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lucky_7 · 03-08-2013, 12:32 AM

I am currently looking to put a 2-4 drop on my 97 ext cab gmc, I also have a set of rally wheels, 8" with beauty ring and gmc caps. Im going to paint the wheels either black or silver, my truck is red and silver two tone.

Whats the best kit?
-Im looking at a DJM 2056 kit.

What would be a good tire size?
-Im thinking 255/70's in the BFgoodrich radial t/a's.

Anything I need to know?

lucky_7 · 03-08-2013, 12:10 PM

Also wondering how hard a 4-6 drop would be, the fronts would be spindles and springs Im guessing, and the back would have to be a flip kit with a notch?

How difficult is it to mini notch these trucks?

**lolife99** · 03-08-2013, 08:58 PM

I suggest a Belltech 4/6 drop for 88-98 trucks.
Good parts.
Good instructions.

lucky_7 · 03-08-2013, 11:17 PM

Do I need a specific kit for ext cabs, for some reason they have them like that?
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**lolife99** · 03-09-2013, 12:13 AM

yes

lucky_7 · 03-09-2013, 02:23 AM

Alright thanks.
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Tx Firefighter · 03-09-2013, 06:39 AM

The Belltech extended cab rear kit comes with a spacer for the carrier bearing which the regular cabs do utilize. That's the difference between the two kits.
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lucky_7 · 03-09-2013, 01:07 PM

Ah got it makes sense now, anybody got suggestions on tire size? im thinking about 255/70's. My friend has them on a 87 short wide with rallys and stock suspension, they look really good, but will the look the same on my 97?

lowridergmc · 03-09-2013, 04:59 PM

when mine was lowered 4-6 i was running belltech spindles and springs in front and the rear was belltech 4" lowered leaf springs and 2" hangers i had 255/60/15 fronts and 275/60/15 rear.it drove very well with this combo.

lucky_7 · 03-09-2013, 05:08 PM

what about 235/70s there and inch shorter, and they shouldnt rub, right?

lowridergmc · 03-09-2013, 07:58 PM

wont rub.i ran a 235/75/15 with no probs

lucky_7 · 03-09-2013, 10:41 PM

How do they look on 8" rally's?
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lucky_7 · 03-12-2013, 08:09 PM

Well after a long look at a 8" rally next to a 235/75 mounted on a 7 steel wheel, I think the 235s will be to thin, so looks like I'm going with the 255/70s, will they rub with a 4-6 drop?
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chevyrestoguy · 03-13-2013, 02:07 PM

Go silver on the wheels. It'll work better with the red/silver paint combination.

lucky_7 · 03-13-2013, 03:38 PM

Thanks chevyrestoguy, I actually agree.

Now here's an idea, paint the wheels black, and paint the truck a darker red. Not maroon, or burgundy, but just a darker red. Then ghost the headlights and taillights, and remove all the trim. Leave the chrome grill, bumpers, and emblems. I think that would look amazing, thoughts?

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/GMC...08_04-1024.jpg

Thats the color I'm thinking

03-08-2013, 12:32 AM	#1
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	2-4 drop questions I am currently looking to put a 2-4 drop on my 97 ext cab gmc, I also have a set of rally wheels, 8" with beauty ring and gmc caps. Im going to paint the wheels either black or silver, my truck is red and silver two tone. Whats the best kit? -Im looking at a DJM 2056 kit. What would be a good tire size? -Im thinking 255/70's in the BFgoodrich radial t/a's. Anything I need to know?

03-08-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions Also wondering how hard a 4-6 drop would be, the fronts would be spindles and springs Im guessing, and the back would have to be a flip kit with a notch? How difficult is it to mini notch these trucks?

03-08-2013, 08:58 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 2-4 drop questions I suggest a Belltech 4/6 drop for 88-98 trucks. Good parts. Good instructions. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-08-2013, 11:17 PM	#4
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions Do I need a specific kit for ext cabs, for some reason they have them like that? Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 12:13 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 2-4 drop questions yes __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-09-2013, 02:23 AM	#6
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions Alright thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 06:39 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 2-4 drop questions The Belltech extended cab rear kit comes with a spacer for the carrier bearing which the regular cabs do utilize. That's the difference between the two kits. Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2013, 01:07 PM	#8
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions Ah got it makes sense now, anybody got suggestions on tire size? im thinking about 255/70's. My friend has them on a 87 short wide with rallys and stock suspension, they look really good, but will the look the same on my 97?

03-09-2013, 04:59 PM	#9
lowridergmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: saskachewan Posts: 150	Re: 2-4 drop questions when mine was lowered 4-6 i was running belltech spindles and springs in front and the rear was belltech 4" lowered leaf springs and 2" hangers i had 255/60/15 fronts and 275/60/15 rear.it drove very well with this combo.

03-09-2013, 05:08 PM	#10
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions what about 235/70s there and inch shorter, and they shouldnt rub, right?

03-09-2013, 07:58 PM	#11
lowridergmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: saskachewan Posts: 150	Re: 2-4 drop questions wont rub.i ran a 235/75/15 with no probs

03-09-2013, 10:41 PM	#12
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions How do they look on 8" rally's? Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2013, 08:09 PM	#13
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions Well after a long look at a 8" rally next to a 235/75 mounted on a 7 steel wheel, I think the 235s will be to thin, so looks like I'm going with the 255/70s, will they rub with a 4-6 drop? Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 02:07 PM	#14
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: 2-4 drop questions Go silver on the wheels. It'll work better with the red/silver paint combination. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-13-2013, 03:38 PM	#15
lucky_7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Muskogee, Ok. Posts: 123	Re: 2-4 drop questions Thanks chevyrestoguy, I actually agree. Now here's an idea, paint the wheels black, and paint the truck a darker red. Not maroon, or burgundy, but just a darker red. Then ghost the headlights and taillights, and remove all the trim. Leave the chrome grill, bumpers, and emblems. I think that would look amazing, thoughts? http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/GMC...08_04-1024.jpg Thats the color I'm thinking Last edited by lucky_7; 03-13-2013 at 03:40 PM. Reason: added pic



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