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screamin_c10 · 09-15-2007, 02:38 PM

I am pulling the air ride out of Screamin' so I installed 3" coils and 2.5 spindles on the front of her yesterday and found that the tires have moved out 1.25"s.

I knew they would move out some but DAMN!! I had an ass load more clearance with the stock spindles and the bags fully pancaked!!

The tires turn lock to lock without rubbing, but I have less than 1/4" clearance at the fender lip. And I haven't even tried her out on the street.

I am running 275/60/15 tires front and rear, should I narrow up the front tires to say a 255/60/15? Any idea how much narrower 255s are vs. 275s?

The rear is getting 5" drop springs, and I will adjust the rake with blocks. Haven't decided on 1" 0r 2" additional drop yet. The tires clear just fine in the rear.

Don't mind the fugly rims on driver's side, I havent stripped and polished them yet.

Pics so far:

red02chevy · 09-15-2007, 05:16 PM

What brand of spindles are you running?

A 275/60R15 tire is 10.83 wide, and has a overall diameter of 27.99

A 255/60R15 tire is 10.04 wide, and has a overall diameter of 27.05

I would say the 1/4" of clearance you hav should be fine. Drive it on the street and if you have any rubbing issues just go pick up some 255's.

screamin_c10 · 09-15-2007, 05:35 PM

Thanks for the tire specs, that is very useful info. By going to 255s I can gain .4 inches of clearance.

I'm gonna take her out once I get the bags out of the rear and the springs in, I'm just worried about tire rash on my fender lips.

I guess I could get new rims for the front with a different BS or I could go to a 2" spring up front as well. Either way this is costing $$$$$

Damn spindles!!!

SCOTI · 09-15-2007, 06:34 PM

Why are you pulling the bags in the 1st place?

screamin_c10 · 09-15-2007, 08:33 PM

I have a couple tweenage boys that are probably going to be driving her every once in a while, on dates, to school/work etc. and I feel the urge to "play with the switches" might be too much temptation.

I now how I was at that age and I'd be pancakin' her every time a hottie looked my direction!! LOL

IvelDesigns · 09-19-2007, 12:05 AM

and that changes with age???

screamin_c10 · 09-19-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

and that changes with age???

72BlckButy · 09-19-2007, 02:10 PM

edflores · 09-20-2007, 11:50 AM

im 21 and hit the switches every chance i get. i accidentally snaped my front end off the ground in front of a cop the other day. no bueno.

screamin_c10 · 09-20-2007, 05:32 PM

Well I chose to leave the 3" springs in and pull the spindles. The 5" springs in the back give the truck an old-skool rake and the tubes still have a long way to go before contacting the frame. I'm gonna put in a boltin c notch if I decide to go any lower in the rear. What do you guys think of her newest stance?

jkade · 09-21-2007, 11:19 AM

Humn, you gonna sell the air ride??

09-15-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Suggestions on ways around this I am pulling the air ride out of Screamin' so I installed 3" coils and 2.5 spindles on the front of her yesterday and found that the tires have moved out 1.25"s. I knew they would move out some but DAMN!! I had an ass load more clearance with the stock spindles and the bags fully pancaked!! The tires turn lock to lock without rubbing, but I have less than 1/4" clearance at the fender lip. And I haven't even tried her out on the street. I am running 275/60/15 tires front and rear, should I narrow up the front tires to say a 255/60/15? Any idea how much narrower 255s are vs. 275s? The rear is getting 5" drop springs, and I will adjust the rake with blocks. Haven't decided on 1" 0r 2" additional drop yet. The tires clear just fine in the rear. Don't mind the fugly rims on driver's side, I havent stripped and polished them yet. Pics so far: Attached Images __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 09-15-2007 at 05:29 PM.

09-15-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: Suggestions on ways around this What brand of spindles are you running? A 275/60R15 tire is 10.83 wide, and has a overall diameter of 27.99 A 255/60R15 tire is 10.04 wide, and has a overall diameter of 27.05 I would say the 1/4" of clearance you hav should be fine. Drive it on the street and if you have any rubbing issues just go pick up some 255's.

09-15-2007, 05:35 PM	#3
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Suggestions on ways around this Thanks for the tire specs, that is very useful info. By going to 255s I can gain .4 inches of clearance. I'm gonna take her out once I get the bags out of the rear and the springs in, I'm just worried about tire rash on my fender lips. I guess I could get new rims for the front with a different BS or I could go to a 2" spring up front as well. Either way this is costing $$$$$ Damn spindles!!! __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 09-15-2007 at 08:37 PM.

09-15-2007, 06:34 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Suggestions on ways around this Why are you pulling the bags in the 1st place? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-15-2007, 08:33 PM	#5
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Suggestions on ways around this I have a couple tweenage boys that are probably going to be driving her every once in a while, on dates, to school/work etc. and I feel the urge to "play with the switches" might be too much temptation. I now how I was at that age and I'd be pancakin' her every time a hottie looked my direction!! LOL __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 09-15-2007 at 08:33 PM.

09-19-2007, 12:05 AM	#6
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Suggestions on ways around this and that changes with age??? __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

09-19-2007, 02:10 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Suggestions on ways around this __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-20-2007, 11:50 AM	#9
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Suggestions on ways around this im 21 and hit the switches every chance i get. i accidentally snaped my front end off the ground in front of a cop the other day. no bueno.

09-20-2007, 05:32 PM	#10
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Suggestions on ways around this Well I chose to leave the 3" springs in and pull the spindles. The 5" springs in the back give the truck an old-skool rake and the tubes still have a long way to go before contacting the frame. I'm gonna put in a boltin c notch if I decide to go any lower in the rear. What do you guys think of her newest stance? Attached Images __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY! Last edited by screamin_c10; 09-20-2007 at 05:34 PM.

09-21-2007, 11:19 AM	#11
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Suggestions on ways around this Humn, you gonna sell the air ride??

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