Are my tires too big for this drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FILICE72C10 · 06-06-2003, 09:35 PM

I am going to drop my chevy with 2 1/2 drop spindles in the front with new shocks and 4 inch rear drop spings, lowered shocks. My tires are 235/75/15. Am I going to have any problems?

I am also buying shock relocaters for the rear, new spring retainers, and an ajustable track bar.

here is a link to some before shots.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=54971

Thanks for your help!

73stepside · 06-06-2003, 09:47 PM

shouldn't be too big. should look just right with a 2/4 drop. truck definitely looks good.

Dreaminator · 06-09-2003, 09:56 AM

Your wheels should not be a problem. Just check the lower A frame fit if your rims are more than 8.5 inches. I am having some problems with my Panard bar in the rear after using 4 inch dropped springs on a 1971 Lwb. I would be interested in how you or others layed out the geometry of bar from the rear housing.

FILICE72C10 · 06-09-2003, 09:36 PM

I bought an adjustable bar for about 65 bucks from, good deal.

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ChevLoRay · 06-11-2003, 04:49 PM

I am running ECE's adjustable track bar on the rear of my '69 SWB, with a 4-inch drop, via springs. The rear end is centered in the chassis. When I had it aligned, we went with factory settings, even though the front was dropped 2.5-inches with spindles. Only mitigating factor was a change to 7-inch wheels from the 8-inch width....disc brakes add width to the track, compared to drums.

FILICE72C10 · 06-11-2003, 09:25 PM

ChevLoRay-

Do you have a pic of your truck? What size tires are you running?

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06-06-2003, 09:35 PM	#1
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	Are my tires too big for this drop? I am going to drop my chevy with 2 1/2 drop spindles in the front with new shocks and 4 inch rear drop spings, lowered shocks. My tires are 235/75/15. Am I going to have any problems? I am also buying shock relocaters for the rear, new spring retainers, and an ajustable track bar. here is a link to some before shots. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=54971 Thanks for your help! __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

06-06-2003, 09:47 PM	#2
73stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Moore OK 73160 Posts: 974	shouldn't be too big. should look just right with a 2/4 drop. truck definitely looks good. __________________ 04 GMC Sierra RCSS 70 CST LWB 04 HD Sportster 1200 Custom

06-09-2003, 09:56 AM	#3
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Your wheels should not be a problem. Just check the lower A frame fit if your rims are more than 8.5 inches. I am having some problems with my Panard bar in the rear after using 4 inch dropped springs on a 1971 Lwb. I would be interested in how you or others layed out the geometry of bar from the rear housing. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

06-09-2003, 09:36 PM	#4
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	I bought an adjustable bar for about 65 bucks from, good deal. New and used Truck parts Athey's Classic Truck Parts Front Royal, Va. www.s-c-t-p.com oldtruck@shentel.net __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX

06-11-2003, 04:49 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I am running ECE's adjustable track bar on the rear of my '69 SWB, with a 4-inch drop, via springs. The rear end is centered in the chassis. When I had it aligned, we went with factory settings, even though the front was dropped 2.5-inches with spindles. Only mitigating factor was a change to 7-inch wheels from the 8-inch width....disc brakes add width to the track, compared to drums. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-11-2003, 09:25 PM	#6
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	ChevLoRay- Do you have a pic of your truck? What size tires are you running? __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX



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