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underdog8704 · 11-19-2006, 10:08 AM

im going to be lowering my truck pretty soon. its a long bed and im for somewhat of a rake with the front being a little lower than the rear. my thoughts were to lower it 3 1/2 in front(spindles and 1 inch springs) and 3 inches in the rear with springs. will this put the rear up way to high? should i go a little lower in the back. will also be swapping out the tires for around a 285/65/16 in rear and 265/60/16 in front. thanks for the input.

Elsie72 · 11-19-2006, 12:29 PM

Great looking truck!

With the tire sizes you have indicated, the rear tire is nearly 2" taller than the front tire. (I built a quick excel tire calculator, and your fronts are somewhere in the 28.5" tall range, and your rears are in the 30.5" tall range)

My truck, with a 3.5" front drop, and a 5" rear drop on 235-60/15 front and 275-60/15 rears, has nearly the same height difference (26.1" front, 28" rear), and the gap from the top of tire to the bottom of fender is pretty even from front to rear.

Bottom line is, I think you will have quite a bit of rake with only a 3" drop in the rear. I would suggest either more in the rear, or less in the front, or put air bags in the rear, then you can vary the drop to suit your needs.

underdog8704 · 11-20-2006, 12:09 AM

thanks for the ideas...anyone else have anything they have tried?

Boise69 · 11-20-2006, 01:17 AM

You should leave it. Its beautiful just as it is

wibilly · 11-20-2006, 03:20 AM

it looks just right to me now but to each there own

novajess1972 · 11-20-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by underdog8704

im going to be lowering my truck pretty soon. its a long bed and im for somewhat of a rake with the front being a little lower than the rear. my thoughts were to lower it 3 1/2 in front(spindles and 1 inch springs) and 3 inches in the rear with springs. will this put the rear up way to high? should i go a little lower in the back. will also be swapping out the tires for around a 285/65/16 in rear and 265/60/16 in front. thanks for the input.

Your rake is gonna be pretty steep with the combo you plan on running. C-10s generally came from the factory with 2 inches difference in front and rear height. In effect, your package will have the rear about 2.5 inches higher in the rear. Then add another inch, considering that your rear tire is approx. 2 in taller than the front, making it 3.5 inches rake.

Here is a side pic of my truck to show the rake I have. It's lowered 4.5inches in front and 5inches in the rear. The tires are 255/45-20 front and 295/45-20 rear. In effect I have 2 to 2.5 inches rake. Hope this helps.

BTW.....my compliment echoes the others when I say your truck is super sweet just the way it is.

Jesse

see ten · 11-20-2006, 02:52 PM

I just helped member 71see10 drop this one 2.5" front and 5" out back. It still has a rake but it is very mild.

My truck is dropped 3.5" front and 6" rear. Still only a very small amount of rake. I'm guessing you are going to want more than 3" of drop on the tail end of that one.

11-19-2006, 10:08 AM	#1
underdog8704 NCStroker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 89	Stance Questions? im going to be lowering my truck pretty soon. its a long bed and im for somewhat of a rake with the front being a little lower than the rear. my thoughts were to lower it 3 1/2 in front(spindles and 1 inch springs) and 3 inches in the rear with springs. will this put the rear up way to high? should i go a little lower in the back. will also be swapping out the tires for around a 285/65/16 in rear and 265/60/16 in front. thanks for the input. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C/10-Built 383 Stroker

11-19-2006, 12:29 PM	#2
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: Stance Questions? Great looking truck! With the tire sizes you have indicated, the rear tire is nearly 2" taller than the front tire. (I built a quick excel tire calculator, and your fronts are somewhere in the 28.5" tall range, and your rears are in the 30.5" tall range) My truck, with a 3.5" front drop, and a 5" rear drop on 235-60/15 front and 275-60/15 rears, has nearly the same height difference (26.1" front, 28" rear), and the gap from the top of tire to the bottom of fender is pretty even from front to rear. Bottom line is, I think you will have quite a bit of rake with only a 3" drop in the rear. I would suggest either more in the rear, or less in the front, or put air bags in the rear, then you can vary the drop to suit your needs. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

11-20-2006, 12:09 AM	#3
underdog8704 NCStroker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 89	Re: Stance Questions? thanks for the ideas...anyone else have anything they have tried? __________________ 1971 Chevy C/10-Built 383 Stroker

11-20-2006, 01:17 AM	#4
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Stance Questions? You should leave it. Its beautiful just as it is __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

11-20-2006, 03:20 AM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Stance Questions? it looks just right to me now but to each there own __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-20-2006, 02:52 PM	#7
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Stance Questions? I just helped member 71see10 drop this one 2.5" front and 5" out back. It still has a rake but it is very mild. My truck is dropped 3.5" front and 6" rear. Still only a very small amount of rake. I'm guessing you are going to want more than 3" of drop on the tail end of that one.



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