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wannabeburbowner · 02-13-2007, 01:14 PM

I am about to get started in my 71 to bag the front and z it to lay frame. My plans are 2600lbs firestone bags, 2 1/2" dropped spindles and a 3 1/2" Z. Will this lay on a 29" tire? What is the biggest wheel/tire combo it will lay out on? I am wanting to see some ride height pics of about the same set-up I am wanting to run. Please explain what you have for the rear setup too, mine is still being planned. Thanks for any and all input.

bagged69c10 · 02-13-2007, 05:27 PM

It should def layout with that much of a Z. I wouldn't do that much of a z though. I did about a 2 7/8" Z on mine and it seemed like too much.

b&a72 · 02-13-2007, 05:56 PM

If you got the money go with Porterbuilts dropmember it does the samething without the hassle of messing with the frame.

wannabeburbowner · 02-13-2007, 11:31 PM

I don't have the money for that, and I would rather do some work to the frame just to learn it and say that I did it.

pharcyde05 · 02-16-2007, 03:29 PM

this is with a 2 in Z on 28 in tires its also a blazer frame so that could be a diffrance i am hopeing to run 20 in wheels with 265 35 20 for daily use and 22s with 265 30 22 for show use

pharcyde05 · 02-16-2007, 03:32 PM

7deuce · 02-17-2007, 11:07 PM

I did a 2 3/4 on mine and it lays out. 3 1/2 seems kinda big did you measure to see what you need to lay out.

wannabeburbowner · 02-18-2007, 12:21 PM

I haven't really measured much yet, I am just getting the fever to work on my truck and wanted to get my plans straight. This weather sucks, and I don't have a garage to work in. As soon as the snow starts melting I am going to dig into it. From alot that I am been reading most people are right around a 3" Z. I am just curious of where the ride height would be.

7deuce, where are you located in ohio?

7deuce · 02-19-2007, 05:36 PM

I live in Dayton. About 1mile off Rt70 and my ride height is 4 in off the GND.

02-13-2007, 01:14 PM	#1
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Ride Height Pics... I am about to get started in my 71 to bag the front and z it to lay frame. My plans are 2600lbs firestone bags, 2 1/2" dropped spindles and a 3 1/2" Z. Will this lay on a 29" tire? What is the biggest wheel/tire combo it will lay out on? I am wanting to see some ride height pics of about the same set-up I am wanting to run. Please explain what you have for the rear setup too, mine is still being planned. Thanks for any and all input. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

02-13-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Ride Height Pics... It should def layout with that much of a Z. I wouldn't do that much of a z though. I did about a 2 7/8" Z on mine and it seemed like too much. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

02-13-2007, 05:56 PM	#3
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Ride Height Pics... If you got the money go with Porterbuilts dropmember it does the samething without the hassle of messing with the frame.

02-13-2007, 11:31 PM	#4
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Re: Ride Height Pics... I don't have the money for that, and I would rather do some work to the frame just to learn it and say that I did it. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

02-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#5
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: Ride Height Pics... this is with a 2 in Z on 28 in tires its also a blazer frame so that could be a diffrance i am hopeing to run 20 in wheels with 265 35 20 for daily use and 22s with 265 30 22 for show use __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

02-16-2007, 03:32 PM	#6
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: Ride Height Pics... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

02-17-2007, 11:07 PM	#7
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Ride Height Pics... I did a 2 3/4 on mine and it lays out. 3 1/2 seems kinda big did you measure to see what you need to lay out.

02-18-2007, 12:21 PM	#8
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Re: Ride Height Pics... I haven't really measured much yet, I am just getting the fever to work on my truck and wanted to get my plans straight. This weather sucks, and I don't have a garage to work in. As soon as the snow starts melting I am going to dig into it. From alot that I am been reading most people are right around a 3" Z. I am just curious of where the ride height would be. 7deuce, where are you located in ohio? __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

02-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#9
7deuce Sold! 2 days after finished Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 327	Re: Ride Height Pics... I live in Dayton. About 1mile off Rt70 and my ride height is 4 in off the GND.



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