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benscool1 · 08-25-2003, 07:27 AM

I've been thinking about some things that could be an issue when I start working on my truck. First of all, if I do a 5/7 or 4/6 drop, will I run into any problems with my exhaust hitting the ground? I was thinking that if I did run into problems I could cut holes in my roll pan to give it a custom look.

And I was thinking about wheels too, the first ones I am going to use are some cheap old American Racing wheels my dad had left over from when he sold his 77, I got em out, cleaned them up and polished them yesterday and they look pretty nice, but eventually I want to get some nicer, bigger wheels. I was thinking about Torq Thrust IIs but I might want something bigger. I heard that n2trux had some Budniks for sale, how much would you want?

Let me know what your opinions and ideas are.

Thanks,
- Ben

benscool1 · 08-25-2003, 07:34 AM

And what kind of shocks do you usually run? Belltech?

cochino12 · 08-25-2003, 08:11 AM

The only exhaust issues you should have would be with your headers, I bought a set of shorties so I dont have to worry about that. I am running belltech shocks and think they work pretty well.

benscool1 · 08-25-2003, 12:51 PM

OK, and with your exhaust, do most of you use stock exit or rear exit?

gldevall · 08-25-2003, 12:56 PM

Turn downs before the axle. Follow this link to a pic of my turn downs as well as clearance of full length headers with a 4/6 drop.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...300#post501300

SCOTI · 08-25-2003, 04:38 PM

If you just stick w/manifolds you won't have clearance issues as long as your exhaust guy understands the need to keep it tucked closely to the frame. When you start upgrading the motor & need more breathing room, 3/4 length headers get the job done @ a slight sacrifice in low end grunt compared to full length headers. This is what I did w/my 74.... manifolds are fine for now. I also had my exhaust ran all the way back over the rear axle & then dumps & I have 3" of clearance w/a 5/7 drop (flip kit + shackles).

As for wheels, free is good! Steelies are always a good alternative when cleaned up & detailed. Do your homework on your wheel widths & tire sizes for the best 'look' & 'fit'.

Most of all....have fun.

benscool1 · 08-25-2003, 07:26 PM

OK, thanks for the help, and does anybody have a good pic of their truck w/a 4/6 or 5/7 drop that I could look at for reference?

Thanks for the help,
- Ben

gldevall · 08-25-2003, 08:43 PM

How's this?

benscool1 · 08-25-2003, 09:30 PM

k, what drop is that and do you have a pic of the entire truck from the side?

SCOTI · 08-25-2003, 10:07 PM

5/7

**swervin ervin** · 08-25-2003, 11:29 PM

Here's mine with a 4/6 drop.

BTW, I have my exhaust straight out the back. I run Edelbrock TES shorty headers.

gldevall · 08-26-2003, 08:30 AM

Here's another 4/6

benscool1 · 08-26-2003, 04:30 PM

Wow SCOTI, that is pretty much exactly how I want my truck, all stock trim, lowered 5/7, but all red. It looks nice. Like I said I think I'm leaning toward a 5/7 but maybe a 4/6..I don't know, I'd have to see one up close but I think lower is better. Nice trucks guys, and thanks for the pics.

bigblock73 · 08-26-2003, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCOTI
5/7

Scotti, you couldn't have kicked that gatorade bottle out of the pic before you snapped it??

I love your truck man, very sweet!

-Jeff

08-25-2003, 07:27 AM	#1
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	A few questions... I've been thinking about some things that could be an issue when I start working on my truck. First of all, if I do a 5/7 or 4/6 drop, will I run into any problems with my exhaust hitting the ground? I was thinking that if I did run into problems I could cut holes in my roll pan to give it a custom look. And I was thinking about wheels too, the first ones I am going to use are some cheap old American Racing wheels my dad had left over from when he sold his 77, I got em out, cleaned them up and polished them yesterday and they look pretty nice, but eventually I want to get some nicer, bigger wheels. I was thinking about Torq Thrust IIs but I might want something bigger. I heard that n2trux had some Budniks for sale, how much would you want? Let me know what your opinions and ideas are. Thanks, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-25-2003, 07:34 AM	#2
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	And what kind of shocks do you usually run? Belltech? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-25-2003, 08:11 AM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	The only exhaust issues you should have would be with your headers, I bought a set of shorties so I dont have to worry about that. I am running belltech shocks and think they work pretty well. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-25-2003, 12:51 PM	#4
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	OK, and with your exhaust, do most of you use stock exit or rear exit? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-25-2003, 12:56 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Turn downs before the axle. Follow this link to a pic of my turn downs as well as clearance of full length headers with a 4/6 drop. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...300#post501300 __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels Last edited by gldevall; 08-25-2003 at 12:59 PM.

08-25-2003, 04:38 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,942	If you just stick w/manifolds you won't have clearance issues as long as your exhaust guy understands the need to keep it tucked closely to the frame. When you start upgrading the motor & need more breathing room, 3/4 length headers get the job done @ a slight sacrifice in low end grunt compared to full length headers. This is what I did w/my 74.... manifolds are fine for now. I also had my exhaust ran all the way back over the rear axle & then dumps & I have 3" of clearance w/a 5/7 drop (flip kit + shackles). As for wheels, free is good! Steelies are always a good alternative when cleaned up & detailed. Do your homework on your wheel widths & tire sizes for the best 'look' & 'fit'. Most of all....have fun. __________________ 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.*

08-25-2003, 07:26 PM	#7
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	OK, thanks for the help, and does anybody have a good pic of their truck w/a 4/6 or 5/7 drop that I could look at for reference? Thanks for the help, - Ben __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-25-2003, 08:43 PM	#8
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	How's this? Attached Images __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-25-2003, 09:30 PM	#9
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	k, what drop is that and do you have a pic of the entire truck from the side? __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71

08-25-2003, 10:07 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,942	pic 5/7 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.*

08-25-2003, 11:29 PM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's mine with a 4/6 drop. BTW, I have my exhaust straight out the back. I run Edelbrock TES shorty headers. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10 Last edited by swervin ervin; 08-25-2003 at 11:31 PM.

08-26-2003, 08:30 AM	#12
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Here's another 4/6 Attached Images __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-26-2003, 04:30 PM	#13
benscool1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Williamsfield, IL Posts: 781	Wow SCOTI, that is pretty much exactly how I want my truck, all stock trim, lowered 5/7, but all red. It looks nice. Like I said I think I'm leaning toward a 5/7 but maybe a 4/6..I don't know, I'd have to see one up close but I think lower is better. Nice trucks guys, and thanks for the pics. __________________ Ben 84 C10 Silverado 14 Silverado Z71



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