lowered 88 to 98 P/U with step side pics?

[gmctrucks]

I wouldn't mind my truck dropped but I don't want to remove the running boards.

http://youtu.be/QjD8OsBtkXQ

[1badgmc]

Originally Posted by gmctrucks

I wouldn't mind my truck dropped but I don't want to remove the running boards.

http://youtu.be/QjD8OsBtkXQ

You could get away with a 2/4 with them.

[gmctrucks]

Originally Posted by 1badgmc

You could get away with a 2/4 with them.

OK now with a 2/4 drop would I have to C-Notch my frame and what would you recommend also would I need to buy new shocks I don't know nothing when it comes to a drop? All that's on my truck now is drop shackles that came with my truck when I bought it brand new.

Some years back my son was in your home town in my truck to see some girl. Oh your truck looks awesome I love it.

[1badgmc]

Originally Posted by gmctrucks

OK now with a 2/4 drop would I have to C-Notch my frame

No.

also would I need to buy new shocks

For the rear, yes. For the front, it depends.

and what would you recommend All that's on my truck now is drop shackles that came with my truck when I bought it brand new.

Since you already have the shackles, I would suggest just getting a pair of drop hangers to add to them. Even though hangers are a royal pain to install, that would be the least expensive route.

Up front you can either go with drop springs or drop spindles. Coils will make the ride just a little firmer and will require new drop shocks. Spindles will keep the stock ride and stock shocks, but they're more expensive than springs. Either way will do the job just fine.

Some years back my son was in your home town in my truck to see some girl. Oh your truck looks awesome I love it.

Thanks.

[gmctrucks]

Thanks for the info.

[jb1016]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I really like this truck. Very clean and simple. I think I am just a sucker for the 90's look.

That sums it up for me too. Kurt3's is another example of a clean 90's throwback. Has it really been long enough ago that we can be nostalgic?

[1badgmc]

Originally Posted by jb1016

That sums it up for me too. Kurt3's is another example of a clean 90's throwback. Has it really been long enough ago that we can be nostalgic?

Unfortunately, yes.


Here's my truck's '90s look from back in '98:

[chevybuilder18]

some beautiful trucks on this here thread!

[jrisch]

Originally Posted by Kurt3

Here's my 1993 and my dads 1988



Dads

What drop did you do on both trucks???
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[Kurt3]

Both have a 2/4 drop with drop spindles and a rear shackle and hanger kit

[gmctrucks]

Originally Posted by 1badgmc

Unfortunately, yes.


Here's my truck's '90s look from back in '98:

I would love my truck to look like this one I love it.

[chevybuilder18]

just curious, are your guys bolt patterns different from the squares? are they 5/4 inchs or 5/5?

[1badgmc]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

just curious, are your guys bolt patterns different from the squares? are they 5/4 inchs or 5/5?

5x5...same as the squares.

[slammed90]

1badgmc u bagged or static dropped
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[1badgmc]

It's on air now. The older pics I posted of it were 5/8 static.

[BHBurban]

[jb1016]

BHB, I love that black and blue truck...my best friend in high school had an 89 chevy short/fleet that was basically the same color scheme -- had been blue/black/blue from the factory, and got a black repaint at the bottom. I had already saved that picture to my computer from another thread.

[Boog]

Me too.

[likaroc13]

finally got a chance to dig through some old photo albums to find some earlier pics of my old '93 short/step...in the beginning, it only had 2" drop shackles from the factory conversion

my Senior year of high school; original 2-tone fade paint:


after changing wheels, adding sport mirrors, & cowl hood:


another wheel/tire change, repaint, phantom grille, painted bumper/air dam:


after 5/8 drop, chrome grille/bumper, shaved doors, primer, new wheels/tires:


GMC grille swap, street rod mirror, door logo:


how it looked a year after I sold it:

[jb1016]

Chrome Coys FTW...although I've always liked the old-school hot rod look on that truck too.

[Boog]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

finally got a chance to dig through some old photo albums to find some earlier pics of my old '93 short/step...in the beginning, it only had 2" drop shackles from the factory conversion

my Senior year of high school; original 2-tone fade paint:


after changing wheels, adding sport mirrors, & cowl hood:


another wheel/tire change, repaint, phantom grille, painted bumper/air dam:


after 5/8 drop, chrome grille/bumper, shaved doors, primer, new wheels/tires:


GMC grille swap, street rod mirror, door logo:


how it looked a year after I sold it:

Dang Phillip. I've admired that hotrod truck for years. Wouldn't have dreamed it started from that conversion trk and then to have morphed into the last version.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by jb1016

Chrome Coys FTW...although I've always liked the old-school hot rod look on that truck too.

thanks...I liked the old school look as well & probably would've kept it that way had I not sold it; it was just unique, fun, & easy to maintain

Originally Posted by Boog

Dang Phillip. I've admired that hotrod truck for years. Wouldn't have dreamed it started from that conversion trk and then to have morphed into the last version.

Thanks! It went through quite a few changes over my 9 years of ownership . I wish the guy I sold it to would've kept the GMC grille when he repainted it (last pic). It was for sale @ Cruisin' the Coast in Biloxi, MS when I took that pic in 2008. No idea where it's at today, but I can only hope it was treated as well as when I had it. Lots of memories from that truck!

[chevybuilder18]

looks good likaroc. i like the 5/8 drop you did. the last time you did it looks alot more retro-modern

[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by 1badgmc

5x5...same as the squares.

nice i always like the 88 to 98 wheels. i cant find any square body mags, so ill probably find some factory ralleys for your guys years of intrest. wish i had an un molested 88 to 98 chevy or GMC to customize than id be a little happier with building a bad truck. the wheels always blow me away from factory on these years. the slotted ones especially

Originally Posted by BHBurban

love the look of these static dropped, but i think bagged billets really make these stand out. you can static drop a square and have the frame drag, but these still look like they have clearances. lol the air dams i like the most too, i heard they also save gas and can suit as a front wing. one thing i have to comment on is the retro looks. the retro look of classics will always linger in design, to make it unique, fast looking, and full of taste.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

looks good likaroc. i like the 5/8 drop you did. the last time you did it looks alot more retro-modern

thanks, that's exactly what I was trying to achieve