4/6 drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ol'Rover · 01-28-2008, 03:56 AM

Anyone have a C10 with a 4/6 drop? Or a drop close to that? I want to see what it looks like befor i try it.

72BlckButy · 01-28-2008, 03:59 AM

Go to Early Classic Enterprises and they have trucks with different drops, including a 4/6 on a 67-72 Chevy truck.

whatnow123 · 01-28-2008, 04:06 AM

here you go.

Brad · 01-28-2008, 04:13 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276051

Ol'Rover · 01-28-2008, 05:49 AM

i like it. But i have to worry about pothole clearence. I dont want to be to low that ill scratch and dent my oil pan...and any other low hanging parts. Will a 4/6 give me that clearence?

centsless · 01-28-2008, 06:00 AM

Here is mine with a 3/5 drop and 255/50zr17's. No problem with speedbumps or anything else as long as you go slow over the big stuff.
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ChevLoRay · 01-28-2008, 06:17 AM

Okay, here's 2.5/4.0 drop, on 245-60x15's up front and 275-60x15's out back. I used ECE coil springs and rebuilt the front suspension, with their drop shocks, shock relocators and adjustable track bar out back. Best riding vehicle I have (wife has a Lexus ES) and my hometown has plenty of drainage streets, i.e., dips at intersections to facilitate moving water. I've only bottomed out the front bumper one time, and that was when I had 235-60's on the front. It's in the paint shop, for now.

Brad · 01-28-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Rover

i like it. But i have to worry about pothole clearence. I dont want to be to low that ill scratch and dent my oil pan...and any other low hanging parts. Will a 4/6 give me that clearence?

Yes, that'll be just fine. I have no problems except for when I enter a steep driveway too fast. I'm talking 10-15mph. Bottom line is it's a really nice drop and you're no lower than any car out there. You can still even use your truck as a truck. Also, I've gotten many compliments on my tire/rim choice which isn't shown up top. I've got 15" rims with 245x70 up front and 275x60's in back. It has a really nice rake and it's a very comfortable ride.

Ol'Rover · 01-28-2008, 09:46 AM

Brad are the tires and rims you were mentioning the camaro style rims? Cuz i saw them and they do look sweet! i want some. I dont have any deep potholes or anything. Maybe just the speedbumps in the walmart parking lot...

sv10001975 · 01-28-2008, 11:18 AM

Here is my 71 with ECE 4/6

**SactoJim** · 01-28-2008, 11:36 AM

Nice job on picking out rubber that fills out the wheel wells!

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Originally Posted by whatnow123

here you go.

Brad · 01-28-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol'Rover

Brad are the tires and rims you were mentioning the camaro style rims? Cuz i saw them and they do look sweet! i want some. I dont have any deep potholes or anything. Maybe just the speedbumps in the walmart parking lot...

Yes, the Corvette style rims-mine are chrome. I don't have any recent pics with the wheel and tire combo. Those pics I have up show a 275 all the way around. I need some newer pics.

**Shock_Me** · 01-28-2008, 10:41 PM

Here's a pic of my brother's stepside.
The drop is Early Classics 4/6 with 285/60R17 rear tires and 255/60R17 fronts.

Ol'Rover · 01-28-2008, 11:01 PM

ive seen that truck befor, Shock_Me did you get your parts from Bills Truck Shop?

This is the picture posted on Bills Truck Shop Gallery. I love this truck!

Ol'Rover · 01-28-2008, 11:41 PM

another question. How tall are the stock coils on a C10? Front and Rear.

**Shock_Me** · 01-29-2008, 04:37 AM

Ol'Rover,

yes that's the truck on Bill's site. We got lots of repro stuff from Bill, great guy with lots of knowledge.
I'm not sure what the stock measurements are for the stock coils though. I'm sure someone here knows.

Pete

Ol'Rover · 01-29-2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Rover

another question. How tall are the stock coils on a C10? Front and Rear.

anyone know?

sv10001975 · 01-29-2008, 10:33 AM

my 71 2wd springs are 13.5 frt and 12.75 rr

Ol'Rover · 02-13-2008, 08:49 AM

anyone else have a 4/6 drop?

01-28-2008, 03:56 AM	#1
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	4/6 drop? Anyone have a C10 with a 4/6 drop? Or a drop close to that? I want to see what it looks like befor i try it. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

01-28-2008, 03:59 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 4/6 drop? Go to Early Classic Enterprises and they have trucks with different drops, including a 4/6 on a 67-72 Chevy truck. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-28-2008, 04:06 AM	#3
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: 4/6 drop? here you go. Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

01-28-2008, 04:13 AM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 4/6 drop? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276051 __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-28-2008, 05:49 AM	#5
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: 4/6 drop? i like it. But i have to worry about pothole clearence. I dont want to be to low that ill scratch and dent my oil pan...and any other low hanging parts. Will a 4/6 give me that clearence? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

01-28-2008, 06:00 AM	#6
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: 4/6 drop? Here is mine with a 3/5 drop and 255/50zr17's. No problem with speedbumps or anything else as long as you go slow over the big stuff. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

01-28-2008, 06:17 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 4/6 drop? Okay, here's 2.5/4.0 drop, on 245-60x15's up front and 275-60x15's out back. I used ECE coil springs and rebuilt the front suspension, with their drop shocks, shock relocators and adjustable track bar out back. Best riding vehicle I have (wife has a Lexus ES) and my hometown has plenty of drainage streets, i.e., dips at intersections to facilitate moving water. I've only bottomed out the front bumper one time, and that was when I had 235-60's on the front. It's in the paint shop, for now. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-28-2008, 09:46 AM	#9
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: 4/6 drop? Brad are the tires and rims you were mentioning the camaro style rims? Cuz i saw them and they do look sweet! i want some. I dont have any deep potholes or anything. Maybe just the speedbumps in the walmart parking lot... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

01-28-2008, 11:18 AM	#10
sv10001975 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon,GA Posts: 62	Re: 4/6 drop? Here is my 71 with ECE 4/6

01-28-2008, 10:41 PM	#13
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 587	Re: 4/6 drop? Here's a pic of my brother's stepside. The drop is Early Classics 4/6 with 285/60R17 rear tires and 255/60R17 fronts.

01-28-2008, 11:01 PM	#14
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: 4/6 drop? ive seen that truck befor, Shock_Me did you get your parts from Bills Truck Shop? This is the picture posted on Bills Truck Shop Gallery. I love this truck! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here. Last edited by Ol'Rover; 01-28-2008 at 11:05 PM.

01-28-2008, 11:41 PM	#15
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: 4/6 drop? another question. How tall are the stock coils on a C10? Front and Rear. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.

01-29-2008, 04:37 AM	#16
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 587	Re: 4/6 drop? Ol'Rover, yes that's the truck on Bill's site. We got lots of repro stuff from Bill, great guy with lots of knowledge. I'm not sure what the stock measurements are for the stock coils though. I'm sure someone here knows. Pete

01-29-2008, 10:33 AM	#18
sv10001975 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon,GA Posts: 62	Re: 4/6 drop? my 71 2wd springs are 13.5 frt and 12.75 rr

02-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#19
Ol'Rover Project: years too late. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Almonte,ON,Canada Posts: 550	Re: 4/6 drop? anyone else have a 4/6 drop? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepper LSX 5.3/4L60E 3.73 12bolt posi. Father Son Project. In Memory of Bruce C. Shorten. Rest easy Dad. Ill take it fryom here.



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