Drop questions...

[diabloceto]

I am getting just about ready to drop my 1972 Cheyenne. So I had a few questions I would like to clear up before I get into it. I know I either want a 2/5 drop or a 4/6 drop. I would like to be able to tow some things, a small 15 foot boat and a trailer for my riding lawn mower. Can I do that with either one of these drops? Also when I bought the truck the tires where shot and I put some used tires on it they didn't have the stock size they only had 31x10.50R15LT's. I do plan to put either some 17's or 18's on it in the future. Anyway, would the current tires rub on either of these drops? Thanks for any help you all can get appreciate it very much.

Richard

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by diabloceto

I am getting just about ready to drop my 1972 Cheyenne. So I had a few questions I would like to clear up before I get into it. I know I either want a 2/5 drop or a 4/6 drop. I would like to be able to tow some things, a small 15 foot boat and a trailer for my riding lawn mower. Can I do that with either one of these drops? Also when I bought the truck the tires where shot and I put some used tires on it they didn't have the stock size they only had 31x10.50R15LT's. I do plan to put either some 17's or 18's on it in the future. Anyway, would the current tires rub on either of these drops? Thanks for any help you all can get appreciate it very much.

Richard

As far as the 2/5 vs 4/6 dilemma.... it comes down to personal preference. Once many guys start the 'dropping bug', they want to go lower.

Are the current tires the same on all 4 corners? If so, that height could be an issue even w/the milder drop. I would wait until you have your future wheels/tires or get some tires that are a little shorter (my preference is 28-29" tall on these trucks).

[diabloceto]

yes they are the same on all four corners. I was afraid that would be an issue. I'll just have to save a bit longer and do rims/tires and drop all at the same times. I can't see paying 500 bucks for a set of tires then turn around six months later and paying even more for rims/tires. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

Richard

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by diabloceto

yes they are the same on all four corners. I was afraid that would be an issue. I'll just have to save a bit longer and do rims/tires and drop all at the same times. I can't see paying 500 bucks for a set of tires then turn around six months later and paying even more for rims/tires. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

Richard

They would prob still work on the rear so technically you could do shorter fronts & keep the 'old' fronts for swapping onto the rear @ a later time.