Bagged or Lowered on 15" Rally wheels?

[ymerej71]

Originally Posted by Lambchop76

What size are the dropped spindles? Perfect stance on this and want my 87 to sit this way. I too have 8" and 10" truck rallies. 295/50s rear and going with a 255/60 front

Lambchop76, I'm not sure on the drop of the spindles because they were already on the truck when I got it. I'm guessing probably 2.5" since that's pretty common drop on these trucks, but there's really no way of knowing for sure.

Although I'm working towards getting my truck closer to the ground; this is a good everyday ride height. My only real clearance issue are the long tubes headers that hang underneath my framerails. Speedbumps catch them everytime! Haha.. Good luck with your build!

[Lambchop76]

Originally Posted by ymerej71

Lambchop76, I'm not sure on the drop of the spindles because they were already on the truck when I got it. I'm guessing probably 2.5" since that's pretty common drop on these trucks, but there's really no way of knowing for sure.

Although I'm working towards getting my truck closer to the ground; this is a good everyday ride height. My only real clearance issue are the long tubes headers that hang underneath my framerails. Speedbumps catch them everytime! Haha.. Good luck with your build!

I appreciate the info, one last question. With the 275s up front, do they rub at all?

[ymerej71]

Originally Posted by Lambchop76

I appreciate the info, one last question. With the 275s up front, do they rub at all?

The 275's are a 28" tall tire and the tops of the tire will rub on the inner fenders when I get caught off guard and hit large dip in the road. They don't rub hard enough to damage the tire but you can see the rub marks on the fenders. Some of the rubbing could probably also be attributed to worn shocks that aren't dampening the suspension travel as they should. If I was getting new tires I'd go an inch or so shorter and it'd be fine, but I already had these and didn't want to spend the money. Generally the clearance isn't an issue, you just have to drive with an awareness of the type road ahead of you... Haha!

[Lambchop76]

Originally Posted by ymerej71

The 275's are a 28" tall tire and the tops of the tire will rub on the inner fenders when I get caught off guard and hit large dip in the road. They don't rub hard enough to damage the tire but you can see the rub marks on the fenders. Some of the rubbing could probably also be attributed to worn shocks that aren't dampening the suspension travel as they should. If I was getting new tires I'd go an inch or so shorter and it'd be fine, but I already had these and didn't want to spend the money. Generally the clearance isn't an issue, you just have to drive with an awareness of the type road ahead of you... Haha!

Ok awesome!!! I have a pair of fairly new 255/60s I thought might be too big.

[Low_Life86]

heres mine its static on stockies

[ivorton74]

mine

[Toyopro]

[Desert1957]

[BP87GMC]

Mine

[BP87GMC]

Don't you wish yours was upside down,lol?

[Jlo1986]

Originally Posted by ymerej71

Here's a couple pics of my '79 GMC...

What size tires?

[Jlo1986]

Originally Posted by Malo83

This is my 83 with a 4/5 drop and 15x8 15x10 rallys

What size tires are you running. Im going to purchase some Rally Wheels, 15x8 front and 15x10 rear. Im think 265 front and 295 rear.

[Low_Life86]

Originally Posted by Justin36

What do you have to do to make the 15 inch wheel work in the front? My truck wont even roll with rallies or 15s period

its weird i have 15 inch rallys with 3 inch drop spindles and 3 inch lowering springs and mine fit with about 1/8 inch clearance

[bdiamond]

Mechanicals are nearly done. Almost time to start the body...

[EddiesLow77]

[EddiesLow77]

[EddiesLow77]

These pic are alright came out kinda small

[Lambchop76]

Originally Posted by EddiesLow77

These pic are alright came out kinda small

What drop and tire sizes are you running?

[239Design]

Here is my 84 I just picked up and installed a 3/5 drop on. It has the factory rallies with 275-60's with the high hat conversion clips we also installed

[EddiesLow77]

I cut the coils like a 1 1/2 turn it was crazy low and the back was a flip kit with lowering blocks

[BP87GMC]

Try a different pic.

[Malo83]

Originally Posted by Jlo1986

What size tires are you running. Im going to purchase some Rally Wheels, 15x8 front and 15x10 rear. Im think 265 front and 295 rear.Attachment 1203995

I'm running 245/60 front and 295/50 rear.

[BigMike608]

4.5/5ish drop. front: 15x7 (235/70/15) and rear: 15x8 (275/60/15)

[mattcrp1]

Hey BigMike608, do you have any side shots of your 15x7,15x8 set up? I have a couple of 15x7's and one 15x8 my self and have considered this but could never find a pic of it on a truck. what drop do you have?
thanks,

Matt

[BigMike608]

Originally Posted by mattcrp1

Hey BigMike608, do you have any side shots of your 15x7,15x8 set up? I have a couple of 15x7's and one 15x8 my self and have considered this but could never find a pic of it on a truck. what drop do you have?
thanks,

Matt

I don't have any additional pics but hopefully I can find some time to take some this weekend for you. My drop specs:

Front:
- 15x7 rallies
- 235/70/15 tires
- McGaughy's 2.5 drop spindles
- Cut 1 coil off factory springs
- Stock shocks

Rear:
- 15x8 rallies
- 275/60/15 tires
- Western Chassis rear shock extenders
- Stock shocks
- specialtyrealty (forum member) 5" drop axle brackets
- c-notch