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**Already Gone** · 05-31-2011, 06:04 PM

I put some new P255/70R15 Cooper Cobra GT tires on my truck last week to fill out the 15 x 8 Rallys. I haven't used the truck a whole lot the last few years so I had some time this morning and took her for a ride. You know I gotta do that every once in a while as I forget how much I love the way my truck feels when I drive it. Nowthat i have the tires I want I'll have to get to ECE and get my lowering kit.

PanelDeland · 05-31-2011, 06:06 PM

I'm loving the "Ice Coral Pink".Truck looks good.I doubt I could let it set much.

**leddzepp** · 05-31-2011, 06:30 PM

neat looking truck. it would look reeeaaal good with a 4/6 drop too.
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**Already Gone** · 06-01-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

neat looking truck. it would look reeeaaal good with a 4/6 drop too.
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I'm thinking of doing a 3 1/2" front ( 2 1/2 spindle and 1" coil ) and 5" rear (springs with Super Trac Bar and lowered shocks)..

Sicklajoie · 05-31-2011, 09:57 PM

Nice truck, but don't drop it!!! 8^)

splehigh · 06-01-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Nice truck, but don't drop it!!! 8^)

I think it looks best the way it is.

**Already Gone** · 06-01-2011, 01:29 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I really like the way it looks with the bigger tires and 8" rims on it and because of that to be truthful I'm on the fence whether or not to lower it. If I do not lower it it really needs new shocks, does anyone have any recommendtions for new shocks?

northerngmc · 06-01-2011, 10:30 AM

Lower it! lower it! lower it!

Looking great Greg.

71STPSDE · 06-01-2011, 12:24 PM

Fat tires look good. Dropping it will set it off. ECE are good guys.

**lolife99** · 06-01-2011, 12:35 PM

4.5/6 drop.

**Already Gone** · 06-01-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

4.5/6 drop.

Why 4.5/6 as opposed to 3.5/5 ?

72BlckButy · 06-01-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Why 4.5/6 as opposed to 3.5/5 ?

Trust me... once you go 3.5/5, it won't be enough.

ChevLoRay · 06-01-2011, 09:28 PM

Greg...he's right. I did a 2.5/4.0 drop and I'd really like to go another inch towards the pavement.

If you go more than 5 inches lower in the rear, you will probably have issues with the driveshaft and the crossmember that mounts the center bearing. ECE offers a custom crossmember to address those issues.

cam.man67 · 06-01-2011, 12:43 PM

Nice tires, but don;t you dare lower that beauty!

dubds10 · 06-01-2011, 02:34 PM

Those tires look pretty big to go that low without any rubbing on the fenders, but maybe the pics are just deceiving. I'd say a small 2" drop all the way around would look decent. Not super low, but just enough to notice it and still have the muscle truck look to it...even with the Pink paint

That's a pretty clean truck....personally I HAVE to drive my blazer ever day. Even with it sucking down gas, I'll take the blazer every where and leave the Honda at home lol

**lolife99** · 06-01-2011, 09:38 PM

This is 72BlckButy's 4.5"/6" drop.

**Joesjunk** · 06-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Keep it stock height!!!!!

re1 · 06-01-2011, 10:12 PM

Looks Great !!

VA72C10 · 06-01-2011, 10:14 PM

It looks great as is.... but the ECE 4.5/6 drop is the PERFECT stance for these trucks and rides great according to everyone who has it!

**Already Gone** · 06-25-2011, 12:45 AM

Been thinking a lot about the drop thing and decided I 'm not going to drop it, ( I'll save that for my Burb when I get one ) I'm going to redo all the bushings and body mounts with polyurethane bushings and add a Hellwig rear sway bar and with the 1 1/4 " sway bar with the poly bushings I already have up front the truck should handle and ride like a new one.

**70cst** · 06-25-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Been thinking a lot about the drop thing and decided I 'm not going to drop it, ( I'll save that for my Burb when I get one ) I'm going to redo all the bushings and body mounts with polyurethane bushings and add a Hellwig rear sway bar and with the 1 1/4 " sway bar with the poly bushings I already have up front the truck should handle and ride like a new one.

These are words of wisdom

Your truck is way

konasummit · 06-25-2011, 02:23 AM

I have to say a 4" lift with some 35" 12.50" on a 17" rim. Just sayin'
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**Already Gone** · 06-25-2011, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

These are words of wisdom

Your truck is way

Thanks !!!

Sicklajoie · 06-25-2011, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Been thinking a lot about the drop thing and decided I 'm not going to drop it,

All I can say is "Phew!"

fastwillie 696969 · 06-25-2011, 04:12 AM

awesome colors ,i feel like going out and getting the mother's circus animals cookies LOL

05-31-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	New Slippers I put some new P255/70R15 Cooper Cobra GT tires on my truck last week to fill out the 15 x 8 Rallys. I haven't used the truck a whole lot the last few years so I had some time this morning and took her for a ride. You know I gotta do that every once in a while as I forget how much I love the way my truck feels when I drive it. Nowthat i have the tires I want I'll have to get to ECE and get my lowering kit. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-31-2011, 06:06 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: New Slippers I'm loving the "Ice Coral Pink".Truck looks good.I doubt I could let it set much. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-31-2011, 06:30 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: New Slippers neat looking truck. it would look reeeaaal good with a 4/6 drop too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-31-2011, 09:57 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: New Slippers Nice truck, but don't drop it!!! 8^) __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

06-01-2011, 01:29 PM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: New Slippers Thanks for all the compliments guys. I really like the way it looks with the bigger tires and 8" rims on it and because of that to be truthful I'm on the fence whether or not to lower it. If I do not lower it it really needs new shocks, does anyone have any recommendtions for new shocks? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 06-01-2011 at 01:29 PM.

06-01-2011, 10:30 AM	#8
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: New Slippers Lower it! lower it! lower it! Looking great Greg. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-01-2011, 12:24 PM	#9
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: New Slippers Fat tires look good. Dropping it will set it off. ECE are good guys. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

06-01-2011, 12:35 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New Slippers 4.5/6 drop. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-01-2011, 09:28 PM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New Slippers Greg...he's right. I did a 2.5/4.0 drop and I'd really like to go another inch towards the pavement. If you go more than 5 inches lower in the rear, you will probably have issues with the driveshaft and the crossmember that mounts the center bearing. ECE offers a custom crossmember to address those issues. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-01-2011, 12:43 PM	#14
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: New Slippers Nice tires, but don;t you dare lower that beauty! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

06-01-2011, 02:34 PM	#15
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: New Slippers Those tires look pretty big to go that low without any rubbing on the fenders, but maybe the pics are just deceiving. I'd say a small 2" drop all the way around would look decent. Not super low, but just enough to notice it and still have the muscle truck look to it...even with the Pink paint That's a pretty clean truck....personally I HAVE to drive my blazer ever day. Even with it sucking down gas, I'll take the blazer every where and leave the Honda at home lol __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

06-01-2011, 09:38 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New Slippers This is 72BlckButy's 4.5"/6" drop. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 06-01-2011 at 10:02 PM.

06-01-2011, 09:58 PM	#17
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: New Slippers Keep it stock height!!!!! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

06-01-2011, 10:12 PM	#18
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: New Slippers Looks Great !! __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green

06-01-2011, 10:14 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New Slippers It looks great as is.... but the ECE 4.5/6 drop is the PERFECT stance for these trucks and rides great according to everyone who has it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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06-25-2011, 12:45 AM	#20
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: New Slippers Been thinking a lot about the drop thing and decided I 'm not going to drop it, ( I'll save that for my Burb when I get one ) I'm going to redo all the bushings and body mounts with polyurethane bushings and add a Hellwig rear sway bar and with the 1 1/4 " sway bar with the poly bushings I already have up front the truck should handle and ride like a new one. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-25-2011, 02:23 AM	#22
konasummit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 61	Re: New Slippers I have to say a 4" lift with some 35" 12.50" on a 17" rim. Just sayin' Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 GMC 4wd 350

06-25-2011, 04:12 AM	#25
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: New Slippers awesome colors ,i feel like going out and getting the mother's circus animals cookies LOL __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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