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12-07-2007, 07:06 PM
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Foolish Mortal
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Livermore, CA
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to lower or not to lower...
Hey guys-the 69 is back from the mechanic (after being gone for 2 months) and I'm happy as a clam working on all the "little" things to bring joy to my DD, however, I got a question for you all...
I have 15" rims on the truck now, which makes the truck look...well....dumb. I'm trying to figure out if I should lower the truck a little to not make it look so high or get bigger rims/tires..... What do you all think? |
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12-07-2007, 07:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Puyallup, WA
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
What type of look are you trying to achieve? Do you plan on going with bigger rims? I personally like the look of our trucks lowered so I say lower it. You don't have to go too extreme, go with what you're comfortable with.
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12-07-2007, 07:11 PM
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Big Block
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Durham, N.C.
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Drop it!
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12-07-2007, 07:16 PM
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Between Trucks...
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Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
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12-07-2007, 07:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: over yonder
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Everything looks better lowered.
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12-07-2007, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Bakersfield, Ca
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
nice truck,
go 4/6 and you won't have to C-notch the frame etc... all bolt on/replacement parts; basically spindles/discs (if you have front drums) & springs. You'll still have a nice comfortable ride but will be limited in cargo weight unless you go with airbags in the rear (much more $$$ than a set of springs). my two cents anyway... |
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12-07-2007, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Lower it.......or put some big ole balloon tires on it to fill up that "tire to fender" gap!
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12-07-2007, 07:36 PM
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Official Site Guitar Shredder
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Oz
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
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agreed.............. 
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12-07-2007, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: daytonabeach
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
i like a moderate drop 21/2spindles with 4"rear coils big and little tires to get the hotrod type look and it actually improves the way the truck looks and handles a lot better to if you include the front and rear sway bars
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12-07-2007, 08:00 PM
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RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Concord NC
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
That is a sweet ride dude! I like the 15" wheels and tires, and yes, it would look even better lowered some.
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12-07-2007, 08:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: north carolina
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
lower it
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12-07-2007, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
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 This is exactly what I have. Ride and drive is great! I did a little photoshopping and did away with some of the side trim/handles, etc. It's not what it has, but the truck has a 2.5/4.0 drop and is riding on 245-60's up front and 275-60's in the rear, all on Wheel Vintiques 15-inch rallye wheels. Front are 8-inches wide, while rears are 10-inches wide.
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12-07-2007, 08:24 PM
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SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: eleanor wv usa
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Cliffs right on the drop, moderate and not to costly. And the right look!!
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12-07-2007, 08:27 PM
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laying low
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
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12-07-2007, 09:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
lower it and score some 6 lug rally wheels and some 60 series tires to replace the wagons -- or shoot the moon and get some 18's and o-ring tires (i'd do the rallyes if i was on a budget, as you can find sets for 100-200 bucks and 15" tires are cheap, if i wanted to spend more , i'd follow the herd and get some 18" 6 lug Torq Thrust ST's with 245/55 tires)
but its your truck you decide Last edited by streetstar; 12-07-2007 at 09:12 PM. |
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12-07-2007, 09:16 PM
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dave
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: el cajon
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
lower it AND get bigger wheels
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12-08-2007, 12:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: dunkirk new york
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
DROP IT! i lowered my 71 short box 4/6 using a kit i got from brothers trucks it came with shocks,springs and front and rear sway bars. not only did it give my truck one hell of an attitude adjustment the truck handles awsome! the whole job took about 4 hours but we did have a lift and a good welder to mount the sway bars.
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12-08-2007, 12:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Here ya go....pick one.
My guess is most prefer the second pic.
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12-08-2007, 08:19 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Get that thing in the weeds!
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12-08-2007, 08:25 AM
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Like a Rock!
Join Date: May 2002
Location: USA
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
Lower it!
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12-08-2007, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cypress, Tx
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
It's not the 15" wheels that look "dumb", it's the too small tires. Those tires sure seem little for those wheel wells.
Shawn
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12-08-2007, 11:40 AM
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
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SLAM it and get 18s
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12-08-2007, 11:46 AM
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
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SLAM it and get 18s
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12-08-2007, 12:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: northwestern wi
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
my truck used to look all jacked up too i put some tall tires on it to fill the wheel wells and it looks much better. i have never cared for the looks of lowered trucks[mostly for lose of function] but i can't argue these trucks look awsome dropped. mine will be droped probaly 2/4 when she gets her turn in my shop
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12-08-2007, 01:01 PM
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Alright Alright Alright
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Midland, Texas
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Re: to lower or not to lower...
i say keep the 15s and slap on a set of 275/60/15 tires. it worked for me.
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