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*dtlilly* · 03-19-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

.. sometime. need to get the truck painted in the near future before much else.. joel

What's wrong with the paint as it is? Go back with factory if you have paint issues not seen in the pics.

I agree with some that posted here. I'd want to lower it some too, and put some fresh rims on it. I wouldn't go too extreme (2/4), and save all the old parts in case I'd want to go back to factory when the lowered craze has passed. You have a great looking truck.. keep us posted as to your 'improvements'.

*Shane* · 03-19-2005, 07:14 PM

To all the guys that are bashing and hating: The guy asked for some INFORMATION ... not YOUR OPINIONS.

If you don't have information concerning his questions, then I really don't see a need for a reply.

Now for my opinion: It's your truck and the guys that are telling you how to build YOUR truck are jealous that they don't have something as nice to work with. I know I am.

BTW: Killer truck bro ... lower it till it drags the front bumper off! Stock Height Sucks!

70 shorty · 03-19-2005, 09:42 PM

I've always thouht it was hard to beat factory rally wheels. Even if I were to break down and paint my rustbucket so it looked nice, I'd keep the rallys, and I also prefer the stock ride height.

joelboxt · 03-19-2005, 11:21 PM

thanks for eveyones comments.. the stock stance wont be sticking around here to long, haha the rear is 3 inches higher then front i think.. stock rake from what ECE tells me... i hate it.. it sits way to high.. if you get a pic of my truck on flat ground from a side view it sits way to high in the rear.. so i think either a 2/5 or a 3/6 drop.. i really dont know what to do.. untill i get it out of storage and measure. the paint is fadded out pretty good.. the hood has been repainted in the last few years to take care of some spots.. once i get it out.. in another month i will take a load of pictures and post them for eveyone to see.

thanks again.

joel

Bamm · 03-20-2005, 12:50 AM

What dtlilly said, especially about keeping the stock stuff - "just in case"......Jerry

SCOTI · 03-20-2005, 02:02 AM

Joelboxt, your truck does look great just the way it is w/the 15's & current stance.

But, since your asking about a dropped truck that has larger diameter wheels, it appears you want some changes. Nothing wrong w/that..... it's your truck. From someone who is older, make sure your changes are reversible should the desire ever come up to put it back as it is now.

A mild drop, even a radical drop when planned properly, doesn't have to ruin a truck. Make well engineered choices & don't hack it up. A stock height truck w/worn components isn't better than a properly lowered truck, and an improperly slammed truck isn't better than stock height w/a fresh rebuild. For a mild drop, get a drop kit from ECE or someone similar. They match their stuff so that everything works well together. If you want more drop, try airbags. They offer a better ride @ a given height & can be adjusted when needed.

For wheels, just try & keep the tire sidewalls tall enough to prevent wheel lip damage from potholes & you'll be fine. No, short sidewall tires won't ride as good as tall '75' series tires, but they're not that bad either & offer better control @ speed. As for decent size tires, try a 245-45-18 for 18's up front on a 8" wheel/5"bs & 295-40-20 on a 20x9.5" or 10" wheel w/proper bs if using 20's out back.

There aren't to many wheel companies that make 19's (and fewer tire size choices), but they are out there. AmericanRacing doesn't make 19's. Billet Specialties does in selected styles. Most typically jump from 18's to 20's & larger. Stick w/what your budget allows (& if that means 15's than that's fine too).

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-20-2005, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

To all the guys that are bashing and hating: The guy asked for some INFORMATION ... not YOUR OPINIONS.

If you don't have information concerning his questions, then I really don't see a need for a reply.

Now for my opinion: It's your truck and the guys that are telling you how to build YOUR truck are jealous that they don't have something as nice to work with. I know I am.

BTW: Killer truck bro ... lower it till it drags the front bumper off! Stock Height Sucks!

Hey, you said that no one should reply with an opinion cause that's bashing and hating... yet then you said "Now for my OPINION" whats with that?? I think that YOU are bashing and hating...... Oh, one more thing

5150 · 03-20-2005, 04:06 AM

And Here we go....

Tx Firefighter · 03-20-2005, 08:23 AM

You guys cool it. This thread is deteoriating.

Original question- Phone the fellows over at Ricks Pickup Parts. They built the truck and will be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

Guff · 03-20-2005, 09:28 AM

I did a quick photochop to see what it might look like. It's kinda hard to get a realistic look with stock photos of wheels and brake rotors...

*Shane* · 03-20-2005, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVY & GMC FOREVER

Hey, you said that no one should reply with an opinion cause that's bashing and hating... yet then you said "Now for my OPINION" whats with that??

It's called "sarcasm."

SCOTI · 03-20-2005, 12:10 PM

Guff, nice photoshop. It definitely gives an idea of what it could be (not that anyone likes that look

).

joelboxt · 03-20-2005, 01:40 PM

Guff,

thats looks pretty good.. what size rims would you say they would be?? also the drop? i appreciate your time.

thanks agian

joel

joelboxt · 03-20-2005, 01:41 PM

Tx, do they have a phone # on there site?

powell72 · 03-20-2005, 03:55 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with that look from the photochop. Those wheels look good with that green.

joelboxt · 03-20-2005, 06:07 PM

ya i love the medium olive green must be the solid green tho.. was thinking when i paint it.. would go back to the white upper cab and the white between the trim down the truck.. doesnt look good i dont think.

but guff did a nice job.. i really like it.

joel

Tx Firefighter · 03-20-2005, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

Tx, do they have a phone # on there site?

1.877.641.1387

Great guys. I order from them occasionally. They'll be happy to talk trucks with you.

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-20-2005, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

It's called "sarcasm."

don't be bashing & hating, now that's sarcasm.....

joelboxt · 03-20-2005, 07:56 PM

fight, fight, fight....

haha

greasemonkey · 03-20-2005, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVY & GMC FOREVER

don't be bashing & hating, now that's sarcasm.....

Dude, cool down before this turns into a pissing match.
Joel, I have said it before, do what you like, not what other people think you should do. I think both trucks look killer, no matter what you do you will have a sweet ride. I like the wheels.

Tx Firefighter · 03-20-2005, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

fight, fight, fight....

haha

Not funny. This is a warning!

Everyone take it easy. Don't make me start editing this thread or lock it. The kid just wanted an answer. There's no reason for the thread to deteoriate.

joelboxt · 03-20-2005, 09:38 PM

sorry

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-20-2005, 10:27 PM

O.K. sorry I just got a little in over my head.

shifty · 03-20-2005, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joelboxt

so i think either a 2/5 or a 3/6 drop.. i really dont know what to do.. untill i get it out of storage and measure.

easy solution: Do what I'm going to do. Drop it with springs first - say .... 2/4. If you need to go lower, start replacing other suspension components. This will also be a great, inexpensive first step at letting you play with different rims so you can get an idea of what it will look like.

joelboxt · 03-21-2005, 05:15 PM

might look into gonig 1 and 4 for now to level it out see how it goes. shouldn't cost to much.. i think ECE springs are 114.99 each.. not sure on the shipping. will i need another pan hard bar? is it best to get the new shock relocators? and new shocks too?

joel

03-19-2005, 07:14 PM	#27
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	To all the guys that are bashing and hating: The guy asked for some INFORMATION ... not YOUR OPINIONS. If you don't have information concerning his questions, then I really don't see a need for a reply. Now for my opinion: It's your truck and the guys that are telling you how to build YOUR truck are jealous that they don't have something as nice to work with. I know I am. BTW: Killer truck bro ... lower it till it drags the front bumper off! Stock Height Sucks! <rant off> Last edited by Shane; 03-20-2005 at 01:47 AM.

03-19-2005, 09:42 PM	#28
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	I've always thouht it was hard to beat factory rally wheels. Even if I were to break down and paint my rustbucket so it looked nice, I'd keep the rallys, and I also prefer the stock ride height. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-19-2005, 11:21 PM	#29
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	thanks for eveyones comments.. the stock stance wont be sticking around here to long, haha the rear is 3 inches higher then front i think.. stock rake from what ECE tells me... i hate it.. it sits way to high.. if you get a pic of my truck on flat ground from a side view it sits way to high in the rear.. so i think either a 2/5 or a 3/6 drop.. i really dont know what to do.. untill i get it out of storage and measure. the paint is fadded out pretty good.. the hood has been repainted in the last few years to take care of some spots.. once i get it out.. in another month i will take a load of pictures and post them for eveyone to see. thanks again. joel __________________

03-20-2005, 12:50 AM	#30
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03-20-2005, 02:02 AM	#31
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Joelboxt, your truck does look great just the way it is w/the 15's & current stance. But, since your asking about a dropped truck that has larger diameter wheels, it appears you want some changes. Nothing wrong w/that..... it's your truck. From someone who is older, make sure your changes are reversible should the desire ever come up to put it back as it is now. A mild drop, even a radical drop when planned properly, doesn't have to ruin a truck. Make well engineered choices & don't hack it up. A stock height truck w/worn components isn't better than a properly lowered truck, and an improperly slammed truck isn't better than stock height w/a fresh rebuild. For a mild drop, get a drop kit from ECE or someone similar. They match their stuff so that everything works well together. If you want more drop, try airbags. They offer a better ride @ a given height & can be adjusted when needed. For wheels, just try & keep the tire sidewalls tall enough to prevent wheel lip damage from potholes & you'll be fine. No, short sidewall tires won't ride as good as tall '75' series tires, but they're not that bad either & offer better control @ speed. As for decent size tires, try a 245-45-18 for 18's up front on a 8" wheel/5"bs & 295-40-20 on a 20x9.5" or 10" wheel w/proper bs if using 20's out back. There aren't to many wheel companies that make 19's (and fewer tire size choices), but they are out there. AmericanRacing doesn't make 19's. Billet Specialties does in selected styles. Most typically jump from 18's to 20's & larger. Stick w/what your budget allows (& if that means 15's than that's fine too). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-20-2005, 04:06 AM	#33
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03-20-2005, 08:23 AM	#34
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You guys cool it. This thread is deteoriating. Original question- Phone the fellows over at Ricks Pickup Parts. They built the truck and will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-20-2005, 09:28 AM	#35
Guff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: illinois Posts: 78	I did a quick photochop to see what it might look like. It's kinda hard to get a realistic look with stock photos of wheels and brake rotors... Attached Images __________________ -Guff 1969 C10 LWB, 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears

03-20-2005, 12:10 PM	#37
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Guff, nice photoshop. It definitely gives an idea of what it could be (not that anyone likes that look ). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-20-2005, 01:40 PM	#38
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	Guff, thats looks pretty good.. what size rims would you say they would be?? also the drop? i appreciate your time. thanks agian joel __________________

03-20-2005, 01:41 PM	#39
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	Tx, do they have a phone # on there site? __________________

03-20-2005, 03:55 PM	#40
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	I don't think you can go wrong with that look from the photochop. Those wheels look good with that green. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-20-2005, 06:07 PM	#41
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	ya i love the medium olive green must be the solid green tho.. was thinking when i paint it.. would go back to the white upper cab and the white between the trim down the truck.. doesnt look good i dont think. but guff did a nice job.. i really like it. joel __________________

03-20-2005, 07:56 PM	#44
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	fight, fight, fight.... haha __________________

03-20-2005, 09:38 PM	#47
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	sorry __________________



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03-20-2005, 10:27 PM	#48
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03-21-2005, 05:15 PM	#50
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	might look into gonig 1 and 4 for now to level it out see how it goes. shouldn't cost to much.. i think ECE springs are 114.99 each.. not sure on the shipping. will i need another pan hard bar? is it best to get the new shock relocators? and new shocks too? joel __________________ Last edited by joelboxt; 03-21-2005 at 05:42 PM.

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