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matthufham · 04-16-2005, 10:32 PM

i don't want to bag my truck, but i want to go as low as possible. there will eventually be some 20 by 8, or 8.5s all the way around, and i have no inner fenders in the front. right now i'm thinking 3/5 because i saw a good deal somewhere on that package, but can i go lower without rubbing? what's the max i can go?

-77 lwb

C-10volvo · 04-16-2005, 11:41 PM

i remember a member here that drove his 6/8 drop daily. he had some 15's with small tires though. you would go 4/6 easy

r0lf- · 04-17-2005, 12:57 AM

Go 5/7. You will put that 3/5 on and want more instantly. 4/6 is okay, but on the 73-87's it doesnt look quite as low as an 81+.

5/7 will put you low with plenty of clearance for the LCA's The rear will need to be notched with a flip kit and shackle. But it will look good.

matthufham · 04-17-2005, 12:51 PM

where have you seen a 5/7 for sale?

Tom · 04-17-2005, 04:58 PM

5/7 here with big 15's [255/60's up front and 275/60's out back] but my front control arms get killed if Im not carefull. I don't see any major problems with a 6/8 though....

04-16-2005, 10:32 PM	#1
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	how low should i go i don't want to bag my truck, but i want to go as low as possible. there will eventually be some 20 by 8, or 8.5s all the way around, and i have no inner fenders in the front. right now i'm thinking 3/5 because i saw a good deal somewhere on that package, but can i go lower without rubbing? what's the max i can go? -77 lwb Last edited by matthufham; 04-16-2005 at 10:33 PM.

04-16-2005, 11:41 PM	#2
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i remember a member here that drove his 6/8 drop daily. he had some 15's with small tires though. you would go 4/6 easy __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

04-17-2005, 12:57 AM	#3
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Go 5/7. You will put that 3/5 on and want more instantly. 4/6 is okay, but on the 73-87's it doesnt look quite as low as an 81+. 5/7 will put you low with plenty of clearance for the LCA's The rear will need to be notched with a flip kit and shackle. But it will look good. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

04-17-2005, 04:58 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	5/7 here with big 15's [255/60's up front and 275/60's out back] but my front control arms get killed if Im not carefull. I don't see any major problems with a 6/8 though.... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

04-17-2005, 12:51 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	where have you seen a 5/7 for sale?



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