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8T3GMC · 03-19-2008, 06:51 AM

Hey guys. I am wanting to drop my truck a few inches. What do you all think will be the best to drop it.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture261.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture234.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture274.jpg.

I am thinking a 5/4 or 4/3. I want to know what you all think I should drop it.

drillingmachine · 03-19-2008, 08:06 AM

I think looks really good the way it is. you could lower it up front an inch or two, to give it a sport look to it. But thats my taste.

flamingbig10 · 03-19-2008, 08:35 AM

I would go either with a 2-4 with coils, hangers and shackel, if want to still use it as a truck and its drove all the time, or a little lower 3-5 with spindles and flip kit and a c-notch if your going to hall any thing

gchemist · 03-19-2008, 10:20 AM

Keeping the same size tire 4" front 5" rear.

Malo83 · 03-19-2008, 10:58 AM

Agree, 4/5 drop

8T3GMC · 03-19-2008, 03:36 PM

I will be keepeing the same size tires and rims I want to feel in the wheel weels. I am also thinking 4/6

Outfoxed · 03-20-2008, 02:45 AM

I'm in the same boat as you, trying to decide how much to drop. I think that 4/5 drop looks good, but I plan on running 17x9/11's.

8T3GMC · 03-20-2008, 06:29 AM

I plan on getting drop spindels and leaf springs, or some kind of kit my brother is talking about.

boxrodz · 03-20-2008, 07:48 AM

Here's a chop of your truck with a 'modest'

drop in the neighborhood of malo's drop

. The wheels are just in the wheel wells. With the right backspacing, the tires shouldn't rub. Otherwise, you may have to decrease the drop a bit. I guessin' a flip kit in the rear and a combination of drop spindles and springs in the front. To be sure, take a measuring stick to the front and rear to figure out the distance between the top of the wheel and the fenderlip to figure the drop. Then measure for clearance between the rear axle and the frame rail. I'd shoot for at least 3" of clearance.

BTW, good-looking truck.

generalee · 03-21-2008, 02:13 AM

i think a 2.5/4 drop looks sick
and it doesn't take any serious modding like c-notches or anything. just drop spindles in the front and a drop bracket and blocks (maybe, i can't remember) in the back.
imho
and that looks looks pretty sweet there Box

tyjoja · 03-21-2008, 05:29 AM

I did a 2.5/4 on mine with shackles and hangers in the back and spindles in the front, I like the stance. I'm not much of a mechanic, but with help here was able to do the work myself. Its basically bolt on stuff. The geometry of suspension is not changed at all and stock wheels and tires have no problem, I probably have about an inch from the top of the tires to the wheel wells. Good luck, you have a nice looking truck there, bob

8T3GMC · 03-21-2008, 06:58 AM

Hey boxrodz thanks for that pic that you fixed for me. I love the stance of the truck in that pic. How did you do that.

generalee · 03-21-2008, 07:04 AM

photoshop.

imnezrider · 03-21-2008, 04:33 PM

...or this? :-)

boxrodz · 03-22-2008, 08:53 AM

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and that looks looks pretty sweet there Box

Thank you, sir.

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Originally Posted by 8T3GMC

Hey boxrodz thanks for that pic that you fixed for me. I love the stance of the truck in that pic. How did you do that.

Your welcome.
As generalee said, Photoshop.

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Originally Posted by imnezrider

...or this? :-)

Dueling 'chops, eh 'ezrider...

68Stepbed · 03-24-2008, 06:58 AM

Did you guys have to notch the bed brace with rear shackles? I bought a shackle kit for my 86 once, but sent them back when I found out I had to cut the bed. I actually advised him to go 2.5" drop spindle up front and 4" drop leaves in the rear.

RWJJR · 03-24-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 8T3GMC

Hey guys. I am wanting to drop my truck a few inches. What do you all think will be the best to drop it.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture261.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture234.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture274.jpg.

I am thinking a 5/4 or 4/3. I want to know what you all think I should drop it.

Nice looking truck,Im live in the Oak Ridge area.Are you gonna be at the corvette expo next weekend??

8T3GMC · 03-24-2008, 10:31 PM

No not saterday. is it a 2 day or 1 day show.

RWJJR · 03-25-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 8T3GMC

No not saterday. is it a 2 day or 1 day show.

Its friday and saturday

8T3GMC · 03-25-2008, 08:55 AM

Are you going out there friday and saturday. How long are you going to be out there saturday.

03-19-2008, 06:51 AM	#1
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	How much of a drop. 83 GMC. Hey guys. I am wanting to drop my truck a few inches. What do you all think will be the best to drop it. http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture261.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture234.jpg http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...Picture274.jpg. I am thinking a 5/4 or 4/3. I want to know what you all think I should drop it. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

03-19-2008, 08:06 AM	#2
drillingmachine Married to my Truck Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. I think looks really good the way it is. you could lower it up front an inch or two, to give it a sport look to it. But thats my taste. __________________ 1982 Chevy SWB C-10 (AKA my pride and joy 1989 Chevy Suburban (under construction) 1989 Honda Civic sedan (work car)

03-19-2008, 08:35 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. I would go either with a 2-4 with coils, hangers and shackel, if want to still use it as a truck and its drove all the time, or a little lower 3-5 with spindles and flip kit and a c-notch if your going to hall any thing __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-19-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. Keeping the same size tire 4" front 5" rear. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-19-2008, 10:58 AM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. Agree, 4/5 drop

03-19-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. I will be keepeing the same size tires and rims I want to feel in the wheel weels. I am also thinking 4/6 __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

03-20-2008, 02:45 AM	#7
Outfoxed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 34	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. I'm in the same boat as you, trying to decide how much to drop. I think that 4/5 drop looks good, but I plan on running 17x9/11's.

03-20-2008, 06:29 AM	#8
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. I plan on getting drop spindels and leaf springs, or some kind of kit my brother is talking about. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

03-20-2008, 07:48 AM	#9
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. Here's a chop of your truck with a 'modest' drop in the neighborhood of malo's drop . The wheels are just in the wheel wells. With the right backspacing, the tires shouldn't rub. Otherwise, you may have to decrease the drop a bit. I guessin' a flip kit in the rear and a combination of drop spindles and springs in the front. To be sure, take a measuring stick to the front and rear to figure out the distance between the top of the wheel and the fenderlip to figure the drop. Then measure for clearance between the rear axle and the frame rail. I'd shoot for at least 3" of clearance. BTW, good-looking truck. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-21-2008, 02:13 AM	#10
generalee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 24	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. i think a 2.5/4 drop looks sick and it doesn't take any serious modding like c-notches or anything. just drop spindles in the front and a drop bracket and blocks (maybe, i can't remember) in the back. imho and that looks looks pretty sweet there Box Last edited by generalee; 03-21-2008 at 02:30 AM.

03-21-2008, 05:29 AM	#11
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. I did a 2.5/4 on mine with shackles and hangers in the back and spindles in the front, I like the stance. I'm not much of a mechanic, but with help here was able to do the work myself. Its basically bolt on stuff. The geometry of suspension is not changed at all and stock wheels and tires have no problem, I probably have about an inch from the top of the tires to the wheel wells. Good luck, you have a nice looking truck there, bob Last edited by tyjoja; 03-21-2008 at 05:29 AM.

03-21-2008, 06:58 AM	#12
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. Hey boxrodz thanks for that pic that you fixed for me. I love the stance of the truck in that pic. How did you do that. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

03-21-2008, 07:04 AM	#13
generalee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 24	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. photoshop. __________________ Betsy:82 c10, LWB, 2WD, ford 302 (DD/project) yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. thats why we call it, the Present.

03-21-2008, 04:33 PM	#14
imnezrider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 29	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. ...or this? :-)

03-24-2008, 06:58 AM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. Did you guys have to notch the bed brace with rear shackles? I bought a shackle kit for my 86 once, but sent them back when I found out I had to cut the bed. I actually advised him to go 2.5" drop spindle up front and 4" drop leaves in the rear. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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03-24-2008, 10:31 PM	#18
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: How much of a drop. 83 GMC. No not saterday. is it a 2 day or 1 day show. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

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