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05-14-2003, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Vermont
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How low should it go??
Quick poll type question....I want to lower my '69 SWB C-10 from original height using new springs front and rear. I want the truck to look like it's been dropped a few inches, but don't want the frame on the ground; Vermonts frost heaves and potholes would kill a low truck fast! I'm planning on running 15" Rallye wheels with tires somewhere around 275-60-15's; a set of rubber that is wide, but still has substantial sidewall height. What would you recommend the drop be for optimal appearance. I don't want the tires to disappear into the wheelwells, but also don't want a 5" gap between the tire and wheelwell. I've heard everything from 2", 4" to 4" 6" front-rear drop. Any suggestions?? I want the truck to look about like the below when done. Thanks all....
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05-14-2003, 09:59 AM
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Seņor Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Edge of the world
Posts: 5,367
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That pic looks to be about a 3/5" drop.
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05-14-2003, 10:17 AM
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Almost Satisfied
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 2,932
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Go to Early Classics Web site and look at their stance photos. Those will help you choose and the truck they have in the photos has rally wheels and all.
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1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." |
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05-14-2003, 10:50 AM
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Resident Curmudgeon
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: NH
Posts: 6,662
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VTKidder, where in VT are you? My location is in my signature, I have a few sheetmetal parts if you need anything.
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Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter  Maybe I need to sell some of this crap  Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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05-14-2003, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 99
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My truck has been lowered using ECE spindles and another companies springs. I think it is about 4" in the front. I am running 245/60's on the front. Look at the ECE site http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalogpg6.html. They have pics that show all of the different drops. The lower you can go the better.
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