How low does my truck sit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**TKCR** · 03-06-2016, 12:49 PM

Saw another thread on this subject but I didn't want to hijack it. I've always been curious and flat out just don't know these kind of things. But it's a question that comes up from time to time. The wheels are 20", and yeh, I know they are ugly. They are getting replaced soon!!!

So I need your expert opinions, how low is my truck?

1970pelle · 03-06-2016, 01:47 PM

Not low enough. And the next set of wheels have them set out a little further.

Ken

**TKCR** · 03-06-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970pelle

Not low enough. And the next set of wheels have them set out a little further.

Ken

Well it's not going any lower. this is how it was when i bought it and I like the height and I don't like a truck that sits too low. My brother & I have this disagreement all the time. He wants me to "Bag It", which will not happen as long as I own the truck, LOL.

There is a backspacer now on the rear and the tires are offset 20"x8" & 20"x10".

Malo83 · 03-06-2016, 02:18 PM

With those wagon wheels it doesn't look like you could go any lower on the front without rubbing, truck needs to come down a little lower to look right, running 18"s would bring it lower and with some 50 series tire it'll fill the wheel wells with more rubber

Jake Wade · 03-06-2016, 02:33 PM

Looks like a very clean truck with nice paint. It has not been dropped much if any at all. The wheels are just not right.

**TKCR** · 03-06-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

With those wagon wheels it doesn't look like you could go any lower on the front without rubbing, truck needs to come down a little lower to look right, running 18"s would bring it lower and with some 50 series tire it'll fill the wheel wells with more rubber

Lol, wagon wheels is a nice way of putting it. I don't believe I want to continue running 20's", I was thinking more of 18's".

**TKCR** · 03-06-2016, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake Wade

Looks like a very clean truck with nice paint. It has not been dropped much if any at all. The wheels are just not right.

Thanks Jake. I really hate those wheels. I'm thinking about Ridlers 645

Jake Wade · 03-06-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Thanks Jake. I really hate those wheels. I'm thinking about Ridlers 645

Jake Wade · 03-06-2016, 06:14 PM

These wheels would look nice. Not a very good picture though, I like the size and they way they fit the truck.

**TKCR** · 03-06-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake Wade

These wheels would look nice. Not a very good picture though, I like the size and they way they fit the truck.

Beautiful truck!!! Yes I like those wheels too, do you know what kind they are?

Jake Wade · 03-06-2016, 07:49 PM

No, I do not. I think I got that picture off of this site somewhere, maybe the owner will see this and chime in.

**lolife99** · 03-06-2016, 07:55 PM

Member boat puller is the owner of that truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=19511

His truck is a lot lower.
I would say the OP truck is close to stock height.
Maybe a 2" drop shackle on the back.

allengator · 03-08-2016, 12:21 PM

I agree this OP truck maybe at original height in the front and dropped 2" in the back...
NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT!
Add some aggressive wheels and tires... (raised white letter with some variation of star mag) and you will have a HOT ROD look instead of a lowrider look...

That's exactly what I will be doing....

03-06-2016, 12:49 PM	#1
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	How low does my truck sit? Saw another thread on this subject but I didn't want to hijack it. I've always been curious and flat out just don't know these kind of things. But it's a question that comes up from time to time. The wheels are 20", and yeh, I know they are ugly. They are getting replaced soon!!! So I need your expert opinions, how low is my truck? Attached Images

03-06-2016, 01:47 PM	#2
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: How low does my truck sit? Not low enough. And the next set of wheels have them set out a little further. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

03-06-2016, 02:18 PM	#4
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: How low does my truck sit? With those wagon wheels it doesn't look like you could go any lower on the front without rubbing, truck needs to come down a little lower to look right, running 18"s would bring it lower and with some 50 series tire it'll fill the wheel wells with more rubber

03-06-2016, 02:33 PM	#5
Jake Wade Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 711	Re: How low does my truck sit? Looks like a very clean truck with nice paint. It has not been dropped much if any at all. The wheels are just not right.

03-06-2016, 06:14 PM	#9
Jake Wade Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 711	Re: How low does my truck sit? These wheels would look nice. Not a very good picture though, I like the size and they way they fit the truck. Attached Images

03-06-2016, 07:49 PM	#11
Jake Wade Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 711	Re: How low does my truck sit? No, I do not. I think I got that picture off of this site somewhere, maybe the owner will see this and chime in.

03-06-2016, 07:55 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How low does my truck sit? Member boat puller is the owner of that truck. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=19511 His truck is a lot lower. I would say the OP truck is close to stock height. Maybe a 2" drop shackle on the back. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-08-2016, 12:21 PM	#13
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: How low does my truck sit? I agree this OP truck maybe at original height in the front and dropped 2" in the back... NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT! Add some aggressive wheels and tires... (raised white letter with some variation of star mag) and you will have a HOT ROD look instead of a lowrider look... That's exactly what I will be doing.... __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

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