Lowering kits 2"/4" and clearance issues - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70c10 · 12-27-2002, 12:18 AM

Where is the best place to buy a lowering kit (2/4 drop with shocks)?. Will I have any clearance issues with my 275-60-15 tires on the front and rear?. Thanks.......Jim

**BIG ORANGE** · 12-27-2002, 01:09 AM

www.earlyclassic.com I buy all my suspention stuff from them.

ChevLoRay · 12-27-2002, 11:38 AM

Got mine from Early Classic Enterprises, in California. I had to swap the front wheels (15x8) with their 255R70x15's, for a pair of 15x7's with a pair of 235R60x15's. I wanted 245's, but didn't find them when I needed them. I'm running 255-60's on the rear, but will probably go to 275-60's, in the near future, if I need to. My rear tires are 3-years old, an already have about 10K miles on them.

The conversion to disc brakes on the front will add about one inch to your front track, and may cause an interference with the tire to fender clearance. It just depends on the wheel offset and tire size. As for the rear, a 4-inch drop should not present any problems. Mine didn't, but I got the adjustable track bar to re-center the rear axle under the frame....and I got the shorter shocks, too.

12-27-2002, 12:18 AM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Lowering kits 2"/4" and clearance issues Where is the best place to buy a lowering kit (2/4 drop with shocks)?. Will I have any clearance issues with my 275-60-15 tires on the front and rear?. Thanks.......Jim __________________ 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

12-27-2002, 01:09 AM	#2
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	www.earlyclassic.com I buy all my suspention stuff from them. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

12-27-2002, 11:38 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Got mine from Early Classic Enterprises, in California. I had to swap the front wheels (15x8) with their 255R70x15's, for a pair of 15x7's with a pair of 235R60x15's. I wanted 245's, but didn't find them when I needed them. I'm running 255-60's on the rear, but will probably go to 275-60's, in the near future, if I need to. My rear tires are 3-years old, an already have about 10K miles on them. The conversion to disc brakes on the front will add about one inch to your front track, and may cause an interference with the tire to fender clearance. It just depends on the wheel offset and tire size. As for the rear, a 4-inch drop should not present any problems. Mine didn't, but I got the adjustable track bar to re-center the rear axle under the frame....and I got the shorter shocks, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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