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RShook · 10-10-2013, 02:14 AM

Just finished my 77 this week.
This truck has stock 7" rally wheels with 275/60-15 tires.
Didn't want to go too low so I used the western chassis 3" drop spindles with stock springs for the front and for the rear I went the shackle and hanger route using the first hole in the shackles because the truck was already close to being level.
I think the previous owner had taken out the overload and one more leaf to level it because it doesn't have an overload leaf and it only has 6 total. I think the truck came with 8 from the factory.
For the record, removing those factory rivets was a pain in the a**!!
If I had it to do over, I would probably remove the bed to replace the hangers since bed removal is fairly easy.
Here are some pics

Before

After

Height differences between a stock spindle and the western chassis spindle.

JWall · 10-10-2013, 01:12 PM

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2 very nice trucks!

Malo83 · 10-10-2013, 02:58 PM

My 83 on her new Rallys

1977cheyenne_C10 · 10-10-2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RShook

Just finished my 77 this week.
This truck has stock 7" rally wheels with 275/60-15 tires.
Didn't want to go too low so I used the western chassis 3" drop spindles with stock springs for the front and for the rear I went the shackle and hanger route using the first hole in the shackles because the truck was already close to being level.
I think the previous owner had taken out the overload and one more leaf to level it because it doesn't have an overload leaf and it only has 6 total. I think the truck came with 8 from the factory.
For the record, removing those factory rivets was a pain in the a**!!
If I had it to do over, I would probably remove the bed to replace the hangers since bed removal is fairly easy.
Here are some pics

Before

After

Height differences between a stock spindle and the western chassis spindle.

wow thats a nice looking truck

are all tires the same size?

RShook · 10-12-2013, 03:38 PM

Thanks 07XCSBZ71
I already posted the tire and wheel sizes

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Originally Posted by RShook

This truck has stock 7" rally wheels with 275/60-15 tires.

stomper · 09-03-2019, 06:38 PM

78 Sierra. Original owner's son said it never spent a night under cover.

Garcia_1971 · 01-12-2018, 11:12 AM

Did you go with 4" drop shackles and hangers or 3"?

Garcia_1971 · 01-12-2018, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RShook

Just finished my 77 this week.
This truck has stock 7" rally wheels with 275/60-15 tires.
Didn't want to go too low so I used the western chassis 3" drop spindles with stock springs for the front and for the rear I went the shackle and hanger route using the first hole in the shackles because the truck was already close to being level.
I think the previous owner had taken out the overload and one more leaf to level it because it doesn't have an overload leaf and it only has 6 total. I think the truck came with 8 from the factory.
For the record, removing those factory rivets was a pain in the a**!!
If I had it to do over, I would probably remove the bed to replace the hangers since bed removal is fairly easy.
Here are some pics

Before

After

Height differences between a stock spindle and the western chassis spindle.

Did you use 4" drop shackles and hangers or 3"?

wjjeeper · 01-12-2018, 11:25 AM

Here’s my contribution

**truckfan** · 01-24-2018, 08:28 PM

one I did a few years back

jkk · 01-24-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia_1971

Did you use 4" drop shackles and hangers or 3"?

Da Chit^^^

Rich84 · 10-10-2013, 08:37 AM

That looks perfect...Beautiful truck..No problems with 275's in the front?

RShook · 10-10-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

That looks perfect...Beautiful truck..No problems with 275's in the front?

Thanks, Rich!
I haven't drove it much since lowering it since I can't get an alignment until next week but i haven't noticed any problems with them. I've had it full lock left and right and went over some pretty good bumps that I knew of on the local roads to test it. All seems to be ok with the 275's so far.

RShook · 10-10-2013, 06:35 PM

Thanks and yes, they're all the same size.

Silverhero2005 · 10-11-2013, 02:07 AM

My 85 with stock aluminum wheels w some astro caps
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**Desert1957** · 10-12-2013, 07:12 AM

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My 85 with stock aluminum wheels w some astro caps
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Love the White paint!

Desert

whited44 · 10-12-2013, 08:45 AM

Here's mine. It's got a mcgauphy's 4.5/6 kit on it with 15X8 rally's and 275/60/15's

07XCSBZ71 · 10-12-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RShook

Thanks and yes, they're all the same size.

Well what size are the tire? I have a 77 SWB I'm working on myself and like the fit and stance of your truck. It is beautiful!

bbbc10 · 10-12-2013, 12:15 PM

mattcrp1 · 10-12-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

Sorry if I missed it but what tire size are you running?

bbbc10 · 10-12-2013, 11:50 PM

Front 255/60/15 rear 275/60/15

iceship · 04-24-2014, 01:03 AM

Just bringing it back for the rally lovers

cees · 04-24-2014, 07:57 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1398340613

BigMike608 · 06-06-2014, 08:15 AM

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

Lambchop76 · 06-06-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMike608

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

Beautiful truck!

10-10-2013, 02:14 AM	#1
RShook Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Taylorsville, NC Posts: 35	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Just finished my 77 this week. This truck has stock 7" rally wheels with 275/60-15 tires. Didn't want to go too low so I used the western chassis 3" drop spindles with stock springs for the front and for the rear I went the shackle and hanger route using the first hole in the shackles because the truck was already close to being level. I think the previous owner had taken out the overload and one more leaf to level it because it doesn't have an overload leaf and it only has 6 total. I think the truck came with 8 from the factory. For the record, removing those factory rivets was a pain in the a*!! If I had it to do over, I would probably remove the bed to replace the hangers since bed removal is fairly easy. Here are some pics Before After Height differences between a stock spindle and the western chassis spindle. Last edited by RShook; 10-10-2013 at 02:21 AM.*

10-10-2013, 02:58 PM	#3
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? My 83 on her new Rallys Attached Images

09-03-2019, 06:38 PM	#6
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? 78 Sierra. Original owner's son said it never spent a night under cover. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

01-12-2018, 11:12 AM	#7
Garcia_1971 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Did you go with 4" drop shackles and hangers or 3"?

01-12-2018, 11:25 AM	#9
wjjeeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cold Lake, AB Posts: 402	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here’s my contribution Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram http://instagram.com/ryno._b

01-24-2018, 08:28 PM	#10
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? one I did a few years back Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

10-10-2013, 08:37 AM	#12
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,673	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? That looks perfect...Beautiful truck..No problems with 275's in the front?

10-10-2013, 06:35 PM	#14
RShook Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Taylorsville, NC Posts: 35	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Thanks and yes, they're all the same size.

10-11-2013, 02:07 AM	#15
Silverhero2005 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: McAllen Tx Posts: 30	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? My 85 with stock aluminum wheels w some astro caps Last edited by Silverhero2005; 10-11-2013 at 02:08 AM. Reason: Added info

10-12-2013, 08:45 AM	#17
whited44 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Youngstown Ohio Posts: 27	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here's mine. It's got a mcgauphy's 4.5/6 kit on it with 15X8 rally's and 275/60/15's Attached Images

10-12-2013, 12:15 PM	#19
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Attached Images

10-12-2013, 11:50 PM	#21
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Front 255/60/15 rear 275/60/15

04-24-2014, 01:03 AM	#22
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Just bringing it back for the rally lovers

04-24-2014, 07:57 AM	#23
cees Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: New York Posts: 67	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1398340613 Attached Images __________________

06-06-2014, 08:15 AM	#24
BigMike608 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 432	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? 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 __________________ 1977 SWB C10 - "Woodson": 5.3 Vortec LS Swap, 4L60e Trans, 4.5/5 drop



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