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72BlckButy · 10-30-2010, 08:36 AM

Lookin' good!

I completely agree with you concerning ECE... they are top notch!

VA72C10 · 10-30-2010, 10:24 PM

you having some rubbing issues??? Read in the stock spring needed thread you were having an issue....

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

you having some rubbing issues??? Read in the stock spring needed thread you were having an issue....

yes, front tires are rubbing inner fender well on dips and dips and turns. I either need a smaller tire or go up one inch. I think putting the stock spring back in with the 2 1/2 drop spindles will do the trick. I was in denial on the first road test but now I am going to have to deal with it.

aintmisbehavinn · 10-31-2010, 09:42 AM

Sharp; where'd the bucket seats come from? Awesome truck...

POPO1984 · 10-31-2010, 12:04 PM

what size tire are you running

RCbowtie69 · 10-31-2010, 12:21 PM

Hey from from N.C. great looking truck, the drop look good on your ride, keep on truckin''

VA72C10 · 10-31-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POPO1984

what size tire are you running

17 x 7 on the front with 245/50/17 and 17 x 9.5 on the rear with 275/60/17 BF Goodrich tires.

That's weird it's rubbing...the tire is a lot shorter than a stock 235 75 15. Only 26.6" tall. So you wouldn't think it'd have any issues...almost seems like you got a 2 or 3" drop spring instead of a 1" spring now that I look at it more...That's not much fender well clearance for only 3 1/2" drop....

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 05:20 PM

Jonathan if that is the size I said I was running earlier it is wrong. I have 17 x 7 245/65/17 on front. Rear is correct as you quoted. the front are 28.5" inches tall

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aintmisbehavinn

Sharp; where'd the bucket seats come from? Awesome truck...

The seats were in it when I got it but I think they are out of an 84-87 monte carlo

**lolife99** · 10-31-2010, 05:58 PM

Don't raise it up.
It looks good the way it is.

I vote for shorter front tires!

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 06:01 PM

shorter front tires may be the way to go if I can get them in 17s and not be too different from the rear in looks (tread)

**Already Gone** · 10-31-2010, 06:34 PM

Very nice classy looking truck. White is a classic timeless color and your truck really looks super with the drop and classic rims.

That is exactly the drop I want to do to my longbox as well and was wanting to run 255/70R15's all the way around but they are 29.06 inches tall and your front 245/6517 tires are 29.54 inches tall and I do not want any rubbing issues but would like 4 tires the same size. .

Heres a question .. Does using the same size tire (for instance a 255/70R15) on a 8 inch rim instaed of a 7 inch lower the tire as the tire has to stretch more ( which should push it down?) to fit the 8 inch as opposed to the 7 inch.

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 06:39 PM

No it will not affect the tire height in the two different rims. Thanks for the compliments. Where did you get the 29.54" on my tire size info? the specs I found say 28.5"

VA72C10 · 10-31-2010, 06:56 PM

You might want to do a physical measurement. The tire size calculator I used also said 29.5" for that size tire.

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 06:58 PM

I will. What calculator tool are you using? How would a 225/60/17 measure?

**Already Gone** · 10-31-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmwphoto

No it will not affect the tire height in the two different rims. Thanks for the compliments. Where did you get the 29.54" on my tire size info? the specs I found say 28.5"

The 29.5 I think is just a rounded off number but since you asked, here is how I arrive at my tire sizes. I always take the section width ,in this case 245and times it by .03937 which gets to the width in inches which is 9.65 inches. The sidewall height ratio is 65% of the 9.65 which in this case is 6.27inches. Add the sidewall height height by 2 and the rim width ( 17 )in this case and :

17.00
6.27
6.27

29.54

**Already Gone** · 10-31-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmwphoto

I will. What calculator tool are you using? How would a 225/60/17 measure?

According to my calculations the height should be 27.64 inches of you could use 27.6 with the 4 being 4/100ths of an inch.

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 07:11 PM

thanks Greg. so if I am following along well the 225/60/17 would be

17
5.76
5.76
____
28.52

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 07:11 PM

hmmmnnn

dmwphoto · 10-31-2010, 07:13 PM

my bad I used 65 when I did the math

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-31-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Lookin' good!

I completely agree with you concerning ECE... they are top notch!

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**Already Gone** · 11-01-2010, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmwphoto

thanks Greg. so if I am following along well the 225/60/17 would be

17
5.76
5.76
____
28.52

Should be:

17
5.31
5.31

27.62

greenbd71 · 11-03-2010, 03:47 AM

So how does it handle now that it is lowered? Is is more or less bumpy on the road? Just curious about the good and bad when the truck is lowered.

dmwphoto · 11-03-2010, 05:56 AM

It handles great. Overall I would say the ride is improved. Obviously I need to eliminate the rubbing in the front. Also one of the exhaust pipes now rubs the frame on bumps. I am planning a different exhaust system so I will eliminate that issue. There are always some issues when altering so you have to be prepared to identify and deal with them. The look of the truck now is outstanding and really draws attention. I am replacing front tires later this week and will post back the results.

DALTON · 11-04-2010, 09:46 AM

Good looking truck,,,like the white. do you get any glare off of the white dash? I want to go with white however, some told me the white dash blinds you

10-30-2010, 08:36 AM	#26
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: lowered my truck today Lookin' good! I completely agree with you concerning ECE... they are top notch! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-30-2010, 10:24 PM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: lowered my truck today you having some rubbing issues??? Read in the stock spring needed thread you were having an issue.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2010, 09:42 AM	#29
aintmisbehavinn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lawrenceville GA Posts: 64	Re: lowered my truck today Sharp; where'd the bucket seats come from? Awesome truck...

10-31-2010, 12:04 PM	#30
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10-31-2010, 12:21 PM	#31
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: lowered my truck today Hey from from N.C. great looking truck, the drop look good on your ride, keep on truckin''

10-31-2010, 05:20 PM	#33
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today Jonathan if that is the size I said I was running earlier it is wrong. I have 17 x 7 245/65/17 on front. Rear is correct as you quoted. the front are 28.5" inches tall

10-31-2010, 05:58 PM	#35
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: lowered my truck today Don't raise it up. It looks good the way it is. I vote for shorter front tires! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-31-2010, 06:01 PM	#36
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today shorter front tires may be the way to go if I can get them in 17s and not be too different from the rear in looks (tread)

10-31-2010, 06:34 PM	#37
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,072	Re: lowered my truck today Very nice classy looking truck. White is a classic timeless color and your truck really looks super with the drop and classic rims. That is exactly the drop I want to do to my longbox as well and was wanting to run 255/70R15's all the way around but they are 29.06 inches tall and your front 245/6517 tires are 29.54 inches tall and I do not want any rubbing issues but would like 4 tires the same size. . Heres a question .. Does using the same size tire (for instance a 255/70R15) on a 8 inch rim instaed of a 7 inch lower the tire as the tire has to stretch more ( which should push it down?) to fit the 8 inch as opposed to the 7 inch. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-31-2010, 06:39 PM	#38
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today No it will not affect the tire height in the two different rims. Thanks for the compliments. Where did you get the 29.54" on my tire size info? the specs I found say 28.5"

10-31-2010, 06:56 PM	#39
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: lowered my truck today You might want to do a physical measurement. The tire size calculator I used also said 29.5" for that size tire. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-31-2010, 06:58 PM	#40
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today I will. What calculator tool are you using? How would a 225/60/17 measure?

10-31-2010, 07:11 PM	#43
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today thanks Greg. so if I am following along well the 225/60/17 would be 17 5.76 5.76 ____ 28.52

10-31-2010, 07:11 PM	#44
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today hmmmnnn

10-31-2010, 07:13 PM	#45
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today my bad I used 65 when I did the math



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11-03-2010, 03:47 AM	#48
greenbd71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Beach,CA Posts: 134	Re: lowered my truck today So how does it handle now that it is lowered? Is is more or less bumpy on the road? Just curious about the good and bad when the truck is lowered.

11-03-2010, 05:56 AM	#49
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: lowered my truck today It handles great. Overall I would say the ride is improved. Obviously I need to eliminate the rubbing in the front. Also one of the exhaust pipes now rubs the frame on bumps. I am planning a different exhaust system so I will eliminate that issue. There are always some issues when altering so you have to be prepared to identify and deal with them. The look of the truck now is outstanding and really draws attention. I am replacing front tires later this week and will post back the results.

11-04-2010, 09:46 AM	#50
DALTON 69 C-10 Short Fleet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roanoke Va & North Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 50	Re: lowered my truck today Good looking truck,,,like the white. do you get any glare off of the white dash? I want to go with white however, some told me the white dash blinds you __________________ Tony Dalton

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