How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

c10noob · 10-26-2014, 03:38 PM

I recently ordered all required items for a 2.5/4 drop from ECE but am afraid I may have pulled the trigger to soon and I am wondering if I should've gone 5" in the rear?? I don't mind a little bit of rake but would prefer 1" or so at most.

I don't want to notch the frame and do plan on using the bed of the truck for a couple dirtbikes occasionally.

Can anyone post side view pics of the rake on a 2.5/4 as opposed to a 2.5/5 and give me some thoughts on clearance without notching?

Thanks,

*low&slow* · 10-26-2014, 04:24 PM

I don't have any pics, but if I remember correctly, a stock truck has about a 2inch rake from the factory. If you drop a bone stock factory truck 2.5/4, you'd have about a .5 inch rake.

But all in all as far as how much rake there is with that said drop all depends on tire size for an modified truck. Hope this helps. If I'm wrong I'm sure others will chime in

c10noob · 10-26-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by low&slow

I don't have any pics, but if I remember correctly, a stock truck has about a 2inch rake from the factory. If you drop a bone stock factory truck 2.5/4, you'd have about a .5 inch rake.

But all in all as far as how much rake there is with that said drop all depends on tire size for an modified truck. Hope this helps. If I'm wrong I'm sure others will chime in

Cool thanks for the reply, appreciate it

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-26-2014, 08:00 PM

Put ya stuff on and get ya some 255/70/R15 tires and mount them on 8"wide wheels and you will have the same look as my truck in avatar.

PanelDeland · 10-26-2014, 08:11 PM

With equal sized tires the rake will barely be noticeable. The 2 1/2 4 drop generally lowers and almost levels the truck. Do be aware that while you will get 2 1/2 drop in front, the rear springs have probably sagged over the years so the rear is probably already at a lower height than originally stock.

c10noob · 10-26-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG ORANGE

Put ya stuff on and get ya some 255/70/R15 tires and mount them on 8"wide wheels and you will have the same look as my truck in avatar.

Thanks for the reply, Im a bit of a computer idiot how do I blow up that avatar so I can actually see it? hahaha

c10noob · 10-26-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

With equal sized tires the rake will barely be noticeable. The 2 1/2 4 drop generally lowers and almost levels the truck. Do be aware that while you will get 2 1/2 drop in front, the rear springs have probably sagged over the years so the rear is probably already at a lower height than originally stock.

Right on, along with spindles I have new coils and shocks coming all the way around. Eventualy I'm gonna get some bigger wheels but for now I have 275/60/15's all the way around. I hope to keep the 275's in the back and just buy 2 new tires up front I'm guessing 255's? The goal is to have zero to no rake when all said and done!

**chiefcfd** · 10-27-2014, 07:37 AM

This is 2 1/2 and 4 inch drop. 18 inch wheels.

c10noob · 10-27-2014, 11:14 AM

[QUOTE=chiefcfd;6893813]This is 2 1/2 and 4 inch drop. 18 inch wheels.

Nice chop, what size tires do you have there?

**chiefcfd** · 10-27-2014, 06:34 PM

I have 255/55x18 tires.

10-26-2014, 03:38 PM	#1
c10noob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: oakley, ca Posts: 23	How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? I recently ordered all required items for a 2.5/4 drop from ECE but am afraid I may have pulled the trigger to soon and I am wondering if I should've gone 5" in the rear?? I don't mind a little bit of rake but would prefer 1" or so at most. I don't want to notch the frame and do plan on using the bed of the truck for a couple dirtbikes occasionally. Can anyone post side view pics of the rake on a 2.5/4 as opposed to a 2.5/5 and give me some thoughts on clearance without notching? Thanks,

10-26-2014, 04:24 PM	#2
low&slow Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 1,046	Re: How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? I don't have any pics, but if I remember correctly, a stock truck has about a 2inch rake from the factory. If you drop a bone stock factory truck 2.5/4, you'd have about a .5 inch rake. But all in all as far as how much rake there is with that said drop all depends on tire size for an modified truck. Hope this helps. If I'm wrong I'm sure others will chime in

10-26-2014, 08:00 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,745	Re: How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? Put ya stuff on and get ya some 255/70/R15 tires and mount them on 8"wide wheels and you will have the same look as my truck in avatar. __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-26-2014, 08:11 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? With equal sized tires the rake will barely be noticeable. The 2 1/2 4 drop generally lowers and almost levels the truck. Do be aware that while you will get 2 1/2 drop in front, the rear springs have probably sagged over the years so the rear is probably already at a lower height than originally stock. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-27-2014, 07:37 AM	#8
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 511	Re: How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? This is 2 1/2 and 4 inch drop. 18 inch wheels. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

10-27-2014, 11:14 AM	#9
c10noob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: oakley, ca Posts: 23	Re: How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? [QUOTE=chiefcfd;6893813]This is 2 1/2 and 4 inch drop. 18 inch wheels. Nice chop, what size tires do you have there?

10-27-2014, 06:34 PM	#10
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 511	Re: How much rake will i get with 2.5/4 drop? I have 255/55x18 tires. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab



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