20" wheels, with drop, - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat386 · 01-02-2010, 12:43 PM

I know this has probab;y been brought up many times, I tried a search but it was too generic...

I was wondering if some of the members here could post their trucks (preferably shortbeds) on 20" wheels, with what drop they have. My truck is lowered, but I don't know what methods were used.. And I don't know where to start in ordering parts. Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse here,

pat386 · 01-02-2010, 12:44 PM

this is how mine sits on 20"

and 15"

JohnC · 01-02-2010, 07:11 PM

Alot of guys are doing the flip kit out back that will give you about 5-5.5" of drop. Then using spindles, and springs to get the front where you want them. Like a combo of 2.5" spindles, and a some cut off the spring. Just depends on how low you really want to go.

pat386 · 01-02-2010, 08:44 PM

Thanks! I guess the stance I want is the stance on the yellow/white square that hill's put together. I have the specs on it in a magazine in my big truck but I'm away from it at the moment. I can't find any info on it online either

Driveway Dreams · 01-02-2010, 09:12 PM

PM Cheese about it. He can probably tell you way more info than any magazine article will have. And you know if will be right too.

**N2TRUX** · 01-03-2010, 01:23 AM

As mentioned, Colby (Cheese) is the one to ask about the Hills/LMC truck.

pat386 · 01-03-2010, 10:01 AM

Thanks! I will shoot a PM that way!

greenpete · 01-03-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

As mentioned, Colby (Cheese) is the one to ask about the Hills/LMC truck.

pat, this is the one i was telling you about a couple of monts back that was in street trucks.

pat386 · 01-03-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by greenpete

pat, this is the one i was telling you about a couple of monts back that was in street trucks.

Yeah gerald I think I remember! I have a mag with it in my truck, but the trucks locked up at the alignment shop!

muthstryker · 01-03-2010, 01:41 PM

I asked cheese as well, thats the stance im shooting for with mine too.

pat386 · 01-03-2010, 02:02 PM

IIRC, the mag article with the build listed it, but I can't find any write ups of it online

muthstryker · 01-03-2010, 05:29 PM

The yellow truck has the mcgaughys 4/6 drop kit on it with "a little" more taken off the front.. Cheese said the billet specialties' are 20x10 all around with a 275/35/20.

The truck also looks good with the bonspeed palisades that picture can be seen on bonspeeds website.

Driveway Dreams · 01-03-2010, 06:25 PM

Pat, in that old pic...is that a CO plate I see?

pat386 · 01-03-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Pat, in that old pic...is that a CO plate I see?

it sure is! I got the truck last november froma family friend in Co. I have wanted this truck since I was 15, and 12 years later it's mine! We lived in Longmont from 92-07 and I still spend time out there when I run out west

flamingbig10 · 01-03-2010, 06:26 PM

looks like a 6-7

muthstryker · 01-03-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

looks like a 6-7

See thats what I thought, but cheese said otherwise soo.. plus the build pics on hills site shows the mcgaughys kit...

VA72C10 · 01-03-2010, 07:20 PM

That truck most likely looks lower than normal drops because of the short sidewall on the tires...

Driveway Dreams · 01-03-2010, 08:09 PM

Cool. I work in Longmont. I am interested in more pictures of it, looks like a clean truck.

pat386 · 01-03-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Cool. I work in Longmont. I am interested in more pictures of it, looks like a clean truck.

sweet! good ol' longmont

sweet! there are a few pics of it in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317305

it was a full resto back in 94ish by a guy in iowa who then brought it to colorado and ended up selling it. I think it was a great buy, the more I find about it and learn about it.

SCOTI · 01-03-2010, 09:03 PM

5/7 w/20x8.5's & 255-40's; 20x10's & 295-40's. Front tires were too tall to drive w/the stock inner wheel wells....

pat386 · 01-03-2010, 11:53 PM

Thanks scoti!

My front tires are 275/35 that's what was on the wheels when I got them. Rear are a little taller. I need to figure out what mine has done but I think a 5/7 is what I need. Thanks all!

*BGRAFX* · 01-04-2010, 05:01 PM

Pat that is a nice truck!

I painted a mural a few years ago in longmont. it was 72ft wide x 13ft tall. it has really grown since i was there last.

pat386 · 01-04-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Pat that is a nice truck!

I painted a mural a few years ago in longmont. it was 72ft wide x 13ft tall. it has really grown since i was there last.

Thanks! Where was the mural at?

Put the wheels on tonight, got my 2" rear wheel spacers today. It needs to be lowered more. and I really don't want to run spacers but down the road I will get 20x10's
my brother and I got a $40 junkyard bumper. next I'm getting cheap chrome handles for now, break up the purple!

Driveway Dreams · 01-04-2010, 11:23 PM

The truck looks good! I really like the last picture, cool how the street lights are refracting all over.

pat386 · 01-04-2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks! I really want to get rid of the cowl hood..I think that's next!

01-02-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	20" wheels, with drop, I know this has probab;y been brought up many times, I tried a search but it was too generic... I was wondering if some of the members here could post their trucks (preferably shortbeds) on 20" wheels, with what drop they have. My truck is lowered, but I don't know what methods were used.. And I don't know where to start in ordering parts. Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse here, __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-02-2010, 12:44 PM	#2
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, this is how mine sits on 20" and 15" __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-02-2010, 07:11 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Alot of guys are doing the flip kit out back that will give you about 5-5.5" of drop. Then using spindles, and springs to get the front where you want them. Like a combo of 2.5" spindles, and a some cut off the spring. Just depends on how low you really want to go. Last edited by JohnC; 01-02-2010 at 07:11 PM.

01-02-2010, 08:44 PM	#4
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Thanks! I guess the stance I want is the stance on the yellow/white square that hill's put together. I have the specs on it in a magazine in my big truck but I'm away from it at the moment. I can't find any info on it online either __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-02-2010, 09:12 PM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, PM Cheese about it. He can probably tell you way more info than any magazine article will have. And you know if will be right too. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-03-2010, 01:23 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, As mentioned, Colby (Cheese) is the one to ask about the Hills/LMC truck. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-03-2010, 10:01 AM	#7
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Thanks! I will shoot a PM that way! __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-03-2010, 01:41 PM	#10
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, I asked cheese as well, thats the stance im shooting for with mine too.

01-03-2010, 02:02 PM	#11
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, IIRC, the mag article with the build listed it, but I can't find any write ups of it online __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-03-2010, 05:29 PM	#12
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, The yellow truck has the mcgaughys 4/6 drop kit on it with "a little" more taken off the front.. Cheese said the billet specialties' are 20x10 all around with a 275/35/20. The truck also looks good with the bonspeed palisades that picture can be seen on bonspeeds website.

01-03-2010, 06:25 PM	#13
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Pat, in that old pic...is that a CO plate I see? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-03-2010, 06:26 PM	#15
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, looks like a 6-7 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-03-2010, 07:20 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, That truck most likely looks lower than normal drops because of the short sidewall on the tires... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-03-2010, 08:09 PM	#18
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Cool. I work in Longmont. I am interested in more pictures of it, looks like a clean truck. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

01-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, 5/7 w/20x8.5's & 255-40's; 20x10's & 295-40's. Front tires were too tall to drive w/the stock inner wheel wells.... Attached Images __________________ 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.*



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01-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#21
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Thanks scoti! My front tires are 275/35 that's what was on the wheels when I got them. Rear are a little taller. I need to figure out what mine has done but I think a 5/7 is what I need. Thanks all! __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

01-04-2010, 05:01 PM	#22
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Pat that is a nice truck! I painted a mural a few years ago in longmont. it was 72ft wide x 13ft tall. it has really grown since i was there last.

01-04-2010, 11:23 PM	#24
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, The truck looks good! I really like the last picture, cool how the street lights are refracting all over. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 01-04-2010 at 11:48 PM.

01-04-2010, 11:33 PM	#25
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: 20" wheels, with drop, Thanks! I really want to get rid of the cowl hood..I think that's next! __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

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