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chad29 · 10-06-2008, 08:50 AM

I need some help lowering my 77 1/2ton 2wd. Does anyone have pics of their trucks before and after and how much they were lowered. I cannot make my mind up. Maybe someone out there can assit me. Thanks a lot.

chrismoore701 · 10-06-2008, 10:07 AM

First thing for your own information, measure the difference between the front and rear fender heights. Then look at some picks of different lowered stances to see the one you want. I am going I believe a 3/4 drop on my 70 stepside.

chad29 · 10-06-2008, 11:17 AM

sorry cant look at fender heights, truck is stripped to frame, any suggestions.

boatpuller · 10-06-2008, 11:58 AM

welcome aboard chad.my advice is to look thru this " How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds "there is pics and specs of just about every lowered shorty or the long bed thread of the same name since you didn't specify .it would be a good start.i had started a thread"before and after" when i lowered mne but the search feature won't go back far enough.any help? somebody

BowTieOgre · 10-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Sorry I dont have better pics but here is my '80 before and after a 4.5/5 drop.

jrsmith_2010 · 10-06-2008, 04:54 PM

before

after 5/7

Square84 · 10-06-2008, 05:19 PM

heres mine with a 4/6

Square84 · 10-06-2008, 07:29 PM

heres a better after pic.

Robertw · 10-06-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowTieOgre

Sorry I dont have better pics but here is my '80 before and after a 4.5/5 drop.

what size tires do you have on there

andresco50 · 10-06-2008, 11:42 PM

Check mine I have a 3/3 drop (1 1/2 cut springs, shackles and 2 leaf springs removed) I have a 295/50/15 tires with 15x8 wheels I love the stance

f.monroe · 10-07-2008, 12:03 AM

This is a 2.5/4 inch drop . Spindles front and drop leafs rear .
Frank

BowTieOgre · 10-07-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertw

what size tires do you have on there

They are 15x8 rally wheels with 275/60s in the back and 245/60s in the front.

Mr79C10 · 10-07-2008, 12:51 PM

flamingbig10 · 10-07-2008, 09:57 PM

2ish-1

2ish-3ish

4-7

Slonaker · 10-08-2008, 03:07 PM

I'm running 2.5/4 (spindles/drop leaves), same as f.monroe. I have 255/70/15 all the way around on 8" rally wheels.

If you look in my gallery, you can see pics of it before lowering, after lowering, and there's even a before/after shot with it lowered in the front only and in the front and back.

Slonaker

10-06-2008, 08:50 AM	#1
chad29 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville NC Posts: 19	Lower my truck?? Help!!!! I need some help lowering my 77 1/2ton 2wd. Does anyone have pics of their trucks before and after and how much they were lowered. I cannot make my mind up. Maybe someone out there can assit me. Thanks a lot.

10-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#2
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! First thing for your own information, measure the difference between the front and rear fender heights. Then look at some picks of different lowered stances to see the one you want. I am going I believe a 3/4 drop on my 70 stepside.

10-06-2008, 11:17 AM	#3
chad29 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville NC Posts: 19	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! sorry cant look at fender heights, truck is stripped to frame, any suggestions.

10-06-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! welcome aboard chad.my advice is to look thru this " How about some pics of '73-'87 Short Beds "there is pics and specs of just about every lowered shorty or the long bed thread of the same name since you didn't specify .it would be a good start.i had started a thread"before and after" when i lowered mne but the search feature won't go back far enough.any help? somebody __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 10-06-2008 at 11:58 AM.

10-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#5
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! Sorry I dont have better pics but here is my '80 before and after a 4.5/5 drop. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

10-06-2008, 04:54 PM	#6
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! before after 5/7 __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-06-2008, 05:19 PM	#7
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! heres mine with a 4/6 Attached Images __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-06-2008, 07:29 PM	#8
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! heres a better after pic. Attached Images __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-06-2008, 11:42 PM	#10
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! Check mine I have a 3/3 drop (1 1/2 cut springs, shackles and 2 leaf springs removed) I have a 295/50/15 tires with 15x8 wheels I love the stance Attached Images __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-07-2008, 12:03 AM	#11
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! This is a 2.5/4 inch drop . Spindles front and drop leafs rear . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-07-2008, 12:51 PM	#13
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10-07-2008, 09:57 PM	#14
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! 2ish-1 2ish-3ish 4-7 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

10-08-2008, 03:07 PM	#15
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Lower my truck?? Help!!!! I'm running 2.5/4 (spindles/drop leaves), same as f.monroe. I have 255/70/15 all the way around on 8" rally wheels. If you look in my gallery, you can see pics of it before lowering, after lowering, and there's even a before/after shot with it lowered in the front only and in the front and back. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

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