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glock35ipsc · 10-27-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

5" front springs

How hard was that to align??

byrd · 10-27-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

How hard was that to align??

I bet he meant to say 5" rear and 3" front. It looks as that is what his stance is from the pic. Plus I don't think a 5" front drop spring being produced???

7387chevys · 10-27-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by byrd

I bet he meant to say 5" rear and 3" front. It looks as that is what his stance is from the pic. Plus I don't think a 5" front drop spring being produced???

A5 inch drop spring would be like this wouldnt it?

Shane

glock35ipsc · 10-27-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by byrd

I bet he meant to say 5" rear and 3" front. It looks as that is what his stance is from the pic. Plus I don't think a 5" front drop spring being produced???

Yeah, I kinda knew what he meant, it was just funny to read it that way

centsless · 10-27-2006, 11:00 PM

Yeah I was backwards.... I have not aligned it since I put them in. I have only put 4 miles on it since then. I set the toe with a tape measure,and am going to align it this winter. I am still deciding if I am going to keep it this way. I love the look, but miss the ride quality.
Bob

**Already Gone** · 10-27-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

Yeah I was backwards.... I have not aligned it since I put them in. I have only put 4 miles on it since then. I set the toe with a tape measure,and am going to align it this winter. I am still deciding if I am going to keep it this way. I love the look, but miss the ride quality.
Bob

Its too bad your ride quality has suffered since you lowered your truck. Your truck is juicy , in fact I have it as wallpaper on my puter except its the side shot when you still had the smaller tires on the front and I'd love to see a shot with the 255/50 17's front and back.
I did some calculations and your sidewalls with the 255/50 17's are 5.52 inches high as compared to the 6.93 sidewall on a 235/75 tire that were stock on a lot of these trucks. I think your ride quality has suffered for a couple of reasons. The first being your tire size. If you had used 255/60's your side walls would be 6.02 inches so you have an extra inch of tire absorbing bumps etc. Secondly if you had used a dropped spindle in combination with the lowered spring the springs would be taller and absorb things better. Lastly did you change your shocks too? Oh yea one last thing , if dont have a front sway bar I'd recommend you get one. I put a 1 1/4 inch bar on my truck last year with new polyurethane bushings and could tell the difference in ride and handling in the first 100 yards of driving.

I plan on doing almost the same drop as you except I'm going with a 2 1/2 drop spindle and 1 inch dropped coil and like you the 5 inch spring drop in the back with new gas shocks all around and shock relocators out back with ECE's Super track bar. I'll let everyone know how mine rides when its done next spring.

hotrod40 · 10-28-2006, 08:46 AM

5" front - 255X60X15
3" rear - 275X60X15

Torque Thrust - 8" frt, 10" rear

Ram-Man · 10-28-2006, 09:23 AM

Another 5" front and 3" rear???

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-28-2006, 10:47 AM

Hey powell72 would you drag that truck out for some better phots, that looks bad azz..

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-28-2006, 10:51 AM

Heres some lwb pics..

Bishops Trucks · 10-28-2006, 11:23 AM

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jimmydean · 10-28-2006, 11:55 AM

Ride quality was one of the factors in me deciding to go bags. My truck isn't as low as some, but does get low.

The other big factor was my mood changes all the time. I can raise it up and roll, or dump it and cruise. Since I couldn't decide how low was low enough, bags were the only choice.

gangforward · 10-28-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I like your truck it looks super and has a great stance.. What is the tire size and brand and style of wheels on your truck ?

2x4 drop - coils on both - with a sway bar and panrhard relocate, shock relocoate, all from Early Classic.

The wheels were special ordered from Les Scwab www.lesschwab.com. - the fronts are 17's, backs are 18's. If you still interested I'll get the offsets, rim sizes and tire sizes for you.

I'm planning on spindles on the front with 1" coils. Will drop it another 1.5 inches in front, and bag the back - that way I can set where I want. I think it would look better just a little bit lower.

Total costs for the wheels and tires was about 2K about 600-800 for the stuff from EC

centsless · 10-28-2006, 03:18 PM

Already gone, The tires on the truck in the pic are 255/50zr17 in the front and 255/60vr17 in the rear. I put the bigger rear tires on before I lowered it. I will probably put the 60's on the front also. Right now, the panhard bar mount on the rear axle is touching the tailpipe and the front is hitting the bump stops. I am going to cut the bumpstops and make/buy an adjustable panhard bar to move the rear over about 3/4 of an inch and see what that does. It does handle much better and rides fine till you hit a big bump.

gangforward · 10-28-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

Already gone, The tires on the truck in the pic are 255/50zr17 in the front and 255/60vr17 in the rear. I put the bigger rear tires on before I lowered it. I will probably put the 60's on the front also. Right now, the panhard bar mount on the rear axle is touching the tailpipe and the front is hitting the bump stops. I am going to cut the bumpstops and make/buy an adjustable panhard bar to move the rear over about 3/4 of an inch and see what that does. It does handle much better and rides fine till you hit a big bump.

The early classic panhard bar relocate works very well - I'm very glad I have it on my truck. I've got quite a bit of HP with a ZZ383 and some other mods, it's making over 460 HP.

powell72 · 10-29-2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey powell72 would you drag that truck out for some better phots, that looks bad azz..

I can't, I sold it two years ago, when I get a chance I'll scan some pics of it. It was pretty trick, air suspension, detailed 468BB, custom interior, I'm starting to get sad...

*MisterMan* · 10-30-2006, 02:09 AM

I soon plan on doing a drop on my lwb truck.. (1971 gmc).... i've got leaf so im gonna have to do a leaf under conversion, then adjust the front from there.....
im just all ancy in the pancy as of now about the 15 inch wide rims im gonna pick up.

Bishops Trucks · 10-30-2006, 03:27 AM

A 15" wheel will not tuck up under the rear (inside the fender bead) bed side. You would even be pushing it with a 10" wheel. Look at my pic in this thread of my blue '71 Chevy. That is an 8" ralley with a 3 1/2" backset and I have about 1 1/2"s between the tire and the stock wheel tub.

Boise69 · 10-30-2006, 05:26 PM

Boy i didn't think I liked the longbeds and the GMC fronts but Ingbed71 you got me wrong, she sure is purdy.

Frkypunk70 · 01-29-2011, 07:11 PM

cadillacart · 01-29-2011, 07:49 PM

NINERS1 · 01-29-2011, 08:42 PM

Wow! some nice longbeds!

Here's mine, front-3.5 "spindles & springs 5 "rear springs, tt 17 x 8.5 front 17 x 9.5 rear

69C-owner · 01-29-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

Here is mine. 5" front springs and 3" rear springs on 255/50zr17 Impala SS wheels

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10-27-2006, 11:00 PM	#30
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Yeah I was backwards.... I have not aligned it since I put them in. I have only put 4 miles on it since then. I set the toe with a tape measure,and am going to align it this winter. I am still deciding if I am going to keep it this way. I love the look, but miss the ride quality. Bob __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-28-2006, 08:46 AM	#32
hotrod40 New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 19	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks 5" front - 255X60X15 3" rear - 275X60X15 Torque Thrust - 8" frt, 10" rear Attached Images

10-28-2006, 09:23 AM	#33
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Another 5" front and 3" rear???

10-28-2006, 10:47 AM	#34
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Hey powell72 would you drag that truck out for some better phots, that looks bad azz.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-28-2006, 10:51 AM	#35
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Heres some lwb pics.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-28-2006, 11:23 AM	#36
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Lowered & Long... __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-28-2006, 11:55 AM	#37
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Ride quality was one of the factors in me deciding to go bags. My truck isn't as low as some, but does get low. The other big factor was my mood changes all the time. I can raise it up and roll, or dump it and cruise. Since I couldn't decide how low was low enough, bags were the only choice.

10-28-2006, 03:18 PM	#39
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Already gone, The tires on the truck in the pic are 255/50zr17 in the front and 255/60vr17 in the rear. I put the bigger rear tires on before I lowered it. I will probably put the 60's on the front also. Right now, the panhard bar mount on the rear axle is touching the tailpipe and the front is hitting the bump stops. I am going to cut the bumpstops and make/buy an adjustable panhard bar to move the rear over about 3/4 of an inch and see what that does. It does handle much better and rides fine till you hit a big bump. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-30-2006, 02:09 AM	#42
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks I soon plan on doing a drop on my lwb truck.. (1971 gmc).... i've got leaf so im gonna have to do a leaf under conversion, then adjust the front from there..... im just all ancy in the pancy as of now about the 15 inch wide rims im gonna pick up.

10-30-2006, 03:27 AM	#43
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks A 15" wheel will not tuck up under the rear (inside the fender bead) bed side. You would even be pushing it with a 10" wheel. Look at my pic in this thread of my blue '71 Chevy. That is an 8" ralley with a 3 1/2" backset and I have about 1 1/2"s between the tire and the stock wheel tub. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-30-2006, 05:26 PM	#44
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Boy i didn't think I liked the longbeds and the GMC fronts but Ingbed71 you got me wrong, she sure is purdy.

01-29-2011, 07:11 PM	#45
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Last edited by Frkypunk70; 01-29-2011 at 07:13 PM.

01-29-2011, 07:49 PM	#46
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck Last edited by cadillacart; 01-29-2011 at 07:49 PM.

01-29-2011, 08:42 PM	#47
NINERS1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: weatherford ok. Posts: 255	Re: Please show pics of lowered lwb trucks Wow! some nice longbeds! Here's mine, front-3.5 "spindles & springs 5 "rear springs, tt 17 x 8.5 front 17 x 9.5 rear __________________ 71 chevy cheyenne lwb http://s321.photobucket.com/albums/n..._tab_my_albums Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!



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