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Old 09-17-2012, 06:07 PM   #1
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Finally got it down where I wanted it!

Here it is when i got her.


2.5 drop spindles and 2 leafs taken out. ( still wasnt happy with it.



2.5 spindles, 1 coil cut and a flip kit out back. Liking it much better.

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Old 09-17-2012, 06:26 PM   #2
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Re: Finally got it down where I wanted it!

Looking a lot better same color as mine use to be..
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Old 09-17-2012, 06:47 PM   #3
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Re: Finally got it down where I wanted it!

Once you go low, you want to go lower.
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Old 09-17-2012, 08:03 PM   #4
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Re: Finally got it down where I wanted it!

was trying to look up your truck a few days ago. can you give me some more info on what wheel adpators size your running and where did you get them? also more pics of the wheels please !!
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Old 09-17-2012, 08:19 PM   #5
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Looks great, nice stance.
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Old 09-18-2012, 03:15 AM   #6
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Looks really good. What size are your rims?
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Old 09-18-2012, 04:03 AM   #7
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Looks very Good.
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Old 09-18-2012, 10:01 AM   #8
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Re: Finally got it down where I wanted it!

Thanks everyone. The rims are 20s.as for the adapters I had a local shop make them. The lug pattern is for a 2011 camaro. I believe it was 1.25 backspacing.
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:09 AM   #9
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Looks awesome! Did you C-notch it with the flip kit?
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:56 AM   #10
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what spindles did you use? and how low is the flip kit

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Old 09-18-2012, 12:31 PM   #11
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Looks good. I really like the look of the new camaro wheels on the square bodies.
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:34 PM   #12
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Thanks everyone. The rims are 20s.as for the adapters I had a local shop make them. The lug pattern is for a 2011 camaro. I believe it was 1.25 backspacing.
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How much did it cost to have t!hem made? An can you get bigger pics and more pics of the truck!
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Old 09-18-2012, 01:55 PM   #13
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The spindles are mc gaughys.The adapter/spacers were like $200 or $250. Im kind of contemplating on selling them. Not sure what i want to do you yet.
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Old 09-18-2012, 02:18 PM   #14
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If u do sell them let me know I may be interested.
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Old 09-18-2012, 02:20 PM   #15
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Truck looks nice with the new stance.
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Old 09-18-2012, 03:31 PM   #16
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Looks good, what is the drop now?
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:40 PM   #17
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Re: Finally got it down where I wanted it!

Looks great....can you post some larger pictures though?
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Old 09-19-2012, 06:04 PM   #18
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Thanks everyone. I will try and get some pictures this weekend (weather pending).
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