Help a Newbie!! 20's how low - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hottrucks · 03-21-2009, 08:23 AM

I posted it in suspention but maybe I can get a quicker answer here..

here's the short version
I can grab a set of 20's cheap and found a 71 C10 SWB Stepside in decent shape...how low can I drop it (I was thinking air ride) I was going to cut one loop off the front and put jeep springs ( I have these) in the back for a quick drop (I can get thru that in a day) but then will gather the parts for air if it's worth it. I want to use the OEM front end and don't mind "adjusting" the front inners but need to keep them and a C notch isn't a big deal

this is going to be a low budget Rat rod that wil be a DD and go to my nephew next year and just want to make it kool and give him a good base line

it seems like the 2600 bags are the ones of choice anyone have any pics of them installed so I can copy the hardware for them front and rear

thanx
Jeff

au03z71 · 03-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Static -- 4" front 6" rear
I recommend bags though. And, make sure the lug pattern on the wheels matches up.

Hottrucks · 03-21-2009, 03:57 PM

yea I need to search or start a post to find out what fits...thanx

OARNGESI · 03-21-2009, 04:39 PM

What year is your truck

Hottrucks · 03-21-2009, 04:58 PM

it's in there but it's a 70 on a 71 frame with 5 lug pattern

I did some more ssearching and it looks like ( from what I read) they will fit in the back. The wheels came off an Impalla and the back space I beleive is 5" ......
now I just need to figure out if I need to C notch and pocket the A arms neither are a big deal I just don't want to change the A arms $$$$ alos what needs to be done to clear the front inners

I think I know the answer but will this thing turn with out hitting the fender up front???

au03z71 · 03-22-2009, 08:27 AM

How wide are the tires? Are they 5" b/s all the way around?

Hottrucks · 03-22-2009, 10:27 AM

yes I ahve to go measure the wheels and tires today so I'll let you know but they came off a new impalla

Slick67 · 03-23-2009, 04:06 PM

What size tire are you wanting to run?

Hottrucks · 03-23-2009, 04:12 PM

havn't gotten there to see the size but there 20's I need to check ...problem is the deal fell thoug on the truck..but I'm on the hunt now for another

03-21-2009, 08:23 AM	#1
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Help a Newbie!! 20's how low I posted it in suspention but maybe I can get a quicker answer here.. here's the short version I can grab a set of 20's cheap and found a 71 C10 SWB Stepside in decent shape...how low can I drop it (I was thinking air ride) I was going to cut one loop off the front and put jeep springs ( I have these) in the back for a quick drop (I can get thru that in a day) but then will gather the parts for air if it's worth it. I want to use the OEM front end and don't mind "adjusting" the front inners but need to keep them and a C notch isn't a big deal this is going to be a low budget Rat rod that wil be a DD and go to my nephew next year and just want to make it kool and give him a good base line it seems like the 2600 bags are the ones of choice anyone have any pics of them installed so I can copy the hardware for them front and rear thanx Jeff __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html Last edited by Hottrucks; 03-21-2009 at 08:24 AM.

03-21-2009, 02:58 PM	#2
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low Static -- 4" front 6" rear I recommend bags though. And, make sure the lug pattern on the wheels matches up.

03-21-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low yea I need to search or start a post to find out what fits...thanx __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-21-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low What year is your truck __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-21-2009, 04:58 PM	#5
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low it's in there but it's a 70 on a 71 frame with 5 lug pattern I did some more ssearching and it looks like ( from what I read) they will fit in the back. The wheels came off an Impalla and the back space I beleive is 5" ...... now I just need to figure out if I need to C notch and pocket the A arms neither are a big deal I just don't want to change the A arms $$$$ alos what needs to be done to clear the front inners I think I know the answer but will this thing turn with out hitting the fender up front??? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html Last edited by Hottrucks; 03-21-2009 at 05:03 PM.

03-22-2009, 08:27 AM	#6
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low How wide are the tires? Are they 5" b/s all the way around?

03-22-2009, 10:27 AM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low yes I ahve to go measure the wheels and tires today so I'll let you know but they came off a new impalla

03-23-2009, 04:06 PM	#8
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low What size tire are you wanting to run? __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-23-2009, 04:12 PM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Help a Newbie!! 20's how low havn't gotten there to see the size but there 20's I need to check ...problem is the deal fell thoug on the truck..but I'm on the hunt now for another __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.