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**bcnya2** · 10-29-2012, 09:23 PM

Trying to gather info on lowering my 72 Cheyenne. What is the lowest you can lower the truck without bagging it? Also, does anyone know the offset on the front/rear wheels as well as tire sized so they dont rub. I was in Charlotte this past weekend and saw most trucks with 18 front/20 on rear, but tire sizes varied.

thanks again,
Greg

HotRod C/10 · 10-29-2012, 10:14 PM

use the search window..........much information available.

**70cst** · 10-29-2012, 10:22 PM

Hey bcnya2 ...

to the forums and

from Ohio. Agreed that try the search and you will likely find your answers but in the mean time here is a bump for you.

**Ironangel** · 10-29-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bcnya2

Trying to gather info on lowering my 72 Cheyenne. What is the lowest you can lower the truck without bagging it? Also, does anyone know the offset on the front/rear wheels as well as tire sized so they dont rub. I was in Charlotte this past weekend and saw most trucks with 18 front/20 on rear, but tire sizes varied.

thanks again,
Greg

Welcome to forum! MD? Maryland? Kinda windy right now aint it? 2-1/2" drop spindles and one half of one coil will drop the front 3-1/2" and no effect to the geometry. 4" drop springs in the rear and your good to go. No rubbing and no shock or panhard bar changes necessary. I'm running 8" rally's with BFG 275/60/15's all around.

68Stepbed · 10-30-2012, 09:00 AM

The lowest static drop I've personally seen is 5/7. I personally recommend the 4/6 kit from ECE. It's about the best all around drop combo with great ride quality.

**bcnya2** · 12-05-2012, 10:51 PM

what wheel offset can you go with a 4/6 drop? I heard 10" on rear with 6" offset and and 8" wide on the front with a 6" offset? If so, what size tires would you go, say an 18" front and back......possibly 20' wheel on rear.

thanks again,
Greg

10-29-2012, 09:23 PM	#1
bcnya2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Windsor, Md (Baltimore) Posts: 945	lowering my 72 Trying to gather info on lowering my 72 Cheyenne. What is the lowest you can lower the truck without bagging it? Also, does anyone know the offset on the front/rear wheels as well as tire sized so they dont rub. I was in Charlotte this past weekend and saw most trucks with 18 front/20 on rear, but tire sizes varied. thanks again, Greg

10-29-2012, 10:14 PM	#2
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: lowering my 72 use the search window..........much information available. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

10-29-2012, 10:22 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: lowering my 72 Hey bcnya2 ... to the forums and from Ohio. Agreed that try the search and you will likely find your answers but in the mean time here is a bump for you. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-30-2012, 09:00 AM	#5
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: lowering my 72 The lowest static drop I've personally seen is 5/7. I personally recommend the 4/6 kit from ECE. It's about the best all around drop combo with great ride quality. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-05-2012, 10:51 PM	#6
bcnya2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Windsor, Md (Baltimore) Posts: 945	Re: lowering my 72 what wheel offset can you go with a 4/6 drop? I heard 10" on rear with 6" offset and and 8" wide on the front with a 6" offset? If so, what size tires would you go, say an 18" front and back......possibly 20' wheel on rear. thanks again, Greg



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