2.5 drop spindels and 2 drop coils 275/60/15 tires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968GMC · 04-02-2003, 03:14 PM

I am instaling in the next 2-3 weeks a 2.5 inch drop spindels on my 68 gmc. I already have 2 inch drop front springs. Total drop in front will be 4.5 inch drop. I am running 275/60/15 tires on 8" rims. Will I have any rubbing problems, if yes what the best solution?

c10crazy · 04-02-2003, 03:21 PM

do you have any pics of your current setup?

Brad · 04-02-2003, 03:36 PM

Depends on your backspacing, but probably no problems. I have some Weld Rodlite wheels with 3 1/2" backspacing I think, and only rub and speed bumps and the like.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 04-02-2003, 03:56 PM

I just lowerd my 69 GMC panel 4.5 in the front with the same setup and 255 70's on 7'' rims tonight I should be able to drive it I dont think it will rub well see but it looks awsome.

Custom 68 · 04-02-2003, 04:55 PM

Yes I think you may. I have only the 2 1/2 drop spindels with 275 60 R15 tires and they on a bump would rub. Recently as I have taken the truck apart I didnt have any rubber core support bushings they were gone. this should raise the front sheet metal some CORRECT??? Mine would rub on one of the inner fender bolts on a dip/bump at highway speeds. I dont have it back together yet to see if my height is corrected.
Good luck

Hugger · 04-02-2003, 04:56 PM

You guys need to post pic's if you can...
I'm trying to decide "How Low to Go"

1968GMC · 04-03-2003, 01:02 PM

c10crazy, heres a pic that you wanted. On this pic I have 2" in drop in front, 3"drop in back with 275/60/15.

lngbed71 · 04-03-2003, 09:39 PM

Here is my 71 GMC with 275/60's all the way around. They are mounted on 15x10 street stars, aboslutely no problem with clearances.

lngbed71 · 04-03-2003, 09:41 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot...3" drop spindles front, 4" coil drop in the rear.

lngbed71 · 04-03-2003, 09:43 PM

And one more, the 10's are back spaced 4 1/2" hope that helps.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 04-08-2003, 12:10 AM

I finally got mine out of the garage today im hoping to drive it tomorrow I just need to blead the brakes onfe more time. The major setback was on saturday when I couldent get the truck to move I thought the brakes were locked up but realized that the wheels were smashed aginst the calipers (remember this and tell a friend 6-lug drum brake wheels wont fit over disc brakes!!!) sunday i found 5 rally wheels with GMC center caps for $200.00 they look great ill try to post pics.

04-02-2003, 03:14 PM	#1
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	2.5 drop spindels and 2 drop coils 275/60/15 tires? I am instaling in the next 2-3 weeks a 2.5 inch drop spindels on my 68 gmc. I already have 2 inch drop front springs. Total drop in front will be 4.5 inch drop. I am running 275/60/15 tires on 8" rims. Will I have any rubbing problems, if yes what the best solution?

04-02-2003, 03:21 PM	#2
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	do you have any pics of your current setup? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

04-02-2003, 03:36 PM	#3
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Depends on your backspacing, but probably no problems. I have some Weld Rodlite wheels with 3 1/2" backspacing I think, and only rub and speed bumps and the like. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

04-02-2003, 04:55 PM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yes I think you may. I have only the 2 1/2 drop spindels with 275 60 R15 tires and they on a bump would rub. Recently as I have taken the truck apart I didnt have any rubber core support bushings they were gone. this should raise the front sheet metal some CORRECT??? Mine would rub on one of the inner fender bolts on a dip/bump at highway speeds. I dont have it back together yet to see if my height is corrected. Good luck __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

04-02-2003, 04:56 PM	#6
Hugger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 137	You guys need to post pic's if you can... I'm trying to decide "How Low to Go" __________________ 72 LWB - Hugger Orange 350/350 3.73 Next; 335hp GM Crate

04-02-2003, 03:56 PM	#4
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	I just lowerd my 69 GMC panel 4.5 in the front with the same setup and 255 70's on 7'' rims tonight I should be able to drive it I dont think it will rub well see but it looks awsome.

04-03-2003, 01:02 PM	#7
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	c10crazy, heres a pic that you wanted. On this pic I have 2" in drop in front, 3"drop in back with 275/60/15. Attached Images

04-03-2003, 09:39 PM	#8
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Here is my 71 GMC with 275/60's all the way around. They are mounted on 15x10 street stars, aboslutely no problem with clearances. Attached Images __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-03-2003, 09:41 PM	#9
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Oh yeah, I forgot...3" drop spindles front, 4" coil drop in the rear. __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-03-2003, 09:43 PM	#10
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	And one more, the 10's are back spaced 4 1/2" hope that helps. __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-08-2003, 12:10 AM	#11
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	I finally got mine out of the garage today im hoping to drive it tomorrow I just need to blead the brakes onfe more time. The major setback was on saturday when I couldent get the truck to move I thought the brakes were locked up but realized that the wheels were smashed aginst the calipers (remember this and tell a friend 6-lug drum brake wheels wont fit over disc brakes!!!) sunday i found 5 rally wheels with GMC center caps for $200.00 they look great ill try to post pics.

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