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dantimdad · 07-17-2014, 11:45 AM

For those of you have lowered your trucks at least 2" in the back AND have standard fleetside wheel housings, I have two questions:

What is your tire to wheel housing clearance?

Any issues with tire rub when you put some weight in the back?

I'm trying to get an idea of just how much clearance above the tire is necessary on my flatbed so they don't rub when I put a few hundred pounds in the back. The truck won't be lowered, but I want to put as little space between the tire and bed as possible and still use it. I HATE big tire gaps!

Maybe a better question is how much lower does a standard suspension 66 c10 drop with 500 or so pounds on it? The whole suspension will be new.

Thanks,
Steven

LVPhotos · 07-17-2014, 04:19 PM

Ride height. Little rub on side just need to adjust bar a little.

dantimdad · 07-17-2014, 05:37 PM

How much distance do you have from the top of the tire to the wheel housing?

Thanks,
Steven

LVPhotos · 07-17-2014, 06:00 PM

I can air out and hit frame before tub with pipe notch. Here before I pie cut the fender.

07-17-2014, 11:45 AM	#1
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Question about clearance For those of you have lowered your trucks at least 2" in the back AND have standard fleetside wheel housings, I have two questions: What is your tire to wheel housing clearance? Any issues with tire rub when you put some weight in the back? I'm trying to get an idea of just how much clearance above the tire is necessary on my flatbed so they don't rub when I put a few hundred pounds in the back. The truck won't be lowered, but I want to put as little space between the tire and bed as possible and still use it. I HATE big tire gaps! Maybe a better question is how much lower does a standard suspension 66 c10 drop with 500 or so pounds on it? The whole suspension will be new. Thanks, Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

07-17-2014, 04:19 PM	#2
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Question about clearance Ride height. Little rub on side just need to adjust bar a little. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-17-2014, 05:37 PM	#3
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: Question about clearance How much distance do you have from the top of the tire to the wheel housing? Thanks, Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

07-17-2014, 06:00 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Question about clearance I can air out and hit frame before tub with pipe notch. Here before I pie cut the fender. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

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