06-11-2012, 11:01 AM | #1 |
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Went a little lower
After a couple of years, I finally decided to lower my truck a little more. It was subtle, but has the stance I was wanting. Also went to a larger sway bar in front and added one in the back. Mainly had to do this to take out body roll to help prevent the rear tires from rubbing. It is a tight fit in the back! Truck is at the muffler shop to move the mufflers and pipes over to clear the drive line more. The first pic is one from before and the next are with it lowered. was only about 1.5" lower than it was.
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06-11-2012, 12:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: Went a little lower
VERY nice truck!
Do you have an adjustable track bar on the rear?
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06-11-2012, 12:42 PM | #3 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Looking good Russ...I'm a bit partial to this color too
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06-11-2012, 01:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Looks great!
Hope so, looks like it was too long in the first pic, lowering it more would have only pushed it farther out the passenger side.
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06-11-2012, 01:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Yes, I have an adjustable track bar. The rear end had to be perfectly centered to prevent rubbing on the inside. I still need to go out and run it hard to make sure it doesn't.
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06-11-2012, 01:13 PM | #6 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Looks awesome
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06-11-2012, 01:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Wow. Very nice.
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06-11-2012, 01:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: Went a little lower
nice.. may I ask how much lower total from stock f/r
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06-11-2012, 01:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: Went a little lower
I guess everybody has a favorite '67-'72 .... you've got mine, '67 short-step small back window. BEAUTIFUL!!!
How did you achieve your additional drop?
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06-11-2012, 01:51 PM | #10 |
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Re: Went a little lower
looks great !
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06-11-2012, 02:02 PM | #11 |
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Re: Went a little lower
much better!!!!
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06-11-2012, 02:21 PM | #12 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Amazing how much a little change can make. Looks great.
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06-11-2012, 02:40 PM | #13 |
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X'S Two ?
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06-11-2012, 02:42 PM | #14 |
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Re: Went a little lower
You nailed the stance now, looks great
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06-11-2012, 02:59 PM | #15 |
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Re: Went a little lower
It started with 3" lowered springs in the rear and 2.5" drop spindles in front. Added 2" springs in the front and 2" blocks to get it to where it's at now.
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06-11-2012, 04:58 PM | #16 |
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Re: Went a little lower
gorgeous truck!
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06-11-2012, 05:07 PM | #17 |
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I drooled a little. Sweet truck man. Can't wait to get mine done.
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06-11-2012, 05:46 PM | #18 |
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Re: Went a little lower
I like your taste in trucks. Mine is very similiar to yours, down to the rims.
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06-11-2012, 06:42 PM | #19 |
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Re: Went a little lower
Wow, I don't have to wonder what it would have looked like if I had got a fleet side anymore!
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67 Stepside Atomic Orange Fastburn 385 TH350 The wheels are fronts are 255-45-18 with 5" bs. 18x8 wheel rears are 295-45-20 with 5" bs. 20x10 wheel (barely fit) Budget: A method for going broke methodically. You only live once! |
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