Suspension or New Wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

5150 · 01-18-2005, 07:30 PM

Which one would you do first? I have 15's on it now. If I could get some larger wheels to fill the wheel well I don't think I would lower it anymore. It has 4 inch drop springs on the rear. Take a look at the pic.

LONGHAIR · 01-18-2005, 08:03 PM

Maybe this will help you figure it out.
The first is just lowered the second is with the tires/wheels about 15% larger. This would be about a 17" wheel and proportionately larger tire to go with it.

Tx Firefighter · 01-18-2005, 08:13 PM

I'd take it down to the 4/6 level and then add bigger rollers if you still aren't happy.

5150 · 01-18-2005, 08:38 PM

Hey Lomghair-canyou do it using these 18's that I"m looking at.

Do you or Txfirefighter know the best (economical) place to get drop kits. ECE is a little high

Tx Firefighter · 01-18-2005, 08:41 PM

Call the guys at ECE and talk to them before ordering from anyone. Last time I ordered, they had a killer sale going on and the prices were as cheap as anyone else out there and I still got the top notch parts I wanted.

LONGHAIR · 01-19-2005, 07:23 AM

Here you are..........
Sorry, I couldn't take the holes any longer

5150 · 01-19-2005, 12:08 PM

Thanks Longhair, I didn't mean to turn this into a photoshop thread, but I really appreciate it. I like the one where you made the wheels 15% bigger, but the problem is that my wheels stick out now so I'm afraid that they will rub.

LONGHAIR · 01-19-2005, 10:44 PM

Change the off-set when you get your new wheels and pull them in a bit. Then they won't stick out.

Purs · 01-19-2005, 10:47 PM

Here's a pic of mine with the stock suspension. I just finished getting my 17's on. The previous owner put new springs in the front and rear. My point? I thought the bigger wheels/tires would fill the wheelwell more (like you) but as you can see, it just lifted the truck up more. Needless to say, I'll be ordering some 2.5" spindles and probably 1" springs for the front and some 4" springs for the rear.

**lolife99** · 01-20-2005, 12:34 AM

purs,... That is an EXCELLENT picture. Most people this the BIGGER wheels will fill up the wheelwells and solve their problems. I like them lowered with stock or bigger wheels. Thanks for the post,... and make sure we see the "after" pics.

01-18-2005, 07:30 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Suspension or New Wheels? Which one would you do first? I have 15's on it now. If I could get some larger wheels to fill the wheel well I don't think I would lower it anymore. It has 4 inch drop springs on the rear. Take a look at the pic. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-18-2005, 08:03 PM	#2
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Maybe this will help you figure it out. The first is just lowered the second is with the tires/wheels about 15% larger. This would be about a 17" wheel and proportionately larger tire to go with it. Attached Images

01-18-2005, 08:13 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'd take it down to the 4/6 level and then add bigger rollers if you still aren't happy. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-18-2005, 08:38 PM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Hey Lomghair-canyou do it using these 18's that I"m looking at. Do you or Txfirefighter know the best (economical) place to get drop kits. ECE is a little high Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-18-2005, 08:41 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Call the guys at ECE and talk to them before ordering from anyone. Last time I ordered, they had a killer sale going on and the prices were as cheap as anyone else out there and I still got the top notch parts I wanted. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-19-2005, 07:23 AM	#6
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Here you are.......... Sorry, I couldn't take the holes any longer Attached Images

01-19-2005, 12:08 PM	#7
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Thanks Longhair, I didn't mean to turn this into a photoshop thread, but I really appreciate it. I like the one where you made the wheels 15% bigger, but the problem is that my wheels stick out now so I'm afraid that they will rub. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-19-2005, 10:44 PM	#8
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Change the off-set when you get your new wheels and pull them in a bit. Then they won't stick out.

01-19-2005, 10:47 PM	#9
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Here's a pic of mine with the stock suspension. I just finished getting my 17's on. The previous owner put new springs in the front and rear. My point? I thought the bigger wheels/tires would fill the wheelwell more (like you) but as you can see, it just lifted the truck up more. Needless to say, I'll be ordering some 2.5" spindles and probably 1" springs for the front and some 4" springs for the rear. Attached Images __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

01-20-2005, 12:34 AM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	purs,... That is an EXCELLENT picture. Most people this the BIGGER wheels will fill up the wheelwells and solve their problems. I like them lowered with stock or bigger wheels. Thanks for the post,... and make sure we see the "after" pics. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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