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*Stitch* · 03-16-2011, 10:35 PM

thanks for all the compliments guys...

87oldie · 03-16-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

I thought about that Jeff, but what's strange is that I didn't take any shims out of the top or add any, but the truck doesn't look like it has any negative camber at all...and I also thought about the inner fenders...I have two batteries because of the diesel so that should be interesting lol...

thanks for the compliments guys...I can't tell you how happy I am...I ordered the drop spindles and flip kit I think before Thanksgiving last year...

and just for fyi I cut 1 3/4 coils off the factory springs, 3" drop spindles, flip kit in the rear and one leaf pulled out of the pack before anyone asks...

also, the truck is 34" to the body line in the rear and 32 I think in the front...it might be 31 in the front...if someone really wants to know I can measure it tomorrow or something...

Could you take the measurements for me??? I plan on doing a 6-7 or 8 drop on mine.

*Stitch* · 03-16-2011, 10:45 PM

I'll get it tomorrow after work...thanks

f.monroe · 03-16-2011, 10:52 PM

I am liking it . I can only imagine the look on someones face when they are checking it out and you start it up to leave . Diesel? But its a short bed ?
The diesel adds to the cool factor.
Frank

*Stitch* · 03-16-2011, 10:55 PM

thanks Frank...it's definitely gotta cool factor with the diesel...I already get the double takes with the diesel...it's gonna be even more now that it's lowered I'm sure

87oldie · 03-16-2011, 10:57 PM

Thanks alot!

*Stitch* · 03-16-2011, 10:59 PM

no problem

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-16-2011, 11:24 PM

Diesel and its dropped on coys, Wooooow. One word stich, Sweeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!

*Stitch* · 03-16-2011, 11:39 PM

thank you...thank you very much...

87chevy.com · 03-16-2011, 11:52 PM

now you need some c5/6 corvette rear brakes back there ... :wink:

love the stance!
clint

*Stitch* · 03-16-2011, 11:55 PM

nah...I need some wilwoods on all four corners...that's in the works...

franky69c10 · 03-17-2011, 12:09 AM

Looks good man
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boatpuller · 03-17-2011, 10:43 AM

looks nice.i really like the stance.

*Stitch* · 03-17-2011, 10:44 AM

Thanks Franky. Much appreciated
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joe231 · 03-17-2011, 11:51 AM

Looks excellent!
Did you cut the original springs or new ones?
When I had my '80 shortbed I cut one coil plus 3" of another with stock spindles and it rode like crap, maybe my coils were wasted though.

Hurry up and get that thing on the road so you can give us the road test report

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*Stitch* · 03-17-2011, 11:54 AM

Thanks Joe. I cant wait to get it on the road again. You don't see much of this around this town
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burger · 03-17-2011, 12:15 PM

Hey Stitch,

That looks great! What size tires do you have up front and how close are they to your inner fenders?

Thanks,
Ed

Pop's C-10 · 03-17-2011, 12:19 PM

that looks perfect

*Stitch* · 03-17-2011, 12:32 PM

I think they are 245/40 up front and 295/40 on the rear. I'll have to check. There's room to the inner fender but I'm not sure how much. I have to go measure the bodyline tonight and I'll look at the inner fender tonight.

Thanks alot pops.
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boatpuller · 03-17-2011, 12:45 PM

i just read that it's a diesel.thats cool,mine was too.the guy i got it from swapped it before i got it.i always thought it was kinda funny they made shortbed 2wd diesels.i always associate diesel with work type trucks,like longbed 4 x's...does or did that have a two peice drive line?

*Stitch* · 03-17-2011, 12:55 PM

Hey boat. It has a one driveshaft. And I thought it was funny too. When I first bought the truck I thought it would pull a house but it won't. But it gets great fuel mileage thiugh
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Rollinsqrbdy · 03-17-2011, 02:37 PM

The 82 I just bought was also a diesel, but the p.O swapped the motor over to a gas. So is yours still a diesel stich? If so can you post some engine pics.?

*Stitch* · 03-17-2011, 03:20 PM

Yeah it's still got the 6.2 in it. I'll post some pics tonight when I get home from work
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dropd80s · 03-17-2011, 04:24 PM

Looks really good. I think you'll be pulling the springs though. The last truck I dropped settled quite a bit in the front after I drove it some. Looks good though, good luck.

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-17-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

Hey boat. It has a one driveshaft. And I thought it was funny too. When I first bought the truck I thought it would pull a house but it won't. But it gets great fuel mileage thiugh
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and a good burn out

03-16-2011, 10:35 PM	#26
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03-16-2011, 10:52 PM	#29
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: I think I nailed it... I am liking it . I can only imagine the look on someones face when they are checking it out and you start it up to leave . Diesel? But its a short bed ? The diesel adds to the cool factor. Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

03-16-2011, 10:55 PM	#30
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... thanks Frank...it's definitely gotta cool factor with the diesel...I already get the double takes with the diesel...it's gonna be even more now that it's lowered I'm sure

03-16-2011, 10:57 PM	#31
87oldie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 44	Re: I think I nailed it... Thanks alot!

03-16-2011, 10:59 PM	#32
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... no problem

03-16-2011, 11:24 PM	#33
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: I think I nailed it... Diesel and its dropped on coys, Wooooow. One word stich, Sweeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!! __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

03-16-2011, 11:39 PM	#34
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... thank you...thank you very much...

03-16-2011, 11:52 PM	#35
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03-16-2011, 11:55 PM	#36
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... nah...I need some wilwoods on all four corners...that's in the works...

03-17-2011, 12:09 AM	#37
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03-17-2011, 10:43 AM	#38
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03-17-2011, 10:44 AM	#39
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... Thanks Franky. Much appreciated Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2011, 11:51 AM	#40
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I think I nailed it... Looks excellent! Did you cut the original springs or new ones? When I had my '80 shortbed I cut one coil plus 3" of another with stock spindles and it rode like crap, maybe my coils were wasted though. Hurry up and get that thing on the road so you can give us the road test report Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-17-2011 at 11:52 AM.

03-17-2011, 11:54 AM	#41
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... Thanks Joe. I cant wait to get it on the road again. You don't see much of this around this town Posted via Mobile Device



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03-17-2011, 12:15 PM	#42
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Re: I think I nailed it... Hey Stitch, That looks great! What size tires do you have up front and how close are they to your inner fenders? Thanks, Ed

03-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#43
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03-17-2011, 12:32 PM	#44
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... I think they are 245/40 up front and 295/40 on the rear. I'll have to check. There's room to the inner fender but I'm not sure how much. I have to go measure the bodyline tonight and I'll look at the inner fender tonight. Thanks alot pops. Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2011, 12:45 PM	#45
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: I think I nailed it... i just read that it's a diesel.thats cool,mine was too.the guy i got it from swapped it before i got it.i always thought it was kinda funny they made shortbed 2wd diesels.i always associate diesel with work type trucks,like longbed 4 x's...does or did that have a two peice drive line? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-17-2011, 12:55 PM	#46
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... Hey boat. It has a one driveshaft. And I thought it was funny too. When I first bought the truck I thought it would pull a house but it won't. But it gets great fuel mileage thiugh Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2011, 02:37 PM	#47
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: I think I nailed it... The 82 I just bought was also a diesel, but the p.O swapped the motor over to a gas. So is yours still a diesel stich? If so can you post some engine pics.? __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

03-17-2011, 03:20 PM	#48
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: I think I nailed it... Yeah it's still got the 6.2 in it. I'll post some pics tonight when I get home from work Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2011, 04:24 PM	#49
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: I think I nailed it... Looks really good. I think you'll be pulling the springs though. The last truck I dropped settled quite a bit in the front after I drove it some. Looks good though, good luck.

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