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Old 08-13-2020, 05:36 PM   #3
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Re: Advice on tire size and 3-4” drop

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Brothers Truck catalog recommends a 3” front drop and a 4” rear drop; they have coil springs for the drop; 1963 C20.

I am going with 16” rims instead of the 16.5 stock wheels.

Would like to get some recommendations on tires size and if the 3” front, 4” rear drop will work for my truck. Pros/cons?

The pic shows how my truck looks sitting with the stock 16.5 wheels and tires.

Seriously considering the purchase of these springs and doing this drop

What do you guys think?
What is the current tire size on the 16.5's?
Do you like their size or would you do things different if given the option?

That being said, I would keep the rear spring as tall as possible & go w/a lowering block for some of the drop (2" drop coil + 2" blocks). Yes, it's slightly more expensive but it helps keep the shock angle changes to a minimum.
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