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muthstryker · 07-20-2010, 11:58 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys, no build thread tonight. Was on my way home from work this afternoon and about "died" was coming around an "S" bend in the road, my tire caught the fender and basically bounced me into the other lane. THANK GOD there was no oncoming traffic it was very nerve racking. So I spent the better part of the night removing my inner fenders and returning some stuff. Good news now though, I can do a full turn at any slope with no wheel rub at all. Its so much better to drive now that I dont have to worry going around a corner...

**nlped** · 07-21-2010, 07:45 AM

^^^

, Do you need a new seat now? I bet that scared the $hit out of you!

The truck looks freakin' awesome!!! You nailed it on the first try!

silvereagle07 · 07-21-2010, 07:50 AM

Man that would have been scary! Glad to see your ok. What fender did it catch the outer or inner? Did you damage the tires/wheel?

Davidmichael · 07-21-2010, 08:42 AM

wow. glad to hear everything's ok. Yeah x2 on the new seat

Billetmaster · 07-21-2010, 09:21 AM

Love the stance...perfect for a daily driver.

muthstryker · 07-21-2010, 11:23 AM

The tire caught on the drivers side inner fender, I have plent of clearence on the fender lip so I dont have to roll them. The tire and wheel are fine nothing happened to them. It rubbed on a pretty rounded section so it wasnt to bad. Just scared the **** outta me!

LoL, the seat will be replaced! Just not yet though haha

3r!c84 · 07-21-2010, 12:06 PM

did you get a alignment ?

muthstryker · 07-21-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

did you get a alignment ?

Havent been able to run down there yet, The truck is parked anyways for awhile. Doing it next friday, was supprised though it is not off that much.

primrrd · 07-21-2010, 04:33 PM

Muthstryker,
Very nice stance - ditto's on all of the raves.
Really like the wheels.
Can you comment on your backspacing?

muthstryker · 07-21-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by primrrd

Muthstryker,
Very nice stance - ditto's on all of the raves.
Really like the wheels.
Can you comment on your backspacing?

No Problem,

Front Backspace = 4.5"
Rear Backspace = 5"

The backspacing on the wheels is perfect. They dont sit tucked in at all. The rear backspace is dead on. My 295 tire sits dead center in the rear.

STOCKISH · 07-21-2010, 05:30 PM

I keep coming back to look at the pics. Absolutely beautiful. Nice work.

muthstryker · 07-21-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I keep coming back to look at the pics. Absolutely beautiful. Nice work.

Thanks! Youd be suprised how many times ive searched for pics of yours. I love it! Was the background on my computer for awhile!

menace121978 · 07-21-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I keep coming back to look at the pics. Absolutely beautiful. Nice work.

X2!

i even grabbed hold of the wife and dragged her in here to look at it! very sweet buddy! and just to think i thought the tires were going to be too small before the drop...

muthstryker · 07-21-2010, 07:03 PM

Haha thanks man, I went out to my truck at lunch yesterday and there was a bunch of guys from corporate looking at it and taking pictures. I my self keep walking out there from time to time just too look! hahaa

franky69c10 · 07-21-2010, 07:12 PM

nice truck

LivNLo94 · 07-21-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by muthstryker

No Problem,

Front Backspace = 4.5"
Rear Backspace = 5"

The backspacing on the wheels is perfect. They dont sit tucked in at all. The rear backspace is dead on. My 295 tire sits dead center in the rear.

I thought they only made the 20x10 backspacing in 5.5" (+2mm offset) and 6" (+14mm offset)?

champions53 · 07-21-2010, 09:47 PM

You have one awesome truck man. I bet I have came back to this thread no less than 20 times already to look! The 225's are what i been waiting for my truck, now Im really cryin wanting to get them.

staggerd86c-10 · 07-21-2010, 09:58 PM

so you removed the fenders all together? i have that problem too when i hit a hard bump, but i dont want to remove my inner fenders.

muthstryker · 07-22-2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivNLo94

I thought they only made the 20x10 backspacing in 5.5" (+2mm offset) and 6" (+14mm offset)?

You are correct, that was a typo was at work trying to go fast

They are infact a 5.5" backspace!

Sorry!

muthstryker · 07-22-2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champions53

You have one awesome truck man. I bet I have came back to this thread no less than 20 times already to look! The 225's are what i been waiting for my truck, now Im really cryin wanting to get them.

Thank you, You should pick up the 225s, people love them and I get compliments on them all the time. They are really nice, I was surprised when I first got them.

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Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

so you removed the fenders all together? i have that problem too when i hit a hard bump, but i dont want to remove my inner fenders.

Yes, Completely out... I dont drive the truck in the rain so they will be fine for now. However when I have the paint and body work done I will have some fenders made up out of trailer fenders.

muthstryker · 07-22-2010, 12:44 AM

Here are some pics with the inner fenders gone, the engine bay is as nice looking as the rest...

muthstryker · 07-22-2010, 01:25 AM

Heres a picture from tonight, the new front end! will get a better one tomorrow.. PS garage is messy!

couple of my head lights are crooked.. I busted the plastic clips on the adjusters so now I have to find something at work for now or wait for the ones from LMC to get here.. Missing the spacers for the emblem as well, forgot to order them

3r!c84 · 07-22-2010, 06:36 AM

i would make some kinda inner fender.i seen it done with trailer fenders.im planing on doing this myself and go even lower

MONTEZ · 07-22-2010, 07:33 AM

I am looking at static drops myself. Just out of curiousity, what made you decide to go with a spindle/spring setup in front over a control arm/ spring or control arm / spindle set up. I have been looking at the DJM 5/5 kit with control arms/springs in front and 5" flip in rear. I was planning to add a leveling shackle to get it down to 7" in rear. Just haven't decided which kit to pull the trigger on. I could use some input.

muthstryker · 07-22-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i would make some kinda inner fender.i seen it done with trailer fenders.im planing on doing this myself and go even lower

Thats exactly what im going to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MONTEZ

I am looking at static drops myself. Just out of curiousity, what made you decide to go with a spindle/spring setup in front over a control arm/ spring or control arm / spindle set up. I have been looking at the DJM 5/5 kit with control arms/springs in front and 5" flip in rear. I was planning to add a leveling shackle to get it down to 7" in rear. Just haven't decided which kit to pull the trigger on. I could use some input.

I wanted a C-notch, and none of the DJM kits I saw came with a C-notch for the same price I paid on the mcgaughys, another thing is with a spindle and control arm set up I wouldnt of been able to get the truck to sit just right, Another reason why I wanted the spring so I could trim it and get it to sit where I wanted it to. The reason I wanted a C-notch was because I knew I was going to come down 8"s in the back so the notch was kind of mandatory.

07-20-2010, 11:58 PM	#51
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Thanks for the compliments guys, no build thread tonight. Was on my way home from work this afternoon and about "died" was coming around an "S" bend in the road, my tire caught the fender and basically bounced me into the other lane. THANK GOD there was no oncoming traffic it was very nerve racking. So I spent the better part of the night removing my inner fenders and returning some stuff. Good news now though, I can do a full turn at any slope with no wheel rub at all. Its so much better to drive now that I dont have to worry going around a corner...

07-21-2010, 07:45 AM	#52
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! ^^^ , Do you need a new seat now? I bet that scared the $hit out of you! The truck looks freakin' awesome!!! You nailed it on the first try! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-21-2010, 07:50 AM	#53
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Man that would have been scary! Glad to see your ok. What fender did it catch the outer or inner? Did you damage the tires/wheel? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

07-21-2010, 08:42 AM	#54
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! wow. glad to hear everything's ok. Yeah x2 on the new seat __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

07-21-2010, 09:21 AM	#55
Billetmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 65	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Love the stance...perfect for a daily driver. __________________ 2008 GMC Sierra Crew Cab (Bone Stock) 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Wifes Rocket) 1969 SWB (Project)

07-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#56
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! The tire caught on the drivers side inner fender, I have plent of clearence on the fender lip so I dont have to roll them. The tire and wheel are fine nothing happened to them. It rubbed on a pretty rounded section so it wasnt to bad. Just scared the **** outta me! LoL, the seat will be replaced! Just not yet though haha

07-21-2010, 12:06 PM	#57
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! did you get a alignment ? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-21-2010, 04:33 PM	#59
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Muthstryker, Very nice stance - ditto's on all of the raves. Really like the wheels. Can you comment on your backspacing?

07-21-2010, 05:30 PM	#61
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! I keep coming back to look at the pics. Absolutely beautiful. Nice work. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-21-2010, 07:03 PM	#64
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Haha thanks man, I went out to my truck at lunch yesterday and there was a bunch of guys from corporate looking at it and taking pictures. I my self keep walking out there from time to time just too look! hahaa

07-21-2010, 07:12 PM	#65
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07-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#67
champions53 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owensboro, Ky Posts: 51	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! You have one awesome truck man. I bet I have came back to this thread no less than 20 times already to look! The 225's are what i been waiting for my truck, now Im really cryin wanting to get them.

07-21-2010, 09:58 PM	#68
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! so you removed the fenders all together? i have that problem too when i hit a hard bump, but i dont want to remove my inner fenders.

07-22-2010, 12:44 AM	#71
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Here are some pics with the inner fenders gone, the engine bay is as nice looking as the rest...

07-22-2010, 01:25 AM	#72
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! Heres a picture from tonight, the new front end! will get a better one tomorrow.. PS garage is messy! couple of my head lights are crooked.. I busted the plastic clips on the adjusters so now I have to find something at work for now or wait for the ones from LMC to get here.. Missing the spacers for the emblem as well, forgot to order them Last edited by muthstryker; 07-22-2010 at 01:28 AM.



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07-22-2010, 06:36 AM	#73
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! i would make some kinda inner fender.i seen it done with trailer fenders.im planing on doing this myself and go even lower __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-22-2010, 07:33 AM	#74
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Truck Is Now Dropped!! I am looking at static drops myself. Just out of curiousity, what made you decide to go with a spindle/spring setup in front over a control arm/ spring or control arm / spindle set up. I have been looking at the DJM 5/5 kit with control arms/springs in front and 5" flip in rear. I was planning to add a leveling shackle to get it down to 7" in rear. Just haven't decided which kit to pull the trigger on. I could use some input. __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

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