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love my truck
Join Date: May 2001
Location: aylmer QC
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2.5 drop spindels and 2 drop coils 275/60/15 tires?
I am instaling in the next 2-3 weeks a 2.5 inch drop spindels on my 68 gmc. I already have 2 inch drop front springs. Total drop in front will be 4.5 inch drop. I am running 275/60/15 tires on 8" rims. Will I have any rubbing problems, if yes what the best solution?
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Like a Rock!
Join Date: May 2002
Location: USA
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do you have any pics of your current setup?
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Clark Co, WA
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Depends on your backspacing, but probably no problems. I have some Weld Rodlite wheels with 3 1/2" backspacing I think, and only rub and speed bumps and the like.
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THE QUICKER FIXERUPER
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Ok
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I just lowerd my 69 GMC panel 4.5 in the front with the same setup and 255 70's on 7'' rims tonight I should be able to drive it I dont think it will rub well see but it looks awsome.
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Springfield, MO
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Yes I think you may. I have only the 2 1/2 drop spindels with 275 60 R15 tires and they on a bump would rub. Recently as I have taken the truck apart I didnt have any rubber core support bushings they were gone. this should raise the front sheet metal some CORRECT??? Mine would rub on one of the inner fender bolts on a dip/bump at highway speeds. I dont have it back together yet to see if my height is corrected.
Good luck
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
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You guys need to post pic's if you can...
I'm trying to decide "How Low to Go"
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love my truck
Join Date: May 2001
Location: aylmer QC
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c10crazy, heres a pic that you wanted. On this pic I have 2" in drop in front, 3"drop in back with 275/60/15.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gaston, Indiana
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Here is my 71 GMC with 275/60's all the way around. They are mounted on 15x10 street stars, aboslutely no problem with clearances.
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Nothing fits but the oil
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gaston, Indiana
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Oh yeah, I forgot...3" drop spindles front, 4" coil drop in the rear.
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Nothing fits but the oil
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Gaston, Indiana
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And one more, the 10's are back spaced 4 1/2" hope that helps.
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THE QUICKER FIXERUPER
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Ok
Posts: 615
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I finally got mine out of the garage today im hoping to drive it tomorrow I just need to blead the brakes onfe more time. The major setback was on saturday when I couldent get the truck to move I thought the brakes were locked up but realized that the wheels were smashed aginst the calipers (remember this and tell a friend 6-lug drum brake wheels wont fit over disc brakes!!!) sunday i found 5 rally wheels with GMC center caps for $200.00 they look great ill try to post pics.
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