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Old 11-22-2009, 10:13 PM   #1
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Thumbs up New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

I figured I'd start a new thread... here's how my 3/4 drop turned out. 3" djm springs up front... shackle hanger in the back and Nitro drop shocks (shoulda went with Bilsteins). Over I'm happy with the ride except for the shocks.. the front bounce is a little 'buggy' like. I might take a leaf out of the back for another 1" drop and add air bag helpers if I ever need to haul anything. And finally I AM going to upgrade the front sway bar and add a rear one to tighten up the cornering ability.

About the wheels.. I get them off of ebay, the are Rebel Racing 15x10 alloy (light!) and I drilled and tapped them to fit a factory center cap.. I think they turned out pretty good.

Edit... It looks like the front tires would rub like crazy but they dont even get close.. I've hit some dips and took some good corners an no rubbing so I'm a happy camper! I don't have to *****-foot it. lol






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Old 11-22-2009, 10:18 PM   #2
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

GMC chevy silverado haha but i like the drop height looks sweet!!
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Old 11-22-2009, 10:29 PM   #3
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

I have a chevy band to cover that up! lol.. thats next on the list of to-do's
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Old 11-22-2009, 10:35 PM   #4
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

Lookin good! No front sway bar on there now?
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Old 11-22-2009, 10:43 PM   #5
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

Yes there is.. but I'm going to get a thicker one.. it'll firm up the body roll... we have some twisty roads around here and I like to drive 'em!
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Old 11-22-2009, 11:13 PM   #6
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

looks good
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Old 11-22-2009, 11:29 PM   #7
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

Really like the look > definitely not a "me to". Good job
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Old 11-23-2009, 11:12 AM   #8
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Really like the look > definitely not a "me to". Good job
Definitely.
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Old 11-23-2009, 02:53 PM   #9
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Looks awsome Tony
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:23 AM   #10
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

nice job Tony! looks sick!!
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Old 11-23-2009, 12:29 AM   #11
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

One word. Badass.
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Old 11-23-2009, 10:20 AM   #12
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Looks awesome man! So have you done a shirt with your setup yet?

It's really coming together. The wheels look really good lowered like that.
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Old 11-27-2010, 09:36 PM   #13
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where did u get the gun rack
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Old 11-27-2010, 09:46 PM   #14
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Looks killer Tony !

What size tires and wheel back spacing is that ?

Edit; Didn't notice I jumped on a year old thread....
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Old 11-27-2010, 09:48 PM   #15
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NASCAR truck ready!! Nice!
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Old 11-27-2010, 10:24 PM   #16
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

Lookin pretty SCHAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!

I like that look alot,
What are the skin size for the 15X10's?
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:12 PM   #17
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:37 PM   #18
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Re: New Pics of my 3/4 Drop

Try some Bilsteins up front, might solve some of the buggy bounce.
Looks great!
Like the tires.
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:38 PM   #19
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I believe Tony got rid of this truck awhile back...but I may be wrong
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:43 PM   #20
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Funny, I did not even look at the year, I just saw November 22. LOL, well it is still good looking.
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Old 11-28-2010, 08:49 AM   #21
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Funny, I did not even look at the year, I just saw November 22. LOL, well it is still good looking.
OMG,, neither did I
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