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sierragrande71 · 05-13-2008, 06:47 AM

Like the title says, I lowered my '71 Sierra Grande on saturday nite. Started at 8:00 p.m. and finished it at 4:00 a.m. on Mothers Day

with the help of my little bro. We lowered at his workplace they were kind enough to let him have the keys to the place. And the rest is history...enjoy.

sierragrande71 · 05-13-2008, 06:51 AM

This is what it looked like before when I first got it.

HoupPhotography · 05-13-2008, 06:54 AM

That looks awesome!! I'm not a big fan of the aluminium slots, but they look great on your truck, great job, nice truck!

72BlckButy · 05-13-2008, 06:58 AM

Wow... what a difference! Love the stance!

What drop kit did you use? And, what's the amount of drop front/rear?

sierragrande71 · 05-13-2008, 07:02 AM

Hey thanks Houp, I didn't have a choice my 15-inch stockers hit the lower control arms. So I did the next best thing, I took them off my '69 C-10 and switched them. Here's some pics of them on the '69. They are 17x8 all around.

72BlckButy · 05-13-2008, 07:05 AM

Two trucks... you are one lucky man!

sierragrande71 · 05-13-2008, 07:06 AM

72BlckButy, I used a Belltech kit. 3-inch drop spindles with 2-inch drop springs on the front. 5-inch drop springs on the rear

All for a total of a 5-inch drop all around.

sierragrande71 · 05-13-2008, 07:09 AM

Thanks 72BlckButy, I'm always looking for more.. I admit i'm infected with a non-curable disease

dieselarmy13 · 05-13-2008, 07:14 AM

Damn, both trucks are nice, but I LOVE that Grande!

jimmydean · 05-13-2008, 08:52 AM

Wow, lowering it sure made your wheels look nicer!

J/K I love slots, they are perfect era wheels.

Riveted1 · 05-13-2008, 09:17 AM

It's amazing what new shoes and an altitude adjustment do for the attitude of these trucks. Lookin real nice!

**special-K** · 05-13-2008, 12:51 PM

Looks nice.What`s on the white one,now?Personnally,I liked the slots on the solid white truck best.

70c10 · 05-13-2008, 01:55 PM

Both trucks look great!

67_C-30 · 05-13-2008, 02:05 PM

Awesome!

72BlckButy · 05-13-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Thanks 72BlckButy, I'm always looking for more.. I admit i'm infected with a non-curable disease

I think the majority of members apart of this board have the same severe non-curable disease..... classictruckitis!

Chevyholic · 05-13-2008, 03:19 PM

Wow, that thing looks slick! Nice work. I think every year the GMCs grow on me more and more. Both of your trucks are beautiful, congrats!

David

sierragrande71 · 05-13-2008, 04:05 PM

Thanks everyone for the great compliments!! I agree with you Special-K the slots look better on the white truck. I went ahead and put the rallies back on it for now until I decide what wheels to put back on. Or I can put the slots back on the white one and pick out a different set for the "Grande".

**special-K** · 05-13-2008, 04:53 PM

Hey,it`s only money.Just grab a set of 17" Torque Thrusts of choice,Wheel Vintiques Cruizers,slat flat-styles....

jkaylor68gmc · 05-13-2008, 05:04 PM

It looks great!!!!!!

*truckmanloco* · 05-14-2008, 03:59 AM

looks nice,glad to see another sierra grande out there.

see ten · 05-14-2008, 04:10 AM

Night and day buddy! Night and day!

bad6772 · 05-14-2008, 04:13 AM

Looks killer....great job

Sammy · 05-14-2008, 04:31 AM

Did you put a adjustable pan hard bar in the rear to correct for the 5 inch drop? Shocks relocate? Can you notice any handling differences?

**Boog** · 05-14-2008, 04:36 AM

New wheels and drop make it look like a totally different truck. A whole new attitude.

sierragrande71 · 05-14-2008, 04:42 AM

Thanks again everyone for the awesome compliments!!! I really appreciate it alot, positive feedback makes me jus want to keep working on it some more so that I can show-off what a little elbow grease can do. What does everyone think of 20inch Torque Thrusts? I know that they are somewhat played-out on the trucks or on anything for that matter but just look so bad-a$$ on these trucks. Truckmanloco you have a great looking "Grande" also, I haven't seen that many around here or anywhere for that matter. Thanks Again everyone. Here's some more pics, enjoy.

05-13-2008, 06:47 AM	#1
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Like the title says, I lowered my '71 Sierra Grande on saturday nite. Started at 8:00 p.m. and finished it at 4:00 a.m. on Mothers Day with the help of my little bro. We lowered at his workplace they were kind enough to let him have the keys to the place. And the rest is history...enjoy. Attached Images

05-13-2008, 06:51 AM	#2
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! This is what it looked like before when I first got it. Attached Images

05-13-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! That looks awesome!! I'm not a big fan of the aluminium slots, but they look great on your truck, great job, nice truck! __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

05-13-2008, 06:58 AM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Wow... what a difference! Love the stance! What drop kit did you use? And, what's the amount of drop front/rear? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-13-2008, 07:02 AM	#5
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Hey thanks Houp, I didn't have a choice my 15-inch stockers hit the lower control arms. So I did the next best thing, I took them off my '69 C-10 and switched them. Here's some pics of them on the '69. They are 17x8 all around. Attached Images

05-13-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Two trucks... you are one lucky man! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! 72BlckButy, I used a Belltech kit. 3-inch drop spindles with 2-inch drop springs on the front. 5-inch drop springs on the rear All for a total of a 5-inch drop all around.

05-13-2008, 07:09 AM	#8
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Thanks 72BlckButy, I'm always looking for more.. I admit i'm infected with a non-curable disease

05-13-2008, 07:14 AM	#9
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Damn, both trucks are nice, but I LOVE that Grande! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

05-13-2008, 08:52 AM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Wow, lowering it sure made your wheels look nicer! J/K I love slots, they are perfect era wheels. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-13-2008, 09:17 AM	#11
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! It's amazing what new shoes and an altitude adjustment do for the attitude of these trucks. Lookin real nice! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

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05-13-2008, 04:05 PM	#17
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Thanks everyone for the great compliments!! I agree with you Special-K the slots look better on the white truck. I went ahead and put the rallies back on it for now until I decide what wheels to put back on. Or I can put the slots back on the white one and pick out a different set for the "Grande".

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Hey,it`s only money.Just grab a set of 17" Torque Thrusts of choice,Wheel Vintiques Cruizers,slat flat-styles.... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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05-14-2008, 04:42 AM	#25
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: I lowered my Sierra Grande over the Weekend! Pics Inside! Thanks again everyone for the awesome compliments!!! I really appreciate it alot, positive feedback makes me jus want to keep working on it some more so that I can show-off what a little elbow grease can do. What does everyone think of 20inch Torque Thrusts? I know that they are somewhat played-out on the trucks or on anything for that matter but just look so bad-a$$ on these trucks. Truckmanloco you have a great looking "Grande" also, I haven't seen that many around here or anywhere for that matter. Thanks Again everyone. Here's some more pics, enjoy. Attached Images

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