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LOHRTBT · 03-31-2003, 03:20 PM

looks great Swerve!!!!

**swervin ervin** · 03-31-2003, 07:05 PM

Tim,

when I had a 4/5 drop, with 4" leafs and shaclkes in top hole, I had 27.5" all the way around. I had over 1" of rake. I also had about 3.75" of space between the axle and frame with 5".

Now with 4/6, I have 27.5" in front and 26.25" at the rear, with 2.5" above axle.

I'm thinking, with as much rake as I had, I really didn't have 5" of drop. Probably more like 4.5". It just don't add up.

79GMC454C35 · 04-01-2003, 12:46 AM

I like the way the wheels look on your truck. I'm having a hard time finding cool wheels for my truck because of all the lug nuts.

78SilveradoSWB · 04-01-2003, 01:39 PM

Mike:

Always thought your truck looked kool, but now after your 4/6 drop, it even looks better! Here is a question, I know you have 17 X 8 Torque Thrust II's, but with your 4/6 drop, would you have enough room in the rear for 17 X 10's without rubbing? Another forum member just sold a couple, but was wondering if it would have worked in a 4/6 drop application. I believed the wheels had a 5.75 back spacing.

Did you order Western Chassis C-Section? I believe their design makes it possible to install without bed removal.

TIMSPEED · 04-01-2003, 01:41 PM

I have 17x9½ with a 5½" BS, on a 3/5 drop with 255/55 tires (28", as opposed to the 255/50 27" that Mike has) So, you should be ok.

MidnightBlues · 04-01-2003, 07:12 PM

That's looking really nice.
Makes me think of spending some more money on my own little rig.

BaggedC10 · 04-01-2003, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB
Did you order Western Chassis C-Section? I believe their design makes it possible to install without bed removal.

That only applies to 88+ GM trucks. You must remove the bed on our trucks.

c10scotty · 04-01-2003, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB
Mike: Did you order Western Chassis C-Section?

lol isnt a c-section for giving birth??

bill_ont_canada · 04-02-2003, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by c10scotty

lol isnt a c-section for giving birth??

You're right c10Scotty but... we are trying to give birth to better lookin trucks.

CHaingKaiShek · 04-03-2003, 08:40 AM

Looks great Mike, although a bit lower than I personally would go.

(Well for now. hehe). Give the truck a great new stance I would say.

I do have a strange question however. When people C'notch the frame, does that not considerably weaken the frame rails? Sounds like a bad idea if you ask me. (Well, not like people intend to haul things around with lowered trucks.)

Eh well.

Jeff

BaggedC10 · 04-03-2003, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CHaingKaiShek
I do have a strange question however. When people C'notch the frame, does that not considerably weaken the frame rails? Sounds like a bad idea if you ask me. (Well, not like people intend to haul things around with lowered trucks.)

Eh well.

Jeff

A C-notch is very strong. In fact, a member of FSC.com totaled his truck and the frame was bent except around the notch. I've also heard of someone being rear-ended and the frame being smashed up until the notch. Plus, look at the abuse many bagged trucks go through---Side-to-side, hopping, and etc.---No problems!

TIMSPEED · 04-03-2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Riptide's 78p/u
Hate to burst y'all's bubble, but I measure 25.75 inches with a 235/75/15 in the front, and back is dropped with 295/50/15 BFG's.

If that's the case, how in the WORLD would your truck sit anywhere NEAR level? Those front tires are 29" and those back tires are about 27"...

Most of the C10's with drops around here run 295/50 15's...But only ONE with 255/55 17's

03-31-2003, 03:20 PM	#26
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	looks great Swerve!!!! __________________ ~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

04-01-2003, 01:39 PM	#29
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Mike: Always thought your truck looked kool, but now after your 4/6 drop, it even looks better! Here is a question, I know you have 17 X 8 Torque Thrust II's, but with your 4/6 drop, would you have enough room in the rear for 17 X 10's without rubbing? Another forum member just sold a couple, but was wondering if it would have worked in a 4/6 drop application. I believed the wheels had a 5.75 back spacing. Did you order Western Chassis C-Section? I believe their design makes it possible to install without bed removal. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

04-01-2003, 01:41 PM	#30
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I have 17x9½ with a 5½" BS, on a 3/5 drop with 255/55 tires (28", as opposed to the 255/50 27" that Mike has) So, you should be ok. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-01-2003, 07:12 PM	#31
MidnightBlues Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 118	That's looking really nice. Makes me think of spending some more money on my own little rig. __________________ Andre 1984 C10 SWB, 350/700R4

04-03-2003, 08:40 AM	#35
CHaingKaiShek I love goooooold! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the middle of Hell, Arizona Posts: 133	Looks great Mike, although a bit lower than I personally would go. (Well for now. hehe). Give the truck a great new stance I would say. I do have a strange question however. When people C'notch the frame, does that not considerably weaken the frame rails? Sounds like a bad idea if you ask me. (Well, not like people intend to haul things around with lowered trucks.) Eh well. Jeff __________________ "Musha ring dum a doo dum a da Whack for my daddy-o Whack for my daddy-o There's whiskey in the jar-o."

03-31-2003, 07:05 PM	#27
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Tim, when I had a 4/5 drop, with 4" leafs and shaclkes in top hole, I had 27.5" all the way around. I had over 1" of rake. I also had about 3.75" of space between the axle and frame with 5". Now with 4/6, I have 27.5" in front and 26.25" at the rear, with 2.5" above axle. I'm thinking, with as much rake as I had, I really didn't have 5" of drop. Probably more like 4.5". It just don't add up.

04-01-2003, 12:46 AM	#28
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	I like the way the wheels look on your truck. I'm having a hard time finding cool wheels for my truck because of all the lug nuts.



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