Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SulphuriousSam · 08-19-2011, 04:43 PM

Ok..just curious what your opinions are on the best "stance" or "rake" for a hot rodded c10? Low in the back with the nose in the air? Lower in the front with tail up in the air? Leveled and lowered...so many ways to go.

I keep seeing trucks from car show/swap meet pics with lowered rears but as a kid I recall that most guys had their hot rods as high in the arse end as it would go...

Pics would be nice too...of course!

chevy_mike · 08-19-2011, 04:46 PM

To me, a hot rod should have the rear a little higher than the front... like this.

SulphuriousSam · 08-19-2011, 04:47 PM

Yeah...um...I gotta admit something to you. I have that picture in my revolving background on my desktop

I love the look of your truck!

stealth_weapons · 08-19-2011, 04:54 PM

here is mine. this pic was taken right after i finished m UCA/LCA, drop spindles,disc brakes, etc.... it has since settled a little more in the front

for reference, here is how low the LCAs are to the ground

SulphuriousSam · 08-19-2011, 05:00 PM

Nice Truck Stealth...it's hard to determine on my monitor for sure but it looks like your tails up a bit from the front? It could be the driveway though. What was your drop front and back if you don't mind telling me?

forestb · 08-19-2011, 05:02 PM

I think the rear in the air looks best. I have tried leveling out my step side a couple of times and I never like it.

protrash64 · 08-19-2011, 06:06 PM

This pic is bouncing around on here in a few places, but here we go again. 5.5'' in the front and unknown flip on the rear, guess is 5-6''. I like a little rake on them.

Rich 5150 69 · 08-19-2011, 10:19 PM

almost noticeable rake, I was always tired as a teenager of trying to stay on the seat when the back end was like 6/7 inches higher than the front....

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-19-2011, 10:42 PM

RAKE!

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taclem · 08-19-2011, 10:57 PM

This is the way we had our cars in the mid 60's.
Taclem

yunkyarddog · 08-19-2011, 11:48 PM

i want sthealt wepons truck with yellow jacket rear tires ......................

shrunken66stroker · 08-19-2011, 11:59 PM

Here's mine at ride height with a slight rake.

**jocko** · 08-20-2011, 01:21 AM

I REALLY like Rich 5150's stance. And I also really like the stance on the following gents' trucks:

(oh yeah, and to answer the question posed - I like em stock/leveled, or lowered/leveled, or lowered with front slightly lower than rear. Not a weeds guy personally, but I'm coming around to the idea after seeing some of these that come a lot closer to the weeds than mine!)

Slow Build · 08-20-2011, 01:46 AM

I like the back a little higher than the front. My truck may not look very good but I like the stance.

**jocko** · 08-20-2011, 01:48 AM

Slow Build, your truck looks awesome! Stance is spot on.

Rich 5150 69 · 08-20-2011, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Slow Build, your truck looks awesome! Stance is spot on.

X2 mne is as low as its going to be....i still use it as a truck.

markeb01 · 08-20-2011, 03:47 AM

Even though the front on mine is excessively high by modern standards, the truck still has a nose down rake with the tire stagger.

XtechX · 08-20-2011, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

almost noticeable rake, I was always tired as a teenager of trying to stay on the seat when the back end was like 6/7 inches higher than the front....

Whats the drop on this one? I really like the stance of it.

Lucather · 08-20-2011, 08:08 AM

This is how I like it. Not too low. Not too levered.

QWYKTRUK · 08-20-2011, 10:15 AM

I'm a fan of the "little higher in the rear " look too!

Northern lights · 08-20-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Even though the front on mine is excessively high by modern standards, the truck still has a nose down rake with the tire stagger.

THIS is the PERFECT stance. It just doesn't get any better IMO.

**jocko** · 08-20-2011, 11:02 AM

here's my "stock" rake, if you will...
The back end is much higher because it's on a ramp, but that's not important right now (couldn't resist). Anyhoo - mine has a little bit of a fwd rake, not much though.

SulphuriousSam · 08-20-2011, 11:43 AM

Lots of great trucks guys! Sounds like the tail up is the way to go! I think I'll try to lower mine a tad so the tires fill the wheel wells a little more but keep the factory rake in the rear instead of all the way level. Somebody mentioned sliding off their seat as a kid and I can remember that problem riding in my uncle's Monte Carlo

Here's mine at factory still. Lots of work to do...

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I'd like to keep the same rake just lower it a bit.
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tenni126 · 08-20-2011, 12:15 PM

I always like the back end up in the air a bit. Plus, with my bike or any load in the back it just only ever sits level. I hate it when a truck gets nose-high from a load in the back.

likaroc13 · 08-20-2011, 06:00 PM

on my old '93 C-1500 i went with a lowered/level stance and really liked it...but on a hot-rod classic, i like the rear to be a little higher than the front....my '66 short/fleet won't be lowered at all but rather left at stock height....but when i can afford to do a custom build with my future project(s), they'll most likely have a little bit of rake

i don't like that Cali-style(?) where the arse end is squatted lower than the front

08-19-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Ok..just curious what your opinions are on the best "stance" or "rake" for a hot rodded c10? Low in the back with the nose in the air? Lower in the front with tail up in the air? Leveled and lowered...so many ways to go. I keep seeing trucks from car show/swap meet pics with lowered rears but as a kid I recall that most guys had their hot rods as high in the arse end as it would go... Pics would be nice too...of course! __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

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chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? To me, a hot rod should have the rear a little higher than the front... like this. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-19-2011, 04:47 PM	#3
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Yeah...um...I gotta admit something to you. I have that picture in my revolving background on my desktop I love the look of your truck! __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-19-2011, 04:54 PM	#4
stealth_weapons Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whiteman AFB, MO. Posts: 200	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? here is mine. this pic was taken right after i finished m UCA/LCA, drop spindles,disc brakes, etc.... it has since settled a little more in the front for reference, here is how low the LCAs are to the ground __________________ the Stealth Weapons 63 project, all comments, advice, and critiques welcome! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438235

08-19-2011, 05:00 PM	#5
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Nice Truck Stealth...it's hard to determine on my monitor for sure but it looks like your tails up a bit from the front? It could be the driveway though. What was your drop front and back if you don't mind telling me? __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-19-2011, 05:02 PM	#6
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I think the rear in the air looks best. I have tried leveling out my step side a couple of times and I never like it.

08-19-2011, 06:06 PM	#7
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? This pic is bouncing around on here in a few places, but here we go again. 5.5'' in the front and unknown flip on the rear, guess is 5-6''. I like a little rake on them. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-19-2011, 10:19 PM	#8
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? almost noticeable rake, I was always tired as a teenager of trying to stay on the seat when the back end was like 6/7 inches higher than the front.... Attached Images __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

08-19-2011, 10:57 PM	#10
taclem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston, ID Posts: 123	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? This is the way we had our cars in the mid 60's. Taclem Attached Images

08-19-2011, 11:48 PM	#11
yunkyarddog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: S.L.C. Posts: 227	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? i want sthealt wepons truck with yellow jacket rear tires ...................... __________________ Im stright up ESL student........ fixin my truck a trip to the yunkyard at the time 94 s10 4x4 4.3/5speed (dd) 68 lwb GMC 350/4speed 52 5 window GMC I6/4speed 12v (8lugs and long bed) 53 bel air 235 I6/powerglide

08-19-2011, 11:59 PM	#12
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Here's mine at ride height with a slight rake. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

08-20-2011, 01:21 AM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I REALLY like Rich 5150's stance. And I also really like the stance on the following gents' trucks: (oh yeah, and to answer the question posed - I like em stock/leveled, or lowered/leveled, or lowered with front slightly lower than rear. Not a weeds guy personally, but I'm coming around to the idea after seeing some of these that come a lot closer to the weeds than mine!) Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 08-20-2011 at 01:28 AM.

08-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#14
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I like the back a little higher than the front. My truck may not look very good but I like the stance. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

08-20-2011, 01:48 AM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Slow Build, your truck looks awesome! Stance is spot on.

08-20-2011, 03:47 AM	#17
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Even though the front on mine is excessively high by modern standards, the truck still has a nose down rake with the tire stagger.



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08-20-2011, 08:08 AM	#19
Lucather Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 17	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? This is how I like it. Not too low. Not too levered. Attached Images

08-20-2011, 10:15 AM	#20
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I'm a fan of the "little higher in the rear " look too!

08-20-2011, 11:02 AM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? here's my "stock" rake, if you will... The back end is much higher because it's on a ramp, but that's not important right now (couldn't resist). Anyhoo - mine has a little bit of a fwd rake, not much though. Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 08-20-2011 at 11:22 PM.

08-20-2011, 11:43 AM	#23
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Lots of great trucks guys! Sounds like the tail up is the way to go! I think I'll try to lower mine a tad so the tires fill the wheel wells a little more but keep the factory rake in the rear instead of all the way level. Somebody mentioned sliding off their seat as a kid and I can remember that problem riding in my uncle's Monte Carlo Here's mine at factory still. Lots of work to do... Posted via Mobile Device I'd like to keep the same rake just lower it a bit. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-20-2011, 12:15 PM	#24
tenni126 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I always like the back end up in the air a bit. Plus, with my bike or any load in the back it just only ever sits level. I hate it when a truck gets nose-high from a load in the back. Attached Images

08-20-2011, 06:00 PM	#25
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? on my old '93 C-1500 i went with a lowered/level stance and really liked it...but on a hot-rod classic, i like the rear to be a little higher than the front....my '66 short/fleet won't be lowered at all but rather left at stock height....but when i can afford to do a custom build with my future project(s), they'll most likely have a little bit of rake i don't like that Cali-style(?) where the arse end is squatted lower than the front

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