rears aren't close to rubbing, the BS on them is 5".

northern 85 · 06-05-2010, 06:34 AM

Yep really liking it! If you dont mind me asking how much were the rear rims and where did you buy them,do they match stock rallys? Thanks

joe1982 · 06-05-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by northern 85

Yep really liking it! If you dont mind me asking how much were the rear rims and where did you buy them,do they match stock rallys? Thanks

yeah no problem man. i paid around 155 for the 2 rear wheels including shipping.they dont match the stock truck rally, they are the vette style with the knock off caps.

scooterskoolkustoms · 06-05-2010, 08:50 AM

man it look's good just sitting there.I would leave it,but that's me.Did you get your springs from summit? look like mine $79.99 great price.

boatpuller · 06-05-2010, 12:24 PM

look's awesome joe.i like the stance.if i were to do anything,i get rid of those cleats.but,i know that would leave some ugly holes and open a whole new can of worms.good job man.

**N2TRUX** · 06-05-2010, 12:30 PM

I don't think it's too low, but your never going to be happy with those 3" springs. They are too short to work right on these trck. Your better off with 3" spindle and 2" spring.

joe1982 · 06-05-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I don't think it's too low, but your never going to be happy with those 3" springs. They are too short to work right on these trck. Your better off with 3" spindle and 2" spring.

youre right, thats what i think most people that go that route feel like, if i do switch out my springs ill be close though, 2.5'' spindle and a 2''spring

3r!c84 · 06-05-2010, 05:43 PM

they have truck railys in 15x10

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RMrider17 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 27	Re: sittin lower! Yeah I say leave it, are you just flipped in the rear, so like a 5.5/6?

06-04-2010, 09:43 PM	#10
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: sittin lower! thanks for all the comments fellas, i really appriciate it. to answer some questions: the tire sizes are 295/50 on the rear and 235/60 up front. no i do not run on the front fenders, i have about an inch of clearance. hmm, you guys got me thinking, ill mess with the back tomorrow and see how it sits, and if i like it. i might leave the front alone. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

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3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: sittin lower! how wide are the rims too? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: sittin lower! If your not rubbin def leave the front alone man, looks awesome

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3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: sittin lower! ohhh it looks nice with the 10s out back. mine with the 8s looks like the back tires are not as wide __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: sittin lower! Yep really liking it! If you dont mind me asking how much were the rear rims and where did you buy them,do they match stock rallys? Thanks

06-05-2010, 08:50 AM	#21
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: sittin lower! man it look's good just sitting there.I would leave it,but that's me.Did you get your springs from summit? look like mine $79.99 great price. __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.

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boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: sittin lower! look's awesome joe.i like the stance.if i were to do anything,i get rid of those cleats.but,i know that would leave some ugly holes and open a whole new can of worms.good job man. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

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