Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IndyRich · 03-03-2011, 04:33 AM

Why is it that the rear drop is always greater than the front? Is it because everyone who wants a drop wants to "level" the truck? That would make sense except people who do a 3/5 drop or 4/6 drop then put 20" rear and 18" front wheels on which puts the same 2" rake back on the truck that the uneven drop took out. Someone please tell me the reasons for this. Thanks

**lolife99** · 03-03-2011, 06:33 AM

I would say personal preference.
I like the "level" stance and 20's all around.
(I don't like the look of 18's up front. My opinion)
If I would install 20's and 22's,... I would lower the rear more,... to keep it level.

Everyone is different.

85_C10_Sleeper · 03-03-2011, 06:36 AM

You pretty much hit it on the head by saying people want to level the truck.

Typically these trucks are 2 inches higher in the rear than the front.
Its really all personal preference on how much to drop.

Nova_Cobra64 · 03-06-2011, 11:38 AM

The difference in the 18&20" wheel size does not necessarily mean 2" of rake as it will be the diameter of the tire that will effect the rake.

SCOTI · 03-06-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova_Cobra64

The difference in the 18&20" wheel size does not necessarily mean 2" of rake as it will be the diameter of the tire that will effect the rake.

As well as the amount the wheel/tire combo 'tucks' into the fender....

IndyRich · 03-06-2011, 05:29 PM

Well all that makes sense I guess. It jsut seemed self defeating to me a different wheel size. I guess I was thinking same size sidewall would be used.

cdowns · 03-06-2011, 07:29 PM

i really dont like a level vehicle or matched front and rear tires have always prefered the oldschool rake of nose down// ecpecially with a truck as i've always used as a truck and carried substantial loads on a regular basis long distances and it's annoying driving a nose up vehicle hundreds of miles//add the fact that big wide front tires affect the ability to manuver and turn radius

build as you want and need is a very important concept

samstheman · 03-08-2011, 04:58 PM

I did a 5/5 I like the stock rake looks aggresive nose down hot rod look.

tino · 03-11-2011, 01:55 AM

hey samstheman do u have picture of ur truck lowering 5/5

03-03-2011, 04:33 AM	#1
IndyRich Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 372	Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? Why is it that the rear drop is always greater than the front? Is it because everyone who wants a drop wants to "level" the truck? That would make sense except people who do a 3/5 drop or 4/6 drop then put 20" rear and 18" front wheels on which puts the same 2" rake back on the truck that the uneven drop took out. Someone please tell me the reasons for this. Thanks

03-03-2011, 06:33 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? I would say personal preference. I like the "level" stance and 20's all around. (I don't like the look of 18's up front. My opinion) If I would install 20's and 22's,... I would lower the rear more,... to keep it level. Everyone is different. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-03-2011, 06:36 AM	#3
85_C10_Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 141	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? You pretty much hit it on the head by saying people want to level the truck. Typically these trucks are 2 inches higher in the rear than the front. Its really all personal preference on how much to drop. __________________ 85 C10 LWB 305ci - 700r4 - 10 bolt - 3:08 gears Collecting parts for a 'mild prerunner"

03-06-2011, 11:38 AM	#4
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? The difference in the 18&20" wheel size does not necessarily mean 2" of rake as it will be the diameter of the tire that will effect the rake. __________________ 2004 Silverado - Beater 1969 GMC - In progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441683 2011 Aveo - Work commuter 2013 Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 - The reason no work gets done on the project truck.

03-06-2011, 05:29 PM	#6
IndyRich Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 372	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? Well all that makes sense I guess. It jsut seemed self defeating to me a different wheel size. I guess I was thinking same size sidewall would be used.

03-06-2011, 07:29 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? i really dont like a level vehicle or matched front and rear tires have always prefered the oldschool rake of nose down// ecpecially with a truck as i've always used as a truck and carried substantial loads on a regular basis long distances and it's annoying driving a nose up vehicle hundreds of miles//add the fact that big wide front tires affect the ability to manuver and turn radius build as you want and need is a very important concept __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 03-06-2011 at 07:31 PM.

03-08-2011, 04:58 PM	#8
samstheman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: whittier calif Posts: 160	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? I did a 5/5 I like the stock rake looks aggresive nose down hot rod look.

03-11-2011, 01:55 AM	#9
tino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: san leandro ca Posts: 9	Re: Why a 3/5 drop and not a 3/3 drop? hey samstheman do u have picture of ur truck lowering 5/5

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