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Bairs71 · 10-06-2012, 09:31 AM

Ok I have a 71 and was wondering is spindles and springs it or is there another way to go power with out cutting or heating the springs. And what size of tires are ppl running on there 15' rallys ... Thanks and keep it up this is an awesome site.. And lots of sweet trucks here...
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leftybass209 · 10-06-2012, 09:58 AM

You can get a custom cross member that will add additional clearance. Porterbuilt or some other companies have parts. Obviously you can only go so low before the lower a arms, cross member, and oil pan are dangerously close to the ground. How much further are you wanting to go?
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Bairs71 · 10-06-2012, 11:30 AM

Not to sure I guess ill come across that when I cross it. I guess when I figure out what tire to run ill see how much further ill go but might be enough with the right tire.. I have the 8' wide rallys I'm getting ready now I'm just not sure if I want to go 50 or 55...
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oldschool18 · 10-06-2012, 02:45 PM

If you go with smaller tires and you want to go lower you might run into being to low. If you think you still are going to have to lower it more then you might want to do springs all the way around or springs in the rear and spindles up front. lowering springs and spindles are prob the best ride quality your going to get over cutting or heating springs. what and size rims and tires are on it in the first pic, and how much lower do you want to go off of that? And nice truck always nice to see more people from PA

Bairs71 · 10-06-2012, 02:51 PM

Well I already heated the fronts and rears but I want to do a 2 inch spindal and a 3 inch spring in the front. and a 5 inch spring in the rear. I am gonna run the 15x8 rallys cause I hate the other wheels. and what's on there now are 31x10.50x15 and the fronts are 215x75x15. So just by changing my tire size is going to make a huge diff.. but I can't seem to figure out what tire I wanna run.. I was thinking a 245-50-15. But there hard to find...
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50bomb · 10-06-2012, 02:54 PM

I really like the two tone on your truck!

Bairs71 · 10-06-2012, 03:04 PM

Thanks...
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oldschool18 · 10-06-2012, 05:40 PM

stay away from the 245's there way to wide for you if your going to slam the truck, i would go with a 205 then there is less of a chance the tread will be tearing up your wheel wells

Square_78 · 10-06-2012, 06:28 PM

I have a 215/70R15 on the front of mine with an 8" wheel. That would have been about the stock size. Its 27" in diameter and fills the wheel well perfect. I think mine came down about 6 inches in front, maybe 6.25". Some guys even run a 215/60R15 and they are laying right on the ground with bags. Its a little too small (at ride height) for my taste, but looks good when aired down. Heres mine...

First two pics are mine. 215/70r15 (27" tall) before and after lowering. This is about as low (static) as I would go and still be able to drive it around. I have long tube headers on it and they are about 2" off the ground. Crossmember is about 4.5" off the ground. Third pic isnt mine, but its a member truck here. He is running 215/60r15 (25.2" tall) I believe and he is on bags.

**lolife99** · 10-06-2012, 06:41 PM

5.5/7.5 drop.
215/70's on 7" rallys and 275/60's on 8" rallys.

Front:
2.5" spindle
3" drop springs
drop shocks

Rear:
6" drop springs
1.5 drop block
rear shock relocators
drop shocks
Super Track bar
Bolt in c-notch

Bairs71 · 10-06-2012, 08:00 PM

@ lolife where did u find a 2.5 spindle for the front and a 6 inch spring in the rear. And what is a 1.5 inch block with out leafs ... Truck looks good.. And that's how I want mine to sit as well...
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**lolife99** · 10-06-2012, 08:13 PM

Everyone sells 2.5" spindles.
ECE, McGaughy's, Western Chassis, Performance Online, etc.

Early Classic Enterprises sells 6" rear springs.
I made my lowering blocks, but you can buy them here:
http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm

The front a-arms are really close to the ground with this combo.

Bairs71 · 10-06-2012, 08:24 PM

I have drug worse on the ground. Lol.. I used to have a bagged s-10 no blocks just from and exaughst would drag when bagged out.. Thanks for the info everyone.. You have all been a big help... I'm glad I went C-10 and older.. I love it.. Thanks again for all ur help... Great site...
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Square_78 · 10-07-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

5.5/7.5 drop.
215/70's on 7" rallys and 275/60's on 8" rallys.

Looks good to me! Yours has about the same stance as mine, and the front looks about the same height. I dont have a notch in the back yet. Mine is just bottomed out on the bump stops right now. I'll do my notch in the springtime and add some 2" blocks.

**lolife99** · 10-07-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

Looks good to me! Yours has about the same stance as mine, and the front looks about the same height. I dont have a notch in the back yet. Mine is just bottomed out on the bump stops right now. I'll do my notch in the springtime and add some 2" blocks.

2" blocks are fine for 20's.
If you have 15" wheels,... I wouldn't go with more than a 1.5" block, or you will have scrubline issues.

10-06-2012, 09:31 AM	#1
Bairs71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elizabethtown Pa Posts: 10	?s on the low with out the bag. Ok I have a 71 and was wondering is spindles and springs it or is there another way to go power with out cutting or heating the springs. And what size of tires are ppl running on there 15' rallys ... Thanks and keep it up this is an awesome site.. And lots of sweet trucks here... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-06-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. You can get a custom cross member that will add additional clearance. Porterbuilt or some other companies have parts. Obviously you can only go so low before the lower a arms, cross member, and oil pan are dangerously close to the ground. How much further are you wanting to go? Posted via Mobile Device

10-06-2012, 11:30 AM	#3
Bairs71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elizabethtown Pa Posts: 10	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. Not to sure I guess ill come across that when I cross it. I guess when I figure out what tire to run ill see how much further ill go but might be enough with the right tire.. I have the 8' wide rallys I'm getting ready now I'm just not sure if I want to go 50 or 55... Posted via Mobile Device

10-06-2012, 02:45 PM	#4
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. If you go with smaller tires and you want to go lower you might run into being to low. If you think you still are going to have to lower it more then you might want to do springs all the way around or springs in the rear and spindles up front. lowering springs and spindles are prob the best ride quality your going to get over cutting or heating springs. what and size rims and tires are on it in the first pic, and how much lower do you want to go off of that? And nice truck always nice to see more people from PA __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

10-06-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
Bairs71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elizabethtown Pa Posts: 10	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. Well I already heated the fronts and rears but I want to do a 2 inch spindal and a 3 inch spring in the front. and a 5 inch spring in the rear. I am gonna run the 15x8 rallys cause I hate the other wheels. and what's on there now are 31x10.50x15 and the fronts are 215x75x15. So just by changing my tire size is going to make a huge diff.. but I can't seem to figure out what tire I wanna run.. I was thinking a 245-50-15. But there hard to find... Posted via Mobile Device

10-06-2012, 02:54 PM	#6
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. I really like the two tone on your truck! __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

10-06-2012, 03:04 PM	#7
Bairs71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elizabethtown Pa Posts: 10	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. Thanks... Posted via Mobile Device

10-06-2012, 05:40 PM	#8
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. stay away from the 245's there way to wide for you if your going to slam the truck, i would go with a 205 then there is less of a chance the tread will be tearing up your wheel wells __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

10-06-2012, 06:28 PM	#9
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. I have a 215/70R15 on the front of mine with an 8" wheel. That would have been about the stock size. Its 27" in diameter and fills the wheel well perfect. I think mine came down about 6 inches in front, maybe 6.25". Some guys even run a 215/60R15 and they are laying right on the ground with bags. Its a little too small (at ride height) for my taste, but looks good when aired down. Heres mine... First two pics are mine. 215/70r15 (27" tall) before and after lowering. This is about as low (static) as I would go and still be able to drive it around. I have long tube headers on it and they are about 2" off the ground. Crossmember is about 4.5" off the ground. Third pic isnt mine, but its a member truck here. He is running 215/60r15 (25.2" tall) I believe and he is on bags. Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

10-06-2012, 06:41 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. 5.5/7.5 drop. 215/70's on 7" rallys and 275/60's on 8" rallys. Front: 2.5" spindle 3" drop springs drop shocks Rear: 6" drop springs 1.5 drop block rear shock relocators drop shocks Super Track bar Bolt in c-notch Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-06-2012, 08:00 PM	#11
Bairs71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elizabethtown Pa Posts: 10	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. @ lolife where did u find a 2.5 spindle for the front and a 6 inch spring in the rear. And what is a 1.5 inch block with out leafs ... Truck looks good.. And that's how I want mine to sit as well... Posted via Mobile Device

10-06-2012, 08:13 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. Everyone sells 2.5" spindles. ECE, McGaughy's, Western Chassis, Performance Online, etc. Early Classic Enterprises sells 6" rear springs. I made my lowering blocks, but you can buy them here: http://www.stockcarproducts.com/trkarm1.htm The front a-arms are really close to the ground with this combo. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-06-2012, 08:24 PM	#13
Bairs71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elizabethtown Pa Posts: 10	Re: ?s on the low with out the bag. I have drug worse on the ground. Lol.. I used to have a bagged s-10 no blocks just from and exaughst would drag when bagged out.. Thanks for the info everyone.. You have all been a big help... I'm glad I went C-10 and older.. I love it.. Thanks again for all ur help... Great site... Posted via Mobile Device



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