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Just checking with the experts...I want to drop my '68 so that it rides level and so the wheels fill the wheel openings, but don't go above the top lip of the wheel openings. I'm installing an '85 front end. How much should I drop in front/rear? Where is the best-bet for drop parts?
------------------ Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 327 and a 700R4 Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope.
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Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said. |
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3 in the front, 5 in the back. GMCPauls, Classic Heartbeat, Kingparts.....All great venders!
------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA. |
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Join Date: May 2001
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I'm thinking of a 2/3 drop. How bout some pics of 2/3 and 3/5 drops
------------------ Dean edmonton,canada 68 c10, project in works,350, th350, plain jane. SLOW AND STEADY GETS THE PANELS READY http://communities.msn.ca/MyChevytruckpage
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Look at the stance photos on the Early Classic Enterprises site.... 2 1/2 inch spindles up front and 4 inch coils in the back oughta get you low n level...
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg6.html ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm
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i would say go for a 5/7 drop but thats just me cause i like tuckin rim..lol actually though i would recommend a 4/6 because although a 3/5 does look good it still likes about 2in in the front and rear for the tire to be even with lip of fender. but either one will look good so its up to you. go to early classic and look at there pics for some examples. later
------------------ 1972 chevy long bed,sb350 with eldebrock performer intake,crane powermax 288 camand,comp cams 1:5 roller tip rocker arms,hedman headers and 40 series flows . lowered about a 3/4 and all primer
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I cant post from webshots ,but the longhorn is a 3/5 drop,also with a 1 1/2" body drop....not perfectly level ,but close. Here is the link..... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn
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GET BAGS!!! Then you can choose 4/6 at one stoplight 5/7 at the next and pancake at the next. hehe
------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw
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2/3 will fill the wheel openings with the right tire and rim combol, and rides just about level. I have that on my 68 SWB and I love it. If you want pics let me know and I can shoot some for you.
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I dropped mine 4/5, spindles and springs. Probably as low as you can go safely without airbags. I went 5 in the back to maintain the factory rake. I loved the factory stance just wanted to lower it, not level it...
------------------ 68 SWB The Surgeon General doesn't say anything about smoking a Ford!!! Would rather be ran over repeatedly by a Chevy than drive a Ford!!! Paralyzed from the neck up and confined to a hat!
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/022950.html 4-6 85 FRONT SUSPENSION. 3/4 REAR LEAFS. NO C-NOTCH. FLIP KIT(LEAF OF COURSE). HAVE YET TO BOTTOM OUT THE REAR TO THE FRAME
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Here's my 3.5/5.0 drop. Parts from Early Classic.
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Early Classics is the way to go. Ckeck out there site it has pic's of diff drops, way cool
------------------ Steve's 70 CST 02 Burb (wifes Truck) www.picturetrail.com/70CST
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haulna....SWEEEEEET truck!
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this is a 3/5 drop
![]() ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota WANTED: Drop Spindles F/S: rebuilt Turbo 400 & Aluminum wheels w/ tires
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Thanks for the tips guys. The truck pics are really helpful - the picture of haulna's truck really shows the drop well. 72chevylwb's truck striks a chord - I hope to use that color. I was thinking of a 2/4 drop with big rims, but maybe I'll need to reconsider.
------------------ Dream: '68 C-10 Custom with a 327 and a 700R4 Current Reality: '68 C-10, 250, 3 speed, parts in two garages, but lots of hope.
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Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said. |
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Its a 3/5 with 17" American Racing wheels. 255/50/17 Bridgestone Ponenza RE730 tires all around. The tires are 27" tall where a 275/60/15 is 28" tall
------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota WANTED: Drop Spindles F/S: rebuilt Turbo 400 & Aluminum wheels w/ tires
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