07-22-2003, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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How much drop?
How much would you guys drop this '70 Sub?
Thanks! Doc
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07-23-2003, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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Well if it was up to me i would lower it this much: But it all depends what you want to do with it. Rule of thumb - the lower you drop it the more things you would have to change.
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07-23-2003, 08:52 AM | #3 |
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I don't have a way to post pics yet,but I have 2.5 drop spindles and 3" drop in the rear.It gives it a slight rake.I have 255/60 and 275/60 with no rubbing or hitting.
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07-24-2003, 10:29 PM | #4 |
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That's a cool truck to do that to. Should be sweet when you are finished it.
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07-24-2003, 11:48 PM | #5 |
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lets just say there would be scuff marks on the ground where i used to be
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07-25-2003, 06:11 PM | #6 |
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Doc, my vote is 4/6. Low enough to look killer, but not so much it's a pain to drive. I would recommend 2.5 spindles + 1 coil off the stock front springs & air bags in place of the rear coils (so if you load up the family [think Griswalds/Family Vacation] you can adjust the height for the extra cargo). Don't forget a front sway bar w/urethane bushings.
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07-25-2003, 06:13 PM | #7 |
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I wouldn't with anything too radical. Probably a 2/4 or a 4/6. This way you can get away with minor mods to the 'burb. (c notch for the 4/6)
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