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orange72 · 01-04-2003, 02:37 AM

can anyone tell me the distance of a stock truck from the top of the fender lip to the hub. thanks

**PICKMUP** · 01-04-2003, 04:19 AM

2WD, 4WD, 6cyl, SB, BB, 1/2T, 3/4T, SWB, LWB, HD, Camper??? They are all different. So when you read a company offers a 4" or 6" drop spring, your truck may not change exactly that much, depending on what you had to start with.

orange72 · 01-04-2003, 11:10 AM

i didnt even think about the type of truck. its a 1/2t 2wd with a 350 that i want to know about. apreciate it.

**Palf70Step** · 01-04-2003, 11:33 AM

I knew at one time, but I can't measure now as I don't have any fenders. You could always try a search. Someone asked about this a while back.

Dandeluxe · 01-04-2003, 01:18 PM

PIC. OF STOCK

**PICKMUP** · 01-04-2003, 01:32 PM

Here is another 1/2T, 71 that is bone stock, but notice how it does not sit the same as the red one above. A long bed has more weight in the rear, so it should set lower...unless GM compensated with stronger springs. I think you are just going to have to look at/measure a few trucks to get a ballpark.

**PICKMUP** · 01-04-2003, 01:33 PM

LWB original.

GMC Jim · 01-04-2003, 03:45 PM

...Per L&M catalog ( page 97) ; height measured from top of wheel well arch to the ground is approximatley 32" at front; 34" rear ...........

orange72 · 01-04-2003, 07:46 PM

yea i remember somebody asking this question before and i dont know why i measured then. measuring from the top of arch to ground i have a 3" 4" drop but i wanted to get one from top of arch to hub since tire size and wheel makes it vary. thanks

pat · 01-04-2003, 08:02 PM

Hey orange72, do you mind posting a bigger pic of the gray truck in your signature?, looks really cool.

orange72 · 01-04-2003, 08:16 PM

here you go. its a different pic.

pat · 01-04-2003, 08:54 PM

Nice truck. What size tires/rims do you have?
Also, how did you go about lowering it? Coils, spindles, measurements? Thanks

01-04-2003, 02:37 AM	#1
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	stock hieght? can anyone tell me the distance of a stock truck from the top of the fender lip to the hub. thanks __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

01-04-2003, 04:19 AM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,132	??????? 2WD, 4WD, 6cyl, SB, BB, 1/2T, 3/4T, SWB, LWB, HD, Camper??? They are all different. So when you read a company offers a 4" or 6" drop spring, your truck may not change exactly that much, depending on what you had to start with. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

01-04-2003, 11:10 AM	#3
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	i didnt even think about the type of truck. its a 1/2t 2wd with a 350 that i want to know about. apreciate it. __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

01-04-2003, 11:33 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,923	I knew at one time, but I can't measure now as I don't have any fenders. You could always try a search. Someone asked about this a while back. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-04-2003, 01:18 PM	#5
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	PIC. OF STOCK HEIGHT PIC. OF STOCK Attached Images __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

01-04-2003, 01:32 PM	#6
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,132	Rock Stock Here is another 1/2T, 71 that is bone stock, but notice how it does not sit the same as the red one above. A long bed has more weight in the rear, so it should set lower...unless GM compensated with stronger springs. I think you are just going to have to look at/measure a few trucks to get a ballpark. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

01-04-2003, 01:33 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,132	LWB LWB original. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

01-04-2003, 03:45 PM	#8
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	...Per L&M catalog ( page 97) ; height measured from top of wheel well arch to the ground is approximatley 32" at front; 34" rear ........... __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

01-04-2003, 07:46 PM	#9
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	yea i remember somebody asking this question before and i dont know why i measured then. measuring from the top of arch to ground i have a 3" 4" drop but i wanted to get one from top of arch to hub since tire size and wheel makes it vary. thanks __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

01-04-2003, 08:02 PM	#10
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Hey orange72, do you mind posting a bigger pic of the gray truck in your signature?, looks really cool. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

01-04-2003, 08:16 PM	#11
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	here you go. its a different pic. Attached Images __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

01-04-2003, 08:54 PM	#12
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Nice truck. What size tires/rims do you have? Also, how did you go about lowering it? Coils, spindles, measurements? Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Last edited by pat; 01-04-2003 at 08:57 PM.



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