Before & after 3/5 Drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davebloomer · 04-09-2010, 03:59 PM

Just need to get new tires and get my wheels blasted/painted buy beauty rings and center caps and I'll be pretty happy. (notice I didn't say done lol). Beauty rings are sure hard to find for sale which is weird because they came out on everything. Rides better than before. Especially because of the rear.

Cut the springs up front and ordered the ECE 5 " drop kit. Very nice materials from ECE.

1ATony · 04-09-2010, 04:08 PM

looks geat, man that sat pretty high before.

SATownChevy · 04-09-2010, 04:09 PM

good looking stance

davebloomer · 04-09-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ATony

looks geat, man that sat pretty high before.

yeah when this truck was restored they used factory height suspension and boy was it tall. Springs were only a few years old but I didn't feel bad about taking em out lol.

68Stepbed · 04-09-2010, 04:43 PM

c10seconds · 04-09-2010, 04:45 PM

Looks much better

jgreene0717 · 04-09-2010, 04:52 PM

Check out ebay for some trim rings and center caps. That is where I purchased mine. Truck looks great also.

JohnC · 04-09-2010, 04:54 PM

Looks good man.

As for the beauty rings. It's hard to find used ones because most of them are usually beat all up. Some guys have bought some off e-bay, and liked them. Other than that just keep your eye out.

70k52wd · 04-09-2010, 06:15 PM

Looks good. Did you get any before and after measurements?
How much front coil was cut? Pics? Just curios.
I can imagine it rides 100% better.

Quackaddict · 04-09-2010, 06:43 PM

much better nice looking rig

davebloomer · 04-09-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Looks good. Did you get any before and after measurements?
How much front coil was cut? Pics? Just curios.
I can imagine it rides 100% better.

I actually forgot to measure before and after to see what the true drop was. I know it was drastic though that thing was high up there.

On the front I cut 1 full coil off. Actually I probably cut about 3/4" more than 1 full coil.

57larry · 04-09-2010, 08:21 PM

looking good. I find rings at yard sales all the time, usually $1-2 each

70k52wd · 04-09-2010, 08:22 PM

Yea the rear looks like a 7-8in drop...It definitely sits righteous now.

Did you relocate the rear shocks?

I'm running the 1.5in trim rings from the late 80's trucks. I like em. Shows the rim with just the right amount of flash.

davebloomer · 04-09-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Yea the rear looks like a 7-8in drop...It definitely sits righteous now.

Did you relocate the rear shocks?

I'm running the 1.5in trim rings from the late 80's trucks. I like em. Shows the rim with just the right amount of flash.

Yes sir I relocated the shocks and track bar. From just eyeballing it I think my shocks would have been near horizontal if I wouldn't have.

ECE provided nice quality products.

The guy that I traded for my wheels have me 1 trim ring and it is 2.5 inches wide and I really am looking for a set like it. It sets flush with the outside lip making the wheel look deeper. But I believe I am just going to get whatever I can come across.

Yard sales are a good idea and tomorrow is saturday. I'm gonna go in the morning.

70K52WD I like you blazer. Just got done browsing your build.

6872xtc · 04-09-2010, 09:35 PM

I definitly agree, the truck looks great! What did you do with the passenger mirror? Did it only have one? I see the driver one is never there. Just wondering because I can't see the holes either. Please tell me I'm not getting THAT old!!!!

CHEMPOWR · 04-09-2010, 09:43 PM

Very nice change to the stance.

davebloomer · 04-09-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 6872xtc

I definitly agree, the truck looks great! What did you do with the passenger mirror? Did it only have one? I see the driver one is never there. Just wondering because I can't see the holes either. Please tell me I'm not getting THAT old!!!!

haha good catch... When I bought it it had both mirrors. I replaced the door skins due to rust and loads of bondo on the bottoms. Repainted new door skins, front fenders, grille, and under hood due to scratches/flaking paint/poor prep work by previous owner. I just had to have things done right. The new door skins came with no holes so I just left the mirrors off.

tommyd241 · 04-09-2010, 10:38 PM

Looks great man. That is exactly the stance and wheel combo I'm going for. What size tires do you have or wanna get?

**70cst** · 04-09-2010, 10:44 PM

davebloomer ... That is one sweet lookin truck. Very nice stance.

davebloomer · 04-09-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyd241

Looks great man. That is exactly the stance and wheel combo I'm going for. What size tires do you have or wanna get?

I am not sure of the numbers right now but I want all 4 to be the same height of the back ones in the new pictures. I think I will need the front ones to be not as wide though as it seems the front sets out a little more than the back.

70k52wd · 04-09-2010, 11:58 PM

The track is wider up front. If your going to run rallys, you need to get some of the rare 7in for the front, they will correct the track. Check out this link if you have not already seen it.

BTW thanks...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359217

davebloomer · 04-10-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

The track is wider up front. If your going to run rallys, you need to get some of the rare 7in for the front, they will correct the track. Check out this link if you have not already seen it.

BTW thanks...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359217

haha yeah right dude I can't even find beauty rings LOL. Yeah I saw that thread and I'm glad I did because I wouldn't have noticed the front sticks out more and probably would have gotten all tires of the same size.

ShredSled · 04-10-2010, 12:31 AM

lookin' good, big improvement!

70k52wd · 04-10-2010, 12:40 AM

If I recall, Lolife99 may have a couple for sale. You may want to contact him if you are interested. They do look sweet on these trucks.

I'm sure you may have seen these trucks on the forum, with these wheels. If not, here is "Blank Slate" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

And "Nolife" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338655

tommyd241 · 04-10-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

The track is wider up front. If your going to run rallys, you need to get some of the rare 7in for the front, they will correct the track. Check out this link if you have not already seen it.

BTW thanks...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359217

No doubt. I got one 15x7 from lolife. I found 1 15x7 locally. I don't know if that will only make a difference if you are gonna use drop spindles(which on a earlier drum brake front-end will push the track width back in).

04-09-2010, 03:59 PM	#1
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Before & after 3/5 Drop Just need to get new tires and get my wheels blasted/painted buy beauty rings and center caps and I'll be pretty happy. (notice I didn't say done lol). Beauty rings are sure hard to find for sale which is weird because they came out on everything. Rides better than before. Especially because of the rear. Cut the springs up front and ordered the ECE 5 " drop kit. Very nice materials from ECE. Last edited by davebloomer; 04-09-2010 at 04:01 PM.

04-09-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop looks geat, man that sat pretty high before.

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jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop Check out ebay for some trim rings and center caps. That is where I purchased mine. Truck looks great also.

04-09-2010, 04:54 PM	#8
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop Looks good man. As for the beauty rings. It's hard to find used ones because most of them are usually beat all up. Some guys have bought some off e-bay, and liked them. Other than that just keep your eye out. Last edited by JohnC; 04-09-2010 at 04:55 PM.

04-09-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop Looks good. Did you get any before and after measurements? How much front coil was cut? Pics? Just curios. I can imagine it rides 100% better.

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Quackaddict "Hooked on Quack" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midlothian,TX Posts: 154	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop much better nice looking rig

04-09-2010, 08:21 PM	#12
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop looking good. I find rings at yard sales all the time, usually $1-2 each

04-09-2010, 08:22 PM	#13
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop Yea the rear looks like a 7-8in drop...It definitely sits righteous now. Did you relocate the rear shocks? I'm running the 1.5in trim rings from the late 80's trucks. I like em. Shows the rim with just the right amount of flash. Last edited by 70k52wd; 04-09-2010 at 08:26 PM. Reason: rings

04-09-2010, 09:35 PM	#15
6872xtc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Jct.,CO Posts: 59	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop I definitly agree, the truck looks great! What did you do with the passenger mirror? Did it only have one? I see the driver one is never there. Just wondering because I can't see the holes either. Please tell me I'm not getting THAT old!!!!

04-09-2010, 09:43 PM	#16
CHEMPOWR Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beyond, TX Posts: 61	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop Very nice change to the stance. __________________ 1969 GMC Wideside SWB 400ci/TH400/373/Disc Brakes/Leaf Springs 1992 Chevy C3500 Ext Cab Dually Silverado 454 TBI 2007 Chevy Corvette ZO6 427ci 505HP

04-09-2010, 10:38 PM	#18
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop Looks great man. That is exactly the stance and wheel combo I'm going for. What size tires do you have or wanna get? __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

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04-09-2010, 11:58 PM	#21
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop The track is wider up front. If your going to run rallys, you need to get some of the rare 7in for the front, they will correct the track. Check out this link if you have not already seen it. BTW thanks... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359217

04-10-2010, 12:31 AM	#23
ShredSled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 159	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop lookin' good, big improvement! __________________ get it!

04-10-2010, 12:40 AM	#24
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Before & after 3/5 Drop If I recall, Lolife99 may have a couple for sale. You may want to contact him if you are interested. They do look sweet on these trucks. I'm sure you may have seen these trucks on the forum, with these wheels. If not, here is "Blank Slate" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633 And "Nolife" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=338655

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