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Old 07-09-2019, 05:46 PM   #18
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Re: 5"/6" lowered, Tyre size ?

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Originally Posted by Dibdob62 View Post
Ordered some 255/60/15 tyres today then fitted the new bump stops but I don't think they will work
If the bump-stop is touching while the truck is stationary, the springs are more than 1" drop or they're too soft.

I had a full coil removed off of my >100k HD small block springs in my 74swb pictured above which is >/= 2" coil drop & still had about 3/8" gap between the bump-stop & the bottom of the x-member. It wasn't much, but there was a gap.

Bump=stop contact while sitting still = full time rough ride.
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