slammin on big ass wheels and bags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

truck_dropper · 10-13-2005, 02:41 PM

whats up guys? i'm new here

and this place is really intresting i currently started a mean project my goal is either frame rails or body touching the ground on 23'' wheels with bags the tires are pirelli 305/35/r23 basically 23x10 im just wondering if any body has been through here and have already done this? i saw some really good pics here i will post up some pics once i get started its already down to the frame its going to be a notched 2link rear but i have no idea about the front

any ways if any one knows whats up hit me up thanks

truck_dropper · 10-13-2005, 02:42 PM

bye the way it's a 1979 cheyenne shortbed

67Fleet · 10-13-2005, 05:04 PM

Do yourself a favor and get either the Suicide Doors or KP 4-link. I wouldn't recommend a 2-link to anyone. 2-links are old technology and won't ride near as good.

laynlow77 · 10-13-2005, 05:38 PM

2 links suck! get at least a 4 link or a 4 link with canti. also have fun tucking those 23's you will have to do the x-member drop, and probably z-it to get close!

fastbagged68 · 10-13-2005, 05:43 PM

Buy KP Components 4 link- Cantilever. You will need to crossmember drop 1.5" and Z the frame. Also you could do a custom set of lower control arms. Look @ the crossmember drop post and look at mine and phantom dually crossmembers and lower control arms....

bodydropped · 10-13-2005, 08:18 PM

have fun with 23's ive seen it done on a blazer with dros the tires were at the top of the inside rail and he had to redo the hood to make them fit, to lay on 23's u can build u a new frame and incorpate the z frt clip byc makes upper and lower that will lay on 22's but im in the middle of doin one for 22's but maybe 24's if i do the frt clip i want

matthufham · 10-13-2005, 09:14 PM

you won't be laying body with 23's, they won't tuck into the fenders. on these trucks the fenders are a couple inches lower than the hood.

67Fleet · 10-16-2005, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

you won't be laying body with 23's, they won't tuck into the fenders. on these trucks the fenders are a couple inches lower than the hood.

with all the other work he's gonna have to do to lay out, the inner fenders are gonna be the least of his worries.

truck_dropper · 10-18-2005, 12:07 PM

thanks for da info guys so 2-links are oldskool ... what about the crossmember is it alot of surgery? no matter what it gonna be done im thinkin im going to have to get rid of my a/c unit though.

any websites i can go to?

71swb4x4 · 10-19-2005, 01:54 PM

Crossmember drops aren't too bad, there is a good thread in this section that goes over the details.
If you go to an aftermarket AC kit most of the compnents are inside the cab, and the firwall is smooth, so you will get by the part of the problem at least.

matthufham · 10-20-2005, 09:35 AM

you'll need custom hood hinges because they mount on the fenders as is.

10-13-2005, 02:41 PM	#1
truck_dropper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3	slammin on big ass wheels and bags whats up guys? i'm new here and this place is really intresting i currently started a mean project my goal is either frame rails or body touching the ground on 23'' wheels with bags the tires are pirelli 305/35/r23 basically 23x10 im just wondering if any body has been through here and have already done this? i saw some really good pics here i will post up some pics once i get started its already down to the frame its going to be a notched 2link rear but i have no idea about the front any ways if any one knows whats up hit me up thanks

10-13-2005, 05:04 PM	#3
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Do yourself a favor and get either the Suicide Doors or KP 4-link. I wouldn't recommend a 2-link to anyone. 2-links are old technology and won't ride near as good. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

10-13-2005, 08:18 PM	#6
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	have fun with 23's ive seen it done on a blazer with dros the tires were at the top of the inside rail and he had to redo the hood to make them fit, to lay on 23's u can build u a new frame and incorpate the z frt clip byc makes upper and lower that will lay on 22's but im in the middle of doin one for 22's but maybe 24's if i do the frt clip i want __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

10-18-2005, 12:07 PM	#9
truck_dropper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3	Re: slammin on big ass wheels and bags thanks for da info guys so 2-links are oldskool ... what about the crossmember is it alot of surgery? no matter what it gonna be done im thinkin im going to have to get rid of my a/c unit though. any websites i can go to?

10-19-2005, 01:54 PM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: slammin on big ass wheels and bags Crossmember drops aren't too bad, there is a good thread in this section that goes over the details. If you go to an aftermarket AC kit most of the compnents are inside the cab, and the firwall is smooth, so you will get by the part of the problem at least. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-13-2005, 02:42 PM	#2
truck_dropper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3	bye the way it's a 1979 cheyenne shortbed

10-13-2005, 05:38 PM	#4
laynlow77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115	2 links suck! get at least a 4 link or a 4 link with canti. also have fun tucking those 23's you will have to do the x-member drop, and probably z-it to get close!

10-13-2005, 05:43 PM	#5
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Buy KP Components 4 link- Cantilever. You will need to crossmember drop 1.5" and Z the frame. Also you could do a custom set of lower control arms. Look @ the crossmember drop post and look at mine and phantom dually crossmembers and lower control arms....

10-13-2005, 09:14 PM	#7
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	you won't be laying body with 23's, they won't tuck into the fenders. on these trucks the fenders are a couple inches lower than the hood.

10-20-2005, 09:35 AM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: slammin on big ass wheels and bags you'll need custom hood hinges because they mount on the fenders as is.

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