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CochinoFilipino · 04-25-2006, 05:50 PM

My turning radius sucks azz. I didn't do the drop on my truck so I don't know the details. Referencing the pics in the Early Classic Catalog it looks like a 3.5/5" drop.

Would you normally adjust the turn stops in a way that would affect the turning radius? Or do these trucks just generally need alot of room?

Thanks,

Bishops Trucks · 04-25-2006, 05:59 PM

As long as your tires aren't rubbing anything then the turning radious is what it is. I have a long bed dropped 4 1/2" in the front and 5" in the rear and I haven't had any conflicks with it turning but you do need a little room to do a u-turn.

gringoloco · 04-25-2006, 08:11 PM

Some drop spindles have longer bump stops. May have to trim to get your turning radius back. Just watch your clearances.

-Chris

72MARIO · 04-26-2006, 03:33 PM

If it's really bad I would be willing to bet you have the tie rods and center link in wrong.

When looking at the front of the truck you should see them coming in fron the back of the truck. If you can see the greese nipple from the front of the truck they are in wrong.

nate68 · 05-10-2006, 01:53 AM

if the spindles are older dropped spindles then you might have issues. i had the same problem a while back (i think it was early classic spindles) where the stops were way longer. i cut down the stops a little bit and it made a huge difference. before i could barely park

04-25-2006, 05:50 PM	#1
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Would lowering affect the turning radius? My turning radius sucks azz. I didn't do the drop on my truck so I don't know the details. Referencing the pics in the Early Classic Catalog it looks like a 3.5/5" drop. Would you normally adjust the turn stops in a way that would affect the turning radius? Or do these trucks just generally need alot of room? Thanks, __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

04-25-2006, 05:59 PM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Would lowering affect the turning radius? As long as your tires aren't rubbing anything then the turning radious is what it is. I have a long bed dropped 4 1/2" in the front and 5" in the rear and I haven't had any conflicks with it turning but you do need a little room to do a u-turn. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-25-2006, 08:11 PM	#3
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04-26-2006, 03:33 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Would lowering affect the turning radius? If it's really bad I would be willing to bet you have the tie rods and center link in wrong. When looking at the front of the truck you should see them coming in fron the back of the truck. If you can see the greese nipple from the front of the truck they are in wrong. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-10-2006, 01:53 AM	#5
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	Re: Would lowering affect the turning radius? if the spindles are older dropped spindles then you might have issues. i had the same problem a while back (i think it was early classic spindles) where the stops were way longer. i cut down the stops a little bit and it made a huge difference. before i could barely park __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.



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