6-8 Drop with 18&20's - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jkade · 11-06-2010, 10:25 PM

Anyone got pics of that setup? I am thinking about that drop and wheel combo for my 68.

dan42 · 11-06-2010, 10:35 PM

Is that an actual drop? That's pretty low.

travlinman · 11-07-2010, 01:08 AM

ive heard of and am doing 5.5-7 drop but not a 6-8 ? not sure what would rub?

Nova70 · 11-07-2010, 01:41 AM

Just my opinion but different size wheels is UGLY. I think it kills a truck altogether. Do one size all around.

**lolife99** · 11-07-2010, 08:41 AM

I have a 5.5/7.5 on my red 69 swb.
The only way I get away with it,... I'm still running 15" wheels. (215/70 and 275/60 tires).
I still have my inner fenders installed, and they are real close.
Turning the front set of 18's or 20's would be the issue, unless you run a really short tire.
Air bags would fix that, but I'm sure you would have issues with a static drop.
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big_al_71 · 11-07-2010, 09:27 AM

not possible with big wheels you will have issues, if you want to go that low as already mentioned go with air bags...

69gmcshorty · 11-07-2010, 06:59 PM

here is my 5/7" with staggered 20's with 245/40/20 and 275's rear. slight BFH mod in the front inner fender and no problems

tantrumpipeline · 11-07-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 69gmcshorty

here is my 5/7" with staggered 20's with 245/40/20 and 275's rear. slight BFH mod in the front inner fender and no problems

looks sweet, just got my springs, dont think they could make them any smaller

jkade · 11-07-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I have a 5.5/7.5 on my red 69 swb.
The only way I get away with it,... I'm still running 15" wheels. (215/70 and 275/60 tires).
I still have my inner fenders installed, and they are real close.
Turning the front set of 18's or 20's would be the issue, unless you run a really short tire.
Air bags would fix that, but I'm sure you would have issues with a static drop.
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Looks like a 215/70/15 is around 26.8" tall, should be no trouble to get a 18" tire around that height. Have you got any pics of your truck?

jkade · 11-07-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Is that an actual drop? That's pretty low.

3" drop spindles and 3" springs on front, and 6" springs and 2" block out back.

jkade · 11-07-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by travlinman

ive heard of and am doing 5.5-7 drop but not a 6-8 ? not sure what would rub?

The front should be fine, I know there will have to be a notch for the back but I think the pumpkin wont hit the bed. I had a 4-6 on my 67 with no notch so I am pretty sure the 8" will work with a notch..... maybe someone will chime in.

jkade · 11-07-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nova70

Just my opinion but different size wheels is UGLY. I think it kills a truck altogether. Do one size all around.

I personally like the look, I have had 20-20 and the wheels look small after a while. The 18 makes the 20's look huge

jkade · 11-07-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 69gmcshorty

here is my 5/7" with staggered 20's with 245/40/20 and 275's rear. slight BFH mod in the front inner fender and no problems

That is a good looking Georgia Milk Cow!!!!

**lolife99** · 11-07-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Have you got any pics of your truck?

Here's an old one,...

jkade · 11-08-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's an old one,...

Sweet!!!! That looks good!!!

90971chevy · 11-18-2010, 05:11 AM

I have a 5.5 drop on the front of my truck running 22 in rims with a 305/40/22 tire.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-18-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's an old one,...

Perfect stance! Did you add shims to correct your driveshaft angle? If so, what size?

**lolife99** · 11-18-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Perfect stance! Did you add shims to correct your driveshaft angle? If so, what size?

No shims,... yet.
I've only driven it twice since I installed the drop.
It seemed fine.
It's been in storage ever since.
(I have too many projects)

Sorry I'm not much help.

SCOTI · 11-18-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

Looks like a 215/70/15 is around 26.8" tall, should be no trouble to get a 18" tire around that height. Have you got any pics of your truck?

A 245-45-18 is around 26.5-ish. That's a good match for 295-40-20's on 10" rear wheels @ 29.25-ish. That's what was on my 74.

tubbedII · 11-18-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 90971chevy

I have a 5.5 drop on the front of my truck running 22 in rims with a 305/40/22 tire.

Got any pics of this?

BB72CHEVKT · 11-18-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's an old one,...

I love this truck....

Jacfourteen · 11-18-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 90971chevy

I have a 5.5 drop on the front of my truck running 22 in rims with a 305/40/22 tire.

I'd like to see pictures as well, I have the same size on my 01 tahoe and I'd like to run some on my truck but figured they'd be too big with that much of a drop.

Jacfourteen · 11-18-2010, 06:50 PM

just for reference the 305/40/22's are 32" tall and 12.5" wide.

SCOTI · 11-19-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

just for reference the 305/40/22's are 32" tall and 12.5" wide.

Exactly..... 32" tall does not equal a low ride unless it's CUSTOM.

90971chevy · 11-19-2010, 05:16 AM

I have to resize the pics but I'll try to get them up tomorrow, latter today. The truck has a nice stance and the only interference is I lost a little in my right turn as the wheel hits the power gear box, but it is a minimal loss.

11-06-2010, 10:25 PM	#1
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	6-8 Drop with 18&20's Anyone got pics of that setup? I am thinking about that drop and wheel combo for my 68.

11-06-2010, 10:35 PM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's Is that an actual drop? That's pretty low. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-07-2010, 01:08 AM	#3
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11-07-2010, 01:41 AM	#4
Nova70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dub VC Utah Posts: 364	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's Just my opinion but different size wheels is UGLY. I think it kills a truck altogether. Do one size all around. __________________ '70 K10-- 4" lift on 35"s-- For Sale http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=733...iew&ad=4578305

11-07-2010, 08:41 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's I have a 5.5/7.5 on my red 69 swb. The only way I get away with it,... I'm still running 15" wheels. (215/70 and 275/60 tires). I still have my inner fenders installed, and they are real close. Turning the front set of 18's or 20's would be the issue, unless you run a really short tire. Air bags would fix that, but I'm sure you would have issues with a static drop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-07-2010, 09:27 AM	#6
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11-07-2010, 06:59 PM	#7
69gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 104	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's here is my 5/7" with staggered 20's with 245/40/20 and 275's rear. slight BFH mod in the front inner fender and no problems Attached Images __________________ 1969 gmc swb 5/7ish drop, 350/th400, 20x8.5 F.20x10" R

11-18-2010, 05:11 AM	#16
90971chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 16	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's I have a 5.5 drop on the front of my truck running 22 in rims with a 305/40/22 tire.

11-18-2010, 06:50 PM	#23
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's just for reference the 305/40/22's are 32" tall and 12.5" wide. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-19-2010, 05:16 AM	#25
90971chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 16	Re: 6-8 Drop with 18&20's I have to resize the pics but I'll try to get them up tomorrow, latter today. The truck has a nice stance and the only interference is I lost a little in my right turn as the wheel hits the power gear box, but it is a minimal loss.



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