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shloopter · 04-24-2010, 01:36 AM

We're getting ready to install a new McGaughys 4-6 on our '87. I wanted to see some of what you guys have done and if you could also list what size tires you're running.

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flamingbig10 · 04-24-2010, 01:51 AM

mines a little over 4-6 djm 3" spindles and springs, beltec flip, 2" drop shackles. wheels 15x7 up front and 15x8s rear with 4 1/4 back spacing. tires are 215/70s and 275/60s

moneyeater · 04-24-2010, 01:49 PM

This is actual a 4,5/6 inch drop with spindles,springs,flipkit and shocks all around.All from BellTech
Wheels are Eagle 589´s 15x10 with 265/50 and 295/50 BFG´s!
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3r!c84 · 04-24-2010, 04:59 PM

4/5 drop
15in rims 275/35/15

shloopter · 05-18-2010, 07:24 PM

okay, it started with a 4-6 with stock wheels. Then the back was too high, then the front was too high, then the wheels didn't fit anymore. Now it's a 5-7 with 17x8 255 50 15's. Needs a little more in the back.

69BBsuburban · 05-18-2010, 10:43 PM

Jons85 · 05-25-2010, 01:47 AM

This my 86 with a 4" 6" drop from Belltech, 3" spindles, 1" springs and flip kit with nitro shocks all around 15" wheels.

Malo83 · 05-25-2010, 02:30 AM

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4/5 drop with 15x9 rims and 275-50-15 TA's

Jonboy · 05-25-2010, 08:58 AM

Here is my '79, 2.5" spindle with a full coil cut in the front, and a flip kit in the rear. Wheels are stock rally wheels, 215/70 on 6.5's in the front, 255/70 on 8's in the rear. My truck does have the HD leaves in the rear, and ride quality has improved since lowering it.

*zeewhiz* · 05-25-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Here is my '79, 2.5" spindle with a full coil cut in the front, and a flip kit in the rear. Wheels are stock rally wheels, 215/70 on 6.5's in the front, 255/70 on 8's in the rear. My truck does have the HD leaves in the rear, and ride quality has improved since lowering it.

The absolute perfect stance!

Whew, i need a cigarette, and I dont even smoke!

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-25-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zeewhiz

The absolute perfect stance!

Whew, i need a cigarette, and I dont even smoke!

I agree! I do smoke, so I'll go have one for both of us.

81ratrodc10 · 05-25-2010, 10:57 AM

4,5/6 with 205/70r15

54Caddy · 05-25-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Here is my '79, 2.5" spindle with a full coil cut in the front, and a flip kit in the rear. Wheels are stock rally wheels, 215/70 on 6.5's in the front, 255/70 on 8's in the rear. My truck does have the HD leaves in the rear, and ride quality has improved since lowering it.

A man i have a 79 also. I want to know how many leafs you have and what length they are. I want to relower mine with a flip kit but want the HD leafs so i get good ride quality still

Keith Seymore · 05-25-2010, 02:26 PM

Factory wheels
LR60-15 tires
estimated 4/6 drop (the rear was really high when I got it).

K

silvereagle07 · 05-25-2010, 02:32 PM

Man all of these trucks look great! I just lowered mine but I don't have any pics yet. Keep em coming!

Jonboy · 05-25-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zeewhiz

The absolute perfect stance!

Whew, i need a cigarette, and I dont even smoke!

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

I agree! I do smoke, so I'll go have one for both of us.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it!

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A man i have a 79 also. I want to know how many leafs you have and what length they are. I want to relower mine with a flip kit but want the HD leafs so i get good ride quality still

I am not 100% sure on the length, but I think they are 56" springs. I was not going to have to trim the bed to run shackles. They have 8 leafs per side. I thought the truck rode horrible at stock height, and it rides a ton better now that it's lowered. I am very pleased with the looks and the ride. Now I just have to figure out what to do to it next!

boatpuller · 05-25-2010, 03:33 PM

yeah,that looks sweet jonboy.i got learn how to use a camera.i'd post one of my 4,6 but,everybodies seen the same pic a hundred times.

54Caddy · 05-25-2010, 04:53 PM

damn i believe mine are the shorter leafs then because i did have to notch my bed for the shackles. Anyone know if they have the HD leafs in the shorter length leafs. Would like to have a full pack of leafs like that and the truck ride like its on a cloud

Jonboy · 05-25-2010, 05:31 PM

You could always get the longer springs and move your hangers back. The length might affect the ride some, but I doubt that it will be noticable. You can still tell my truck is a truck, but it was horrible before. The only thing I would do differently is get a new pair of springs, and cut them. There is a little difference inheight from side to side, but it doesn't bother me enough right now. If I get serious and decide to change out the cab and fix everything, I will handle it then.

Fer79 · 05-25-2010, 11:40 PM

5/6
spindles 3", coils 2", flip kit 5, shackles 1"

CLASSIC87' · 05-25-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Here is my '79, 2.5" spindle with a full coil cut in the front, and a flip kit in the rear. Wheels are stock rally wheels, 215/70 on 6.5's in the front, 255/70 on 8's in the rear. My truck does have the HD leaves in the rear, and ride quality has improved since lowering it.

Man buddy... your truck looks perfect... awesome job! I agree with you... I wouldn't of went any further down either... I'm hoping the shackles arrive tomorrow

Jonboy · 05-26-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Man buddy... your truck looks perfect... awesome job! I agree with you... I wouldn't of went any further down either... I'm hoping the shackles arrive tomorrow

They should. Tackle your mailman when you see him. I sent them in an Amazon.com box to throw everyone off....

I have been thinking my truck needs to be a crew cab now. I found a pretty cheap donor, and it would be about as easy to fix my cab right and paint the truck as it would be to do a crew cab short bed. I really need to quit looking at the internet so much.

54Caddy · 05-26-2010, 01:18 PM

dont do it jonboy the truck looks good as it is man..

CLASSIC87' · 05-26-2010, 01:32 PM

I would have to agree with ^^^ I think you will regret it in the long run... yours is a classic now and will always be a "classic". Personally I like the crewcab S/B... but "I" think its just another custom thing for today... I wouldn't tear yours up to make one. I would leave it is... and maybe stay off the Internet till you think about it longer! lol It's your call in the end buddy... BUT again your truck is A1 as it sits.

BTW: Shackles are here... gotta go get busy!

JWall · 05-26-2010, 01:38 PM

A little more drop than you asked for but...

My Dad's truck is down 6/8 (3" springs, 3" spindles & flip kit and 2" hanger) with 255/50/17's front & 275/50/17's rear

04-24-2010, 01:36 AM	#1
shloopter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clovis, California Posts: 62	Show me your 4-6 drop! We're getting ready to install a new McGaughys 4-6 on our '87. I wanted to see some of what you guys have done and if you could also list what size tires you're running. Photo: Drop: Wheels: Tires:

04-24-2010, 01:51 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Show me your 4-6 drop! mines a little over 4-6 djm 3" spindles and springs, beltec flip, 2" drop shackles. wheels 15x7 up front and 15x8s rear with 4 1/4 back spacing. tires are 215/70s and 275/60s __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-24-2010, 01:49 PM	#3
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Show me your 4-6 drop! This is actual a 4,5/6 inch drop with spindles,springs,flipkit and shocks all around.All from BellTech Wheels are Eagle 589´s 15x10 with 265/50 and 295/50 BFG´s! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red Last edited by moneyeater; 04-24-2010 at 01:51 PM. Reason: Additional info

04-24-2010, 04:59 PM	#4
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shloopter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clovis, California Posts: 62	Re: Show me your 4-6 drop! okay, it started with a 4-6 with stock wheels. Then the back was too high, then the front was too high, then the wheels didn't fit anymore. Now it's a 5-7 with 17x8 255 50 15's. Needs a little more in the back. __________________ California Shloopter '87 fleetside shortbed, 5-7 drop, stock engine '66 VW Beetle, on the ground '57 VW Manx copy, work in progress

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05-25-2010, 02:26 PM	#14
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Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Show me your 4-6 drop! You could always get the longer springs and move your hangers back. The length might affect the ride some, but I doubt that it will be noticable. You can still tell my truck is a truck, but it was horrible before. The only thing I would do differently is get a new pair of springs, and cut them. There is a little difference inheight from side to side, but it doesn't bother me enough right now. If I get serious and decide to change out the cab and fix everything, I will handle it then. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Show me your 4-6 drop! I would have to agree with ^^^ I think you will regret it in the long run... yours is a classic now and will always be a "classic". Personally I like the crewcab S/B... but "I" think its just another custom thing for today... I wouldn't tear yours up to make one. I would leave it is... and maybe stay off the Internet till you think about it longer! lol It's your call in the end buddy... BUT again your truck is A1 as it sits. BTW: Shackles are here... gotta go get busy! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 05-26-2010 at 01:35 PM.

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