Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

your rims are probably hitting the lower control arms. have to grind it back a little. it is an issue with 15" rims.

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Turns out that the spindles I put on are causing clearance issues with the brake calipers... making the rotor not able to turn... anyone heard of this?

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

You got the right spindles for your rotors right? There are 2 different sizes of rotors from the factory. Can't remember what they are exactly. You might have the HD brakes and non-HD spindles.

Nice truck by the way!

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

Got it all resolved... ordered the correct size of calipers for these spindles... I was pretty sure I ordered the right spindles... I measured the rotors and they were 1 1/4" rotors and that's what size spindles I ordered. Seems to be working now though. Going to replace a few more front suspension parts tomorrow then get it realigned the next day. Then I'll be able to drive it again! After that it's a bit more body work and then paint!

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Drop is done! Got it out and rolling today! It sits a little lower in the back... I either need to raise the back about an inch or so or lower the front a bit more...

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Looking good. I say lower the front more
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I agree with tinydb84 drop the front, just go get some coils for either 1" or 2" whichever you want and then there you go the flip kit should have given you about 5in. in the rear so you would end up with either a 4/5 or 5/5 but either way it'd look more balanced since that's what your going for

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

I think you may want to do both. Lower the front so the top of the fender is just above the tire and same in the rear. Perhaps slightly higher in the rear if you ever plan to carry some weight back there.

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

Thanks guys.... gonna try cutting one coil off the front to see if that's where I want it... If the rear is still to low I may have to raise it about an inch or so. It seems that just the flip kit got me about 6 or 7 inches of drop lol. I had drop shackles on before but took them off for the stock shackle and it's still waaaaaaay low.

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

Some updates: I cut a coil on the front and that about made the truck level. But, with my 255/70r15 tires with this amount of drop, they would rub on the tops of the fenders when I hit a bump. I bought some new tires all around for the truck. All BF Goodrich Radial TAs. 245/60r15 for the front, and 275/60r15 for the rear. I think it looks a lot better now!

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Will add some pictures when I can... it's not letting me at the moment, I'll try again in a little while.

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10x better with new tires and the cut coil. Looks good brother!
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Thanks man... you ever find something older to trade your truck for?

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Looks sweet man!!! awesome job!! I was reading in your signature you have flowmasters in there what kind of flowmaster muffler you end up getting? but those tires helped you out a bunch and looks better for sure!

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

Not really. Going to go look at a 65 Nova with a 383 in a few days. But not in a rush.
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Thanks... I actually had these mufflers on here before, but I wanted to try out Flowmaster series 10s. These are a generic brand flowmaster, similar to the 40s series I believe. I would have tried out some new mufflers but after having to buy part after part for the front suspension I quickly ran out of money :lol:

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I believe that tends to be an issue for most of us :lol: what I'll try to do this weekend is take the truck out for a quick spin let it warm up and idle and video it, I won't lie I love the 10's there loud and agressive sounding and with headers it makes it even better. In all honesty though if you like your things loud the 10 series is definitely the way to go I had a buddy of mine ride with me in the truck and he kept telling me yeah the truck is loud but when your driving it, it sounds so badass especially when you just lay your foot into it and keep it there.

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Went out today and took a couple cool looking pics!

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:metal:

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Niiiiiiice!!!!! I need to get working on mine so I can start doing the poser look too show off my beast lol
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beautiful pictures, perfect setting and composition. Even shooting the shadowed side works well. Nice job!

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Thanks guys... next up is paint... when I get the money, lol

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

So I know you said you were saving up for paint, but how's the truck riding with the drop? Anything new on it?

Re: 1983 Chevy lwb slow build
 

Ride is great, better than before. Haven't bottomed out yet at all!