3.5/5 or 4.5/5 Drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

8t5Silverado · 02-24-2004, 04:14 PM

If you are wondering why the odd setup, check out Timspeed's sticky.

2.5 McGaughy drop spindles
1" or 2" drop coil springs
5" rear flip kit

I am running stock 15s, so I want 2.5 drop spindles to prevent rubbing. So, on top of that I can go with 2" drop coils (cheaper) or 1" drop coils.

My thought is, if I go with the 4.5 in front, I can easily make the 5" drop in the rear a 6" drop with shackles later if I want to.

Anyone have pics of a 4.5/5 or 4.5/6 drop?

**swervin ervin** · 02-24-2004, 04:21 PM

Western Chassis makes 1.5" coils. 4/6 will sit level. A 4.5/6 would be a good setup. One thing on these trucks I wish was different. There is around 1.25" difference in the fenderwell lips. So if you go level, there will still be the 1.25" showing above the tire. I still haven't figured out what the reason was behind this. But as we all know, GM is not too concerned with doing things that make a whole lot of sense. I'm also sure they were not worried about us lowering them either.

Destructo · 02-24-2004, 04:24 PM

I believe they made the fender lip like that so that the truck would "look" like it is sitting level since the trucks backend always sat a little higher anyway.

**swervin ervin** · 02-24-2004, 04:31 PM

You may just be right. With the 2" rake they had, this would make sense. Also, the 1.25" would give it more turning room/clearance I guess.

Tom · 02-24-2004, 04:55 PM

Id go 5.5/6" myself, or at minimum 5/5.5" O wait, that is what I did

Go for the bigger drop always. You will eventually so do it now and save some time.

AirMale · 02-24-2004, 05:58 PM

As much as I hate to agree with Tom, he's right

8t5Silverado · 02-24-2004, 06:17 PM

Mike,

I agree, I don't like the gap caused by the uneven fender heights on a level truck. That is why I want a little bit of rake, and won't do a 3/5 or 4/6. I know about the 1.5" coils. I have a credit with Summit, so I thought I would use their 2" coils.

So, since the rearend is easy to lower later on, should I go ahead and do a 4.5 in front and a 5 in the rear for now? (I already have the shackle to go another inch if I want to later)

I just hope it isn't too low.

Destructo · 02-24-2004, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
You may just be right. With the 2" rake they had, this would make sense. Also, the 1.25" would give it more turning room/clearance I guess.

Just my own little theory, I pondered why they would do that, and it seemed like a good idea to me so I figured that must be why they did it.

Tom · 02-24-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AirMale
As much as I hate to agree with Tom, he's right

WHATS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN!??!?!?!?!

BaggedC10 · 02-24-2004, 07:02 PM

Go 5/7" and be done with it.

8t5Silverado · 02-24-2004, 07:11 PM

I am trying to paste a spreadsheet I did with fender height vs. tire diameter. It's not working.

baggedc10, a 5/7 would not allow me to get into my driveway.

**swervin ervin** · 02-24-2004, 07:17 PM

IMO, the difference between 4 and 4.5 isn't much. But it will reduce the gap a tad. It sure would be nice if they were built even in the first place. This gripes me about as much as anything on these trucks. I don't like a rake on a truck at all and without going to 5/7 there is now way to get rid of the gap without a rake.

Slonaker · 02-24-2004, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 8t5Silverado
I am trying to paste a spreadsheet I did with fender height vs. tire diameter. It's not working.

If it isn't too big, you can open it up on your computer, take a screen shot (hit the "print screen" key), paste it into MS Paint, crop it to size, and post it as a GIF.

Slonaker

8t5Silverado · 02-25-2004, 02:47 PM

I will try that.

02-24-2004, 04:14 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	3.5/5 or 4.5/5 Drop? If you are wondering why the odd setup, check out Timspeed's sticky. 2.5 McGaughy drop spindles 1" or 2" drop coil springs 5" rear flip kit I am running stock 15s, so I want 2.5 drop spindles to prevent rubbing. So, on top of that I can go with 2" drop coils (cheaper) or 1" drop coils. My thought is, if I go with the 4.5 in front, I can easily make the 5" drop in the rear a 6" drop with shackles later if I want to. Anyone have pics of a 4.5/5 or 4.5/6 drop? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-24-2004, 04:21 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Western Chassis makes 1.5" coils. 4/6 will sit level. A 4.5/6 would be a good setup. One thing on these trucks I wish was different. There is around 1.25" difference in the fenderwell lips. So if you go level, there will still be the 1.25" showing above the tire. I still haven't figured out what the reason was behind this. But as we all know, GM is not too concerned with doing things that make a whole lot of sense. I'm also sure they were not worried about us lowering them either. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-24-2004, 04:24 PM	#3
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I believe they made the fender lip like that so that the truck would "look" like it is sitting level since the trucks backend always sat a little higher anyway. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-24-2004, 04:55 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,755	Id go 5.5/6" myself, or at minimum 5/5.5" O wait, that is what I did Go for the bigger drop always. You will eventually so do it now and save some time. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-24-2004, 05:58 PM	#6
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	As much as I hate to agree with Tom, he's right __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

02-24-2004, 04:31 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	You may just be right. With the 2" rake they had, this would make sense. Also, the 1.25" would give it more turning room/clearance I guess.

02-24-2004, 06:17 PM	#7
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Mike, I agree, I don't like the gap caused by the uneven fender heights on a level truck. That is why I want a little bit of rake, and won't do a 3/5 or 4/6. I know about the 1.5" coils. I have a credit with Summit, so I thought I would use their 2" coils. So, since the rearend is easy to lower later on, should I go ahead and do a 4.5 in front and a 5 in the rear for now? (I already have the shackle to go another inch if I want to later) I just hope it isn't too low. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-24-2004, 07:02 PM	#10
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Go 5/7" and be done with it. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-24-2004, 07:11 PM	#11
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I am trying to paste a spreadsheet I did with fender height vs. tire diameter. It's not working. baggedc10, a 5/7 would not allow me to get into my driveway. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-24-2004, 07:17 PM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	IMO, the difference between 4 and 4.5 isn't much. But it will reduce the gap a tad. It sure would be nice if they were built even in the first place. This gripes me about as much as anything on these trucks. I don't like a rake on a truck at all and without going to 5/7 there is now way to get rid of the gap without a rake. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-25-2004, 02:47 PM	#14
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I will try that. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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