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OrangeCrush1970 · 07-11-2008, 08:50 AM

Well, LONGHAIR and blukangoo did their magic, so now I guess it's my turn to actually do it. It'll be a budget drop...cut the front springs and pick up some new rear springs...Im guessing it'll be a bout a 2/4 drop.

I'd like to know what everyone thinks!

68Stepbed · 07-11-2008, 08:55 AM

Oh Yeah. DO IT!!

70c10 · 07-11-2008, 09:02 AM

With your current rims and tires, I'd leave it alone. I thought it was a 4x4. Those sidewalls are pretty tall. Were you planning to change the rims/tires?

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-11-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

With your current rims and tires, I'd leave it alone. I thought it was a 4x4. Those sidewalls are pretty tall. Were you planning to change the rims/tires?

Nope...that's my favorite part of this truck! If anything, I might go back to my 275/60's w/ some nasty fat white letter tires...that'll drop the sidewalls down a bit, but the rims stay. Can't find some sweet 70's turbine's anymore!

70c10 · 07-11-2008, 12:27 PM

Cool, post pics when it's all done!

chrislehr · 07-11-2008, 09:34 AM

like its hot.

68Stepbed · 07-11-2008, 12:37 PM

What size are your current tires. I would think a 255/70/15 would look perfect

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-11-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

What size are your current tires. I would think a 255/70/15 would look perfect

I agree w/ you... I recently saw a c10 w/ a mild drop and 255's on 10" ralleys and it looked great. Good call-

the current tires are 265/75 r 15's
they were some knock off's that I got brand new for $360 mounted and balanced. not a bad deal! (Generals)

72BlckButy · 07-11-2008, 03:00 PM

Get that sucker lowered...

Woobie · 07-11-2008, 07:30 PM

Put on 255's and DROP her!

Paul

**Boog** · 07-11-2008, 08:00 PM

That side exit exhaust, those wheels and some lower profile tires with that drop.....well it's gonna be bichin! Like a night and day difference.

OrangeCrush1970 · 07-12-2008, 10:59 AM

yall are gettin me all fired up now... im looking for the springs...keep you posted

yotaforce · 07-12-2008, 01:18 PM

I have always ran 15x10's with 275/60-15's. Allthough I eventually ran a 15x7 and 215/70-15 on the front after I slammed it. Nothing like big-n-littles. The first combination has always looked good on these trucks, especially lowered.

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-15-2009, 02:38 PM

We are discussing the drop and are concerned that my rims may be too wide (10" all the way around). Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Im not sure of the backspacing-

mr48chev · 02-15-2009, 03:17 PM

I'm not a big fan of the hot wheels look with the tires sticking outside the fenders but with that wheel tire combo I would probably leave the truck alone. I plan to drop my 71 1-1/2 to 2 in front and three in back but I have 16x8 rims with 245 tires that tuck nicely inside the wheel wells.

72freak · 02-15-2009, 06:01 PM

Id say drop it when you can find time and worry about rubbing tires later!

**clay68c10** · 02-15-2009, 07:19 PM

I totally dig those old-school turbines. I bet some 275/60-15 would work just fine, I'm running that size on mine front & rear.

tcb-1 · 02-15-2009, 09:58 PM

drop it like a bad habit.

67_C-30 · 02-15-2009, 10:05 PM

Here's the difference a little 2/4 slammage made on my '69. I used McGaughy 2/4 drop springs and I'm running 235/60R15 on front and 275/60R15 BFG's out back - for now...

72freak · 02-16-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Here's the difference a little 2/4 slammage made on my '69. I used McGaughy 2/4 drop springs and I'm running 235/60R15 on front and 275/60R15 BFG's out back - for now...

My opinion...and you know what they say......I think you need 1 more inch in the back.......a little too much rake for me!

67_C-30 · 02-16-2009, 07:57 AM

I guess great minds think alike David. Below is a my quote from another thread. I totally agree!

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Thanks Chris! I love the front, but that rear still needs to come down just tad, so I'm going to make a set of 1" and 1.5" blocks so I can tweak it in.

72freak · 02-16-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I guess great minds think alike David. Below is a my quote from another thread. I totally agree!

Everyone told me 2-4 on my last drop and it took about 30 seconds on the ground to see I needed more. Ended up with about 2.5 in front and ordering some 5" springs for the rear to replace the brand new 4" springs.

Lucky for ORANGE CRUSH because we are going to use the 4" on his rust free, no leaks, adult driven, no pets, never off road, rare factory option white and orange paint with special order Chevrolet Blazer tailgate!! (1 of 1) We havent looked closely yet but it probably has the optional rare Corvette package

**Palf70Step** · 02-15-2009, 10:01 PM

Looks good!!

OrangeCrush1970 · 02-15-2009, 10:09 PM

^^^ That looks good! ^^^

texanidiot25 · 02-15-2009, 10:28 PM

I did a 3/3 in drop on mine:

Plus a motor upfront helped lower it too

07-11-2008, 08:50 AM	#1
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Drop it? Well, LONGHAIR and blukangoo did their magic, so now I guess it's my turn to actually do it. It'll be a budget drop...cut the front springs and pick up some new rear springs...Im guessing it'll be a bout a 2/4 drop. I'd like to know what everyone thinks! Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-11-2008, 08:55 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Drop it? Oh Yeah. DO IT!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-11-2008, 09:02 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Drop it? With your current rims and tires, I'd leave it alone. I thought it was a 4x4. Those sidewalls are pretty tall. Were you planning to change the rims/tires? __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-11-2008, 12:27 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Drop it? Cool, post pics when it's all done! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-11-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Drop it? like its hot.

07-11-2008, 12:37 PM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Drop it? What size are your current tires. I would think a 255/70/15 would look perfect __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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07-11-2008, 07:30 PM	#10
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Drop it? Put on 255's and DROP her! Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

07-11-2008, 08:00 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,140	Re: Drop it? That side exit exhaust, those wheels and some lower profile tires with that drop.....well it's gonna be bichin! Like a night and day difference. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-12-2008, 10:59 AM	#12
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? yall are gettin me all fired up now... im looking for the springs...keep you posted __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

07-12-2008, 01:18 PM	#13
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: Drop it? I have always ran 15x10's with 275/60-15's. Allthough I eventually ran a 15x7 and 215/70-15 on the front after I slammed it. Nothing like big-n-littles. The first combination has always looked good on these trucks, especially lowered.

02-15-2009, 02:38 PM	#14
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? We are discussing the drop and are concerned that my rims may be too wide (10" all the way around). Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Im not sure of the backspacing- __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

02-15-2009, 03:17 PM	#15
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,448	Re: Drop it? I'm not a big fan of the hot wheels look with the tires sticking outside the fenders but with that wheel tire combo I would probably leave the truck alone. I plan to drop my 71 1-1/2 to 2 in front and three in back but I have 16x8 rims with 245 tires that tuck nicely inside the wheel wells.

02-15-2009, 06:01 PM	#16
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02-15-2009, 07:19 PM	#17
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02-15-2009, 10:09 PM	#24
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: Drop it? ^^^ That looks good! ^^^ __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

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