2.5/4 drop on a 83

[powerT]

Going to lower the 83 i din't want to drag everwhere i go .
Looking at the 2.5/4 drop kit is this a good looking stance ? Or should i go with the 4/6 drop ?
My son will be driving it everyday
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[J Knight]

A 2.5/4 drop with spindles, shackles, and hangers is the best no issue drop to do with a nice stance. A 4/6 drop would look a little better but you have to be much more aware of how you drive the truck. I drive daily with a 4/5 drop on 15in wheels, I just pay extra attention to bumps and driveway entrances and such. You might also consider a 3.5/5 drop.
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[powerT]

Thanks
Any idea of a good wheel & tire setup to go with it
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[J Knight]

Do you want 15s, 18s, or 20s?

[powerT]

I have 15 on it know
May be going to 17 in the future
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[Slonaker]

Mine is dropped 2.5/4 with 255/70/15 tires on 8" rally wheels.





Slonaker

[Ratman1956]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Mine is dropped 2.5/4 with 255/70/15 tires on 8" rally wheels.



Slonaker

Love the stance, could you please give me the specifics of the parts that you used? I have an 86 in two tone blue.

[Slonaker]

Originally Posted by Ratman1956

Love the stance, could you please give me the specifics of the parts that you used? I have an 86 in two tone blue.

I used Western Chassis 2.5" spindles and Western Chassis 4" drop leaves. I'm regretting the drop leaves now because I tow a trailer and the drop leaves reduce the towing and carrying capacity of the truck. If I was doing it again I would drop the rear with shackles and hangers. I was trying to avoid that because the shackles require you to cut the bed support if you have the short length leaf springs like I have.

Slonaker

[Ratman1956]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

If I was doing it again I would drop the rear with shackles and hangers. I was trying to avoid that because the shackles require you to cut the bed support if you have the short length leaf springs like I have.

Slonaker

Thanks, that is exacly why I was asking.

I was hoping not to have to cut the bed supports, but I tow also.
Sounds like I will be cuttin'

[bigarmzz]

man slonaker, youve had that truck for quite awhile now....lookin sharp as ever bud

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Mine is dropped 2.5/4 with 255/70/15 tires on 8" rally wheels.





Slonaker

[joe1982]

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Mine is dropped 2.5/4 with 255/70/15 tires on 8" rally wheels.





Slonaker

I always really liked your truck man, I am up for some new tires and was considering 255/70's, are you riding these on all for corners? Do you have a shot of the front tire to fender clearance?

[Slonaker]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

man slonaker, youve had that truck for quite awhile now....lookin sharp as ever bud

Thanks! Your first black truck with the black vinyl bucket seats has always been one of my favorites on the board.

I have had the truck for 11 years now. The paint on it is getting pretty bad these days. I have inherited my father's ('37 Chevy Coupe hotrod) and father-in-law's (stock/restored '67 RS 327 Camaro) project cars since I began building it, so it doesn't get much of my time or money any more. I mostly just use it as a truck for hauling lumber, dirt, furniture, etc. for the old farmhouse I have been renovating for the last 18 months.

Originally Posted by joe1982

I always really liked your truck man, I am up for some new tires and was considering 255/70's, are you riding these on all for corners? Do you have a shot of the front tire to fender clearance?

Yes, I have the same size tires all the way around. I don't have any photos of the front tires specifically, but I can tell you that they do not rub anywhere under any circumstances, possibly because I replaced the front springs with new stock ones when I lowered the front.

If you need a particular photo of the front wheels/tires, PM me (I'm only on the board sporadically...) with a description of what you want, and I'll try to get it to you.

Slonaker