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GoDaddyRacing · 09-29-2013, 04:56 PM

Wondering how low I can get the front end of my85 C10 using the stock front inner fenderwells before I run into tire clearance issues. Will be running a 20" front wheel and want to use a 245/45 20 front tire (28.6" tall)

Does anyone here have experience in really getting these trucks down and retaining the stock inner fenders?

Please advise....wanting to tuck the sidewalls of the front tires and still be able to 'drive' the truck

Pro Performance · 09-29-2013, 08:23 PM

I would suggest going 4.5 on the front, which is a common drop and should get it close to tucking. You might be able to go another .5" lower, depending on offset of the wheel. I think anything lower and you will hit the fender wells under harsher bumps.

Travis
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eray92 · 09-29-2013, 08:24 PM

im running a 255/45/20 which is 29" tall and my truck is lowered around 3-4"s with no problems.

jbristo67 · 09-30-2013, 12:57 AM

I've dropped one 5-7 with your wheel and tire setup
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GoDaddyRacing · 09-30-2013, 09:38 AM

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I've dropped one 5-7 with your wheel and tire setup

Hey jbristo67, did you have any tire to fenderwell clearance issues?
BTW, the front wheels will be 8.5" wide w/5.25 back spacing. Truck will have CPP spindles which I'm told will pull the wheel inward another .25"...

Blackpony · 09-30-2013, 11:38 AM

I am running djm drop arms with stock springs that have one coil cut out. Running 255/55-18 tires which are 29" tall and I rub when turning and I hit a bump. Going straight it's pretty good I think the bump stops hit before the tire rubs. I need to trim te bump stop though as I have abou 2.5-3" of travel before it hits.
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09-29-2013, 04:56 PM	#1
GoDaddyRacing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 9	How low? Wondering how low I can get the front end of my85 C10 using the stock front inner fenderwells before I run into tire clearance issues. Will be running a 20" front wheel and want to use a 245/45 20 front tire (28.6" tall) Does anyone here have experience in really getting these trucks down and retaining the stock inner fenders? Please advise....wanting to tuck the sidewalls of the front tires and still be able to 'drive' the truck

09-29-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: How low? I would suggest going 4.5 on the front, which is a common drop and should get it close to tucking. You might be able to go another .5" lower, depending on offset of the wheel. I think anything lower and you will hit the fender wells under harsher bumps. Travis Posted via Mobile Device

09-29-2013, 08:24 PM	#3
eray92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Batesville Indiana Posts: 126	Re: How low? im running a 255/45/20 which is 29" tall and my truck is lowered around 3-4"s with no problems. Attached Images

09-30-2013, 12:57 AM	#4
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: How low? I've dropped one 5-7 with your wheel and tire setup Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

09-30-2013, 11:38 AM	#6
Blackpony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aubrey, TX Posts: 308	Re: How low? I am running djm drop arms with stock springs that have one coil cut out. Running 255/55-18 tires which are 29" tall and I rub when turning and I hit a bump. Going straight it's pretty good I think the bump stops hit before the tire rubs. I need to trim te bump stop though as I have abou 2.5-3" of travel before it hits. Posted via Mobile Device



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