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Dads72 · 04-16-2003, 10:25 PM

Truck is now 32" in front and 34" in the rear.
Do I just leave it alone?
Do I lower the rear 2" to level it out?
Do I lower the front 2" and the rear 4"?
Do I lower the front 2" and the rear 3" for a little rake?
Sorry, but this is the only way I have to post pics -
http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/p_clark.htm
Thanks

Solarus1981 · 04-16-2003, 10:28 PM

That would look REALLY good with a2/4 drop and some Torque Thrust II's

IMHO

70cst10_05 · 04-16-2003, 11:15 PM

give it to me and you wo'nt have to worry bout anything, haha.

mtdave2 · 04-16-2003, 11:20 PM

looks great now. dont touch a thing.....

72 CustomCamper · 04-16-2003, 11:34 PM

Me personally, I wouldn't touch a thing. I HATE lowered vehicles...

Chuck

mtdave2 · 04-16-2003, 11:40 PM

to lower a truck is like taking the wings off an airplane.....

71-longbed · 04-17-2003, 05:47 AM

very true mtdave2

too bad the majority doesn't see it that way

Project1970 · 04-17-2003, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Solarus1981
That would look REALLY good with a2/4 drop and some Torque Thrust II's

IMHO

I gotta agree with him, but I'm kinda partial to that. That truck also looks awesome just as it is. I won't complain either way.

**nightmare** · 04-17-2003, 08:45 AM

i'd leave it as it is. looks good

krue · 04-17-2003, 08:48 AM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Leave it like it is! Looks good!

dion · 04-17-2003, 11:28 AM

Leave it.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-17-2003, 12:27 PM

I like the 2/4 drop, but you're probably going to get 50% leave it and 50% drop it. It's pretty much your decision.

smokekiki · 04-17-2003, 01:36 PM

Looks like the leave its are winning...for now.I vote for dropping it.I like mine with a 2.5 in front and 3 in back to give it a rake.My newer truck is for hauling.

AndrewDT · 04-17-2003, 03:01 PM

Looks great the way it is. With it a little higher in back, if you're hauling something it won't look like it's dragging as much.

yellowgmc · 04-17-2003, 03:26 PM

if you use it leave it. if it's a cruiser i vote 2/4 or better yet 4/6.

Bill72BB · 04-17-2003, 06:46 PM

I'd try to lower the rear 2" and level it out

72MARIO · 04-17-2003, 06:47 PM

Drop it a wee bit.

**BOSS** · 04-17-2003, 06:51 PM

SLAM IT..........lol

Dads72 · 04-17-2003, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the input (and compliments)
Here's where my small mind is now -
1 1/2" lowering blocks to level things out a bit.
That would leave money for the neon lights under the cab and bed, 10 sub-woofers, and fuzzy dice.

What do you think?

*Pardue'sCustoms* · 04-17-2003, 09:16 PM

lower and slam it

raychevy · 04-17-2003, 09:20 PM

Stay the same stock is best

wHATANERD · 04-17-2003, 09:53 PM

Can't go wrong with stock height.

MAC67 · 04-17-2003, 09:59 PM

i happen to like lowered trucks if they are not covored in bullsh*t , i always loved trucks with stock trim and paintjobs but either slammed down or lifted beyond this world,, i like the fellas idea with the torque thrusts ,, but dont go over 16's ,,i think those 17-22 inch rims look absolutley retarded

, i think if you wanted to make it look really sharp i would drop it either 2 or 3 inches and leave the stock ralleys on it , ive seen some dropped long beds and they look great if you can get em to sit even ,,well theres my input

mac frederick

Jason71k10 · 04-17-2003, 10:22 PM

I think it's looks best if you keep factory looking when all the factory trim is there.....but if they're more "custom" looking, then lowering is cool!

btw, what color of blue is that??? looks really nice.

Is it quasar blue aka "corvette blue"??

Jason

Jason71k10 · 04-17-2003, 10:25 PM

oops, just read the description.........D@dge blue. Gotcha

04-16-2003, 10:25 PM	#1
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	Opinions on my truck Truck is now 32" in front and 34" in the rear. Do I just leave it alone? Do I lower the rear 2" to level it out? Do I lower the front 2" and the rear 4"? Do I lower the front 2" and the rear 3" for a little rake? Sorry, but this is the only way I have to post pics - http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/p_clark.htm Thanks

04-16-2003, 10:28 PM	#2
Solarus1981 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Federal Way, wa Posts: 84	That would look REALLY good with a2/4 drop and some Torque Thrust II's IMHO __________________ '67 LWB C-10, 406 cid th350, dunno what rear end Looking to rent a house in Puget Sound area, anyone have one?

04-16-2003, 11:15 PM	#3
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	give it to me and you wo'nt have to worry bout anything, haha. __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

04-16-2003, 11:20 PM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	looks great now. dont touch a thing..... __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

04-16-2003, 11:34 PM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Me personally, I wouldn't touch a thing. I HATE lowered vehicles... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

04-16-2003, 11:40 PM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	to lower a truck is like taking the wings off an airplane..... __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

04-17-2003, 05:47 AM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	very true mtdave2 too bad the majority doesn't see it that way __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-17-2003, 08:48 AM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Leave it like it is! Looks good! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-17-2003, 11:28 AM	#11
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Leave it. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

04-17-2003, 12:27 PM	#12
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like the 2/4 drop, but you're probably going to get 50% leave it and 50% drop it. It's pretty much your decision.

04-17-2003, 01:36 PM	#13
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Looks like the leave its are winning...for now.I vote for dropping it.I like mine with a 2.5 in front and 3 in back to give it a rake.My newer truck is for hauling. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-17-2003, 03:01 PM	#14
AndrewDT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Woods, Minnesota Posts: 196	Looks great the way it is. With it a little higher in back, if you're hauling something it won't look like it's dragging as much. __________________ '72 Suburban 4X4 "Save the Earth, kill yourself"

04-17-2003, 03:26 PM	#15
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	if you use it leave it. if it's a cruiser i vote 2/4 or better yet 4/6. __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

04-17-2003, 06:46 PM	#16
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I'd try to lower the rear 2" and level it out __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-17-2003, 06:47 PM	#17
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Drop it a wee bit. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD



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04-17-2003, 06:51 PM	#18
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	SLAM IT..........lol __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

04-17-2003, 08:57 PM	#19
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	Thanks for the input (and compliments) Here's where my small mind is now - 1 1/2" lowering blocks to level things out a bit. That would leave money for the neon lights under the cab and bed, 10 sub-woofers, and fuzzy dice. What do you think?

04-17-2003, 09:16 PM	#20
Pardue'sCustoms Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 618	lower and slam it

04-17-2003, 09:20 PM	#21
raychevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Evansville, Indiana USA Posts: 485	Stay the same stock is best

04-17-2003, 09:53 PM	#22
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Can't go wrong with stock height. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

04-17-2003, 09:59 PM	#23
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	i happen to like lowered trucks if they are not covored in bullsh*t , i always loved trucks with stock trim and paintjobs but either slammed down or lifted beyond this world,, i like the fellas idea with the torque thrusts ,, but dont go over 16's ,,i think those 17-22 inch rims look absolutley retarded , i think if you wanted to make it look really sharp i would drop it either 2 or 3 inches and leave the stock ralleys on it , ive seen some dropped long beds and they look great if you can get em to sit even ,,well theres my input mac frederick

04-17-2003, 10:22 PM	#24
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	I think it's looks best if you keep factory looking when all the factory trim is there.....but if they're more "custom" looking, then lowering is cool! btw, what color of blue is that??? looks really nice. Is it quasar blue aka "corvette blue"?? Jason __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

04-17-2003, 10:25 PM	#25
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	oops, just read the description.........D@dge blue. Gotcha __________________ stock 71 4x4 2003 Jeep Liberty, rocky mountain edition I'm obsessed, and wouldn't have it any other way!

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