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cochino12 · 04-15-2009, 10:20 AM

So I finally got my crew cab back and I think it still needs to come down a little bit. Currently it's lowered 4" in the rear and the overload and one leaf has been taken out and the front is just a 3" spindle. I think taking 2" out of the front will be just about right, I dont want to go too low because this truck will see a lot of miles. The tires on the truck now are about 30" tall so they are about 1" taller than the O.D of the new tire's I'll be getting next month. What do you think?

jdurant · 04-15-2009, 10:35 AM

I think it could come down 1-2" in the front. It's kinda hard to tell on the dirt. Do we know what wheels you are putting on it?

69BBsuburban · 04-15-2009, 10:38 AM

Looks good....I'd wait on lowering it any more though until you get the tires you want to use.

JohnC · 04-15-2009, 10:54 AM

I think the small wheel size of what is currently on it is playing an optical illusion on you. I do think it could come down some more, but I agree when you get the wheels and tires you are wanting on there it may look low enough for you.

**N2TRUX** · 04-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Patience grasshopper. Wait for the tires/wheels then determine how much more you can go.

JohnC · 04-15-2009, 11:03 AM

Oh Confuscious is wise!

cochino12 · 04-15-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jdurant

I think it could come down 1-2" in the front. It's kinda hard to tell on the dirt. Do we know what wheels you are putting on it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Patience grasshopper. Wait for the tires/wheels then determine how much more you can go.

What is this patience you speak of? haha. I want to get this truck on the road!!

JohnC · 04-15-2009, 04:31 PM

Those are sharp looking wheels. They will look good on there.

**N2TRUX** · 04-15-2009, 06:44 PM

When you can snatch the lugnut from my hand, you will be ready to venture forth...

Driveway Dreams · 04-15-2009, 06:53 PM

I like the wheels. This gonna be ready to cruise up for Good-Guys weekend.

**Captkaos** · 04-15-2009, 09:18 PM

I am with Ken, get the wheels tires on there first.

pig rig · 04-15-2009, 09:49 PM

my dually is a 4/4 drop and my tires are about 29" tall
my other dually is dropped about 51/2 to 6 in the front with a 28" tall tire and it sucked to drive the tires rubbed the iner fenders alot

JohnC · 04-16-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

When you can snatch the lugnut from my hand, you will be ready to venture forth...

cochino12 · 04-16-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I like the wheels. This gonna be ready to cruise up for Good-Guys weekend.

It should be. I spoke to the paint guy last night and I'm dropping it off on Apr 25 and he said he only needs it for 10 days, but I assume thats body shop days so it should be more like 1-2 months

I will probably be out of funds by then unless this snow storm comes through this weekend and I can get the plow's out one more time for some extra $$$. Anybody want to do the snow dance for me? ha

JohnC · 04-16-2009, 08:30 AM

I'll do the dance, but only for snow up your way. We are only supposed to get the rain from the same storm. I don't want any snow!!!!!

Driveway Dreams · 04-16-2009, 11:15 AM

I would like another snow too. I sell Jeeps when it snows.

Here is the snow dance...

Prerunner1982 · 04-16-2009, 02:29 PM

Adam... where were those pics taken? I see atleast 3 decent looking old wagoneers and a handful of square bodies as well...

cochino12 · 04-16-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Adam... where were those pics taken? I see atleast 3 decent looking old wagoneers and a handful of square bodies as well...

They were taken out at my buddy's farm, he has 9 of those wagoneers and a ton of other cool stuff. Here's a couple pictures of taken earlier this summer

cochino12 · 04-16-2009, 05:58 PM

one more. This is only about half of the stuff he has out there too!

He has a party every year with car crushing, mud runs, rocks....

Driveway Dreams · 04-16-2009, 06:01 PM

Looks fun. I sent you a PM.

Prerunner1982 · 04-16-2009, 06:03 PM

Damn I need to come visit.

pig rig · 04-17-2009, 02:31 AM

I spy an AMC pacer

cochino12 · 04-19-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

I'll do the dance, but only for snow up your way. We are only supposed to get the rain from the same storm. I don't want any snow!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

I would like another snow too. I sell Jeeps when it snows.

Here is the snow dance...

OOHH YEEAAAHHH!!!!! The snow dance worked great!!!! Thanks guys ha ha we got close to 2 ft where I'm at.

bigblock73 · 04-19-2009, 10:16 PM

I would love to have that early Gremlin..serious!

What is the story on it?

bigblock73 · 04-19-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pig rig

I spy an AMC pacer

Where?

NVM, I found it too

04-15-2009, 10:20 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	How much lower? So I finally got my crew cab back and I think it still needs to come down a little bit. Currently it's lowered 4" in the rear and the overload and one leaf has been taken out and the front is just a 3" spindle. I think taking 2" out of the front will be just about right, I dont want to go too low because this truck will see a lot of miles. The tires on the truck now are about 30" tall so they are about 1" taller than the O.D of the new tire's I'll be getting next month. What do you think? __________________ 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

04-15-2009, 10:35 AM	#2
jdurant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 679	Re: How much lower? I think it could come down 1-2" in the front. It's kinda hard to tell on the dirt. Do we know what wheels you are putting on it? __________________ Joseph 87 Turbo Buick 92 5.0 Mustang coupe 87 GMC Sierra SWB 82 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd Last edited by jdurant; 04-15-2009 at 10:36 AM.

04-15-2009, 10:38 AM	#3
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: How much lower? Looks good....I'd wait on lowering it any more though until you get the tires you want to use.

04-15-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How much lower? I think the small wheel size of what is currently on it is playing an optical illusion on you. I do think it could come down some more, but I agree when you get the wheels and tires you are wanting on there it may look low enough for you.

04-15-2009, 11:00 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How much lower? Patience grasshopper. Wait for the tires/wheels then determine how much more you can go. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-15-2009, 11:03 AM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How much lower? Oh Confuscious is wise!

04-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How much lower? Those are sharp looking wheels. They will look good on there.

04-15-2009, 06:44 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How much lower? When you can snatch the lugnut from my hand, you will be ready to venture forth... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-15-2009, 06:53 PM	#10
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: How much lower? I like the wheels. This gonna be ready to cruise up for Good-Guys weekend. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-15-2009, 09:18 PM	#11
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04-15-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: How much lower? my dually is a 4/4 drop and my tires are about 29" tall my other dually is dropped about 51/2 to 6 in the front with a 28" tall tire and it sucked to drive the tires rubbed the iner fenders alot __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-16-2009, 08:30 AM	#15
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: How much lower? I'll do the dance, but only for snow up your way. We are only supposed to get the rain from the same storm. I don't want any snow!!!!!

04-16-2009, 11:15 AM	#16
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: How much lower? I would like another snow too. I sell Jeeps when it snows. Here is the snow dance... __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#17
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: How much lower? Adam... where were those pics taken? I see atleast 3 decent looking old wagoneers and a handful of square bodies as well... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-16-2009, 05:58 PM	#19
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: How much lower? one more. This is only about half of the stuff he has out there too! He has a party every year with car crushing, mud runs, rocks.... __________________ 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



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04-16-2009, 06:01 PM	#20
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: How much lower? Looks fun. I sent you a PM. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-16-2009, 06:03 PM	#21
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: How much lower? Damn I need to come visit. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-17-2009, 02:31 AM	#22
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: How much lower? I spy an AMC pacer __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-19-2009, 10:16 PM	#24
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