To drop or not to drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

harlyworkr · 11-19-2008, 09:41 AM

As I read all the threads and look at everyone's pride and joy, I have to ask myself, should I drop my truck or leave it OE? I see a lot of lowered trucks and I really don't know if I am hooked on them or not. The other question I have to ask is how low is too low?

hotrodhomi · 11-19-2008, 10:27 AM

put bags on it and it can be any height you want.

*1sik52* · 11-19-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlyworkr

As I read all the threads and look at everyone's pride and joy, I have to ask myself, should I drop my truck or leave it OE? I see a lot of lowered trucks and I really don't know if I am hooked on them or not. The other question I have to ask is how low is too low?

Slam it! How low is too low? Its never low enough!

Tx Firefighter · 11-19-2008, 12:21 PM

4/6 drop, looks good and can be driven anywhere, anytime without worry.

My 72 Stepside has been my daily driver for over 100k miles now and I've never been sorry I lowered it.

Spray-Bomb · 11-19-2008, 12:24 PM

I vote slammed, but only if you have the money & time

Other wise just lower it like a 4/6

But to me, stock is for things worth too much to modify

harlyworkr · 11-19-2008, 12:27 PM

Does dropping

interfere with truck towing capability?

**67cheby** · 11-19-2008, 01:03 PM

IN the words of fellow mini-truckers from the past (IF YOU CANT TUCK YOU SUCK) I love them slammed on air but if it is going to be your daily driver and you dont have a lot of money to slap into the suspension a 4/6 drop is a realy clean look.

big_al_71 · 11-19-2008, 01:31 PM

"Drop It"

I feel that these trucks look great all the different set up but there is something I really like to the drop stance that it is just awesome....

CG · 11-19-2008, 02:15 PM

Are you building this truck to your tastes or worried about what other people think?

If your truck is finished and stock height post a pic over in the photoshop area and ask to have it lowered.

BigDaddyDave · 11-19-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

4/6 drop, looks good and can be driven anywhere, anytime without worry.

My 72 Stepside has been my daily driver for over 100k miles now and I've never been sorry I lowered it.

I agree 100%

*1sik52* · 11-19-2008, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harlyworkr

Does dropping

interfere with truck towing capability?

No

72BlckButy · 11-19-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

4/6 drop, looks good and can be driven anywhere, anytime without worry.

I agree wiath Tx F, 4/6 looks just right in my opinion, plus depending on how original your truck is, to get it back to it original state just remove the lower springs and drop spindes, and walah (harp bling

) stock truck!

**Already Gone** · 11-19-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

4/6 drop, looks good and can be driven anywhere, anytime without worry.

My 72 Stepside has been my daily driver for over 100k miles now and I've never been sorry I lowered it.

Glad to see you back and posting again. I know I've appreciated your help and advice over the years and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Tx Firefighter · 11-19-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Glad to see you back and posting again. I know I've appreciated your help and advice over the years and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I per she ate the kind words.

PanelDeland · 11-19-2008, 06:05 PM

I like 2 1/2 -4 drop myself along with taller tires.Everyone has their preferences.You should build it the way you like it.

bigguy69 · 11-19-2008, 07:26 PM

i like the 4/6 myself. but its your truck have fun

thirdstreettito · 11-19-2008, 07:53 PM

68Stepbed · 11-20-2008, 09:20 AM

I think a 2/4 would be better for a daily driver myself, but you won't do bad with a 4/6 either.

11-19-2008, 09:41 AM	#1
harlyworkr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 212	To drop or not to drop As I read all the threads and look at everyone's pride and joy, I have to ask myself, should I drop my truck or leave it OE? I see a lot of lowered trucks and I really don't know if I am hooked on them or not. The other question I have to ask is how low is too low?

11-19-2008, 10:27 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: To drop or not to drop put bags on it and it can be any height you want. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-19-2008, 12:21 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: To drop or not to drop 4/6 drop, looks good and can be driven anywhere, anytime without worry. My 72 Stepside has been my daily driver for over 100k miles now and I've never been sorry I lowered it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-19-2008, 12:24 PM	#5
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: To drop or not to drop I vote slammed, but only if you have the money & time Other wise just lower it like a 4/6 But to me, stock is for things worth too much to modify __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

11-19-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
harlyworkr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 212	Re: To drop or not to drop Does dropping interfere with truck towing capability?

11-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: To drop or not to drop IN the words of fellow mini-truckers from the past (IF YOU CANT TUCK YOU SUCK) I love them slammed on air but if it is going to be your daily driver and you dont have a lot of money to slap into the suspension a 4/6 drop is a realy clean look. __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-19-2008, 01:31 PM	#8
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: To drop or not to drop "Drop It" I feel that these trucks look great all the different set up but there is something I really like to the drop stance that it is just awesome.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-19-2008, 02:15 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: To drop or not to drop Are you building this truck to your tastes or worried about what other people think? If your truck is finished and stock height post a pic over in the photoshop area and ask to have it lowered.

11-19-2008, 06:05 PM	#15
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: To drop or not to drop I like 2 1/2 -4 drop myself along with taller tires.Everyone has their preferences.You should build it the way you like it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-19-2008, 07:26 PM	#16
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: To drop or not to drop i like the 4/6 myself. but its your truck have fun

11-19-2008, 07:53 PM	#17
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: To drop or not to drop __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: To drop or not to drop I think a 2/4 would be better for a daily driver myself, but you won't do bad with a 4/6 either. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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