how low W/O cutting bed

[jcblue]

would like to see pics of how low you can go on bags with out removing the inner fenders of cutting the bed

thanks


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[72BlckButy]

Sorry for not having any pics, but a basic bag setup, drop spindes, and a bolt in notch, is about as low without removing the fender wells and cutting the bed. Wheel choice can also cause issues as well, BS is what will kill you. A little to much or not enough and you might have to add spacers of do a little fab work.

I'll have to lean on some other members for some photos. You might also try the search feature to try and locate some threads about before and after photos and their setups...

[wdrthird]

The back of my trucks been cut, but up front Im still running the stock inner fenders. It has 2.5 inch drop spindles with the bags bolted to modified lower control arms. The wheels up front are 20x8.5 with 5.25 backspacing and the tires are 255/35/R20's. With the front aired down the inner fenders sit right on top of the tires and the lower control arms are on the pavement. Hope this helps.

[jcblue]

thanks guys.. keep em coming..

i dont mind notching the frame some, just dont wanna cut bed

[see ten]

Originally Posted by wdrthird

The back of my trucks been cut, but up front Im still running the stock inner fenders. It has 2.5 inch drop spindles with the bags bolted to modified lower control arms. The wheels up front are 20x8.5 with 5.25 backspacing and the tires are 255/35/R20's. With the front aired down the inner fenders sit right on top of the tires and the lower control arms are on the pavement. Hope this helps.

Let's see some more pics of that truck! Also show us what you had to cut out back.

[jcblue]

ttt

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by see ten

Let's see some more pics of that truck! Also show us what you had to cut out back.

that is a beautiful truck! We need more info....

[see ten]

Are you shy?

[wdrthird]

Thanks for showin interest in my truck, Im new to this site and these trucks in general, so I've been learning alot in this forum. I bought this truck pretty much just the way it sits in these pics, but the previous owner has been one of my closest friends for 20+ years, so I've watched/helped with most of the mods done to it and when he needed to sell it due to having a baby it was offered to me at a price I couldnt pass up. Its a 71 with a 454, Th400, 3:73 posi, vintage air, and 4 wheel disc brakes rolling on 20's/22's. The truck was built to be a daily driver so the beds still kinda rough since its still used to haul stuff. The rear suspension has a homemade 4 link with a panhard bar. The c-notch was also homemade and is a little bigger than needed, but this was a first attempt at an air ride suspension and the notch was made plenty big enough to tuck the 22's. The bed floor was raised about 5 inchs so that the fuel cell could be left under the truck but raised up enough so it wouldnt drag. The fuel filler is in the left rear corner of the bed. The front of the box is still pretty rough and you can see the weld from where it was sectioned to raise the floor. It was the original panel and pretty beat up so it didnt come out as smooth as the new bedsides did, but I use this truck to haul stuff and to go camping all the time so its not a major concern to me right now. The back of the cab had to be slightly clearanced for the drive shaft and the crossmember was modified to run the exhaust through it. Hope this gives you an idea of the rear setup. These pictures are of ride height, aired down, inside the bed and under the bed.

[jcblue]

nice truck man.. wish i had it

[wdrthird]

Thanks man, hope I was able to help.

[N2TRUX]

The beds not cut and the fender liners are stock on this one. He did mod the rear wheel weels to make it happen.

[see ten]

I always love seeing pics of that truck! You should of went ahead and posted the tire/wheel specs...............You know someone will ask!

[Big Irish]

You are 100% correct what are the rear tire/wheel specs ?
Thanks

[n2billet]

Here you go...

20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front
and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear

255x40x20 front
295x40x20 rear

[jcblue]

thats one awsome truck man.. what were teh suspension specks?

[jcblue]

ttt

[slammed1]

Originally Posted by n2billet

Here you go...

20x8.5 with 5.75 BS for the front
and 20x10 with 4.75 BS for the rear

255x40x20 front
295x40x20 rear

The truck is perfect in my eyes. Love Billet Specialties Vintecs.I hope my 72 with 68 frt clip can only come close to this one.

[Big Irish]

I am in the middle of trying to figure out my issues . My 67 C10 Fleetside . Just put on my 20X10 5,25 Bspace Foose . Seems fine at ride hieght .75" clearance to the wheels wells . not exactly shure to to fender lip . But at all the way down it is hitting the fender lip on drivers side and the wheel well on pass. side and oposite on the full up .
What do you recomend ?
You seem to have this dialed in . I could add a .5" spacer to be at your exact bspace if that helps . Are you running a panhard bar or watts link ?
Thanks for all the help .
BTW that is one of the nicest trucks i have ever seen man . Congrats .

[Big Irish]

Sorry my rear tire is a 275 40 20 10.82" section width .

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by Big Irish

I am in the middle of trying to figure out my issues . My 67 C10 Fleetside . Just put on my 20X10 5,25 Bspace Foose . Seems fine at ride hieght .75" clearance to the wheels wells . not exactly shure to to fender lip . But at all the way down it is hitting the fender lip on drivers side and the wheel well on pass. side and oposite on the full up .
What do you recomend ?
You seem to have this dialed in . I could add a .5" spacer to be at your exact bspace if that helps . Are you running a panhard bar or watts link ?
Thanks for all the help .
BTW that is one of the nicest trucks i have ever seen man . Congrats .

Are you running a longer panhard bar or a stock length? On mine I ran it all the way over to the passenger trailing arm. I have very little movement from side to side on this set-up.

[Big Irish]

I am not sure , It was on the truck when I bought it a few months ago . It is adjustable . I will need to get under it and see tonight .
Also my shocks are limiting my drop . Can you suggest some specs or a shock to replace them . I have shock relocators . I also plan on puting lowering blocks in the truck 2" that came with it .
I cant tell you how much I appreciate this help .
Thanks

[slammed1]

Originally Posted by n2billet

Are you running a longer panhard bar or a stock length? On mine I ran it all the way over to the passenger trailing arm. I have very little movement from side to side on this set-up.

Digging your c-notch and boxed frame,I did mine the same exact way.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by Big Irish

I am not sure , It was on the truck when I bought it a few months ago . It is adjustable . I will need to get under it and see tonight .
Also my shocks are limiting my drop . Can you suggest some specs or a shock to replace them . I have shock relocators . I also plan on puting lowering blocks in the truck 2" that came with it .
I cant tell you how much I appreciate this help .
Thanks

I'd check with ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) they offer a nice set of drop shocks.

[Big Irish]

Thanks I will contact them .