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wfoltin · 10-21-2008, 08:56 PM

I'd like to lay frame with my 71 stepside and I was hoping to do it with 22"s. I was told that the stepside fenders wont allow me to do this. Is this true? If so, what are my choices? Appreciate all the help I can get.

airdale94 · 10-22-2008, 04:41 PM

Welcome to the board. Never seen any lowered steps but I'm not really into that. Don't have any info, but here's a bump for you.

**lolife99** · 10-22-2008, 07:23 PM

It's all about using a tape measure. Measure from the bottom of your frame to the ground. Say that number is 10 inches (just an example) Now measure from the top of your rear tire to the top of the inside of the rear step fender. If you have 10 inches it should work. Just remember most 22" tires are 29 to 30 inches tall. (some taller depending on the size you use) Running 22's on the rear will require a big step notch. Up front will require a Z'd frame or an aftermarket crossmember like the Porterbuilt's Dropmember. Good luck.

wfoltin · 10-22-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airdale94

Welcome to the board. Never seen any lowered steps but I'm not really into that. Don't have any info, but here's a bump for you.

Thanks. Just discovered this place a few weeks ago.

wfoltin · 10-22-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

It's all about using a tape measure. Measure from the bottom of your frame to the ground. Say that number is 10 inches (just an example) Now measure from the top of your rear tire to the top of the inside of the rear step fender. If you have 10 inches it should work. Just remember most 22" tire are 29 to 30 inches tall. (some taller depending on the size you use) Running 22's on the rear will require a big step notch. Up front will require a Z'd frame or an aftermarket crossmember like the Porterbuilt's Dropmember. Good luck.

Measuring would be a good start. I feel stupid now. I've been in contact with Nate at Porterbuilt and he's working on a package deal, which includes the dropmember, for me to lay frame.

airdale94 · 10-28-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfoltin

I've been in contact with Nate at Porterbuilt and he's working on a package deal, which includes the dropmember, for me to lay frame.

Good deal.

502ms · 09-24-2011, 11:42 PM

Ever get this done?
Posted via Mobile Device

blkcorvair · 10-01-2011, 01:13 PM

Type in "Dropped or Bagged Steppers" in the search box. There is a thread for just this.

10-21-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
wfoltin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bakersfield, ca. Posts: 3	71 Stepside help I'd like to lay frame with my 71 stepside and I was hoping to do it with 22"s. I was told that the stepside fenders wont allow me to do this. Is this true? If so, what are my choices? Appreciate all the help I can get.

10-22-2008, 04:41 PM	#2
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: 71 Stepside help Welcome to the board. Never seen any lowered steps but I'm not really into that. Don't have any info, but here's a bump for you.

10-22-2008, 07:23 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 71 Stepside help It's all about using a tape measure. Measure from the bottom of your frame to the ground. Say that number is 10 inches (just an example) Now measure from the top of your rear tire to the top of the inside of the rear step fender. If you have 10 inches it should work. Just remember most 22" tires are 29 to 30 inches tall. (some taller depending on the size you use) Running 22's on the rear will require a big step notch. Up front will require a Z'd frame or an aftermarket crossmember like the Porterbuilt's Dropmember. Good luck. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 10-28-2008 at 05:52 PM.

09-24-2011, 11:42 PM	#7
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: 71 Stepside help Ever get this done? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

10-01-2011, 01:13 PM	#8
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: 71 Stepside help Type in "Dropped or Bagged Steppers" in the search box. There is a thread for just this.

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