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JohnC · 03-24-2009, 09:12 AM

What's the best way to achieve a 5/7 drop? My only concern is the roads around here are ROUGH! I know it's not going to ride like a Cadillac, but I don't want to go to the dentist after each trip for filling replacement.

I am also on somewhat of a budget. I can't afford an airbag setup right now. What kind of clearance issues would I encounter going that low with 20's?

Cherub · 03-24-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

What's the best way to achieve a 5/7 drop? My only concern is the roads around here are ROUGH! I know it's not going to ride like a Cadillac, but I don't want to go to the dentist after each trip for filling replacement.

I am also on somewhat of a budget. I can't afford an airbag setup right now. What kind of clearance issues would I encounter going that low with 20's?

2"SPRING DROP + 3" SPINDLE DROP = 5

OUT BACK FLIPKIT W/ CNOTCH AND A SHACKLE = 7"

You will only have ride quality issues if you start half @ssing the drop.

JohnC · 03-24-2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks. Yeah that is why I am taking my time, and doing research to make sure what I want before I do it. That way it's not hacked up. That's not how I do things. My wife calls it Anal Retentive. I call it attention to detail!

The thing is I don't know if I want a slammed truck. I just like a little lower than stock, with a nice set of wheels and tires. Don't get me wrong I love slammed trucks, just don't know if I want this one to be that way.

87 Custom Delux · 11-25-2009, 04:02 PM

Hi John, i'm bumping this thread in hopes of more pic's and info. I'm on the fence also, but ready to pull the trigger on something. I wanted the 18/20 combo also and I do have a 5/7 drop, just would like to see more pic's of the setup. Also stuck between Boss and Coy.

STOCKISH · 11-25-2009, 04:23 PM

I say go with 20 inch Coys all around. 18s in the front look funny unless the truck is slammed.

87 Custom Delux · 11-25-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I say go with 20 inch Coys all around. 18s in the front look funny unless the truck is slammed.

Your truck does look good and I will probally go 20's in all 4 corners.

Coy is telling me I need 0 offset for the 20x10's, do you recall what you ordered?

STOCKISH · 11-26-2009, 12:43 AM

They were on the truck when I bought it. 20x10 with 5 1/2 backspace I believe.

85_GMC_Man · 11-26-2009, 03:29 AM

John C, Here is a pic of my 85 GMC truck. It has 18X9's up front and 20X9's in the rear with a 5" drop all around. I'm very happy with the stance but to each their own.

baggedcten · 11-26-2009, 01:14 PM

I was planning on doing this just to get my front a lil lower because i dont have a "Z" or dropmember so it look funny(to me), when i slam the truck and the back sits lower than the front.

SCOTI · 11-26-2009, 02:09 PM

18x8 w/245/45's & 20x10 w/295/40's @ a little more than 5/7 drop . . .....

3r!c84 · 11-26-2009, 03:21 PM

i think that combo looks gooffy on trucks on cars it looks better

SCOTI · 11-26-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i think that combo looks gooffy on trucks on cars it looks better

Nope.... Looks just as goofy on cars.

3r!c84 · 11-26-2009, 04:33 PM

its ok that car is smashed allready

f.monroe · 11-29-2009, 11:44 PM

I bought Toyo Proxes 2 and the ride with the 20's is nice . A little stiffer than the 18's I had on the tan truck but not bad at all . Better than I was expecting .
Frank

**N2TRUX** · 11-30-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i think that combo looks gooffy on trucks on cars it looks better

It's really depends on the shape of the fender openings. If you look at 67-72 trucks they seem to look just fine with a mild drop and staggered wheel size. That's because the wheel openings are rounded.

Now look at the large rectangular shape that the 73-87's have. The front and rear wheel opening is long at it exaggerates the difference between the two sizes of wheels.

Scoti's truck still looks good no matter what...

flamingbig10 · 11-30-2009, 12:57 AM

4" drop

6" drop

03-24-2009, 09:12 AM	#26
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 18"/20" Combo What's the best way to achieve a 5/7 drop? My only concern is the roads around here are ROUGH! I know it's not going to ride like a Cadillac, but I don't want to go to the dentist after each trip for filling replacement. I am also on somewhat of a budget. I can't afford an airbag setup right now. What kind of clearance issues would I encounter going that low with 20's?

03-24-2009, 09:47 AM	#28
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 18"/20" Combo Thanks. Yeah that is why I am taking my time, and doing research to make sure what I want before I do it. That way it's not hacked up. That's not how I do things. My wife calls it Anal Retentive. I call it attention to detail! The thing is I don't know if I want a slammed truck. I just like a little lower than stock, with a nice set of wheels and tires. Don't get me wrong I love slammed trucks, just don't know if I want this one to be that way. Last edited by JohnC; 03-24-2009 at 09:49 AM.

11-25-2009, 04:02 PM	#29
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Re: 18"/20" Combo Hi John, i'm bumping this thread in hopes of more pic's and info. I'm on the fence also, but ready to pull the trigger on something. I wanted the 18/20 combo also and I do have a 5/7 drop, just would like to see more pic's of the setup. Also stuck between Boss and Coy.

11-25-2009, 04:23 PM	#30
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 18"/20" Combo I say go with 20 inch Coys all around. 18s in the front look funny unless the truck is slammed. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-26-2009, 12:43 AM	#32
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 18"/20" Combo They were on the truck when I bought it. 20x10 with 5 1/2 backspace I believe. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-26-2009, 03:29 AM	#33
85_GMC_Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 34	Re: 18"/20" Combo John C, Here is a pic of my 85 GMC truck. It has 18X9's up front and 20X9's in the rear with a 5" drop all around. I'm very happy with the stance but to each their own. __________________ '62 GMC Pickup '75 Corvette '94 Honda Del Sol VTEC (daily driver) 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Smokin' tires and lightin' fires!!!

11-26-2009, 01:14 PM	#34
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: 18"/20" Combo I was planning on doing this just to get my front a lil lower because i dont have a "Z" or dropmember so it look funny(to me), when i slam the truck and the back sits lower than the front. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

11-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#35
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,997	Re: 18"/20" Combo 18x8 w/245/45's & 20x10 w/295/40's @ a little more than 5/7 drop . . ..... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-26-2009, 03:21 PM	#36
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 18"/20" Combo i think that combo looks gooffy on trucks on cars it looks better Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-26-2009, 04:33 PM	#38
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 18"/20" Combo its ok that car is smashed allready __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-29-2009, 11:44 PM	#39
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: 18"/20" Combo I bought Toyo Proxes 2 and the ride with the 20's is nice . A little stiffer than the 18's I had on the tan truck but not bad at all . Better than I was expecting . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-30-2009, 12:57 AM	#41
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 18"/20" Combo 4" drop 6" drop __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



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