Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Malamute · 10-28-2015, 02:46 PM

The drop wasn't bad, the brakes were a pain(4 wheel disk) and I had to bring in some help for that part. Turns out some of the parts I got off of the classifieds had some issues and I ended up needing to replace the front rotors, one rear caliper and the booster. Lesson learned.

I will be getting the interior put back together soon and I need to get the right side exhaust run as it had to be cut for the panhard bar. These tires were on the truck when I bought it and they are toast. They are 255/60's I may go just a little bigger front and rear but not much as I have zero rubbing or clearance issues. I would love to hear thoughts on the best size to run.

I also plan to paint the rally's a darker gray and hopefully get some sort of buff out of this horrible 80's repaint.

These pics aren't great but I was in a hurry as I'll be off the grid for the next 5 days.

**lolife99** · 10-28-2015, 02:51 PM

Looks great.

Youey · 10-28-2015, 02:57 PM

Love the stance, great job

Malamute · 10-28-2015, 02:58 PM

Thanks Keith! It was fun to get behind the wheel of this one again, the sbc 400/700r4 is much more fun than the 250/3OTT.

I'll get some better pics next week.

BugzC10 · 10-28-2015, 03:19 PM

I have the ~same drop..running 295/60 in the rear and 235/70 up front. I went with the 70s up front for a little more LCA ground clearance. iF I had to do it over I would go with 215/70 in the front. Here's a shot when I was sporting Rallys.

**RenoKeene** · 10-28-2015, 03:30 PM

Looks perfect!

*Fitz* · 10-28-2015, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malamute

The drop wasn't bad, the brakes were a pain(4 wheel disk) and I had to bring in some help for that part. Turns out some of the parts I got off of the classifieds had some issues and I ended up needing to replace the front rotors, one rear caliper and the booster. Lesson learned.

I will be getting the interior put back together soon and I need to get the right side exhaust run as it had to be cut for the panhard bar. These tires were on the truck when I bought it and they are toast. They are 255/60's I may go just a little bigger front and rear but not much as I have zero rubbing or clearance issues. I would love to hear thoughts on the best size to run.

I also plan to paint the rally's a darker gray and hopefully get some sort of buff out of this horrible 80's repaint.

Cool!

C/10 King · 10-28-2015, 05:22 PM

Perfect stance! It looks muscular!!!

**Boog** · 10-28-2015, 05:23 PM

2 words. Just right. 😉

WarMonger · 10-28-2015, 05:32 PM

I think the drop with those wheels and tires looks really good. Nice stance.

trkfrk · 10-28-2015, 08:49 PM

You nailed it! Great combo with tire size.

chopnchaneled · 10-29-2015, 10:09 AM

Did the same drop on mine ( my avatar)

Mike C · 10-29-2015, 10:42 AM

Great looking truck. I think that's just the right amount of drop for one of these trucks. Mine's about the same except a leaf spring flip in the rear that nettted 7" drop. I did go to 17's which my opinion is a must do. 235 55 17 in on 17x8 4.5" bs front and 275 55 17 rear on 17x9 5" bs 5 spoke Legends.

68Stepbed · 10-29-2015, 11:38 AM

Nailed it!!

**67 cst swb** · 10-29-2015, 12:46 PM

Great looking drop.

OregonNed · 10-30-2015, 12:45 AM

I like the stance, and that is where I would go with mine when the time comes..

1stchevy · 10-30-2015, 02:18 PM

Looks good

kingstrider · 10-30-2015, 04:34 PM

Nice stance, what kit did you go with?

Malamute · 11-02-2015, 01:21 AM

Back to reality this week. Thanks for the comments.
Kit is ECE and the brakes are CPP.

jessemthompson · 11-02-2015, 09:00 AM

Looks great. A 275 60 15 would look good.

**SoCoC10** · 11-02-2015, 09:04 AM

My vote 255/60/15 fronts and 275/60/15 rears.

cooperhw · 11-02-2015, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Nailed it!!

^^^YEP^^^

Stance is perfect.

Malamute · 11-02-2015, 01:44 PM

I agree that the 255/60/15 is the way to go up front. I don't want clearance issues. I am leaning towards a 275/60/15 in the rear, I think it would fill the space just a bit better.

Thanks for the input!

Security guy · 11-02-2015, 09:31 PM

Love it! That thing looks awesome!

NTIMID8R · 11-02-2015, 09:43 PM

That looks great. Did you have to notch it and did the control arms clear the rims without modifying them?

10-28-2015, 02:46 PM	#1
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished The drop wasn't bad, the brakes were a pain(4 wheel disk) and I had to bring in some help for that part. Turns out some of the parts I got off of the classifieds had some issues and I ended up needing to replace the front rotors, one rear caliper and the booster. Lesson learned. I will be getting the interior put back together soon and I need to get the right side exhaust run as it had to be cut for the panhard bar. These tires were on the truck when I bought it and they are toast. They are 255/60's I may go just a little bigger front and rear but not much as I have zero rubbing or clearance issues. I would love to hear thoughts on the best size to run. I also plan to paint the rally's a darker gray and hopefully get some sort of buff out of this horrible 80's repaint. These pics aren't great but I was in a hurry as I'll be off the grid for the next 5 days.

10-28-2015, 02:51 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Looks great. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-28-2015, 02:57 PM	#3
Youey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 222	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Love the stance, great job

10-28-2015, 02:58 PM	#4
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Thanks Keith! It was fun to get behind the wheel of this one again, the sbc 400/700r4 is much more fun than the 250/3OTT. I'll get some better pics next week.

10-28-2015, 03:19 PM	#5
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished I have the ~same drop..running 295/60 in the rear and 235/70 up front. I went with the 70s up front for a little more LCA ground clearance. iF I had to do it over I would go with 215/70 in the front. Here's a shot when I was sporting Rallys. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

10-28-2015, 03:30 PM	#6
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Looks perfect! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-28-2015, 05:22 PM	#8
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Perfect stance! It looks muscular!!! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

10-28-2015, 05:23 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished 2 words. Just right. 😉 __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-28-2015, 05:32 PM	#10
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished I think the drop with those wheels and tires looks really good. Nice stance. __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

10-28-2015, 08:49 PM	#11
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished You nailed it! Great combo with tire size. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-29-2015, 10:09 AM	#12
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Did the same drop on mine ( my avatar) __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

10-29-2015, 10:42 AM	#13
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Great looking truck. I think that's just the right amount of drop for one of these trucks. Mine's about the same except a leaf spring flip in the rear that nettted 7" drop. I did go to 17's which my opinion is a must do. 235 55 17 in on 17x8 4.5" bs front and 275 55 17 rear on 17x9 5" bs 5 spoke Legends. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-29-2015, 11:38 AM	#14
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Nailed it!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-29-2015, 12:46 PM	#15
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Great looking drop. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

10-30-2015, 12:45 AM	#16
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished I like the stance, and that is where I would go with mine when the time comes.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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10-30-2015, 02:18 PM	#17
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Looks good

10-30-2015, 04:34 PM	#18
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Nice stance, what kit did you go with? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super swb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=684318

11-02-2015, 01:21 AM	#19
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Back to reality this week. Thanks for the comments. Kit is ECE and the brakes are CPP.

11-02-2015, 09:00 AM	#20
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Looks great. A 275 60 15 would look good.

11-02-2015, 09:04 AM	#21
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished My vote 255/60/15 fronts and 275/60/15 rears. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-02-2015, 01:44 PM	#23
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished I agree that the 255/60/15 is the way to go up front. I don't want clearance issues. I am leaning towards a 275/60/15 in the rear, I think it would fill the space just a bit better. Thanks for the input!

11-02-2015, 09:31 PM	#24
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished Love it! That thing looks awesome!

11-02-2015, 09:43 PM	#25
NTIMID8R Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WALLS, MS. Posts: 190	Re: Finally got the 4.5/6 drop finished That looks great. Did you have to notch it and did the control arms clear the rims without modifying them? __________________ Tim Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why it's called "the present". 1971 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/TH350, Factory Air Lots, of future mods planned!!

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