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dga93 · 09-20-2009, 11:09 AM

these are all nice pics of trucks! could everyone write what spring size and such they used please

joe1982 · 09-22-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveAnimals

My 73 + 77

man that first gray truck is bad a** what tire size and drop are you running??

StepinNJ · 09-24-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

StepinNJ, What is you drop and back-spacing?

Drop is 2.5/4 spindle/shackle with stock springs and backspacing is 5.238 on a 20 X 8.5 rim with 275-45-tires all around. I do use a rear spacer for the 20's so the rear wheel comes out even with the front. I don't like the narrow rear look with the 20's. With winter(stock) wheels I don't use a spacer.

Dave

joe231 · 09-24-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by StepinNJ

Drop is 2.5/4 spindle/shackle with stock springs and backspacing is 5.238 on a 20 X 8.5 rim with 275-45-tires all around. I do use a rear spacer for the 20's so the rear wheel comes out even with the front. I don't like the narrow rear look with the 20's. With winter(stock) wheels I don't use a spacer.

Dave

cool, thanks Dave!
How thick is the spacer?

StepinNJ · 09-24-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

cool, thanks Dave!
How thick is the spacer?

One inch.

joe231 · 09-24-2009, 11:02 PM

thanks!

LiveAnimals · 09-25-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

man that first gray truck is bad a** what tire size and drop are you running??

The gray truck has 3" DJM Springs, and Belltech shackles and hangers for a 4" drop in the rear. 275/60 all around

CHEESE · 09-25-2009, 09:40 PM

i would like to find one like that yellow & white one!!! nice trucks!

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 09-25-2009, 09:40 PM

Here's my '87 that I lowered 5/6 with spindles, springs (cut) and flip/c-notch. This picture was the day I lowered it. I have since changed the tires to 255/60 fronts and 275/60 rears which greatly improved her looks.

Mike

joe1982 · 09-25-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

Here's my '87 that I lowered 5/6 with spindles, springs (cut) and flip/c-notch. This picture was the day I lowered it. I have since changed the tires to 255/60 fronts and 275/60 rears which greatly improved her looks.

Mike

do you have any pictures of your truck with those wheels now? i have the same drop and i am contemplating getting that same size.

3r!c84 · 09-25-2009, 10:46 PM

have any one cut a spring or a half and didnt get a alignment?

Driveway Dreams · 09-25-2009, 11:52 PM

Here is mine since I did the clip swap. My daughter with it after gymnastics. I kinda feel like a pic whore tonight.

CHEESE · 09-26-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by scoti

working, lowered, & on ralleys . . ....

i dig this truck!!! Cool pics!

JohnC · 09-26-2009, 09:33 AM

Yeah Scoti's truck is nice. Looks good with the torque thrusts on it too.

cyberpine · 10-03-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Thanks, I'll pass on the message. I'm trying to get him to change the grille to an 85-86 or the 89-91 sub front end. I don't like the repro LMC one he has. Thanks again.

regarding this aftermarket LMC grille.

I've got an 87 c10.. and have been looking for that exact grill..

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=67

But that LMC duplicate doesn't appear for 85-87, is that the one listed for 81-82? (models 68/69) ? If so, did it fit the 85 without an issue, can I expect it will fit my 87?

Thanks.

JohnC · 10-05-2009, 09:20 AM

They only list it as an 81-82 grill because that is the grill those model years had. You can use it on the 83-87 trucks, but I think the bottom mount holes don't line up. It's an easy fix though.

STOCKISH · 10-05-2009, 10:13 AM

Nice trucks, I've been thinking about getting a set of Vette chrome rallies for my truck to swap out once in a while. Let me know if anyone out here has a set for a good deal.. 15x8, and 15x10 PLEASE.

silvereagle07 · 10-05-2009, 11:58 AM

To mount the 81-82 grille on an 83-87 truck you will have to get the lower grille panel for a 81-82. They have them at lmc too pg. 42. The top mounts are the same. We didn't have that issue with the blue truck, it's an 82. Oh, the headlight surrounds are different too. Good luck.

cyberpine · 10-05-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by silvereagle07

To mount the 81-82 grille on an 83-87 truck you will have to get the lower grille panel for a 81-82. They have them at lmc too pg. 42. The top mounts are the same. We didn't have that issue with the blue truck, it's an 82. Oh, the headlight surrounds are different too. Good luck.

I ordered an alluminum Billet grille for my 87 that should be here Today, but I really prefer that 81/82 grille and did not know I might be able to use it.. I wonder if I can get around the issue without buying (and having to paint) another piece.

As for the headlight bezels/s, the 87s are very similar except for that thing in the middle.. I painted mine black anyways. I wonder if the 87 bezels will work with the 81 grille beyond a difference in the final look.

Thanks.

flamingbig10 · 10-05-2009, 02:29 PM

they will work in my option the 85-87 head light bezels only look good with the 85-87 grille or a custom grille

J_PEPIN87 · 10-05-2009, 04:58 PM

Heres mine is lowered 4.5 in the front and 6 in the back with 90's silverado stocks

3r!c84 · 10-05-2009, 06:33 PM

looks good with the newer rims.my dad had them on his gmc taho

joe1982 · 10-05-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by J_PEPIN87

Heres mine is lowered 4.5 in the front and 6 in the back with 90's silverado stocks

any pics from the rear?

JohnC · 10-06-2009, 08:57 AM

It's a nice looking truck.

J_PEPIN87 · 10-06-2009, 09:09 AM

Here's one from the rear not that good though

09-20-2009, 11:09 AM	#76
dga93 newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wise Virginia Posts: 122	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? these are all nice pics of trucks! could everyone write what spring size and such they used please __________________ Daniel from AUS 1978 CD

09-24-2009, 11:02 PM	#81
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? thanks! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-25-2009, 09:40 PM	#83
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? i would like to find one like that yellow & white one!!! nice trucks!

09-25-2009, 09:40 PM	#84
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here's my '87 that I lowered 5/6 with spindles, springs (cut) and flip/c-notch. This picture was the day I lowered it. I have since changed the tires to 255/60 fronts and 275/60 rears which greatly improved her looks. Mike Attached Images

09-25-2009, 10:46 PM	#86
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? have any one cut a spring or a half and didnt get a alignment? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#87
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here is mine since I did the clip swap. My daughter with it after gymnastics. I kinda feel like a pic whore tonight. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 09-25-2009 at 11:52 PM.

09-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#89
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Yeah Scoti's truck is nice. Looks good with the torque thrusts on it too.

10-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#91
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? They only list it as an 81-82 grill because that is the grill those model years had. You can use it on the 83-87 trucks, but I think the bottom mount holes don't line up. It's an easy fix though.

10-05-2009, 10:13 AM	#92
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Nice trucks, I've been thinking about getting a set of Vette chrome rallies for my truck to swap out once in a while. Let me know if anyone out here has a set for a good deal.. 15x8, and 15x10 PLEASE. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-05-2009, 11:58 AM	#93
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? To mount the 81-82 grille on an 83-87 truck you will have to get the lower grille panel for a 81-82. They have them at lmc too pg. 42. The top mounts are the same. We didn't have that issue with the blue truck, it's an 82. Oh, the headlight surrounds are different too. Good luck. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT Last edited by silvereagle07; 10-05-2009 at 11:59 AM.

10-05-2009, 02:29 PM	#95
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? they will work in my option the 85-87 head light bezels only look good with the 85-87 grille or a custom grille __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-05-2009, 04:58 PM	#96
J_PEPIN87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PASADENA,TX Posts: 206	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Heres mine is lowered 4.5 in the front and 6 in the back with 90's silverado stocks Attached Images

10-05-2009, 06:33 PM	#97
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? looks good with the newer rims.my dad had them on his gmc taho __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-06-2009, 08:57 AM	#99
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? It's a nice looking truck.

10-06-2009, 09:09 AM	#100
J_PEPIN87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PASADENA,TX Posts: 206	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here's one from the rear not that good though Attached Images



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