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Old 09-16-2008, 08:20 AM   #1
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what do you think I should do???

My '75 short stepper ahs 56" rear springs and sits higher in the rear than the front. It also has new 32x11.50x15 BFG ATs with aluminum slots. My question is should I "pre-runner" it or should I remove a couple of the "extra" springs and lower it?
I called FABTECH about their 88-98 lift spindles and they said they WILL NOT work,dont know how true that is,but what ever.
If I lower it,should I get ralleys 6" fronts,8" rears or shouldl I keep the slots?
Thanks for YOUR opinion.
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:18 AM   #2
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Re: what do you think I should do???

I would say polish and keep the slots, either way you go.
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Old 09-16-2008, 12:08 PM   #3
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Re: what do you think I should do???

Keep the slots and lower it. Never did understand a lifted two wheel drive.
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Old 09-16-2008, 01:35 PM   #4
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Keep the slots and lower it. Never did understand a lifted two wheel drive.

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Old 09-16-2008, 01:35 PM   #5
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Re: what do you think I should do???

I agree w/ jonboy, polish the wheels up but keep the stance you have. I personally like a lowere front than rear, I also lie the pre-runner look, but that's my opinion. Nice truck always love those short steppers.
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Old 09-16-2008, 09:50 PM   #6
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Re: what do you think I should do???

I like the slots.
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Old 09-17-2008, 11:39 AM   #7
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Re: what do you think I should do???

well my nieghbor has a 1980 shortbed fleetside that I am buying for $300. I am going to be using the bed and engine/trans. Ihave decided to get rid of the off road tires and put 275-60s on the rear and the same height 70/75 series on the front. I just need to find some 15x7 front slots. I have 8.5s all the way around. Thanks for all the input.
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:03 PM   #8
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Re: what do you think I should do???

Maybe a lower profile set of tires too.
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Old 09-17-2008, 01:44 PM   #9
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well my nieghbor has a 1980 shortbed fleetside that I am buying for $300. I am going to be using the bed and engine/trans. Ihave decided to get rid of the off road tires and put 275-60s on the rear and the same height 70/75 series on the front. I just need to find some 15x7 front slots. I have 8.5s all the way around. Thanks for all the input.
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The fleetside will look better. I still think you should lower it 5-7.
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Old 09-17-2008, 02:33 PM   #10
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Re: what do you think I should do???

I would keep the 8.5 slots, polish them to a shine, and put BFGoodrich Radial T/A 275/60/15 tires on all four corners. Take a leaf or two out of the rear springs to level it out, and call it good.
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