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PONCHO130 · 04-25-2013, 02:51 PM

anyone have pics of 3-4 inch drop on w/ ralley wheels

J Knight · 04-25-2013, 03:09 PM

This was when mine was about 2.5/4in.
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**rs74** · 04-25-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

This was when mine was about 2.5/4in.
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What did you do to get the 4" drop in the rear when it was like that.

J Knight · 04-25-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rs74

What did you do to get the 4" drop in the rear when it was like that.

Its an old trick, I had an extra set of leafs laying around so I removed the short leaf, put the overload on top to flatten the leafs out. Its not something I would recommend.

ol'blazer · 04-25-2013, 11:34 PM

3" belltech spindles, and its around 4-5 inches in the back

Keith Seymore · 04-26-2013, 08:22 AM

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PONCHO130 · 04-26-2013, 10:20 AM

NICE TUCKS!! I have an 81 with ralleys and i have the 3" springs, shackles, and hangers and wanted to see how it would look. whats the biggest size tire for the rear 15x8 wheels? nothing too tall but wider.

ol'blazer · 04-27-2013, 01:01 AM

275 60 15 is the perfect size for 15x8 wheels.
ive heard guys say you can run a 295 50 15 on 8" wheels.. but they bulge like the goodyear blip.

1986swb · 04-27-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PONCHO130

anyone have pics of 3-4 inch drop on w/ ralley wheels

Here is my 1986 GMC Sierra Classic SWB. 2.5" front drop spindles (with stock coil springs) with 2" rear drop hangers and 2" rear drop shackles (total 4" rear drop). Rear has stock 5-layer leaf springs. Mild drop which makes the truck look better but as important, functional to carry a 1/2-ton load without riding on the bumper stops. C-notching not required. Pic with load was 850 lbs.

Rims: 15" x 8" steel OEM Rally Wheels.

Tires: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s (now discontinued): 255-70R-15 on all corners.

swb85 · 04-29-2013, 09:43 AM

Mine is a 4/4 drop with 2.5" spindles and 1 coil cut from the factory springs, the rear is shackles/hangers. Wheels are 15x8 and 275/60 tires all around.

PONCHO130 · 04-30-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ol'blazer

275 60 15 is the perfect size for 15x8 wheels.
ive heard guys say you can run a 295 50 15 on 8" wheels.. but they bulge like the goodyear blip.

you're right, saw a truck this weekend with 295/50 r15 and it didnt look good. i like the look of the 275/60 for the rear, thinking of going with different size for the front.

PONCHO130 · 04-30-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1986swb

Here is my 1986 GMC Sierra Classic SWB. 2.5" front drop spindles (with stock coil springs) with 2" rear drop hangers and 2" rear drop shackles (total 4" rear drop). Rear has stock 5-layer leaf springs. Mild drop which makes the truck look better but as important, functional to carry a 1/2-ton load without riding on the bumper stops. C-notching not required. Pic with load was 850 lbs.

Rims: 15" x 8" steel OEM Rally Wheels.

Tires: Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s (now discontinued): 255-70R-15 on all corners.

drop looks perfect.

ol'blazer · 04-30-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PONCHO130

you're right, saw a truck this weekend with 295/50 r15 and it didnt look good. i like the look of the 275/60 for the rear, thinking of going with different size for the front.

im running a 225 70 in the front, it isnt to small but still gives my truck a rake

Low_Life86 · 05-05-2013, 06:47 PM

heres a 6 inch drop on ralleys

Low_Life86 · 05-05-2013, 06:49 PM

after driving it for a week the springs up front are broken in now and its tucking about 3/4 of the way to the top of the rim

PONCHO130 · 05-06-2013, 10:51 AM

what would be the widest size tire to go with on 15x8 rallys with this drop for the rear wheels? looking for something that looks hot rodish

04-25-2013, 02:51 PM	#1
PONCHO130 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SHARYLAND, TX Posts: 34	pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys anyone have pics of 3-4 inch drop on w/ ralley wheels

04-25-2013, 03:09 PM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys This was when mine was about 2.5/4in. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

04-25-2013, 11:34 PM	#5
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys 3" belltech spindles, and its around 4-5 inches in the back __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

04-26-2013, 08:22 AM	#6
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,229	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys ... K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

04-26-2013, 10:20 AM	#7
PONCHO130 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SHARYLAND, TX Posts: 34	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys NICE TUCKS!! I have an 81 with ralleys and i have the 3" springs, shackles, and hangers and wanted to see how it would look. whats the biggest size tire for the rear 15x8 wheels? nothing too tall but wider.

04-27-2013, 01:01 AM	#8
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys 275 60 15 is the perfect size for 15x8 wheels. ive heard guys say you can run a 295 50 15 on 8" wheels.. but they bulge like the goodyear blip. __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

04-29-2013, 09:43 AM	#10
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys Mine is a 4/4 drop with 2.5" spindles and 1 coil cut from the factory springs, the rear is shackles/hangers. Wheels are 15x8 and 275/60 tires all around. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

05-05-2013, 06:47 PM	#14
Low_Life86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orillia,ON Canada Posts: 104	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys heres a 6 inch drop on ralleys Attached Images __________________ Jeremy '86 GMC 1500 dropped 6" in the front and 6" in the rear 2003 Land Rover Discovery Low Life

05-05-2013, 06:49 PM	#15
Low_Life86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orillia,ON Canada Posts: 104	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys after driving it for a week the springs up front are broken in now and its tucking about 3/4 of the way to the top of the rim __________________ Jeremy '86 GMC 1500 dropped 6" in the front and 6" in the rear 2003 Land Rover Discovery Low Life

05-06-2013, 10:51 AM	#16
PONCHO130 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SHARYLAND, TX Posts: 34	Re: pics on 3-4 inch drop w/ralleys what would be the widest size tire to go with on 15x8 rallys with this drop for the rear wheels? looking for something that looks hot rodish



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