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68longhorn · 06-10-2018, 12:41 PM

Very nice. I want to lower mine more, i have 275/60R15 all the way around on 8s. Thinking i will need to down size the front tires

BLP86 · 06-10-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 68longhorn

Very nice. I want to lower mine more, i have 275/60R15 all the way around on 8s. Thinking i will need to down size the front tires

What's your plan, how low? Mine is lowered 5in in the front and I went with the narrow wheel and tire just so I would not have any rubbing issues. It rides good and steers straight. I like the looks of the 275's all the way around, my truck originally had them but it rubbed. Some day I would like to try 18's all 4 corners but the color green is holding me back right now. I just finished with a new motor, new 700r trans, and new 3:73 posi unit. The well is dry for now.
When you get it lowered and wheels you are going for let us see the results. Good Luck

68longhorn · 06-10-2018, 10:50 PM

BLP my 86 has 1.25 coils cut and a leaf removed currently. I want to do a 2.5 inch spindle and either a flip kit or shackle/ hanger drop. I posted a picture some time ago in here i believe. I need to take a current one to update

3drburb · 06-10-2018, 11:51 PM

My very slow project.

76PatinaBonanza · 08-01-2018, 12:09 AM

My 76 bonanza. Need some spacers for the rear.

SCOTI · 08-01-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 76PatinaBonanza

My 76 bonanza. Need some spacers for the rear.

Or wider wheels.

Nuckingfuts · 08-03-2018, 10:55 PM

Patiently waiting....

Wantavant · 07-21-2019, 09:48 PM

Bumpin up this thread, nice trucks everyone!

Evldoer · 07-23-2019, 05:26 PM

3/5 drop

sweetk30 · 07-23-2019, 06:54 PM

85 thats 90% done final assembly.

5.3 / 4l60-e 12 bolt rear / 2.5" spindles front and 2" hanger rear and 1" longer shackle rear for total of 2.5 . still has stock rake but lower . rollers are 88-98 sport rims and 31" tires for now . going 255/70/15 on 15x8 ralley unless i find some cool old school aluminum's . front bumper swap to 4wd air dam no tow hook cut outs for a 1.5" lower look over the 2wd air dam .

RWJJR · 07-24-2019, 07:59 AM

Lowered with 2.5" Western Chassis spindles in front (stock coils) and 4" in rear with dearched springs. 15x8 rallys in front with 235/70/15 and 15x8 rallys in back with 275/60/15......almost stock wheels lol!

Dads79GMC · 07-29-2019, 10:05 AM

Here you go.

**nlped** · 07-30-2019, 10:48 AM

Before the wheel change with the factory aluminum wheels.

mikentosh · 09-01-2019, 05:45 PM

Here’s my ‘77 lowered with 2” spindles + 2.5” springs and flipped in the rear with stock 3 pack leafs. It’s on 15x8 fronts with 245/60R15s and 15x10 rears with 275/60R15s

**nlped** · 09-01-2019, 08:09 PM

With the 18’s.

SCOTI · 09-02-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mikentosh

Here’s my ‘77 lowered with 2” spindles + 2.5” springs and flipped in the rear with stock 3 pack leafs. It’s on 15x8 fronts with 245/60R15s and 15x10 rears with 275/60R15s

Nailed it! Timeless right there.

badfarmtruck · 09-16-2019, 11:20 AM

my daily

btw no bags

SCOTI · 09-16-2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by badfarmtruck

my daily

btw no bags

Good looking truck!
It will be asked: How was the drop done? What are your parts specs/tech info?

badfarmtruck · 09-16-2019, 12:38 PM

front:
3" spindles
1 coil cut off stock springs
2" sectioned crossmember with 3 degrees of caster added
no limit rack and pinion (do not use bad bump-steer)
inner fenders raised

rear:
stock long leafs
flip kit
4" shackles/hangers
small c notch

I drive this truck every day and ride quality is pretty good.

ilnvyb360 · 09-19-2019, 10:49 PM

I like these truck rallys more than my corvette rallys.

jeremybadeker · 10-20-2014, 10:29 AM

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SHILOW · 10-20-2014, 09:38 PM

06-10-2018, 12:41 PM	#1
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Very nice. I want to lower mine more, i have 275/60R15 all the way around on 8s. Thinking i will need to down size the front tires __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

06-10-2018, 10:50 PM	#3
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? BLP my 86 has 1.25 coils cut and a leaf removed currently. I want to do a 2.5 inch spindle and either a flip kit or shackle/ hanger drop. I posted a picture some time ago in here i believe. I need to take a current one to update __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

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3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? My very slow project. Attached Images

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76PatinaBonanza Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northeast Arkansas Posts: 19	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? My 76 bonanza. Need some spacers for the rear. Attached Images

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Nuckingfuts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA, USA Posts: 117	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Patiently waiting.... Attached Images

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Wantavant Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sioux city, Iowa Posts: 53	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Bumpin up this thread, nice trucks everyone! Attached Images Last edited by Wantavant; 07-21-2019 at 09:54 PM.

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Evldoer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mayville Posts: 19	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? 3/5 drop Attached Images

07-23-2019, 06:54 PM	#10
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? 85 thats 90% done final assembly. 5.3 / 4l60-e 12 bolt rear / 2.5" spindles front and 2" hanger rear and 1" longer shackle rear for total of 2.5 . still has stock rake but lower . rollers are 88-98 sport rims and 31" tires for now . going 255/70/15 on 15x8 ralley unless i find some cool old school aluminum's . front bumper swap to 4wd air dam no tow hook cut outs for a 1.5" lower look over the 2wd air dam . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

07-24-2019, 07:59 AM	#11
RWJJR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EAST TENNESSEE Posts: 233	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Lowered with 2.5" Western Chassis spindles in front (stock coils) and 4" in rear with dearched springs. 15x8 rallys in front with 235/70/15 and 15x8 rallys in back with 275/60/15......almost stock wheels lol! Attached Images __________________ 1980 Silverado short bed 1993 GMC 1500 LS swap 2006 Lifted Z71 Crew Cab

07-29-2019, 10:05 AM	#12
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here you go. Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

07-30-2019, 10:48 AM	#13
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Before the wheel change with the factory aluminum wheels. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-01-2019, 05:45 PM	#14
mikentosh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 406	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? Here’s my ‘77 lowered with 2” spindles + 2.5” springs and flipped in the rear with stock 3 pack leafs. It’s on 15x8 fronts with 245/60R15s and 15x10 rears with 275/60R15s Attached Images

09-01-2019, 08:09 PM	#15
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? With the 18’s. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-16-2019, 11:20 AM	#17
badfarmtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: san jose, CA Posts: 9	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? my daily btw no bags Last edited by badfarmtruck; 09-16-2019 at 11:26 AM.

09-16-2019, 12:38 PM	#19
badfarmtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: san jose, CA Posts: 9	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? front: 3" spindles 1 coil cut off stock springs 2" sectioned crossmember with 3 degrees of caster added no limit rack and pinion (do not use bad bump-steer) inner fenders raised rear: stock long leafs flip kit 4" shackles/hangers small c notch I drive this truck every day and ride quality is pretty good.



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09-19-2019, 10:49 PM	#20
ilnvyb360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Posts: 49	Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels? I like these truck rallys more than my corvette rallys. Attached Images

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