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75shortysocal · 02-04-2007, 06:04 PM

ok....first off, my D.L is gone till i pay off my 4 speeding tickets...{3K}
ill be making payments on them.... so anyways, im back home in so-cal... i just got a new job i block from my house....and i need to have my truck ready to go when i get my D.L back....

i want to

slam it
chevy truck rally wheels, or chrome iroc's
2nd gas tank
1 piece window
roll pan
floor shifter

so, since you guys have more smarts then i do when it comes to these trucks.......where is the best place to start?

the frame off is no longer an option.....but its a california truck, so it doesnt really need one, also this truck will be my DD..the way its supposed to be

watahyahknow · 02-04-2007, 06:59 PM

since youre not able to drive it i would start with lowering it the other stuff can be done in between use

Restrorob · 02-04-2007, 07:16 PM

Gotta agree with slammin first....

75shortysocal · 02-04-2007, 07:26 PM

as i suspected

i live a few blocks from djm... in gardena.. i heard they are not exactly the greatest... what im looking for is the lowest, safest drop possible, without going 20 and or bagged....

more then likely ill be using stock rally's....and a slam..

anyone know if they make a good complete kit? everything in one shot?

**N2TRUX** · 02-04-2007, 09:12 PM

I have had nothing but good from all the DJM parts I have used. Do your research, but don't rule DJM out. If you like the IROC replica wheels I would go for 17's. OK, I'm lying, I would go for 20's but you said that wasn't what you wanted.

I would put a chrome rear bumper on it rather than a roll pan....

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-04-2007, 10:11 PM

I agree on lowering it first. Now idea about djm I have really now experience with lowering trucks yet.

75shortysocal · 02-07-2007, 03:12 AM

found some good stuff from DJM, i guess ill do the front, then back... not bad... looks like around 400 for the complete 5 inch front drop.....right? coils/spindles/shocks.....the upper and lower arms are not reguired just yet are they? i mean i can install those later right? if i actually need them..

if anyone has some 15x8 rallys near torrance, let me know.

ocbaud · 02-07-2007, 08:53 AM

why not use the money you plan on using to work in the truck, and put it towards paying off your tickets, so you can get your license back quicker?

Slonaker · 02-07-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocbaud

why not use the money you plan on using to work in the truck, and put it towards paying off your tickets, so you can get your license back quicker?

Yep. That'sthe best advice I have seen so far. What good is a dropped truck that you can't drive?

Always pay off your obligations to others before you start spending money on fun stuff.

Also, once you can drive again, it opens more possibilities for working. The more you make, the more you can spend on the truck.

Slonaker

boatpuller · 02-07-2007, 03:18 PM

i agree on paying those tickets off first.you can't get away from it forever.it will come back to haunt you,anytime you apply for anything ,credit,jobs,any applications it will start showing up.wheels are cool.but so is a clear consciense.i've been down that road years ago.just trying to help a fellow chevy lover from making the same mistake's i did.your doing the right thing paying them off as quick as you can,good luck.

boatpuller · 02-07-2007, 03:33 PM

almost forgot i got so caught up in my lecture about tickets.you got a good start on a sweet lowered truck.i'd go with a 4,6 kit.you may run into clearence issues with a arm rub,if you use stock rally's,i did.but,some don't.post some pics when you get done.alot of guys on here love lookin at lowered chevy's.

Slonaker · 02-07-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

almost forgot i got so caught up in my lecture about tickets.you got a good start on a sweet lowered truck.i'd go with a 4,6 kit.you may run into clearence issues with a arm rub,if you use stock rally's,i did.but,some don't.post some pics when you get done.alot of guys on here love lookin at lowered chevy's.

I'm running 8" rally wheels with Western Chassis 2.5" drop spindles. No clearance problems with the spindles/control arms/wheels. I would have preferred the 3" spindles, but didn't want to have to grind stuff to make them fit.

Slonaker

boatpuller · 02-07-2007, 07:44 PM

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I'm running 8" rally wheels with Western Chassis 2.5" drop spindles. No clearance problems with the spindles/control arms/wheels. I would have preferred the 3" spindles, but didn't want to have to grind stuff to make them fit.

Slonaker

yeah i ground that flange off and also had one side hitting on ball joint base.it was a good excuse to get some 17's..although i love the look of rallies.

86swb · 02-07-2007, 11:12 PM

Agree, take care of the tickets first and do your best not to get any more. You might be spending all your money on insurance rates because of the tickets so you sure do not need to be getting more.

75shortysocal · 04-09-2007, 01:28 PM

sorry i havent been back in awhile...

im slowly paying tickets, looking at having them all paid off by late july... goodthing i work 2 blocks away!.

i found the style of rimms i want, would these bolt up no problem?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/chevy...QQcmdZViewItem

PS, i dont plan on getting these, they are up for grabs..

Rc 415 · 04-09-2007, 01:48 PM

if the bolt pattern is 5 on 5 the answer is yes.

KMK454 · 04-10-2007, 12:34 AM

3000 dollars in 4 speeding tickets?! How fast were you going?

My biggest was 300 and I was going 96 MPH. I have an MA license, an NC plate, and I live in GA, so the beaurocratic web hinders the paperwork from getting through and soiling my record. So far, still clean...

Pay off the tickets first, then buy a Valentine 1 (400 bucks). Then invest in driver's ed to reduce your license points.

Then lower that sweet truck of yours, that thing looks great so far!

Pyrotechnic · 04-10-2007, 12:34 PM

Got a leaky sliding rear window? When they do seal, I really like them in the summer.

knightlife · 04-10-2007, 12:43 PM

if you cant find a set of rally rims, let me know (since I dropped 18's on my truck). the ones I have still have damn near new tread on them.

p.s. for droppin the truck...heres the cheapest place I've found:
http://www.gmcpauls.com/springs_&_drop_suspension.htm

have a good one pimpin!

02-04-2007, 06:04 PM	#1
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? ok....first off, my D.L is gone till i pay off my 4 speeding tickets...{3K} ill be making payments on them.... so anyways, im back home in so-cal... i just got a new job i block from my house....and i need to have my truck ready to go when i get my D.L back.... i want to slam it chevy truck rally wheels, or chrome iroc's 2nd gas tank 1 piece window roll pan floor shifter so, since you guys have more smarts then i do when it comes to these trucks.......where is the best place to start? the frame off is no longer an option.....but its a california truck, so it doesnt really need one, also this truck will be my DD..the way its supposed to be

02-04-2007, 06:59 PM	#2
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? since youre not able to drive it i would start with lowering it the other stuff can be done in between use __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-04-2007, 07:16 PM	#3
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02-04-2007, 07:26 PM	#4
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? as i suspected i live a few blocks from djm... in gardena.. i heard they are not exactly the greatest... what im looking for is the lowest, safest drop possible, without going 20 and or bagged.... more then likely ill be using stock rally's....and a slam.. anyone know if they make a good complete kit? everything in one shot? Last edited by 75shortysocal; 02-04-2007 at 07:28 PM.

02-04-2007, 09:12 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? I have had nothing but good from all the DJM parts I have used. Do your research, but don't rule DJM out. If you like the IROC replica wheels I would go for 17's. OK, I'm lying, I would go for 20's but you said that wasn't what you wanted. I would put a chrome rear bumper on it rather than a roll pan.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 02-04-2007 at 09:12 PM.

02-04-2007, 10:11 PM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? I agree on lowering it first. Now idea about djm I have really now experience with lowering trucks yet. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

02-07-2007, 03:12 AM	#7
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? found some good stuff from DJM, i guess ill do the front, then back... not bad... looks like around 400 for the complete 5 inch front drop.....right? coils/spindles/shocks.....the upper and lower arms are not reguired just yet are they? i mean i can install those later right? if i actually need them.. if anyone has some 15x8 rallys near torrance, let me know. __________________ ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!!

02-07-2007, 08:53 AM	#8
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? why not use the money you plan on using to work in the truck, and put it towards paying off your tickets, so you can get your license back quicker?

02-07-2007, 03:18 PM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? i agree on paying those tickets off first.you can't get away from it forever.it will come back to haunt you,anytime you apply for anything ,credit,jobs,any applications it will start showing up.wheels are cool.but so is a clear consciense.i've been down that road years ago.just trying to help a fellow chevy lover from making the same mistake's i did.your doing the right thing paying them off as quick as you can,good luck. Last edited by boatpuller; 02-07-2007 at 03:21 PM.

02-07-2007, 03:33 PM	#11
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? almost forgot i got so caught up in my lecture about tickets.you got a good start on a sweet lowered truck.i'd go with a 4,6 kit.you may run into clearence issues with a arm rub,if you use stock rally's,i did.but,some don't.post some pics when you get done.alot of guys on here love lookin at lowered chevy's.

02-07-2007, 11:12 PM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? Agree, take care of the tickets first and do your best not to get any more. You might be spending all your money on insurance rates because of the tickets so you sure do not need to be getting more. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

04-09-2007, 01:28 PM	#15
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? sorry i havent been back in awhile... im slowly paying tickets, looking at having them all paid off by late july... goodthing i work 2 blocks away!. i found the style of rimms i want, would these bolt up no problem? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/chevy...QQcmdZViewItem PS, i dont plan on getting these, they are up for grabs.. __________________ ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!!

04-09-2007, 01:48 PM	#16
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? if the bolt pattern is 5 on 5 the answer is yes. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

04-10-2007, 12:34 AM	#17
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? 3000 dollars in 4 speeding tickets?! How fast were you going? My biggest was 300 and I was going 96 MPH. I have an MA license, an NC plate, and I live in GA, so the beaurocratic web hinders the paperwork from getting through and soiling my record. So far, still clean... Pay off the tickets first, then buy a Valentine 1 (400 bucks). Then invest in driver's ed to reduce your license points. Then lower that sweet truck of yours, that thing looks great so far! __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

04-10-2007, 12:34 PM	#18
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? Got a leaky sliding rear window? When they do seal, I really like them in the summer.



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04-10-2007, 12:43 PM	#19
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: im back home in so-cal.....whats step 1? if you cant find a set of rally rims, let me know (since I dropped 18's on my truck). the ones I have still have damn near new tread on them. p.s. for droppin the truck...heres the cheapest place I've found: http://www.gmcpauls.com/springs_&_drop_suspension.htm have a good one pimpin! __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

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