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MDATXXX · 02-03-2005, 08:00 AM

I have a 82swb i want to put 22's on it, my question to the board is what would be a good lowering height to lower my truck on the 22's i really want that low look but enough height to go over speed bumps and make turns, I heard 3/5 5/5 4/6 what do u think? What is a good price for lowering kit install?? Also i live in austin,tx do any one know of a place around here that will put a lowering kit on??? thx alot

Ric83 · 02-03-2005, 10:49 AM

to the board from another here from A town!!!
You know, before you asked, I never really thought about any shops here in town. Unfortunatly, now that I do think about it, I don't know of any. None
that I would even think of recomending anyway.
My cousin just lowered his a couple of months ago, but he and I did it at his house.

C-10volvo · 02-03-2005, 11:16 AM

it doesnt matter how big your wheel is as long as you keep the same OD of the tire. i wouldnt recomend more than a 8.5 inch wide rim up front though. i would go with a 3/5 drop.

gdev_ · 02-03-2005, 12:16 PM

It depends on tire size and wheel width/offset. If you really want to go with 22's on all four corners, 3/5 would probably be the MOST you would want to go, and it would have to be with a realtively short tire. One thing to keep in mind when going to a 22 is that your tire selection becomes more of a factor, you have MANY more options sticking with 20's, and less headaches as well (especially in the front).

HTH,

gdev_

www.hillshotrods.com

MDATXXX · 02-03-2005, 01:31 PM

I Have 295-30-22 Tires

C-10volvo · 02-03-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDATXXX

I Have 295-30-22 Tires

you cannot run thoes in the front

MDATXXX · 02-04-2005, 01:53 AM

THX ALOT FELLAS do anyone have any pics with 3/5 or 5/7 drop on 22's

C-10volvo · 02-04-2005, 02:01 AM

i don tthink anyone here is on 22's. well, there is one but he is stock

r0lf- · 02-04-2005, 04:32 AM

22's up front are gonna be a PITA. I mean, more power to ya for doing it, but sheesh... Lemmie dig up a pic of one of Hills hot rods thats bagged on 22's, his ride height is almost higher than stock, seriously.

r0lf- · 02-04-2005, 04:33 AM

r0lf- · 02-04-2005, 04:37 AM

Thats gonna be about the max height your gonna be able to go down on 22's, I think that truck is on 20's, but you get the idea. Its not very low.

02-03-2005, 08:00 AM	#1
MDATXXX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AUSTIN(ATX) Posts: 23	Lowering??????? I have a 82swb i want to put 22's on it, my question to the board is what would be a good lowering height to lower my truck on the 22's i really want that low look but enough height to go over speed bumps and make turns, I heard 3/5 5/5 4/6 what do u think? What is a good price for lowering kit install?? Also i live in austin,tx do any one know of a place around here that will put a lowering kit on??? thx alot

02-03-2005, 10:49 AM	#2
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	to the board from another here from A town!!! You know, before you asked, I never really thought about any shops here in town. Unfortunatly, now that I do think about it, I don't know of any. None that I would even think of recomending anyway. My cousin just lowered his a couple of months ago, but he and I did it at his house. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

02-03-2005, 11:16 AM	#3
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	it doesnt matter how big your wheel is as long as you keep the same OD of the tire. i wouldnt recomend more than a 8.5 inch wide rim up front though. i would go with a 3/5 drop. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

02-04-2005, 02:01 AM	#8
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i don tthink anyone here is on 22's. well, there is one but he is stock __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

02-04-2005, 04:32 AM	#9
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	22's up front are gonna be a PITA. I mean, more power to ya for doing it, but sheesh... Lemmie dig up a pic of one of Hills hot rods thats bagged on 22's, his ride height is almost higher than stock, seriously. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

02-03-2005, 12:16 PM	#4
gdev_ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5	It depends on tire size and wheel width/offset. If you really want to go with 22's on all four corners, 3/5 would probably be the MOST you would want to go, and it would have to be with a realtively short tire. One thing to keep in mind when going to a 22 is that your tire selection becomes more of a factor, you have MANY more options sticking with 20's, and less headaches as well (especially in the front). HTH, gdev_ www.hillshotrods.com

02-03-2005, 01:31 PM	#5
MDATXXX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AUSTIN(ATX) Posts: 23	I Have 295-30-22 Tires

02-04-2005, 01:53 AM	#7
MDATXXX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AUSTIN(ATX) Posts: 23	THX ALOT FELLAS do anyone have any pics with 3/5 or 5/7 drop on 22's

02-04-2005, 04:33 AM	#10
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	__________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

02-04-2005, 04:37 AM	#11
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Thats gonna be about the max height your gonna be able to go down on 22's, I think that truck is on 20's, but you get the idea. Its not very low. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!



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