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miller6t9 · 11-19-2009, 04:31 PM

I bought this just truck, just like it sits in this picture. The previous owner said it had been lowered, just didn't tell me how, and I was too ignorant to ask. I know it isn't lowered much but it does have a slight rake to it. As it sits now (on 235/70/15 tires) there is 30 in. from the ground to the bottom of the fender on the wheel well on the front and 31 in. on the back. There is 17 in from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender on the front and 19 in the back. Can anyone figure this out for me?

vasquezmrysvll · 11-19-2009, 04:36 PM

looks kinda stockish to me?

arcalderon · 11-19-2009, 05:19 PM

looks stock to me too...the spacing in the wheel well seems to be normal--maybe he just put a slightly smaller tire and called it lowered?

slow72 · 11-19-2009, 05:47 PM

i agree that it looks stockish. Maybe it has been lowered 1" front and back. If i remember correctly my truck measured 31" in front and 32" in back from the ground to center of the wheel opening with the same size tires. However it's a leaf sprung 72 so who knows.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-19-2009, 06:04 PM

It looks fairly stockish to me... YET, I went out and measured my stock 67 and with 235/75/15 I've got right on 32" up front almost right on 33.5" in the rear.

I think that 235/70/15 was actually the stock size tire for a 2wd, or something very close to that.

boydsteve · 11-19-2009, 08:57 PM

either way - darn nice looking truck!
I'll measure mine this weekend if you want, it's down 3" or so (bought mine that way too)

miller6t9 · 11-19-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boydsteve

either way - darn nice looking truck!
I'll measure mine this weekend if you want, it's down 3" or so (bought mine that way too)

thanks, if you would measure it, I could really use some sort of base to figure on. I'm wanting to put 285/70 tires on the rear, and I'm trying to figure out how much that will lift the truck and if I'll need to stick with the 235/70s or switch to a 255/70 on the front. Started playing with the numbers a realized that the bigger tires would lift the truck (duh huh) just an inch or so, I dont want it to look silly. Just want to put more tire in that empty wheel well.

KMACD71 · 11-19-2009, 10:24 PM

I'd say maybe 2-2.5 front and 3 in the back, based on what mine looked like before i lowered it 2.5/4 with 255/60/15's

CUSTOM_1O · 11-20-2009, 03:48 AM

nice stance i just pickd up the 3 5 kit so thatll be put in this weekend

PanelDeland · 11-20-2009, 10:15 AM

Here's mine with 235-70/15 front and 255-70/15 rear. 2 1/2-4 drop.Keep in mind that these trucks are 40 years old and some sagging is expected so a 2 1/2 drop may only net a 1 1/2 drop from what you started (especially if you use new springs.

**70cst** · 11-20-2009, 01:20 PM

My truck has a 2"/4" drop ....

boydsteve · 11-20-2009, 01:42 PM

70 CST - nice looking truck, love that stance; what size tires are you running?

chevellelover · 11-20-2009, 02:02 PM

mine at stock height measured 32 1/4 in the front and 33 3/4 in the rear. i have a leaf spring truck but it might help you.

**70cst** · 11-20-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by boydsteve

70 CST - nice looking truck, love that stance; what size tires are you running?

I'll have to check as it's still at the body shop. I do know that the TT II's are 16x8 ...

eightbanger · 11-20-2009, 05:51 PM

Stock ride height for these trucks was 32 front, 34 rear.

CUSTOM_1O · 11-22-2009, 07:30 PM

i just slapped in the 3 5 kit on my 69
ill have pics up later

OldSkool71 · 11-22-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by boydsteve

70 CST - nice looking truck, love that stance; what size tires are you running?

Inquiring minds need to know....

**70cst** · 11-22-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by boydsteve

70 CST - nice looking truck, love that stance; what size tires are you running?

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Originally Posted by OldSkool71

Inquiring minds need to know....

Next time I get to the shop I'll get the tire size. Ok...a hint: they are 16X ?

11-19-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	how much has my truck been lowered? I bought this just truck, just like it sits in this picture. The previous owner said it had been lowered, just didn't tell me how, and I was too ignorant to ask. I know it isn't lowered much but it does have a slight rake to it. As it sits now (on 235/70/15 tires) there is 30 in. from the ground to the bottom of the fender on the wheel well on the front and 31 in. on the back. There is 17 in from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender on the front and 19 in the back. Can anyone figure this out for me?

11-19-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
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11-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
arcalderon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 12	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? looks stock to me too...the spacing in the wheel well seems to be normal--maybe he just put a slightly smaller tire and called it lowered?

11-19-2009, 05:47 PM	#4
slow72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 43	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? i agree that it looks stockish. Maybe it has been lowered 1" front and back. If i remember correctly my truck measured 31" in front and 32" in back from the ground to center of the wheel opening with the same size tires. However it's a leaf sprung 72 so who knows. __________________ 1972 GMC LWB, 250, 4sp 2010 GMC Sierra 6.6 CCSB

11-19-2009, 06:04 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? It looks fairly stockish to me... YET, I went out and measured my stock 67 and with 235/75/15 I've got right on 32" up front almost right on 33.5" in the rear. I think that 235/70/15 was actually the stock size tire for a 2wd, or something very close to that. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-19-2009 at 06:05 PM.

11-19-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
boydsteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 31	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? either way - darn nice looking truck! I'll measure mine this weekend if you want, it's down 3" or so (bought mine that way too) __________________ boydsteve 69 C10 01 yukon xl (wife's) 04 Prius (commuter)

11-19-2009, 10:24 PM	#8
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? I'd say maybe 2-2.5 front and 3 in the back, based on what mine looked like before i lowered it 2.5/4 with 255/60/15's Attached Images

11-20-2009, 03:48 AM	#9
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11-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? Here's mine with 235-70/15 front and 255-70/15 rear. 2 1/2-4 drop.Keep in mind that these trucks are 40 years old and some sagging is expected so a 2 1/2 drop may only net a 1 1/2 drop from what you started (especially if you use new springs. Attached Images __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-20-2009, 01:20 PM	#11
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11-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#12
boydsteve Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 31	Re: how much has my truck been lowered? 70 CST - nice looking truck, love that stance; what size tires are you running? __________________ boydsteve 69 C10 01 yukon xl (wife's) 04 Prius (commuter)

11-20-2009, 02:02 PM	#13
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11-20-2009, 05:51 PM	#15
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11-22-2009, 07:30 PM	#16
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