How low can you go with 20's not on bags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rcheesem · 12-19-2008, 09:31 AM

I was wondering if anybody has any pics of some trucks lowered on 20's without bags? Any suspension info would be great as well. I guess I want to know how low I can go on 20's before the ride sucks. Pictures would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Rick

thirdstreettito · 12-19-2008, 11:38 AM

It all depends on your tire size.

big_al_71 · 12-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Any vehicle with low profile tires rides like crap....

ask me how I know!!!!!!

yet it looks so cool when parked

rcheesem · 12-19-2008, 11:56 AM

This is the tire size I will be using:

255x40 front
295x40 rear

rcheesem · 12-19-2008, 11:57 AM

Does anybody have a picture of a truck with a 4" ans 6" drop on 20's? I think that would answer my question.

clos69 · 12-19-2008, 01:00 PM

You can use this to help you figure out overall diameter..http://www.rims-n-tires.com/info_specs...If you are dropping it 4in in the front...you should be at 28in from the top of your wheel arc to the ground....6in in the rear will put you at 28in also...hope this helps

sc340z · 12-19-2008, 02:29 PM

heres my truck 4 6

rcheesem · 12-19-2008, 02:48 PM

sc340z,

Do you have a c-notch?

Thanks,
Rick

sc340z · 12-19-2008, 05:09 PM

yes, i do, it doesnt hit with me in it, im 190 but with my wife and my son she weighs 120 he weighs and extra 70 lbs, it bumped then thats why i notched it, I have a 295 40 20 in the back with 255 35 20 in the front

72BlckButy · 12-20-2008, 02:56 AM

IMO... I would not go lower than 4.5/6 when running 20's. If you're looking for parts, contact Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) as they offer some of the best parts, and amazing customer service. The main reason I wouldn't go any lower than this, is that this stance can be accomodated by drop spindles and springs w/ no major modification to the frame or a-arms. Also check out ECE's stance photos (here) for different lowering stances on the same truck.

Check out post #125 in this thread. novajess1972's truck is running 4.5/5 drop on his truck and looks killer. I would only change the rear and bring it down a little if it was my truck.

rcheesem · 12-22-2008, 02:38 PM

Thanks, 72BlckButy

That helps alot. I'm going to order my 20's this week. I think I'm going with Billet Specialties Daggers.

20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front
and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear

**lolife99** · 12-22-2008, 05:45 PM

Excellent choice on wheels. The front size will be perfect,... but you might was to measure the rear backspacing. Maybe a 5" or 5.5" backspacing. JUST measure BEFORE you order.

12-19-2008, 11:38 AM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags It all depends on your tire size. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-19-2008, 11:41 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags Any vehicle with low profile tires rides like crap.... ask me how I know!!!!!! yet it looks so cool when parked __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-19-2008, 11:56 AM	#4
rcheesem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 72	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags This is the tire size I will be using: 255x40 front 295x40 rear __________________ 1967 c10 SWB fleetside w/396 "LuLu" http://www.rick5.com/pics/truck/truck.htm

12-19-2008, 11:57 AM	#5
rcheesem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 72	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags Does anybody have a picture of a truck with a 4" ans 6" drop on 20's? I think that would answer my question. __________________ 1967 c10 SWB fleetside w/396 "LuLu" http://www.rick5.com/pics/truck/truck.htm

12-19-2008, 01:00 PM	#6
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags You can use this to help you figure out overall diameter..http://www.rims-n-tires.com/info_specs...If you are dropping it 4in in the front...you should be at 28in from the top of your wheel arc to the ground....6in in the rear will put you at 28in also...hope this helps __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

12-19-2008, 09:31 AM	#1
rcheesem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 72	How low can you go with 20's not on bags I was wondering if anybody has any pics of some trucks lowered on 20's without bags? Any suspension info would be great as well. I guess I want to know how low I can go on 20's before the ride sucks. Pictures would be much appreciated. Thanks, Rick __________________ 1967 c10 SWB fleetside w/396 "LuLu" http://www.rick5.com/pics/truck/truck.htm

12-19-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
sc340z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 17	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags heres my truck 4 6 Attached Images

12-19-2008, 02:48 PM	#8
rcheesem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 72	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags sc340z, Do you have a c-notch? Thanks, Rick __________________ 1967 c10 SWB fleetside w/396 "LuLu" http://www.rick5.com/pics/truck/truck.htm

12-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#9
sc340z Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 17	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags yes, i do, it doesnt hit with me in it, im 190 but with my wife and my son she weighs 120 he weighs and extra 70 lbs, it bumped then thats why i notched it, I have a 295 40 20 in the back with 255 35 20 in the front

12-20-2008, 02:56 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags IMO... I would not go lower than 4.5/6 when running 20's. If you're looking for parts, contact Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) as they offer some of the best parts, and amazing customer service. The main reason I wouldn't go any lower than this, is that this stance can be accomodated by drop spindles and springs w/ no major modification to the frame or a-arms. Also check out ECE's stance photos (here) for different lowering stances on the same truck. Check out post #125 in this thread. novajess1972's truck is running 4.5/5 drop on his truck and looks killer. I would only change the rear and bring it down a little if it was my truck. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-20-2008 at 02:59 AM.

12-22-2008, 02:38 PM	#11
rcheesem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 72	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags Thanks, 72BlckButy That helps alot. I'm going to order my 20's this week. I think I'm going with Billet Specialties Daggers. 20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear Attached Images __________________ 1967 c10 SWB fleetside w/396 "LuLu" http://www.rick5.com/pics/truck/truck.htm

12-22-2008, 05:45 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: How low can you go with 20's not on bags Excellent choice on wheels. The front size will be perfect,... but you might was to measure the rear backspacing. Maybe a 5" or 5.5" backspacing. JUST measure BEFORE you order. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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