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Old 03-06-2016, 12:49 PM   #1
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How low does my truck sit?

Saw another thread on this subject but I didn't want to hijack it. I've always been curious and flat out just don't know these kind of things. But it's a question that comes up from time to time. The wheels are 20", and yeh, I know they are ugly. They are getting replaced soon!!!

So I need your expert opinions, how low is my truck?
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Old 03-06-2016, 01:47 PM   #2
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Re: How low does my truck sit?

Not low enough. And the next set of wheels have them set out a little further.


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Old 03-06-2016, 02:05 PM   #3
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Not low enough. And the next set of wheels have them set out a little further.


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Well it's not going any lower. this is how it was when i bought it and I like the height and I don't like a truck that sits too low. My brother & I have this disagreement all the time. He wants me to "Bag It", which will not happen as long as I own the truck, LOL.

There is a backspacer now on the rear and the tires are offset 20"x8" & 20"x10".
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Old 03-06-2016, 02:18 PM   #4
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Re: How low does my truck sit?

With those wagon wheels it doesn't look like you could go any lower on the front without rubbing, truck needs to come down a little lower to look right, running 18"s would bring it lower and with some 50 series tire it'll fill the wheel wells with more rubber
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Old 03-06-2016, 02:33 PM   #5
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Re: How low does my truck sit?

Looks like a very clean truck with nice paint. It has not been dropped much if any at all. The wheels are just not right.
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Old 03-06-2016, 05:26 PM   #6
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With those wagon wheels it doesn't look like you could go any lower on the front without rubbing, truck needs to come down a little lower to look right, running 18"s would bring it lower and with some 50 series tire it'll fill the wheel wells with more rubber
Lol, wagon wheels is a nice way of putting it. I don't believe I want to continue running 20's", I was thinking more of 18's".
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Old 03-06-2016, 05:28 PM   #7
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Looks like a very clean truck with nice paint. It has not been dropped much if any at all. The wheels are just not right.
Thanks Jake. I really hate those wheels. I'm thinking about Ridlers 645
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Thanks Jake. I really hate those wheels. I'm thinking about Ridlers 645
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Old 03-06-2016, 06:14 PM   #9
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Re: How low does my truck sit?

These wheels would look nice. Not a very good picture though, I like the size and they way they fit the truck.
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Old 03-06-2016, 06:58 PM   #10
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These wheels would look nice. Not a very good picture though, I like the size and they way they fit the truck.

Beautiful truck!!! Yes I like those wheels too, do you know what kind they are?
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Old 03-06-2016, 07:49 PM   #11
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No, I do not. I think I got that picture off of this site somewhere, maybe the owner will see this and chime in.
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Old 03-06-2016, 07:55 PM   #12
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Re: How low does my truck sit?

Member boat puller is the owner of that truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=19511

His truck is a lot lower.
I would say the OP truck is close to stock height.
Maybe a 2" drop shackle on the back.
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Old 03-08-2016, 12:21 PM   #13
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Re: How low does my truck sit?

I agree this OP truck maybe at original height in the front and dropped 2" in the back...
NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT!
Add some aggressive wheels and tires... (raised white letter with some variation of star mag) and you will have a HOT ROD look instead of a lowrider look...

That's exactly what I will be doing....
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