One Bad 84

[CuRtdOgG]

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[CuRtdOgG]

There's some before and afters . Height at the back was 33 1/2 from ground to the body line and the front is right under 35"
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[CuRtdOgG]

Ordered a set of mcgaughys 2.5" drop spindles and a cnotch kit for the rear this evening...I can't handle this baby bottoming out on bumps! A little concerned the front tires are going to hit the fender edge when it's lowered but well see when it happens I guess....anyone ever roll their fenders in or modify them to clear...some light on that topic would be welcomed....hope it's not too big a deal....should look good. With my measurements the front body line should be about a 1/2 in lower then the rear....just using stock shocks and springs for now.
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[CuRtdOgG]

Alright spindles are ordered and on the way... I'm just wondering if my wheels are gonna hit in the front? Anyone know if this will work or not ?? Or lowered with these wheels... I'm pretty sure I measured them and their all 10" wide?? Hellllp please!!thanks in advance
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[baclay9]

I would almost bet there is some kind of lowering already done to the rear of that truck. Are the hangers moved up or anything? It looks more like 7" of rear drop. I am pretty sure the 8" 225's are pretty close to rubbing so I wouldn't think the 10's would fit but I don't have any personal experience ith them.
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[eghatch15]

Truck looks great
Here is my 85 with the rear flip kit. I cut 2 coils out of the front

[CuRtdOgG]

Hey bayclay, I think the same it looks stock under here.... It only has 5 leafs, could that be why? And if that's the case with the 225s it looks like ill be getting rid of a few lol. That sucks



Hatch, I like our truck. Have anymore bigger pics?
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[baclay9]

There is a cruise in at the Sonic in Tri City the first Saturday of every month. You should come out sometime. Just shoot me a pm and let me know if you want to meet up. I would like to check out your truck.
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[CuRtdOgG]

That sounds awesome . Thanks for the invite! I will def. try to swing by sometime
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[CuRtdOgG]

So I'm looking for a pair of eagle alloy 225 20" x 8.5 for my front. If anyone has these I'd be willing to trade my 10" for them! Lemme know! Thanks
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[CuRtdOgG]

Got some things in the mail today to complete my drop.. Just wishing I could finish the front I need wheels!! Here's a few pics
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[CuRtdOgG]

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[CuRtdOgG]

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[CuRtdOgG]

Also put a little paint on the grill and emblem.


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[baclay9]

Gonna look great man.
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[CuRtdOgG]

Thank you!
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[CuRtdOgG]

Haven't messed with the front spindles yet.. I'm afraid it's not going to work. So I've been on the hunt for some rallies or someone to trade some 10" front wheels with... I will install the notch this weekend! Pics to follow
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[CuRtdOgG]

So today I went to put the c notch on. Realized the cutting torch was out of oxygen so I decided what the heck ill put the spindles on the front and see what happens. What happened was a nightmare! First took the passenger side all off and installed the spindle, went to put the caliper bolts back on and they hit the 1" rotors . So I check the stamped number on the spindle and JEGS has sent me spindles for the 1 3/4" rotors. So I get the idea to go to oreilly with my old rotor and compare... The other size is slightly shorter and a tad bit thicker. So I buy both and install them. That went good... Bled the breaks and went to roll around the driveway Nd the pads are too tight and locking up... So I guess i need diff. Calipers with the new rotors I assume? Anyone know about this. Also I had to grind off the inside lip of the fenders... Looked good but the top of my tires are rubbing the upper fender wells.... So I think I need diff calipers and remove the fender well/ tubs. Help on this situation would be appreciated. Left the truck at the shop and came home, I was super frustrated. Good thing is, the stance looks killer! Just what I wanted... Just gotta finish it off and make it road ready. Here's some pics!

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[tinydb84]

much better!!!!

[CuRtdOgG]

So got the front drop finished , had to remove the fender wells. Still have a little rubbing on bumps. It is getting aligned right now. Here is how she sits.



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[mooseknuckles]

sweet man!

[baclay9]

You need the calipers for 1 1/4 rotors.
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[naphtali5725]

same drop i'm doing on mine... i ordered the Mcgaughy's 1 1/4" rotor drop spindles too, and will replace all the brake hardware to the 1 1/4" rotor size, since mine has 1 inch rotors and hardware from the factory...
looks great man!