How do I get this stance? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

uncleben78 · 02-19-2010, 01:13 AM

Hey guys, I am pretty new to this forum. I have owned my 1987 R10 for about 6 months now and I love it. I recently put new wheels on it and now it is time to get it to sit right. The first two pictures are the stance I want and the last one is how my truck sits currently. We are both running similar wheel and tire setups, 255/45R18 up front and 295/45R18 in the rear. What do I need to buy to get this stance (drop spindles, flip kit,...etc). I appreciate any help and information that anyone can provide. Thanks.

ocbaud · 02-19-2010, 01:30 AM

looks to be atleast a 5/6 drop, MAYBE a 6" drop in the front.

start with 3" spindles and 2" springs for the front and a flip kit and that should put you dang close

KQQL IT · 02-19-2010, 01:31 AM

Flip the rear and 3" spindle and a 2" spring.

oldschool18 · 02-19-2010, 01:44 AM

measure from the ground to the bottom of the fender in the wheel well, and then figure how low you want to go, lay a level across your tire and measure to it. see what you get or how low you want to go. if it 3" or 5" or what ever you want. then match your drop with a spindle or spindle plus spring, and do the same for the rear

moneyeater · 02-19-2010, 03:25 AM

Hi there,
nice truck you have there and i love the wheels!
For dropping to the desired stance it is best to make measurements and then buy the right parts!
Mine is dropped 4 and 6 inches with dropped spindles,springs and a flipkit.For a nice ride besides just looking good you should use some shorter shocks also!
I have all BellTech components and i´m very happy with them!
When you use a flipkit you also have to consider cutting a c-notch in the frame for enough axletravel!
I haven´t notched the frame but shortend the bumpstops and its ok!
The pics are with my 15x10" Eagles and the second one is with some 20x8s from a friend!
Volker
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LONGHAIR · 02-19-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleben78

What do I need to buy to get this stance (drop spindles, flip kit,...etc). I appreciate any help and information that anyone can provide. Thanks.

Ah, Photoshop......LOL

uncleben78 · 02-19-2010, 10:18 PM

Thanks for the response guys, I really appreciate it. I like the photo shopped picture, it makes me want to do the drop tonight....haha. Time to go shopping.

Kaysenmc · 02-19-2010, 11:08 PM

I did a little research, heres that setup versus mine..

Fronts-
his 255/45-18 27" diameter
mine 245/60-15 26.6" diameter

Rear-
his 295/45-18 28.3" diameter
mine 275/60-15 28" diameter

Mine has a flip kit in the rear, with drop spindles and one and a half coils cut off the factory springs. The drop/rake looks nearly the same and with the tires being very close to the same diameter its gonna be almost exactly the same. Also this setup rides extremely good (versus drop coils).. Sorry for the crappy pic but its dark and its the only one I have at the moment.

diponyou · 02-19-2010, 11:33 PM

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thats where i want mine to sit.

how much of a drop would you say is up front?
5 1/2ish?

Kaysenmc · 02-19-2010, 11:47 PM

Yeah I would say between 4 1/2 and 5 1/2 drop in the front.. It sits nice and is enough to be noticed, but not so much that you drag on every crappy county road and city street.

diponyou · 02-19-2010, 11:55 PM

it looks nice bro.
just about where i want mine!
what kind of headers are you running?

diponyou · 02-20-2010, 12:00 AM

i got 3 inch spindles and 2 inch springs im going to be throwing on mine and if it isnt low enough im going hack 1/2 coil!

Kaysenmc · 02-20-2010, 12:46 AM

No headers, I like the stock cast manifolds. This is just a stock cruiser.. I have a few minor performance upgrades, but the stock manifolds are staying on (less leaks and headaches). I do have the exhaust tucked above the bottom of the frame all the way back, just in case I hit a speedbump going too fast.

78-5.3 · 02-20-2010, 12:59 AM

flip the rear
cut 1 1/2 off the coils
3" DJM spindles

diponyou · 02-20-2010, 10:44 AM

ahhh
i was hoping you were going to say longtubes and give me some hope.

i got a 383 in mine so no cast manifolds for me

but i sent you a message on your classified add

J_PEPIN87 · 02-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncleben78

hey guys, i am pretty new to this forum. I have owned my 1987 r10 for about 6 months now and i love it. I recently put new wheels on it and now it is time to get it to sit right. The first two pictures are the stance i want and the last one is how my truck sits currently. We are both running similar wheel and tire setups, 255/45r18 up front and 295/45r18 in the rear. What do i need to buy to get this stance (drop spindles, flip kit,...etc). I appreciate any help and information that anyone can provide. Thanks.

what brand are these rims?

uncleben78 · 02-20-2010, 04:33 PM

They are Boss 338's with 8's in front and 9.5's in the rear.

gchemist · 02-20-2010, 05:03 PM

Welcome to the site.
What is the measurement between the top of wheel and fender lip?

qu1cks1lver56 · 02-20-2010, 06:18 PM

You have my rims!
except you got the 10 inch wide ones that I wanted.

**nlped** · 02-20-2010, 08:06 PM

Here are a couple of pics of mine. It has a flip kit in the rear, and a 2 1/2" drop spindle in the front with a 2" belltech drop coil spring in the front. I actually have the same wheels, but i have the larger 1.25" rotor front end, so I am still waiting for the retooled front 18x8" 338's. I've had the 18x9.5" rears w/ a 295/45r18 on the truck, see pic to see how it fits with the flip.

02-19-2010, 01:13 AM	#1
uncleben78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 8	How do I get this stance? Hey guys, I am pretty new to this forum. I have owned my 1987 R10 for about 6 months now and I love it. I recently put new wheels on it and now it is time to get it to sit right. The first two pictures are the stance I want and the last one is how my truck sits currently. We are both running similar wheel and tire setups, 255/45R18 up front and 295/45R18 in the rear. What do I need to buy to get this stance (drop spindles, flip kit,...etc). I appreciate any help and information that anyone can provide. Thanks. Attached Images

02-19-2010, 01:30 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: How do I get this stance? looks to be atleast a 5/6 drop, MAYBE a 6" drop in the front. start with 3" spindles and 2" springs for the front and a flip kit and that should put you dang close

02-19-2010, 01:31 AM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: How do I get this stance? Flip the rear and 3" spindle and a 2" spring. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-19-2010, 01:44 AM	#4
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: How do I get this stance? measure from the ground to the bottom of the fender in the wheel well, and then figure how low you want to go, lay a level across your tire and measure to it. see what you get or how low you want to go. if it 3" or 5" or what ever you want. then match your drop with a spindle or spindle plus spring, and do the same for the rear

02-19-2010, 03:25 AM	#5
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: How do I get this stance? Hi there, nice truck you have there and i love the wheels! For dropping to the desired stance it is best to make measurements and then buy the right parts! Mine is dropped 4 and 6 inches with dropped spindles,springs and a flipkit.For a nice ride besides just looking good you should use some shorter shocks also! I have all BellTech components and i´m very happy with them! When you use a flipkit you also have to consider cutting a c-notch in the frame for enough axletravel! I haven´t notched the frame but shortend the bumpstops and its ok! The pics are with my 15x10" Eagles and the second one is with some 20x8s from a friend! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

02-19-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
uncleben78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 8	Re: How do I get this stance? Thanks for the response guys, I really appreciate it. I like the photo shopped picture, it makes me want to do the drop tonight....haha. Time to go shopping.

02-19-2010, 11:08 PM	#8
Kaysenmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, Ok Posts: 246	Re: How do I get this stance? I did a little research, heres that setup versus mine.. Fronts- his 255/45-18 27" diameter mine 245/60-15 26.6" diameter Rear- his 295/45-18 28.3" diameter mine 275/60-15 28" diameter Mine has a flip kit in the rear, with drop spindles and one and a half coils cut off the factory springs. The drop/rake looks nearly the same and with the tires being very close to the same diameter its gonna be almost exactly the same. Also this setup rides extremely good (versus drop coils).. Sorry for the crappy pic but its dark and its the only one I have at the moment. Attached Images __________________ 87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD!

02-19-2010, 11:33 PM	#9
diponyou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: duluth,ga Posts: 201	Re: How do I get this stance? /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ thats where i want mine to sit. how much of a drop would you say is up front? 5 1/2ish? Last edited by diponyou; 02-19-2010 at 11:34 PM.

02-19-2010, 11:47 PM	#10
Kaysenmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, Ok Posts: 246	Re: How do I get this stance? Yeah I would say between 4 1/2 and 5 1/2 drop in the front.. It sits nice and is enough to be noticed, but not so much that you drag on every crappy county road and city street. __________________ 87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD!

02-19-2010, 11:55 PM	#11
diponyou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: duluth,ga Posts: 201	Re: How do I get this stance? it looks nice bro. just about where i want mine! what kind of headers are you running? Last edited by diponyou; 02-19-2010 at 11:56 PM.

02-20-2010, 12:00 AM	#12
diponyou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: duluth,ga Posts: 201	Re: How do I get this stance? i got 3 inch spindles and 2 inch springs im going to be throwing on mine and if it isnt low enough im going hack 1/2 coil!

02-20-2010, 12:46 AM	#13
Kaysenmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, Ok Posts: 246	Re: How do I get this stance? No headers, I like the stock cast manifolds. This is just a stock cruiser.. I have a few minor performance upgrades, but the stock manifolds are staying on (less leaks and headaches). I do have the exhaust tucked above the bottom of the frame all the way back, just in case I hit a speedbump going too fast. __________________ 87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD!

02-20-2010, 12:59 AM	#14
78-5.3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterboro ,MAINE Posts: 547	Re: How do I get this stance? flip the rear cut 1 1/2 off the coils 3" DJM spindles __________________ 78 C-10 5.3 LSX -4L60E

02-20-2010, 10:44 AM	#15
diponyou Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: duluth,ga Posts: 201	Re: How do I get this stance? ahhh i was hoping you were going to say longtubes and give me some hope. i got a 383 in mine so no cast manifolds for me but i sent you a message on your classified add

02-20-2010, 04:33 PM	#17
uncleben78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 8	Re: How do I get this stance? They are Boss 338's with 8's in front and 9.5's in the rear.



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qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: How do I get this stance? You have my rims! except you got the 10 inch wide ones that I wanted. __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

02-20-2010, 08:06 PM	#20
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: How do I get this stance? Here are a couple of pics of mine. It has a flip kit in the rear, and a 2 1/2" drop spindle in the front with a 2" belltech drop coil spring in the front. I actually have the same wheels, but i have the larger 1.25" rotor front end, so I am still waiting for the retooled front 18x8" 338's. I've had the 18x9.5" rears w/ a 295/45r18 on the truck, see pic to see how it fits with the flip. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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