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BabyBlue · 05-19-2013, 06:05 PM

Finally got her back on the road a couple of days ago. Tires are Goodyear RSA's, 245/45 front and 255/50 rear.

Was wondering what everyone has for a drop and if they have run into any problems when lowering the trucks. It looks like if I want to do anything lower than 5" in the back than I would have to roll the fenderlips, and the front looks like I can do a 4/5" safely. I was personally looking at DJM kits with the control arms over the Belltech kits. Anyone have any input on the difference? I remember having a 5/7" Belltech on my 93 SWB and it rode like a bronco on roids, my Yukon rides relatively good with the belltech kit it has but I rarely hear anything about DJM.

Would also like to know the difficulty of the install if at all possible too. It has been about 4 years since I have done any lowering kits on any of my trucks.

aiRFLo · 05-20-2013, 06:28 PM

I have exact same truck. I had a friend install my Belltech 4/6 kit and there was no need to roll fender lips. I think shocks are whats going to play the bigger roll in determining your overall ride but more experienced people may chime in and give you some better info. We did have to C Notch the frame and add drop shocks, rear was a flip kit and front is drop spindles and lowering springs iirc.

**lolife99** · 05-20-2013, 07:17 PM

Look at McGaughy's kits for these trucks.
They seem to have it figured out.

Also spend some time reading over at www.GMFullsize.com
Tons of pics and info over there,...

**lolife99** · 05-20-2013, 07:20 PM

This thread started in 2009 for "static" dropped '99-'06 (and '07 classic) trucks.
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176449

BabyBlue · 06-24-2013, 02:31 PM

Doesn't look like too many people are having any problems with the wheels and going real low. When I was measuring it looked like the rear tires was going to rub the fender lip. Now the questions is, where do I find one of the HD hoods, those look sweet!

BTW, finally got my hands on some OEM centers!

**LEEVON** · 06-24-2013, 03:53 PM

Man, that is a sharp truck. Both of them actually and I love the colors. Those factory center caps make all the difference!

05-19-2013, 06:05 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	New wheels and tires, next step lowering... Finally got her back on the road a couple of days ago. Tires are Goodyear RSA's, 245/45 front and 255/50 rear. Was wondering what everyone has for a drop and if they have run into any problems when lowering the trucks. It looks like if I want to do anything lower than 5" in the back than I would have to roll the fenderlips, and the front looks like I can do a 4/5" safely. I was personally looking at DJM kits with the control arms over the Belltech kits. Anyone have any input on the difference? I remember having a 5/7" Belltech on my 93 SWB and it rode like a bronco on roids, my Yukon rides relatively good with the belltech kit it has but I rarely hear anything about DJM. Would also like to know the difficulty of the install if at all possible too. It has been about 4 years since I have done any lowering kits on any of my trucks. Attached Images __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-20-2013, 06:28 PM	#2
aiRFLo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Covington, Wa. Posts: 24	Re: New wheels and tires, next step lowering... I have exact same truck. I had a friend install my Belltech 4/6 kit and there was no need to roll fender lips. I think shocks are whats going to play the bigger roll in determining your overall ride but more experienced people may chime in and give you some better info. We did have to C Notch the frame and add drop shocks, rear was a flip kit and front is drop spindles and lowering springs iirc.

05-20-2013, 07:17 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New wheels and tires, next step lowering... Look at McGaughy's kits for these trucks. They seem to have it figured out. Also spend some time reading over at www.GMFullsize.com Tons of pics and info over there,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-20-2013, 07:20 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New wheels and tires, next step lowering... This thread started in 2009 for "static" dropped '99-'06 (and '07 classic) trucks. http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176449 Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 05-20-2013 at 07:28 PM.

06-24-2013, 02:31 PM	#5
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Re: New wheels and tires, next step lowering... Doesn't look like too many people are having any problems with the wheels and going real low. When I was measuring it looked like the rear tires was going to rub the fender lip. Now the questions is, where do I find one of the HD hoods, those look sweet! BTW, finally got my hands on some OEM centers! Attached Images __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

06-24-2013, 03:53 PM	#6
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: New wheels and tires, next step lowering... Man, that is a sharp truck. Both of them actually and I love the colors. Those factory center caps make all the difference! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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