I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jwn1975 · 03-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Hey guys, PICS UP!!!!!! Thanks to 1LOC10, he is a great guy.

I just got done installing my 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and the 3" springs. I lowered the rear by flipping the axle. I set it on the ground today and WOW. I measured the middle of the bumber from the floor to the bottom of the bumper is only 8". Looks bad but I think I am gonna run into tire rub isues on the front. I run factory five lug truck rally wheels and a 235-75-15 tire. The tires turn in the wheel well but I can only feel about an inch between the outside of the tire and the inner fender. I have not driven it yet because i shortened the frame and dont have a drivelline yet. The wheels have a 4" backspacing. I dont think i specified when i ordered the drop springs that it was a big block truck!! I know that there are several on here with the same drop set up and say they dont have a rubbing problem. Am I OK or do I need a tire change or different front springs??

Thanks

Forgot to mention, Im gonna have to drop the rear probably another 2" with spring hanger to sit right.

1LoC10 · 03-04-2008, 07:31 AM

no such thing as to low... and get some pics up

tcb-1 · 03-04-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

no such thing as to low... and get some pics up

amen.

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2008, 07:50 AM

no such thing as too low... we need pics.

wibilly · 03-04-2008, 07:58 AM

it's too low! send me the spindels!!

jwn1975 · 03-04-2008, 08:03 AM

Will get pics up when i get er fingered out

corn · 03-04-2008, 08:08 AM

Too low?

Good one!

72armyswbtruck · 03-04-2008, 08:10 AM

You have us in suspense, anxiously awaiting those pics

72BlckButy · 03-04-2008, 08:21 AM

jwn1975 · 03-04-2008, 08:25 AM

Easy easy, you guys are pic. hounds. kiddin, Ill get the pics tomorrow. I tried to take some in the garage, no good. Ill push it out tomorrow

tcb-1 · 03-04-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jwn1975

Easy easy, you guys are pic. hounds. kiddin, Ill get the pics tomorrow. I tried to take some in the garage, no good. Ill push it out tomorrow

yep we are all visual folk on here, but it's all in good fun. it's really just our passion for seeing another 67-72 being taken care of and far-far away from the crusher.......

give us pics when you can, but HURRY!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

it's too low! send me the spindels!!

I think I agree with him!

Frizzle Fry · 03-04-2008, 09:21 AM

You should really run the BBC springs.

shifty · 03-04-2008, 09:54 AM

8" is nothing. I know people on here that can't even slide a pack of smokes under their front bumper - standing up OR laying down.

I tend to agree - 8" sounds good - lets see some pics.

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-04-2008, 11:21 AM

ahhh go lower, really its ok

i bet it looks awesome! any pics?

slammed1 · 03-04-2008, 11:46 AM

sounds like a tire swap is in order and call it good.

Mondo · 03-04-2008, 11:58 AM

I have that set up with 255/60/15 on 8 inch rally rims (don't know the backspace though).... no issues. Smallblock though.... bumper height seems about right. Cheapest thing to me would be to change tire size (275/60/15 on back)

slammed1 · 03-04-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

I have that set up with 255/60/15 on 8 inch rally rims (don't know the backspace though).... no issues. Smallblock though.... bumper height seems about right

Damn nice and clean ride Mondo.

Mondo · 03-04-2008, 12:18 PM

Thanks,
With the faded paint she looks good from about 15-20ft away (kind of like most the women I went out with - wife exception).

72swb_327stroker_? · 03-04-2008, 12:47 PM

faded paint and all, that is one of my favorite trucks on here(there are alot) and she sits so pretty

**special-K** · 03-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Jwn1975,are your rallyes 7" or 8"?Some guys run 7" on front.Do you have 1" with wheels turned?You`ll have less travel,now,with 3" drop springs.Do they make big block drop springs or one size fits all?Just swerve around the road kill,you`ll be alright.

greasy68 · 03-04-2008, 07:04 PM

You guys are hilarious. By the sounds of it you all want to be dragging your frames all around town. I am all for a lowered truck but come on.

SCOTI · 03-04-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by greasy68

You guys are hilarious. By the sounds of it you all want to be dragging your frames all around town. I am all for a lowered truck but come on.

A front bumper that's 8" from the turf is no-where close to dragging the frame.

Mondo · 03-04-2008, 10:05 PM

All this talk made me go out an measure the clearances:

front bumper - 7 inches

lowest point (lower A Arm) - 3 1/2 inches

Seeing how the A Arms are the lowest point and not somewhere else, the front tires are in line with them and I haven't had a problem with speed bumps or dips (knock on wood). Roads around here aren't bad and the ride of the truck is really pretty plush.... less worry about scraping than my Infinity G35 coupe (which is only lowered an inch).

Did notice I have only about 3/4 inch before the rubber stops come into play. I'll have to trim them down....

Actually, it's not how low the truck is but how it sits in relation to the tires that was important to me. Don't like a lot of gap at the top (but not crazy about overhanging fenders either).

bglad420 · 03-04-2008, 10:14 PM

Big Blocks use heavier springs, yes they make them.

03-04-2008, 07:28 AM	#1
jwn1975 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Red Lodge Montana Posts: 240	I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! Hey guys, PICS UP!!!!!! Thanks to 1LOC10, he is a great guy. I just got done installing my 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and the 3" springs. I lowered the rear by flipping the axle. I set it on the ground today and WOW. I measured the middle of the bumber from the floor to the bottom of the bumper is only 8". Looks bad but I think I am gonna run into tire rub isues on the front. I run factory five lug truck rally wheels and a 235-75-15 tire. The tires turn in the wheel well but I can only feel about an inch between the outside of the tire and the inner fender. I have not driven it yet because i shortened the frame and dont have a drivelline yet. The wheels have a 4" backspacing. I dont think i specified when i ordered the drop springs that it was a big block truck!! I know that there are several on here with the same drop set up and say they dont have a rubbing problem. Am I OK or do I need a tire change or different front springs?? Thanks Forgot to mention, Im gonna have to drop the rear probably another 2" with spring hanger to sit right. Last edited by jwn1975; 03-05-2008 at 07:42 AM. Reason: PICS UP!! Thanks to 1LOC10

03-04-2008, 07:31 AM	#2
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03-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#4
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03-04-2008, 07:58 AM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! it's too low! send me the spindels!! __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

03-04-2008, 08:03 AM	#6
jwn1975 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Red Lodge Montana Posts: 240	Im tryin to figure the pic thing out. Will post soon Will get pics up when i get er fingered out

03-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! Too low? Good one!

03-04-2008, 08:10 AM	#8
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03-04-2008, 08:21 AM	#9
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03-04-2008, 08:25 AM	#10
jwn1975 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Red Lodge Montana Posts: 240	Pics turned out bad. Will get some tomorrow in the day Easy easy, you guys are pic. hounds. kiddin, Ill get the pics tomorrow. I tried to take some in the garage, no good. Ill push it out tomorrow

03-04-2008, 09:21 AM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! You should really run the BBC springs.

03-04-2008, 09:54 AM	#14
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! 8" is nothing. I know people on here that can't even slide a pack of smokes under their front bumper - standing up OR laying down. I tend to agree - 8" sounds good - lets see some pics. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-04-2008, 11:21 AM	#15
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03-04-2008, 11:46 AM	#16
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03-04-2008, 11:58 AM	#17
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! I have that set up with 255/60/15 on 8 inch rally rims (don't know the backspace though).... no issues. Smallblock though.... bumper height seems about right. Cheapest thing to me would be to change tire size (275/60/15 on back) Attached Images Last edited by Mondo; 03-04-2008 at 12:02 PM.

03-04-2008, 12:18 PM	#19
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! Thanks, With the faded paint she looks good from about 15-20ft away (kind of like most the women I went out with - wife exception). Last edited by Mondo; 03-04-2008 at 12:19 PM.



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03-04-2008, 12:47 PM	#20
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! faded paint and all, that is one of my favorite trucks on here(there are alot) and she sits so pretty __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

03-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! Jwn1975,are your rallyes 7" or 8"?Some guys run 7" on front.Do you have 1" with wheels turned?You`ll have less travel,now,with 3" drop springs.Do they make big block drop springs or one size fits all?Just swerve around the road kill,you`ll be alright. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-04-2008, 07:04 PM	#22
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! You guys are hilarious. By the sounds of it you all want to be dragging your frames all around town. I am all for a lowered truck but come on. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

03-04-2008, 10:05 PM	#24
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH! All this talk made me go out an measure the clearances: front bumper - 7 inches lowest point (lower A Arm) - 3 1/2 inches Seeing how the A Arms are the lowest point and not somewhere else, the front tires are in line with them and I haven't had a problem with speed bumps or dips (knock on wood). Roads around here aren't bad and the ride of the truck is really pretty plush.... less worry about scraping than my Infinity G35 coupe (which is only lowered an inch). Did notice I have only about 3/4 inch before the rubber stops come into play. I'll have to trim them down.... Actually, it's not how low the truck is but how it sits in relation to the tires that was important to me. Don't like a lot of gap at the top (but not crazy about overhanging fenders either). Last edited by Mondo; 03-04-2008 at 10:11 PM.

03-04-2008, 10:14 PM	#25
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