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northern 85 · 11-15-2009, 11:34 PM

I like it, put some wieght in the back, drive it for a while and let it settle out you might like it.

Ronm909 · 11-15-2009, 11:52 PM

I vote for 2" Blocks. that is a too much of a rake.

1968CHEVYC10 · 11-16-2009, 12:50 AM

now just put some black rims on it and I would love it even more!

UltraBlue71 · 11-16-2009, 01:13 AM

I'd go 1.5-2 inches lower in the back, Jack.....

KMACD71 · 11-16-2009, 01:32 AM

Here is a comparison for you. I like the rake better.

big_al_71 · 11-16-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KMACD71

Here is a comparison for you. I like the rake better.

I like it with the lower stance better......

Bpokey · 11-16-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KMACD71

Here is a comparison for you. I like the rake better.

Thanks for the comparison, I guess I might try for somewhere between the two. These springs have been on for only about a month will it take them awhile to settle? Longer than the front ones? Thanks everyone for the feedback. The last thing I want is "redneck rake"!

KrazyKevin · 11-16-2009, 09:07 AM

It is amazing how much different drop stances look on different trucks. I guess rim and tire size really make a diff. I thought for sure in my mind that a 3/5 is what I wanted. Wellllll, maybe not. I could have sworn I've seen many a truck with a 3/5 that looked level as can be. Go figure.

If it were mine, I'd have to lower it a bit in the rear. But, still its a nice looking truck.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-16-2009, 10:20 AM

These trucks were designed from the factory with a 'rake". It will handle better that way... honest. You might wish to talk to an alignment expert thats been around for awhile... they will back me up on this.

BluTrukker · 11-16-2009, 10:49 AM

"redneck rake" now thats funny

I like a little rake, so I would only drop it one inch.

dan42 · 11-16-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

These trucks were designed from the factory with a 'rake". It will handle better that way... honest. You might wish to talk to an alignment expert thats been around for awhile... they will back me up on this.

I know they were designed to have a rake from the factory, but isn't that to compensate for potential load in the back? I can't imagine the rake would help the handling, all you're doing is frontloading a front-heavy vehicle a little more - but maybe they are designed to drive with a rake. I just don't know what the advantage would be if you're not driving around with a lot of weight in the back.

tomtuna1978 · 11-16-2009, 01:00 PM

put some weight in the back ! the truck will ride better and be a little lower ! but i do like the rake

**leddzepp** · 11-16-2009, 02:41 PM

A redneck rake....or a ba-donk-a-donk

timski69gmc · 11-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Hey Pokey,
Love the second pic. I was going to suggest a little larger tire in the back, and the 2" block drop, but I didn't know the tire size. A little rake is always good. Not sure what my drop is, I did it really old school years ago. Probably around 4/6, running 235/60 front and 275/60 back, and get lots of positive comments on how it sits. But mine is a long box so it sits a little different. I really need to get a picture up. Didn't take any this summer, and the truck is now up on the stands and covered.

Bpokey · 11-18-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by timski69gmc

Hey Pokey,
Love the second pic. I was going to suggest a little larger tire in the back, and the 2" block drop, but I didn't know the tire size. A little rake is always good. Not sure what my drop is, I did it really old school years ago. Probably around 4/6, running 235/60 front and 275/60 back, and get lots of positive comments on how it sits. But mine is a long box so it sits a little different. I really need to get a picture up. Didn't take any this summer, and the truck is now up on the stands and covered.

I guess it is time to put the toys away that far north. I have been to Vancouver a few times when I was stationed in Washington state. Beautiful country! It was also the only place I have been where I had to wear a coat while watching 4th of July fireworks.

Becker67 · 11-17-2009, 11:37 PM

Heres mine with a 5/6 drop. It has 275/60/15 in the rear and 255/60/15 in th front. It sits about an inch higher in the back then the front.

timski69gmc · 11-18-2009, 01:06 AM

Yeah, sad but true, but you don't have to rub it in. Vancouver gets milder weather than we do in the interior of BC. We are just north of the Idaho border in the Rocky Mountains. A couple of small snow dumps, but nothing has stuck, but the beast gets parked usually the end of November until March. Hmm, that is really depressing. Guess that gives me time to pick away at it.
Looking at Hart_Rods Chevy, the Drag Lites do look really good. I was considering swapping out my rallies for some Pro Stars. They really suit these styles too.

11-15-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Need opinions on stance I like it, put some wieght in the back, drive it for a while and let it settle out you might like it.

11-15-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
Ronm909 67GMC Slammed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca Posts: 255	Re: Need opinions on stance I vote for 2" Blocks. that is a too much of a rake.

11-16-2009, 12:50 AM	#3
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Re: Need opinions on stance now just put some black rims on it and I would love it even more! __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

11-16-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Need opinions on stance I'd go 1.5-2 inches lower in the back, Jack..... __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

11-16-2009, 01:32 AM	#5
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Need opinions on stance Here is a comparison for you. I like the rake better. Attached Images

11-16-2009, 09:07 AM	#8
KrazyKevin What have I gotten into Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liberty, TX Posts: 123	Re: Need opinions on stance It is amazing how much different drop stances look on different trucks. I guess rim and tire size really make a diff. I thought for sure in my mind that a 3/5 is what I wanted. Wellllll, maybe not. I could have sworn I've seen many a truck with a 3/5 that looked level as can be. Go figure. If it were mine, I'd have to lower it a bit in the rear. But, still its a nice looking truck. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB Fleetside Project BumbleBee

11-16-2009, 10:20 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Need opinions on stance These trucks were designed from the factory with a 'rake". It will handle better that way... honest. You might wish to talk to an alignment expert thats been around for awhile... they will back me up on this.

11-16-2009, 10:49 AM	#10
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Need opinions on stance "redneck rake" now thats funny I like a little rake, so I would only drop it one inch. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!

11-16-2009, 01:00 PM	#12
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: Need opinions on stance put some weight in the back ! the truck will ride better and be a little lower ! but i do like the rake

11-16-2009, 02:41 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,004	Re: Need opinions on stance A redneck rake....or a ba-donk-a-donk __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-17-2009, 10:14 PM	#14
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: Need opinions on stance Hey Pokey, Love the second pic. I was going to suggest a little larger tire in the back, and the 2" block drop, but I didn't know the tire size. A little rake is always good. Not sure what my drop is, I did it really old school years ago. Probably around 4/6, running 235/60 front and 275/60 back, and get lots of positive comments on how it sits. But mine is a long box so it sits a little different. I really need to get a picture up. Didn't take any this summer, and the truck is now up on the stands and covered.

11-17-2009, 11:37 PM	#16
Becker67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 265	Re: Need opinions on stance Heres mine with a 5/6 drop. It has 275/60/15 in the rear and 255/60/15 in th front. It sits about an inch higher in the back then the front. __________________ Kevin 67 custom cab big window swb 350/700r4 4/6 drop tilt,a/c 69 custom/10 swb 350/350 4/6 drop tach,tilt 71 cheyenne super swb 454/700r4 4/6drop tach,tilt,a/c,bucket seats,speed warning 96 gmc swb

11-18-2009, 01:06 AM	#17
timski69gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cranbrook, BC Posts: 253	Re: Need opinions on stance Yeah, sad but true, but you don't have to rub it in. Vancouver gets milder weather than we do in the interior of BC. We are just north of the Idaho border in the Rocky Mountains. A couple of small snow dumps, but nothing has stuck, but the beast gets parked usually the end of November until March. Hmm, that is really depressing. Guess that gives me time to pick away at it. Looking at Hart_Rods Chevy, the Drag Lites do look really good. I was considering swapping out my rallies for some Pro Stars. They really suit these styles too.

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