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Old 03-04-2008, 07:28 AM   #1
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I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

Hey guys, PICS UP!!!!!! Thanks to 1LOC10, he is a great guy.

I just got done installing my 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and the 3" springs. I lowered the rear by flipping the axle. I set it on the ground today and WOW. I measured the middle of the bumber from the floor to the bottom of the bumper is only 8". Looks bad but I think I am gonna run into tire rub isues on the front. I run factory five lug truck rally wheels and a 235-75-15 tire. The tires turn in the wheel well but I can only feel about an inch between the outside of the tire and the inner fender. I have not driven it yet because i shortened the frame and dont have a drivelline yet. The wheels have a 4" backspacing. I dont think i specified when i ordered the drop springs that it was a big block truck!! I know that there are several on here with the same drop set up and say they dont have a rubbing problem. Am I OK or do I need a tire change or different front springs??


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Forgot to mention, Im gonna have to drop the rear probably another 2" with spring hanger to sit right.

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Old 03-04-2008, 07:31 AM   #2
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Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

no such thing as to low... and get some pics up
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Old 03-04-2008, 07:32 AM   #3
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no such thing as to low... and get some pics up

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Old 03-04-2008, 07:50 AM   #4
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no such thing as too low... we need pics.
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Old 03-04-2008, 07:58 AM   #5
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Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

it's too low! send me the spindels!!
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:03 AM   #6
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Im tryin to figure the pic thing out. Will post soon

Will get pics up when i get er fingered out
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:08 AM   #7
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Too low? Good one!
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:10 AM   #8
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You have us in suspense, anxiously awaiting those pics
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:21 AM   #9
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:25 AM   #10
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Pics turned out bad. Will get some tomorrow in the day

Easy easy, you guys are pic. hounds. kiddin, Ill get the pics tomorrow. I tried to take some in the garage, no good. Ill push it out tomorrow
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Easy easy, you guys are pic. hounds. kiddin, Ill get the pics tomorrow. I tried to take some in the garage, no good. Ill push it out tomorrow
yep we are all visual folk on here, but it's all in good fun. it's really just our passion for seeing another 67-72 being taken care of and far-far away from the crusher.......

give us pics when you can, but HURRY!!!!!
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Old 03-04-2008, 08:38 AM   #12
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it's too low! send me the spindels!!
I think I agree with him!
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:21 AM   #13
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You should really run the BBC springs.
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:54 AM   #14
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Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

8" is nothing. I know people on here that can't even slide a pack of smokes under their front bumper - standing up OR laying down.

I tend to agree - 8" sounds good - lets see some pics.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:21 AM   #15
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ahhh go lower, really its ok

i bet it looks awesome! any pics?
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:46 AM   #16
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Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

sounds like a tire swap is in order and call it good.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:58 AM   #17
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I have that set up with 255/60/15 on 8 inch rally rims (don't know the backspace though).... no issues. Smallblock though.... bumper height seems about right. Cheapest thing to me would be to change tire size (275/60/15 on back)
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:59 AM   #18
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I have that set up with 255/60/15 on 8 inch rally rims (don't know the backspace though).... no issues. Smallblock though.... bumper height seems about right
Damn nice and clean ride Mondo.
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Old 03-04-2008, 12:18 PM   #19
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Thanks,
With the faded paint she looks good from about 15-20ft away (kind of like most the women I went out with - wife exception).

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faded paint and all, that is one of my favorite trucks on here(there are alot) and she sits so pretty
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Old 03-04-2008, 04:01 PM   #21
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Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

Jwn1975,are your rallyes 7" or 8"?Some guys run 7" on front.Do you have 1" with wheels turned?You`ll have less travel,now,with 3" drop springs.Do they make big block drop springs or one size fits all?Just swerve around the road kill,you`ll be alright.
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Old 03-04-2008, 07:04 PM   #22
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Re: I possibly lowered it TOO MUCH!

You guys are hilarious. By the sounds of it you all want to be dragging your frames all around town. I am all for a lowered truck but come on.
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You guys are hilarious. By the sounds of it you all want to be dragging your frames all around town. I am all for a lowered truck but come on.
A front bumper that's 8" from the turf is no-where close to dragging the frame.
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Old 03-04-2008, 10:05 PM   #24
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All this talk made me go out an measure the clearances:

front bumper - 7 inches

lowest point (lower A Arm) - 3 1/2 inches

Seeing how the A Arms are the lowest point and not somewhere else, the front tires are in line with them and I haven't had a problem with speed bumps or dips (knock on wood). Roads around here aren't bad and the ride of the truck is really pretty plush.... less worry about scraping than my Infinity G35 coupe (which is only lowered an inch).

Did notice I have only about 3/4 inch before the rubber stops come into play. I'll have to trim them down....

Actually, it's not how low the truck is but how it sits in relation to the tires that was important to me. Don't like a lot of gap at the top (but not crazy about overhanging fenders either).

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Big Blocks use heavier springs, yes they make them.
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