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Re: Lowering Regrets
Yep, do this incrementally. Springs first. Lots of folks on here successfully running drops similar to what you’re wanting with big wheels.
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Re: Lowering Regrets
This is my old '69 that member n2billet has now.
Its low with 20's and rides just fine. Front: 2.5" drop spindles 3" drop springs. KYB drop shocks Rear: 6" drop springs from ECE 2" lowering block ECE rear shock relocator ECE Super Track Bar KYB drop shocks Bolt-in C-Notch Stock 1-1/8" sway bar on shorter ECE sway bar mounts and poly bushings from Energy Suspension. Correct backspace wheels also helps it work. The tires in this picture are 245/40-20 and 275/40-20.
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Re: Lowering Regrets
20" wheels are great but they are not for me and how I drive the truck (500+ miles a week and at very high speed). I regret going from LWB/Stock Ride Height/Rallye wheels so I am trying to get back as close to that as feasible (basically reverse what I have done within reason).
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Re: Lowering Regrets
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As for tires, if you plan to go back to 15's a 255/70/15 rear and 235/70/15 front looks good on that drop. You could also run a set of 15x8 gray spoke TTIIs on all fours with the same sized tires for rotational purposes and still have a cool, classic look. Aftermarket wheels have different backspacing that will clear the drop spindles and solve any clearance issues with rally wheels.
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Life is too long to go slow... ![]() 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens |
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Re: Lowering Regrets
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Hope you're still around Andy! I tried finding these but there are several companies that pop up when I search for "air lift" and none of them seem to carry something for a 67-72 (I have a 71). Can you point me in the right direction cause I'm very interested in this setup. Thanks! |
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