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Old 07-22-2013, 02:49 PM   #1
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3.5 and 5" drop picks.

Does anyone have any pics of 3.5" front and 5" rear static drops. I saw a truck the other day and was told it was 4 and 5 and the rear was visibly lower than the front. I have a 3.5 and 5 in my chassis right now and am a bit nervous. I understand tires make a difference but just need to see some pics so I can sleep at night.

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Old 07-22-2013, 10:09 PM   #2
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

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Does anyone have any pics of 3.5" front and 5" rear static drops. I saw a truck the other day and was told it was 4 and 5 and the rear was visibly lower than the front. I have a 3.5 and 5 in my chassis right now and am a bit nervous. I understand tires make a difference but just need to see some pics so I can sleep at night.

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Not the best picture, but this is a 5" front and 5" rear drop. In the process of raising it to a 3" drop in the front as my under carriage is grinding on everything. Especially the stock Y-pipe from the xhaust.



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Old 07-23-2013, 12:43 AM   #3
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

Here are a few pics of my truck.
It has a 3.5 front and 5 rear static drop, stock rear frame no notch



Here it is loaded with 900lbs in the bed.





And a few more loaded picture...






If I find any better pictures I will post them up.

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Old 07-23-2013, 12:49 AM   #4
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

That looks like a pain in the butt to load and un load. You must have strong friends
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Old 07-23-2013, 03:25 AM   #5
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

ECE 3.5/5 drop;



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Old 07-23-2013, 04:24 AM   #6
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

Short-T, That is really nice. What are your wheel and tire specs?
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Old 07-23-2013, 07:07 AM   #7
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

Looking like I may have to get some new springs for my truck. I did the 2.5/4.0 drop from ECE, but the look of the 3.5/5.0 seems to be magnetic....
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Old 07-23-2013, 07:57 AM   #8
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

3.5/5 with 15's......



.....and with 17's

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Old 07-23-2013, 09:24 AM   #9
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Short-T, That is really nice. What are your wheel and tire specs?
Very nice indeed!!!!!!
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Old 07-23-2013, 01:56 PM   #10
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Short-T, That is really nice. What are your wheel and tire specs?

Thanks! When I saw these wheels on other board members trucks I knew that was the wheel I wanted to use.. The other bonus with these wheels is that I didn't have to convert to five lug...

I used this tool to get my back spacing-> http://wheelworksinc.com/

The wheel is Billet Specialties Vintec, fronts are 20*8.5 with 5.5 BS and the rears are 20*10 with 5' BS. Tires are 255/45 and 295/45 Toyo Proxies st2
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Old 07-25-2013, 11:32 AM   #11
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

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Thanks! When I saw these wheels on other board members trucks I knew that was the wheel I wanted to use.. The other bonus with these wheels is that I didn't have to convert to five lug...

I used this tool to get my back spacing-> http://wheelworksinc.com/

The wheel is Billet Specialties Vintec, fronts are 20*8.5 with 5.5 BS and the rears are 20*10 with 5' BS. Tires are 255/45 and 295/45 Toyo Proxies st2
Love your truck! It looks awesome. I just bought a truck and am looking for some ideas/info for mine. I am going to have to raise mine a little because it sits too low but do you think that wheel/tire combo would fit a 4/6 drop?
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Old 07-27-2013, 03:10 PM   #12
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ECE 3.5/5 drop;



I want this truck!!!!!
I think it would look better setting in my garage.....
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Old 07-27-2013, 04:05 PM   #13
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

Mine in my avatar is 4.5 & 5 with 15" wheels, rear tires 255/70 front 235/70
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Old 07-27-2013, 04:26 PM   #14
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

3.5 and 5 looks about perfect. Planning to do the same with mine
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Old 07-27-2013, 07:26 PM   #15
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Re: 3.5 and 5" drop picks.

Picture of static drop trucks for you
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471442
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Old 07-27-2013, 07:42 PM   #16
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Beautiful truck short t
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