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Rochlow · 10-14-2011, 02:32 PM

So I ordered a drop member for my blazer and I was wondering for those you guys running one is, since the crossmember narrows the track width can you make turns with the tire and wheel still tucked in the fender.

I am running a 15x7 wheel with a 235/60/15 tire with like a 3.5" backspacing. Later, on I'd like to run a 20x8 wheel with a 255/35/20 and a 4.5" backspacing. However, I don't want to have to air the truck up to the point it looks like a donk when I drive down the road.

gringoloco · 10-14-2011, 02:44 PM

You will be able to turn lock-to-lock at ride height (~6"), tires/whels tucked, without airing up 'donk style'. The trade off here is that the rack & pinion doesn't turn as tight as your current box, so the wheels don't contact the fenders...

Rochlow · 10-14-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

You will be able to turn lock-to-lock at ride height (~6"), tires/whels tucked, without airing up 'donk style'. The trade off here is that the rack & pinion doesn't turn as tight as your current box, so the wheels don't contact the fenders...

Thanks Gringo.. Good to know.

When I drove it down the block with my son this is where we had the ride height.

csa daddy · 10-14-2011, 06:04 PM

Back needs to be lower
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Rochlow · 10-14-2011, 06:39 PM

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Back needs to be lower
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Just a flip of the switch..
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YBNORML · 10-14-2011, 09:55 PM

Looks great! Kinda makes me want to give up on my shortbox project and use all the goodies on my blazer instead

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Rochlow · 10-15-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Looks great! Kinda makes me want to give up on my shortbox project and use all the goodies on my blazer instead

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You should do it!! Driving low and topless!
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YBNORML · 10-15-2011, 01:48 AM

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You should do it!! Driving low and topless!
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To tell you the truth, it has crossed my mind before. If I didn't have such an emotional attachment to the shortbox, it was my first vehicle. It would probably already be underway

. Luckily my blazer is quite low. Eventually I will go a little more extreme.
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barnold · 10-15-2011, 08:34 AM

Very nice!!! I am building a blazer now. Where did you mount your air tanks and what size are they?

Rochlow · 10-15-2011, 08:44 AM

3 gallon under the body behind the rear wheel.
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n2billet · 10-18-2011, 01:30 PM

This is where I'm driving at the moment, you have to be careful turning sharp corners or it will "touch" the fender. I have driven it lower but at this height I can drive it without to many worries. Hope this helps you....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...351837&page=44

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Rochlow · 10-18-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

This is where I'm driving at the moment, you have to be careful turning sharp corners or it will "touch" the fender. I have driven it lower but at this height I can drive it without to many worries. Hope this helps you....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...351837&page=44

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Thanks.. That gives me alot to think about and maybe going with a larger diameter wheel.

tubbedII · 10-18-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

This is where I'm driving at the moment, you have to be careful turning sharp corners or it will "touch" the fender. I have driven it lower but at this height I can drive it without to many worries. Hope this helps you....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...351837&page=44

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Awesome! How's the ride at that height, and what's your PSI?

n2billet · 10-18-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Thanks.. That gives me alot to think about and maybe going with a larger diameter wheel.

The ones I have are 20x8.5 with a 255/40/20 it's 28 inches tall.

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Awesome! How's the ride at that height, and what's your PSI?

It rides awesome! I don't know the PSI, I'm using AccuAir and the system doesn't use gauges.

10-14-2011, 02:32 PM	#1
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Dropmember and turning So I ordered a drop member for my blazer and I was wondering for those you guys running one is, since the crossmember narrows the track width can you make turns with the tire and wheel still tucked in the fender. I am running a 15x7 wheel with a 235/60/15 tire with like a 3.5" backspacing. Later, on I'd like to run a 20x8 wheel with a 255/35/20 and a 4.5" backspacing. However, I don't want to have to air the truck up to the point it looks like a donk when I drive down the road.

10-14-2011, 02:44 PM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Dropmember and turning You will be able to turn lock-to-lock at ride height (~6"), tires/whels tucked, without airing up 'donk style'. The trade off here is that the rack & pinion doesn't turn as tight as your current box, so the wheels don't contact the fenders... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-14-2011, 06:04 PM	#4
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: Dropmember and turning Back needs to be lower Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2011, 09:55 PM	#6
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Dropmember and turning Looks great! Kinda makes me want to give up on my shortbox project and use all the goodies on my blazer instead Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-15-2011, 08:34 AM	#9
barnold Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 130	Re: Dropmember and turning Very nice!!! I am building a blazer now. Where did you mount your air tanks and what size are they?

10-15-2011, 08:44 AM	#10
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Dropmember and turning 3 gallon under the body behind the rear wheel. Posted via Mobile Device

10-18-2011, 01:30 PM	#11
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Dropmember and turning This is where I'm driving at the moment, you have to be careful turning sharp corners or it will "touch" the fender. I have driven it lower but at this height I can drive it without to many worries. Hope this helps you.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...351837&page=44 post 1092 __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

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