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GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 10:41 PM

It probably came with the cut coil and the tire size. Thats why I said to put your 20's on the front. It looks like you could get about 1" outa just doing that. what is the differance in tire height front vs rear on yours?

jrsmith_2010 · 09-03-2008, 10:56 PM

well i dont have my bed on it, its at the bodyshop. but its pretty even, so id say like 26in or so, not for sure tho. i need to get it aligned and put the 20s on the front. i can prolly put one on tomorrow ( i have my 15 inch rallys on it now) but it rained like 2 inchs where i am, so i can put one beside my 79, and center it, then do the measurment.

andresco50 · 09-03-2008, 11:02 PM

I cut 1 1/2 coils of my springs now I have 3" of drop maybe

GMBowtie79 · 09-03-2008, 11:03 PM

Just measure how tall the tire is. I'd do it side to side instead of up and down since the 20's won't have any weight on them. your measurement will be more accurate. Just from looking at the pic with the 20's on the back the 20's look smaller than the 15's. My front tires are 245-40-20 and they are close to 27" tall so yours are going to be a little smaller than that. What size tires are on the ralleys? Here this might help a little. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

jrsmith_2010 · 09-04-2008, 08:06 AM

so if u cut coils, does it afect the way it handles and drives? how long will the coil last?

staggerd86c-10 · 09-10-2008, 02:45 PM

anyone know how low the back can go without putting a c-notch before you start knocking out fillings?

jrsmith_2010 · 09-10-2008, 03:03 PM

i have a cnotch in mine, and its 7 in the rear and ive never hit the fittings on it

smashingchuck · 09-11-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

anyone know how low the back can go without putting a c-notch before you start knocking out fillings?

I used to just have a flip kit on my truck with no notch and it did bottom out on me once. That's as low as I would go.

GMBowtie79 · 09-11-2008, 05:08 PM

Mine has a flip with no notch. It bottoms every once n a while there is about 3/4" clearance but with a H/D leaf springs (8 leafs) its pretty stiff. I wouldn't go any lower either without a notch.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-12-2008, 11:28 PM

yea it sucks tho, casue i cant put my 20s on till i get it aligned. i cant go get it aligned untill i get my bed. and that could be another 2 weeks till i get my bed back. it sucks!

09-03-2008, 10:41 PM	#26
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags It probably came with the cut coil and the tire size. Thats why I said to put your 20's on the front. It looks like you could get about 1" outa just doing that. what is the differance in tire height front vs rear on yours? __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

09-03-2008, 10:56 PM	#27
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags well i dont have my bed on it, its at the bodyshop. but its pretty even, so id say like 26in or so, not for sure tho. i need to get it aligned and put the 20s on the front. i can prolly put one on tomorrow ( i have my 15 inch rallys on it now) but it rained like 2 inchs where i am, so i can put one beside my 79, and center it, then do the measurment. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-03-2008, 11:02 PM	#28
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Max lowness without bags I cut 1 1/2 coils of my springs now I have 3" of drop maybe __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

09-03-2008, 11:03 PM	#29
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags Just measure how tall the tire is. I'd do it side to side instead of up and down since the 20's won't have any weight on them. your measurement will be more accurate. Just from looking at the pic with the 20's on the back the 20's look smaller than the 15's. My front tires are 245-40-20 and they are close to 27" tall so yours are going to be a little smaller than that. What size tires are on the ralleys? Here this might help a little. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 09-03-2008 at 11:42 PM.

09-04-2008, 08:06 AM	#30
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags so if u cut coils, does it afect the way it handles and drives? how long will the coil last? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-10-2008, 02:45 PM	#31
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Max lowness without bags anyone know how low the back can go without putting a c-notch before you start knocking out fillings?

09-10-2008, 03:03 PM	#32
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags i have a cnotch in mine, and its 7 in the rear and ive never hit the fittings on it __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-11-2008, 05:08 PM	#34
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Max lowness without bags Mine has a flip with no notch. It bottoms every once n a while there is about 3/4" clearance but with a H/D leaf springs (8 leafs) its pretty stiff. I wouldn't go any lower either without a notch. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 09-11-2008 at 05:09 PM.

09-12-2008, 11:28 PM	#35
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Max lowness without bags yea it sucks tho, casue i cant put my 20s on till i get it aligned. i cant go get it aligned untill i get my bed. and that could be another 2 weeks till i get my bed back. it sucks! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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