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Stripped the bed


Get R Done

[LiveAnimals]

Lets Drop It






Front Done

[LiveAnimals]

Now the back




DJM 3" drop spindles
Western Chassis flip kit

[LiveAnimals]

So heres where she sits now, I am kinda unhappy with the stance. I dont know if I should make up for it with smaller tires up front (I need new tires anyways), or buy drop springs.

Let me know what you guys think




Next on the list is the roll pan install.

[Driveway Dreams]

more drop! Really though, looking good. I say more drop is never a bad thing unless your roads realy suck and you have to drive it everyday. Than more drop id still good, if you know how to drive for it.

[N2TRUX]

Dang that truck looks sweet. For now, I would get a slightly shorte tire up front.
And please put the trim back on...

[truckfan]

i'd say spring kit real quick. keep original color and trim (77 is yellow and cool). too many teals and flames out there. is that roll on liner. what brand?

[impalamark]

great looking truck I like the colors too
I am in the put the trim back on camp
and like the stance well enough

trim and wheels I think
Mark

[79gmcc15]

Originally Posted by truckfan

i'd say spring kit real quick. keep original color and trim (77 is yellow and cool). too many teals and flames out there. is that roll on liner. what brand?

Come on, spill the beans!

[LiveAnimals]

I just took it down to the metal and primed it, soon I will get it lined or use the duplicolor rattle can bed liner for temp.

[bigblock73]

Cut 1/2 coil of the front springs and go from there. If you need more, don't do more than 1/2 coil at a time. 1 coil = approx 2' add'l drop. Price = free.

Right now you are at about a 3/5 or 3/6 drop...you need another inch or two out of the front.

Put the trim back on too, it looks soo nice with it.

[Oldschool82]

First off, nice truck. I'd go with a little shorter tires on front and see what that looks like....and what in the world are you guys talking about...LOL. I like the smooth, no trim look myself. All mine will be gone when I am done with mine.

[flamingbig10]

nice truck for the trim I would keep it on solid colors and factory style 2 tones the trim looks really good especially on 73-80s , unless if its going to have custom graphics, if my truck didn't have flames it would have all of the trim

[ChaseDale3and8]

Nice truck! Wish that mine was that clean and rust free! ...Joe

[LiveAnimals]

Thanks for all the replys

I'm going to look at some 8" rallys today and maybe some new tires, hopefully that will help a little bit. If not, more drop

[scotts62]

Nice! I like the stance how it is now.

[LiveAnimals]

Got new meat on the rallys

275/60R15 - Rear
255/60R15 - Front





Going to be taking the front down another inch or two pretty soon

[silvereagle07]

Great looking truck. Needs a little more drop in the front. Nice find on the bumper.

[menace121978]

looking good neighbor!

[LiveAnimals]

Thanks guys, its getting there. Just need to round up the trim and lower the front some more, then I can tear into the heart of the beast.

[79gmcc15]

oh, you know what? the rain gives it a textured look like a bed liner. that looks great! what way did you do it? chemically or manually? lol

[LiveAnimals]

It was pretty abused, the bottom was almost stripped from the years and was rusty, I used aircraft stripper and a grinder with a wire wheel.

[LiveAnimals]

So I took just over 1/2 a coil out of the front springs and there is practically no difference, kind of frustrated because 2 of the A-arm u-bolts were HAGGED and would not return to their home, so I had to hunt 2 down. Luckily the pick n pull by the house is awsome. Got it back together and to my attention the front went down about 1/4-3/8 of an inch. I guess I will try again.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by LiveAnimals

So I took just over 1/2 a coil out of the front springs and there is practically no difference, kind of frustrated because 2 of the A-arm u-bolts were HAGGED and would not return to their home, so I had to hunt 2 down. Luckily the pick n pull by the house is awsome. Got it back together and to my attention the front went down about 1/4-3/8 of an inch. I guess I will try again.

maybe the spring needs to settle a little after being out? That sucks, I'm about to pull my coils and try to get about 1" additional drop too