I have 3" drop springs, can I go with 2" drop spindles also? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bamm · 04-19-2005, 02:15 PM

I have 3" springs and I am running 255/55/18's all around. I have 4" drop springs in the back and would probably go with a 2" block also. Is this a good way to get to a 5/6 drop, I don't want to run bags. Anybody have any pics of this setup? Thanks, .....Jerry

1968GMC · 04-19-2005, 08:21 PM

hi there. heres a pic of my truck with 255/60/15 in front and 2.5' drop spindel + 2' drop springs. I also got 2' drop blocks for sale if yor interested. And BTW with this set up, my front tires rub my inner fender when theres a good size dip in the road. I wouldent go anny lower than that in the front.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-19-2005, 08:39 PM

I love that truck!!

70short/step · 04-19-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968GMC

hi there. heres a pic of my truck with 255/60/15 in front and 2.5' drop spindel + 2' drop springs. I also got 2' drop blocks for sale if yor interested. And BTW with this set up, my front tires rub my inner fender when theres a good size dip in the road. I wouldent go anny lower than that in the front.

Great Looking Truck!!

What size rims do you have on the front and what is back spacing?

Bamm · 04-20-2005, 09:17 AM

pm sent

paintpyro · 04-20-2005, 05:18 PM

Bamm, Ill let you know soon. 2 1/2 drop spindles coming with a 3 inch drop spring installed. No inner fenders right now.

Bamm · 04-20-2005, 06:32 PM

1968GMC - I just ran my numbers through a tire diameter calculator and my tire combo (255/55/18) is a full 2 inches taller than your setup (255/60/15). If you're hitting the inner's now with a 4 1/2" drop, i'll probably be close to that with what I have now. Right now I am building the frame that I am going to switch over to. Once I set the cab/fenders on, i'll know more about what I can/can't do. Thanks guys.

Hey Pyro What tire size are you running? Thanks, ......Jerry

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-20-2005, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

I love that truck!!

uk72step · 04-21-2005, 01:08 PM

yip is entirely possible,
i have 3" drops on front with 2.25" drop spindles.... sits as per avatar (bigger on my profile page). Am running 255 60 15's up front...

Cheers
Lee

paintpyro · 04-22-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamm 24

Hey Pyro What tire size are you running? Thanks, ......Jerry

Jerry, Right now, Im runnin a 245-60-15. After the drop, Im lookin at a 17 inch Rally up front.

04-19-2005, 02:15 PM	#1
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I have 3" drop springs, can I go with 2" drop spindles also? I have 3" springs and I am running 255/55/18's all around. I have 4" drop springs in the back and would probably go with a 2" block also. Is this a good way to get to a 5/6 drop, I don't want to run bags. Anybody have any pics of this setup? Thanks, .....Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

04-19-2005, 08:21 PM	#2
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	hi there. heres a pic of my truck with 255/60/15 in front and 2.5' drop spindel + 2' drop springs. I also got 2' drop blocks for sale if yor interested. And BTW with this set up, my front tires rub my inner fender when theres a good size dip in the road. I wouldent go anny lower than that in the front. Attached Images

04-20-2005, 09:17 AM	#5
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	pm sent __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

04-20-2005, 05:18 PM	#6
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Bamm, Ill let you know soon. 2 1/2 drop spindles coming with a 3 inch drop spring installed. No inner fenders right now. __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

04-20-2005, 06:32 PM	#7
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	1968GMC - I just ran my numbers through a tire diameter calculator and my tire combo (255/55/18) is a full 2 inches taller than your setup (255/60/15). If you're hitting the inner's now with a 4 1/2" drop, i'll probably be close to that with what I have now. Right now I am building the frame that I am going to switch over to. Once I set the cab/fenders on, i'll know more about what I can/can't do. Thanks guys. Hey Pyro What tire size are you running? Thanks, ......Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

04-19-2005, 08:39 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I love that truck!!

04-21-2005, 01:08 PM	#9
uk72step outta the car velocityboy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 112	yip is entirely possible, i have 3" drops on front with 2.25" drop spindles.... sits as per avatar (bigger on my profile page). Am running 255 60 15's up front... Cheers Lee __________________ ..give it a turn here, take some wedge out there, we'll win some races...



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