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c10Dream'n · 02-08-2013, 10:15 AM

I have taken measurements of the current height of my truck. I measured from the floor to the bottom middle of each fender to come up with the height. My question is if I will have enough clearance and turning radius with my current wheels and tires. Thanks in advance.

Wheels/Tires: 255/55/17

L/H Front: 30 1/4in. R/H Front: 30 1/4in.

L/H Rear: 30in R/H Rear: 29 3/4in.

dmw319 · 02-08-2013, 10:24 AM

Man I think it looks perfect where it is personally! Sorry dont know the answer to your question though

JWall · 02-08-2013, 10:33 AM

On my old blue 72 I had the 4/6 drop kit with a 235/70/15 tires which appears to be 28" diameter tire like what you have & I had no issues.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380373

c10Dream'n · 02-08-2013, 10:34 AM

Thanks for the compliment. I have always been a fan of the lowered look with all my vehicles, and I can't take it anymore everytime I take the truck out for a drive and my father asks if I am going "4 Wheeling"...

Mind you all of his vehicles are lowered as well, so stock rides don't fly in our family

c10Dream'n · 02-08-2013, 10:38 AM

thanks for the info JWall. Old blue sits nice.

original-71 · 02-08-2013, 11:11 AM

that 29-3/4 side. when you take off the u bolts check for a 1/4 inch block. i cant remember if mine had it or we added it to the other side to make it even on both sides. hope that made sense.

c10Dream'n · 02-08-2013, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by original-71

that 29-3/4 side. when you take off the u bolts check for a 1/4 inch block. i cant remember if mine had it or we added it to the other side to make it even on both sides. hope that made sense.

I will be sure to make a note to check for that, thanks.

Lee H · 02-08-2013, 12:14 PM

Very nice looking truck! I think you will be OK in the back. You might have some rubbing up front when the suspension contracts like over speed bumps or other dips in the road. If your current suspension is older, it has compressed somewhat so you may not yield a 4/6 drop from it's current state.

c10Dream'n · 02-08-2013, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

Very nice looking truck! I think you will be OK in the back. You might have some rubbing up front when the suspension contracts like over speed bumps or other dips in the road. If your current suspension is older, it has compressed somewhat so you may not yield a 4/6 drop from it's current state.

The original components were swapped out during the PO's resto project..

02-08-2013, 10:15 AM	#1
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Before I buy my 4/6 kit... I have taken measurements of the current height of my truck. I measured from the floor to the bottom middle of each fender to come up with the height. My question is if I will have enough clearance and turning radius with my current wheels and tires. Thanks in advance. Wheels/Tires: 255/55/17 L/H Front: 30 1/4in. R/H Front: 30 1/4in. L/H Rear: 30in R/H Rear: 29 3/4in. Attached Images

02-08-2013, 10:24 AM	#2
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: Before I buy my 4/6 kit... Man I think it looks perfect where it is personally! Sorry dont know the answer to your question though __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

02-08-2013, 10:33 AM	#3
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Before I buy my 4/6 kit... On my old blue 72 I had the 4/6 drop kit with a 235/70/15 tires which appears to be 28" diameter tire like what you have & I had no issues. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380373 __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

02-08-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Before I buy my 4/6 kit... Thanks for the compliment. I have always been a fan of the lowered look with all my vehicles, and I can't take it anymore everytime I take the truck out for a drive and my father asks if I am going "4 Wheeling"... Mind you all of his vehicles are lowered as well, so stock rides don't fly in our family

02-08-2013, 10:38 AM	#5
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: Before I buy my 4/6 kit... thanks for the info JWall. Old blue sits nice.

02-08-2013, 11:11 AM	#6
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Before I buy my 4/6 kit... that 29-3/4 side. when you take off the u bolts check for a 1/4 inch block. i cant remember if mine had it or we added it to the other side to make it even on both sides. hope that made sense. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

02-08-2013, 12:14 PM	#8
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Before I buy my 4/6 kit... Very nice looking truck! I think you will be OK in the back. You might have some rubbing up front when the suspension contracts like over speed bumps or other dips in the road. If your current suspension is older, it has compressed somewhat so you may not yield a 4/6 drop from it's current state. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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