How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 03-05-2010, 11:25 PM

To you guys that think you have nailed the right stance how much lower is your front fenderwell than the rear?

Right now my Blazer sits about 1" lower in the rear than the front and I was hoping to fix it by putting a taller tire in the rear instead of having to redo the rear suspension. I'm thinking about 255-40-20 (28" tall) fronts and 295-45-20 (30.4"tall) rear, is that going to be enough rake? Can you guys post some pictures of your truck and measure the wheel well heights for me? Thanks

**N2TRUX** · 03-06-2010, 01:12 AM

The rear wasn't all the way down in this pic. It should be about 1-2" lower but it gives you an idea of where it was headed. I thought the rake was looking good.

cochino12 · 03-06-2010, 01:23 AM

I think it looks just about perfect the way it is there but I like a lot of rake. That looks like about 2-3" or rake?

staggerd86c-10 · 03-06-2010, 09:51 AM

this is a great question cause im having the same question i try to even out the stance of the truck buit it doesnt look right when its even unless its laying on the ground, if my suspension woes continue, i think im just going to bag the front so i can adjust the amount of rake on the fly.

HarrisonTX · 03-06-2010, 12:28 PM

I think it'll vary from truck to truck. Depending on how much your factory springs are already sagging.

cochino12 · 03-07-2010, 03:20 PM

^^^

*Stitch* · 03-07-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HarrisonTX

I think it'll vary from truck to truck. Depending on how much your factory springs are already sagging.

this has nothing to do with the question he asked...what he's asking is the difference between the height of the truck in the front and the height in the rear...doesn't have anything to do with how much it's dropped total...it matters how much difference there is from front to rear...if you think you have the perfect stance, pull out a tape measure and measure from the ground to the bottom of the truck front and rear...and post a picture...that'll tell us how much lower the front is than the rear and the picture will tell whether it looks good to cochino or anyone else wanting this information (myself included)...thanks

Chuck

bb1979 · 03-07-2010, 06:49 PM

I ran mine with around 8" of rake for years (measured at the body line above axle centers) and was happy, it looked like a cartoon ride but.

Eventually I lowered the rear 4" and with the tire combo I'm running it looks good in my opinion

bb1979 · 03-07-2010, 06:51 PM

And a couple more shots

CLASSIC87' · 03-12-2010, 01:54 AM

Well I've been told that I have the perfect stance... but it depends on what you like. Mine measures 25 3/4" in front and 26 5/8" in the rear. Measuements were taken in the middle of each wheel...

63 extreme low · 03-12-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Well I've been told that I have the perfect stance... but it depends on what you like. Mine measures 25 3/4" in front and 26 5/8" in the rear. Measuements were taken in the middle of each wheel...

well I am going to say it again....PERFECT STANCE!

flamingbig10 · 03-12-2010, 09:13 AM

I'd equal differences from top of rim to bottom of fender or a couple of inches higher in the rear a I think it was 24 3/4 front 27 1/2 rear

rare86 · 03-12-2010, 10:22 AM

The front tires are stock heighth, and the rears are one inch taller. I think there is a 2 inch rake, but seriously havent measured it. I will if anyone wants it tho.

smashingchuck · 03-12-2010, 02:01 PM

My favorite look on a static dropped truck always puts the fender lips about an inch above the wheel (20's front and back) with the tires tucking. Classic87 is a pretty good example.

If I had the bed on my truck I could get pics at what ever ride height you needed...

SeanPaintsFlames · 03-13-2010, 06:54 AM

CLASSIC87- How much did you lower yours and how? What wheel sizes are you using? That is a great stance, for sure! I'm going to blatantly copy you.

03-05-2010, 11:25 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help To you guys that think you have nailed the right stance how much lower is your front fenderwell than the rear? Right now my Blazer sits about 1" lower in the rear than the front and I was hoping to fix it by putting a taller tire in the rear instead of having to redo the rear suspension. I'm thinking about 255-40-20 (28" tall) fronts and 295-45-20 (30.4"tall) rear, is that going to be enough rake? Can you guys post some pictures of your truck and measure the wheel well heights for me? Thanks __________________ 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

03-06-2010, 01:12 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help The rear wasn't all the way down in this pic. It should be about 1-2" lower but it gives you an idea of where it was headed. I thought the rake was looking good. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-06-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help I think it looks just about perfect the way it is there but I like a lot of rake. That looks like about 2-3" or rake? __________________ 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

03-06-2010, 09:51 AM	#4
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help this is a great question cause im having the same question i try to even out the stance of the truck buit it doesnt look right when its even unless its laying on the ground, if my suspension woes continue, i think im just going to bag the front so i can adjust the amount of rake on the fly.

03-06-2010, 12:28 PM	#5
HarrisonTX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Waco TX Posts: 247	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help I think it'll vary from truck to truck. Depending on how much your factory springs are already sagging. __________________ '69 custom/camper '74 260z 302 chevy/tko500 swap in progrss '79 Malibu 355 all forged 4 speed car. '86 k5 blazer '06 Duramax

03-07-2010, 03:20 PM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help ^^^ __________________ 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

03-07-2010, 06:49 PM	#8
bb1979 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 205	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help I ran mine with around 8" of rake for years (measured at the body line above axle centers) and was happy, it looked like a cartoon ride but. Eventually I lowered the rear 4" and with the tire combo I'm running it looks good in my opinion Attached Images __________________ 1979 C20 pickup 454 big block turbo 400, 4.56 gears

03-07-2010, 06:51 PM	#9
bb1979 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 205	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help And a couple more shots Attached Images __________________ 1979 C20 pickup 454 big block turbo 400, 4.56 gears

03-12-2010, 01:54 AM	#10
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help Well I've been told that I have the perfect stance... but it depends on what you like. Mine measures 25 3/4" in front and 26 5/8" in the rear. Measuements were taken in the middle of each wheel... Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 03-12-2010 at 01:55 AM.

03-12-2010, 09:13 AM	#12
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help I'd equal differences from top of rim to bottom of fender or a couple of inches higher in the rear a I think it was 24 3/4 front 27 1/2 rear __________________ 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 Last edited by flamingbig10; 03-12-2010 at 09:19 AM.

03-12-2010, 10:22 AM	#13
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help The front tires are stock heighth, and the rears are one inch taller. I think there is a 2 inch rake, but seriously havent measured it. I will if anyone wants it tho. __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

03-12-2010, 02:01 PM	#14
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help My favorite look on a static dropped truck always puts the fender lips about an inch above the wheel (20's front and back) with the tires tucking. Classic87 is a pretty good example. If I had the bed on my truck I could get pics at what ever ride height you needed... __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 03-12-2010 at 02:03 PM.

03-13-2010, 06:54 AM	#15
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: How many inches of rake for the perfect stance? Pictures always help CLASSIC87- How much did you lower yours and how? What wheel sizes are you using? That is a great stance, for sure! I'm going to blatantly copy you. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE



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