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Project82 · 01-27-2009, 07:27 PM

Just put my new AERO 52 series wheels on my 82, reusing my old 235/70/r15s...

what do you think i should do next? I debating whether or not to lower it some more...maybe like 3 more inches all around...right now it has one coil cut off of new springs up front, and homemade 2 inch shackles for the rear with the overload springs removed...i think it has a 2/4 or 2/3...

Summit Racing (same place i ordered my wheels from) has 3 inch drop spindles for about $282 a pair, maybe those plus a homemade flip kit for the rear..another question i have is since my wheels are 15's...will i still be able use a 3" drop spindle...or do i need to go with something else to lower it?

EyeH8the24 · 01-27-2009, 08:38 PM

has that nascar look !

spr85gmc · 01-27-2009, 08:50 PM

slam it already 5/5...5/6

**Dads79GMC** · 01-27-2009, 08:51 PM

Leave it be.

spr85gmc · 01-27-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Leave it be.

he's lying he really means to lower it...

EyeH8the24 · 01-27-2009, 09:13 PM

agrees with lowering it ......do it !

Project82 · 01-27-2009, 09:25 PM

Thanks guys. I think im going to end up lowering it...but before i do that...i need to do a lot of research...especially if i might not be able to use these wheels with dropped spindles...

Before i drop it some more i really need to clean out the dual tanks and replace the sending units and all the fuel lines...it has a sputtering problem if i give it too much gas after 2nd gear...and, because the sending units have never been replaced...

1984 swb chevy · 01-27-2009, 09:28 PM

looks good you should lower it.

brad2 · 01-28-2009, 12:40 AM

Generally you will have to trim your lower control arm when you use three inch spindles with 15 inch wheels.

**N2TRUX** · 01-28-2009, 01:20 AM

Lower it, get some lower profile tires, then have some pinstripe flames put on it in the same color is the wheel stripe...

**N2TRUX** · 01-28-2009, 01:27 AM

Like this-

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-28-2009, 03:55 AM

I like it I would lower it more though and do something that matches the wheel stripe for sure

heavychevy79 · 01-28-2009, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad2

Generally you will have to trim your lower control arm when you use three inch spindles with 15 inch wheels.

I didn't have to, what spindles did you use?

Ds86C10 · 01-28-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by heavychevy79

I didn't have to, what spindles did you use?

like he said GENERALLY with 3 inch drop spindles you need to trim the control arms... it doesnt matter what brand they are its hit or miss....

I say lower it a little bit more. 2.5 inch drop spindles you shouldnt have any problems

Cherub · 01-28-2009, 09:14 AM

I have a 6/6 drop on my truck. 3" drop spindle and 3" drop spring from djm. If you want to come on by we can see if your rims will fit. To me thats the only way of knowing forsure, throw them on and see what happens.

Insane72Bowtie · 01-28-2009, 11:28 PM

Just lower the back alittle and level it up with the front......

enaberif · 01-28-2009, 11:52 PM

not my cup of tea.. but hey if you like it.. rock on.

Rollie396 · 01-29-2009, 12:16 AM

First get it running the way you want it.Get that 383 mentioned in your sig in it,then worry about stance,looks yada yada.If that's out of the question,then I'd say tuck the tread and level it a bit.

Square84 · 01-29-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by n2trux

like this-

i also say slam it and off topic have ya'll seen this truck in this month's truckin its badass now that its all blacked out.

Trick76 · 01-29-2009, 01:01 AM

Forget lowering for now, build a hot motor and do a SWB conversion with some duals exiting out in front of the rear wheels

Project82 · 02-03-2009, 11:37 PM

Thanks for all your input guys! i really appreciate it!

But i think i have A LOT of thinking to do...especially if i want to goto Wyotech after i graduate from high school...

...all though i really would like a beasty small block to whoop some of my import trash talking friends' a$$'s!

maxreps · 02-04-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Insane72Bowtie

Just lower the back alittle and level it up with the front......

I agree with this...

01-27-2009, 07:27 PM	#1
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EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Tell me what YOU think... has that nascar look !

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EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Tell me what YOU think... agrees with lowering it ......do it !

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Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: Tell me what YOU think... Thanks guys. I think im going to end up lowering it...but before i do that...i need to do a lot of research...especially if i might not be able to use these wheels with dropped spindles... Before i drop it some more i really need to clean out the dual tanks and replace the sending units and all the fuel lines...it has a sputtering problem if i give it too much gas after 2nd gear...and, because the sending units have never been replaced... __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

01-27-2009, 09:28 PM	#8
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01-28-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
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01-29-2009, 01:01 AM	#20
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	Re: Tell me what YOU think... Forget lowering for now, build a hot motor and do a SWB conversion with some duals exiting out in front of the rear wheels __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife

02-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#21
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: Tell me what YOU think... Thanks for all your input guys! i really appreciate it! But i think i have A LOT of thinking to do...especially if i want to goto Wyotech after i graduate from high school... ...all though i really would like a beasty small block to whoop some of my import trash talking friends' a$$'s! __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

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