I'm bored - lower the truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ivan D. · 11-28-2007, 10:08 PM

Sooo, this is what my truck would look like if it's lowered 6" front and back:

I'm thinking a flip kit in the rear (so 5-6" drop), and some 3" spindles and a coil cut off from the springs in the front (so about 5" drop), also the 31" rear tires stay on and the front mud-slingers get downsized to 27" for that racey stance

Opinions? And just for reference, here's its stock ride height:

Rc 415 · 11-28-2007, 10:28 PM

I thought you already dropped it 2" front and back? Anyway, Imo if you are gunna go after the defined 2wd low look, do it right:

Ivan D. · 11-28-2007, 11:23 PM

Nah man I haven't touched the springs, if anything it actually looks a bit higher in the rear now, beats me why. As for lowering it right - it will be lowered right, it's the usual 5/6 drop really, only I start from a bit higher than most of y'all, and instead of the usual 255/60-15 fronts and 295/60-15 rears I'm going LT215/75-15 fronts and LT33x12.5-15 rears (which are really like 31" in diameter, not anywhere near 33") - this should give me the looks and the stance, while still having all the load-capacity I may want.

Pyrotechnic · 11-29-2007, 12:08 AM

I never liked lowered trucks with a 15" stock style rim and a lot of sidewall but thats just me. I prefer 17's for the lowered look.

xtreme80 · 11-29-2007, 12:56 AM

Honestly I think it'll look funky with the fat meats on it. You definately need to lose some sidewall to pull it off.

And if you still want your normal load capacity, that's probably gonna go away when you lower it, because without a notch, anything more than maybe 300 pounds in the back and you'll be hitting frame with the axle.

I got a buddy that's 290 pounds, and when he sits in the back of my truck, it rests on the bump stops, and I'm only lowered about 4 or 5 inches in the back.

Ivan D. · 11-29-2007, 02:14 AM

well, that solves it then - that's at least $250 that can be spend one something else, such as a fuel cell tank for the front of the bed

knightlife · 11-29-2007, 03:33 AM

put em all on the ground... its the sexy place to be

CLASSIC87' · 11-29-2007, 07:15 AM

IMO... you need to get rid of those monster truck tires/wheels- before sticking any more money into a drop. That alone will drop your truck...

72BlckButy · 11-29-2007, 08:44 AM

lose the meats and then lower that thing!

chevymotocross · 11-29-2007, 04:07 PM

Honostly, I think it would look awful any lower with your current tires. JMO

Prerunner1982 · 11-29-2007, 04:51 PM

I am with you Ivan, and a minority here.... I like bigger meats (ok, that could be taken the wrong way

).. here is my old 82, with 32"s that I "photoslammed".

75silverstep · 11-30-2007, 02:48 AM

I just had too.

454HO · 11-30-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75silverstep

I just had too.

nice job silverstep. Should'a lost the Christmas trees in the bed though.

Malo83 · 11-30-2007, 02:56 PM

Tis the Season

streetstar · 11-30-2007, 06:22 PM

Silverstep's idea looks "right on" for your truck ---

or get some cheap stock rallyes and some 275/60 tires all the way around

c'mon --- you'll be surprised how good it'll look

11-28-2007, 10:08 PM	#1
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	I'm bored - lower the truck? Sooo, this is what my truck would look like if it's lowered 6" front and back: I'm thinking a flip kit in the rear (so 5-6" drop), and some 3" spindles and a coil cut off from the springs in the front (so about 5" drop), also the 31" rear tires stay on and the front mud-slingers get downsized to 27" for that racey stance Opinions? And just for reference, here's its stock ride height: __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

11-28-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? I thought you already dropped it 2" front and back? Anyway, Imo if you are gunna go after the defined 2wd low look, do it right: __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

11-28-2007, 11:23 PM	#3
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? Nah man I haven't touched the springs, if anything it actually looks a bit higher in the rear now, beats me why. As for lowering it right - it will be lowered right, it's the usual 5/6 drop really, only I start from a bit higher than most of y'all, and instead of the usual 255/60-15 fronts and 295/60-15 rears I'm going LT215/75-15 fronts and LT33x12.5-15 rears (which are really like 31" in diameter, not anywhere near 33") - this should give me the looks and the stance, while still having all the load-capacity I may want. __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

11-29-2007, 12:08 AM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? I never liked lowered trucks with a 15" stock style rim and a lot of sidewall but thats just me. I prefer 17's for the lowered look.

11-29-2007, 12:56 AM	#5
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? Honestly I think it'll look funky with the fat meats on it. You definately need to lose some sidewall to pull it off. And if you still want your normal load capacity, that's probably gonna go away when you lower it, because without a notch, anything more than maybe 300 pounds in the back and you'll be hitting frame with the axle. I got a buddy that's 290 pounds, and when he sits in the back of my truck, it rests on the bump stops, and I'm only lowered about 4 or 5 inches in the back.

11-29-2007, 02:14 AM	#6
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? well, that solves it then - that's at least $250 that can be spend one something else, such as a fuel cell tank for the front of the bed __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

11-29-2007, 03:33 AM	#7
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? put em all on the ground... its the sexy place to be __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

11-29-2007, 07:15 AM	#8
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? IMO... you need to get rid of those monster truck tires/wheels- before sticking any more money into a drop. That alone will drop your truck...

11-29-2007, 08:44 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? lose the meats and then lower that thing! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-29-2007, 04:07 PM	#10
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? Honostly, I think it would look awful any lower with your current tires. JMO

11-29-2007, 04:51 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? I am with you Ivan, and a minority here.... I like bigger meats (ok, that could be taken the wrong way ).. here is my old 82, with 32"s that I "photoslammed". __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 11-29-2007 at 05:03 PM.

11-30-2007, 02:48 AM	#12
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? I just had too. Attached Images __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

11-30-2007, 02:56 PM	#14
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? Tis the Season

11-30-2007, 06:22 PM	#15
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: I'm bored - lower the truck? Silverstep's idea looks "right on" for your truck --- or get some cheap stock rallyes and some 275/60 tires all the way around c'mon --- you'll be surprised how good it'll look

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