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ocbaud · 12-31-2002, 05:12 PM

well, i guess i am gonna have problems with my 275/60's up front

the drivers side tire is getting ate up, so i'm about to go out there and fix it with my dremel!

i plan on just cutting 2 cuts in the lip, about the lengh of the tire so i can bend it up into the wheel well, then the silver trim piece will be cut too

J-Spec C10 · 12-31-2002, 05:23 PM

make sure to treat the cut edges with paint. Rust is evil

**swervin ervin** · 12-31-2002, 07:26 PM

Don't go cutting up the truck!!! Buy some smaller tires. This ain't no freakin 4x4 or something.

No offense to my 4x4 friends out there.

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 07:43 PM

I was wondering how you werent rubbing. Guess you were.

*rayville body* · 12-31-2002, 09:27 PM

use a baseball bat! did that on my 70 chevelle, worked great! shove it between the tire and the fender then roll the truck, its that east and no sharp edges to cut your tires or hands on. it rolls the fender lip up in the wheel well.

gchemist · 12-31-2002, 09:31 PM

I use 255/60R15 on the front with 2" of clearance and mine still rub.

I plan on keeping the 255s when the drop springs are installed too. Small price to pay for a lowered truck.

LOHRTBT · 12-31-2002, 09:44 PM

MIne dont rub... heheheh 245's

ocbaud · 12-31-2002, 10:00 PM

i only have about 4.5" of clearance with my lower control arms and headers with my current tires

if i get new ones it will be even worse. i scraped my headers about 4 times already today:p

i'll try the baseball bat trick tommorow

low 84 · 12-31-2002, 11:05 PM

i told you they'd rub man. just put the 255/60 on the front. you are now running a 28 inch tall tire. the 255/60 is 27 inches tall. that means you are only gonna lose .5 inch of clearence. and as for the header thing. if they are scraping 4 times a day then even with the tires just like they are you eventualy goning to hit an unexpected big bump and really mess things up. if i were you i would get some shorty headers (i know you don't have the money for them now, but start saving) and some 255/60/15 tires. i know its your truck and your gonna do what you want with it but thats just a friends honest opinion

gchem - do you really rub that bad with the 255/60's and 2.5 inch front drop? i've had mine on for close to six months and have rubbed the inner fender lightly mabey 3 times and thats with a 5 inch front drop. i guess it might be that your still running stock springs and they are not as stiff as drop springs?

ocbaud · 12-31-2002, 11:13 PM

i'm gonna end up getting new tires if they continue to rub even after i rolled my fender lips today. and shortie headers are on my list of things to get, right after shocks and a c notch kit, until then, i can take it easy on bump and be xtra careful.

oh, and i'm not sure its even the headers i'm scraping on, it could be my lower control arms, or my ubolts in the back, they all hang pretty low

Prerunner1982 · 12-31-2002, 11:18 PM

eric take that dremel and take off all but about .5" on those U-bolts.

low 84 · 12-31-2002, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by Prerunner1982
eric take that dremel and take off all but about .5" on those U-bolts.

i did the same to mine. for some reason they make them way long, i guess incase you are gonna use blocks to or something.

i'm betting its you headers scraping, they are prone to scraping b/c of there location. 4.5" is actualy a good amount of control arm clearence. i drive carefully and don't srape to often with 3" inch of ca clearence. i would say if you got the different tires and headers you'd be set and won't have to worry about scraping to much.

gchemist · 01-01-2003, 12:06 AM

Ryan,
It's my driving.

Yes the stock springs are really week. I'm going to have to replace the front air dam once the front suspension is rebuilt. It has plenty of scars along with the A-arms.

low 84 · 01-01-2003, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gchemist
Ryan,
It's my driving.

HAHA!

Tom · 01-02-2003, 01:53 AM

I told ya they'd rub

I wouldnt dremel the fendrs though. Rust is bad, mmmm k?
I used a good o'l hammer on my lips to "roll" them back and outa the way.
Since the 275/60's only rubbed when th lip was normal, I think the 255/60's will be perfect for my 5" front drop next week.

Low83 · 01-02-2003, 04:05 AM

275's are way tooo big for the fronts on a lowered truck, i'm running 245's on mine with 15x9 rims and i've had no problems with tire rub, don't butcher the truck, instead go with a smaller tire, and you'll need to change the way you drive now that it's lowered.

87 STEPPER · 01-03-2003, 04:29 AM

Eric,

DO NOT CUT UP YOUR TRUCK Do like tom said i did the same thing i used a large compathane dead blow hammer and i took off the tire & put the truck on a j/s and beat the fender lip into submittion no dent's no paint loss no cutting=no rust.

Low87 · 01-03-2003, 12:07 PM

My 275s rubbed when I had a 3/5 drop. Now I've got 215s in front with the 6/8.

navybear70 · 01-07-2003, 10:32 PM

wish I had found this thread before I asked all those questions. Pretty much answers everything though. I think with some hammer blows and a 2x4 I can 'modify' the fenders enough for the 275s in the rear, and move the 255s up front. Just in case ya'll are wondering, I need the size difference to even out the truck.
How can I find out how much drop my truck was given?

12-31-2002, 05:12 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	gotta trim my fender lips! well, i guess i am gonna have problems with my 275/60's up front the drivers side tire is getting ate up, so i'm about to go out there and fix it with my dremel! i plan on just cutting 2 cuts in the lip, about the lengh of the tire so i can bend it up into the wheel well, then the silver trim piece will be cut too

12-31-2002, 05:23 PM	#2
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	make sure to treat the cut edges with paint. Rust is evil __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-31-2002, 07:26 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Don't go cutting up the truck!!! Buy some smaller tires. This ain't no freakin 4x4 or something. No offense to my 4x4 friends out there. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-31-2002, 07:43 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I was wondering how you werent rubbing. Guess you were. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 09:31 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	I use 255/60R15 on the front with 2" of clearance and mine still rub. I plan on keeping the 255s when the drop springs are installed too. Small price to pay for a lowered truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-31-2002, 09:27 PM	#5
rayville body Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: rayville,LA Posts: 226	use a baseball bat! did that on my 70 chevelle, worked great! shove it between the tire and the fender then roll the truck, its that east and no sharp edges to cut your tires or hands on. it rolls the fender lip up in the wheel well.

12-31-2002, 09:44 PM	#7
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	MIne dont rub... heheheh 245's __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

12-31-2002, 10:00 PM	#8
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i only have about 4.5" of clearance with my lower control arms and headers with my current tires if i get new ones it will be even worse. i scraped my headers about 4 times already today:p i'll try the baseball bat trick tommorow

12-31-2002, 11:05 PM	#9
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i told you they'd rub man. just put the 255/60 on the front. you are now running a 28 inch tall tire. the 255/60 is 27 inches tall. that means you are only gonna lose .5 inch of clearence. and as for the header thing. if they are scraping 4 times a day then even with the tires just like they are you eventualy goning to hit an unexpected big bump and really mess things up. if i were you i would get some shorty headers (i know you don't have the money for them now, but start saving) and some 255/60/15 tires. i know its your truck and your gonna do what you want with it but thats just a friends honest opinion gchem - do you really rub that bad with the 255/60's and 2.5 inch front drop? i've had mine on for close to six months and have rubbed the inner fender lightly mabey 3 times and thats with a 5 inch front drop. i guess it might be that your still running stock springs and they are not as stiff as drop springs? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-31-2002, 11:13 PM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm gonna end up getting new tires if they continue to rub even after i rolled my fender lips today. and shortie headers are on my list of things to get, right after shocks and a c notch kit, until then, i can take it easy on bump and be xtra careful. oh, and i'm not sure its even the headers i'm scraping on, it could be my lower control arms, or my ubolts in the back, they all hang pretty low

12-31-2002, 11:18 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	eric take that dremel and take off all but about .5" on those U-bolts. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-01-2003, 12:06 AM	#13
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Ryan, It's my driving. Yes the stock springs are really week. I'm going to have to replace the front air dam once the front suspension is rebuilt. It has plenty of scars along with the A-arms.

01-02-2003, 01:53 AM	#15
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I told ya they'd rub I wouldnt dremel the fendrs though. Rust is bad, mmmm k? I used a good o'l hammer on my lips to "roll" them back and outa the way. Since the 275/60's only rubbed when th lip was normal, I think the 255/60's will be perfect for my 5" front drop next week. __________________ -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.

01-02-2003, 04:05 AM	#16
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	275's are way tooo big for the fronts on a lowered truck, i'm running 245's on mine with 15x9 rims and i've had no problems with tire rub, don't butcher the truck, instead go with a smaller tire, and you'll need to change the way you drive now that it's lowered.

01-03-2003, 04:29 AM	#17
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Eric, DO NOT CUT UP YOUR TRUCK Do like tom said i did the same thing i used a large compathane dead blow hammer and i took off the tire & put the truck on a j/s and beat the fender lip into submittion no dent's no paint loss no cutting=no rust. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE



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01-03-2003, 12:07 PM	#18
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	My 275s rubbed when I had a 3/5 drop. Now I've got 215s in front with the 6/8. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-07-2003, 10:32 PM	#19
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	wish I had found this thread before I asked all those questions. Pretty much answers everything though. I think with some hammer blows and a 2x4 I can 'modify' the fenders enough for the 275s in the rear, and move the 255s up front. Just in case ya'll are wondering, I need the size difference to even out the truck. How can I find out how much drop my truck was given?

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