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LOHRTBT · 03-15-2008, 11:49 PM

Whassup fellas!

Well, as you all know I cant keep away from these trucks either. I am picking up another 86 SWB tonight. Its in amazing condition in comparison to what else is available around here. I will post pics tonight if I can. Otherwise, it will be tomorrow.

On a side note, is 2/4 the lowest we can go before doing a c-notch and how bad is the ride on that in comparision to a 4/6 notched. I dont wanna do a lot of hacking on this truck. Just want it a little more down to earth on the stock rallies.

Also, if you have a 2/4 drop...please post a pic for me to see if I really want to do this mild of a drop.

Thanks!
Dave

Eyegore · 03-16-2008, 12:00 AM

Dave you can't be back, you were back a couple weeks ago, lol. Sorry i only cut my springs on mine, but another 86 I'm losing count of how many there are now.

Tom

slug · 03-16-2008, 01:41 AM

I Did A 5/7 Drop On My 83 With Out A Notch And No Problems. I Used A Flip Kit And Shackles

**old Rusty C10** · 03-16-2008, 01:55 AM

well welcome back dave and being you did it to me years back when i first came onto the site

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 04:34 AM

You are correct lol!!
Here are the quick pix

**old Rusty C10** · 03-16-2008, 04:39 AM

im jealous thats a sweet looking truck!!! i hope mine looks that good someday!!
im going to be a PITA please give us a shot dead on in the back i like that bumper wannna see it dead on

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 04:39 AM

Oh ...And before anyone else does it lol...

Also....I think I am gonna color match the rallies....what do you think?

72BlckButy · 03-16-2008, 05:20 AM

Welcome back! Nice score... that will look sweet!

zombiescustoms · 03-16-2008, 05:38 AM

nice lookin SWB!!!!

f.monroe · 03-16-2008, 05:59 AM

Dude you left your lights on . Nice truck . Tell us the plan for it . Frank

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 06:00 AM

I can get you a shot of it tomorrow..I dont like the rear bumper,...it will go bye bye.rollpan in its place.

cochino12 · 03-16-2008, 06:29 AM

Dave, glad to see you got another truck, it looks pretty nice. I agree about the bumper, looks to me like it should be on a lifted 4wd.

Hate to bring up old stuff but how did everything work out with the stolen truck?

**old Rusty C10** · 03-16-2008, 06:48 AM

that seems to be a new thing now to color match the rallies it looks nice on your truck.. some of them would look rediculous like if ya had lime green paint on there but darker colors look nice IMHO

87Lowrider · 03-16-2008, 06:57 AM

Very Clean!

Kenny

Razorback_Fan · 03-16-2008, 07:13 AM

Dave- Good to see you, I'm about to jump back into a 84 that I have found. Like you my truck was stolen (4yrs ago) and to be honest it was tough for me to decide to invest in another one...but I have found a deal to good to pass on. Attached is the truck that was stolen that had a 3/5 drop with 18's. I have no pics of the 2/4 drop that was on it before, I was not satisfied at all with the 2/4 but hey that is just me.

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 07:35 AM

Damn that is nice. I like that grey color.

I think I will remove the push bars off the front of the truck, the back will get a roll pan, front prolly just a smoothed painted stocker or something down teh line. Gonna paint the side mirrors to match the paint so they hide better. Prolly do the wheels tomorrow. If I dont like it, I can just strip them and start over.

Gonna more than likely do a 2/4, maybe a 4/6 but I want it to ride decent and for that I will more than likely need to do a C section which increases my cost by a bit.

Dont know how much it will run me to lower it yet. The thing that sux...its got BRAND NEW KYB Shocks with lifetime warranties on them lol. Those will be of no use when its lowered lol.

Oh yeah..Everything worked out for the best $$ wise on teh truck that got stolen...but I miss it. NEver saw it again, I did however see my stolen wheels/tires about 2 years later on a 58 cadillac about 10 miles from my house. It still had the same nail in the right rear tire lol.

I dont know if I ever told you all but the gold truck *in my avatar* I had and sold...the DAY AFTER I sold it, it got stolen from the new owner !!! DOH! But it was recovered...a mess but he got it back. ITs still not fixed.

SCOTI · 03-16-2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOHRTBT

Damn that is nice. I like that grey color.

I think I will remove the push bars off the front of the truck, the back will get a roll pan, front prolly just a smoothed painted stocker or something down teh line. Gonna paint the side mirrors to match the paint so they hide better. Prolly do the wheels tomorrow. If I dont like it, I can just strip them and start over.

Gonna more than likely do a 2/4, maybe a 4/6 but I want it to ride decent and for that I will more than likely need to do a C section which increases my cost by a bit.

Dont know how much it will run me to lower it yet. The thing that sux...its got BRAND NEW KYB Shocks with lifetime warranties on them lol. Those will be of no use when its lowered lol.

Oh yeah..Everything worked out for the best $$ wise on teh truck that got stolen...but I miss it. NEver saw it again, I did however see my stolen wheels/tires about 2 years later on a 58 cadillac about 10 miles from my house. It still had the same nail in the right rear tire lol.

I dont know if I ever told you all but the gold truck *in my avatar* I had and sold...the DAY AFTER I sold it, it got stolen from the new owner !!! DOH! But it was recovered...a mess but he got it back. ITs still not fixed.

The KYB's aren't of "no use" if you're creative. My 74 is 5/7 using stock front shocks so a 4/6 is cake (especially the front). As for the eternal question "to notch or not to notch", mine's not & there are few roads where I'm happy about that decision.

A 4/6 is very 'do-able' w/o the rear notch but you'll be load limited most likely. The front shocks require a simple upper shock relocator that bolts to the side of the frame slightly higher than than OE. The last pic is pretty clear on where the stock shock stud-hole was vs. my relocated mount . . ....

SCOTI · 03-16-2008, 07:58 AM

PS . . ... If you're open to suggestion: Ditch the wider front wheels for some 6.5" van ralleys, use 88-98 GM truck trim rings, grab some sport mirrors vs. painting the 'dumbo ears', & how about the GM sport (blazer/burb) bumper vs. roll-pan?

I know a local guy (

) that did this ralley swap recently & so far everyone likes the new look . . .....

**old Rusty C10** · 03-16-2008, 08:15 AM

LOL if ya lived closer id come over and help ya unload all them parts youre puling off of yours lol

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

PS . . ... If you're open to suggestion: Ditch the wider front wheels for some 6.5" van ralleys, use 88-98 GM truck trim rings, grab some sport mirrors vs. painting the 'dumbo ears', & how about the GM sport (blazer/burb) bumper vs. roll-pan?

I know a local guy (

) that did this ralley swap recently & so far everyone likes the new look . . .....

Thanks Scoti...Always open for suggestions and thank you.

Post up some pics of the bumpers and wheels and such you are speaking of.

bigblock73 · 03-16-2008, 05:14 PM

Dave, welcome back...and NICE truck! Give me a shout before you do anything with those bumper guards.

I would drop it 4/6...knowing you, you won't be happy with a 2/4...I know I wasn't content with my 4" rear drop...and when I decided to go lower...I had to spend MORE to do so.

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 07:59 PM

THanks Jeff!

LOHRTBT · 03-16-2008, 08:24 PM

Hey Guys..I also want to know who/where you recommend to get a 4/6 drop from.

I guess I will do a C-notch. Not that much more work.

bagged81 · 03-16-2008, 09:01 PM

At one time I had 3" spindles + 3" springs in the front and flipped axle + 3" blocks in the rear without a notch. Man it looked cool but I only made one trip for obvious reasons, haha. The asphalt was too high in some intersections and I thought I was going to die at one intersection.

I think the color match rallies is a rad idea. I had mine that way at one time.

**lolife99** · 03-16-2008, 09:18 PM

Use Belltech stuff. They have a real nice c-notch that wraps around the frame. Check Jegs, Summit Racing, or Stylin Concepts.

03-15-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Whassup fellas! Well, as you all know I cant keep away from these trucks either. I am picking up another 86 SWB tonight. Its in amazing condition in comparison to what else is available around here. I will post pics tonight if I can. Otherwise, it will be tomorrow. On a side note, is 2/4 the lowest we can go before doing a c-notch and how bad is the ride on that in comparision to a 4/6 notched. I dont wanna do a lot of hacking on this truck. Just want it a little more down to earth on the stock rallies. Also, if you have a 2/4 drop...please post a pic for me to see if I really want to do this mild of a drop. Thanks! Dave __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-16-2008, 12:00 AM	#2
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Dave you can't be back, you were back a couple weeks ago, lol. Sorry i only cut my springs on mine, but another 86 I'm losing count of how many there are now. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-16-2008, 01:41 AM	#3
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha I Did A 5/7 Drop On My 83 With Out A Notch And No Problems. I Used A Flip Kit And Shackles __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

03-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha well welcome back dave and being you did it to me years back when i first came onto the site Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-16-2008, 04:34 AM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha You are correct lol!! Here are the quick pix Attached Images __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-16-2008, 04:39 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha im jealous thats a sweet looking truck!!! i hope mine looks that good someday!! im going to be a PITA please give us a shot dead on in the back i like that bumper wannna see it dead on __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 03-16-2008 at 04:40 AM.

03-16-2008, 05:20 AM	#8
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03-16-2008, 05:38 AM	#9
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f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Dude you left your lights on . Nice truck . Tell us the plan for it . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

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LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha I can get you a shot of it tomorrow..I dont like the rear bumper,...it will go bye bye.rollpan in its place. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-16-2008, 06:29 AM	#12
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Dave, glad to see you got another truck, it looks pretty nice. I agree about the bumper, looks to me like it should be on a lifted 4wd. Hate to bring up old stuff but how did everything work out with the stolen truck? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-16-2008, 06:48 AM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha that seems to be a new thing now to color match the rallies it looks nice on your truck.. some of them would look rediculous like if ya had lime green paint on there but darker colors look nice IMHO __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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03-16-2008, 07:13 AM	#15
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Dave- Good to see you, I'm about to jump back into a 84 that I have found. Like you my truck was stolen (4yrs ago) and to be honest it was tough for me to decide to invest in another one...but I have found a deal to good to pass on. Attached is the truck that was stolen that had a 3/5 drop with 18's. I have no pics of the 2/4 drop that was on it before, I was not satisfied at all with the 2/4 but hey that is just me. Attached Images __________________ 84 C-10 Want a free xbox 360 elite go here to see how http://geocities.com/razorbackfan90/

03-16-2008, 07:35 AM	#16
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Damn that is nice. I like that grey color. I think I will remove the push bars off the front of the truck, the back will get a roll pan, front prolly just a smoothed painted stocker or something down teh line. Gonna paint the side mirrors to match the paint so they hide better. Prolly do the wheels tomorrow. If I dont like it, I can just strip them and start over. Gonna more than likely do a 2/4, maybe a 4/6 but I want it to ride decent and for that I will more than likely need to do a C section which increases my cost by a bit. Dont know how much it will run me to lower it yet. The thing that sux...its got BRAND NEW KYB Shocks with lifetime warranties on them lol. Those will be of no use when its lowered lol. Oh yeah..Everything worked out for the best $$ wise on teh truck that got stolen...but I miss it. NEver saw it again, I did however see my stolen wheels/tires about 2 years later on a 58 cadillac about 10 miles from my house. It still had the same nail in the right rear tire lol. I dont know if I ever told you all but the gold truck in my avatar I had and sold...the DAY AFTER I sold it, it got stolen from the new owner !!! DOH! But it was recovered...a mess but he got it back. ITs still not fixed. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 Last edited by LOHRTBT; 03-16-2008 at 07:38 AM.



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03-16-2008, 07:58 AM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha PS . . ... If you're open to suggestion: Ditch the wider front wheels for some 6.5" van ralleys, use 88-98 GM truck trim rings, grab some sport mirrors vs. painting the 'dumbo ears', & how about the GM sport (blazer/burb) bumper vs. roll-pan? I know a local guy ( ) that did this ralley swap recently & so far everyone likes the new look . . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-16-2008, 08:15 AM	#19
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha LOL if ya lived closer id come over and help ya unload all them parts youre puling off of yours lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-16-2008, 05:14 PM	#21
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Dave, welcome back...and NICE truck! Give me a shout before you do anything with those bumper guards. I would drop it 4/6...knowing you, you won't be happy with a 2/4...I know I wasn't content with my 4" rear drop...and when I decided to go lower...I had to spend MORE to do so. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha THanks Jeff! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84 Last edited by LOHRTBT; 03-17-2008 at 01:36 AM.

03-16-2008, 08:24 PM	#23
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Hey Guys..I also want to know who/where you recommend to get a 4/6 drop from. I guess I will do a C-notch. Not that much more work. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-16-2008, 09:01 PM	#24
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha At one time I had 3" spindles + 3" springs in the front and flipped axle + 3" blocks in the rear without a notch. Man it looked cool but I only made one trip for obvious reasons, haha. The asphalt was too high in some intersections and I thought I was going to die at one intersection. I think the color match rallies is a rad idea. I had mine that way at one time. Attached Images __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

03-16-2008, 09:18 PM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: IMMMM BAAAAAACCCCKKKKK!!! haha Use Belltech stuff. They have a real nice c-notch that wraps around the frame. Check Jegs, Summit Racing, or Stylin Concepts. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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