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mike14_07 07-01-2013 10:57 PM

how much drop to level?
 
piecing together my 5/7 drop. all i can find is 3" drop front springs. i have 6" rear springs, im guessingi need 1.5" blocks? or are these trucks more than 2" in the back?

Clyde65 07-02-2013 08:13 AM

Re: how much drop to level?
 
3" drop springs are all there is in front. to get to the 5" up front, you would need to do
drop springs 3" plus 2" drop spindles, but you need 17"+ wheels.
or
2.5" spindles and 2" springs, best with 17"+ wheels also
or
2.5" spindles and bag the front, best with 17"+ wheels also

Have fun!

mike14_07 07-02-2013 08:29 AM

Re: how much drop to level?
 
Why do u need 17" wheels? There are plenty guys with a 5/7 running 15's
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kieth 07-02-2013 08:48 AM

Re: how much drop to level?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mike14_07 (Post 6153093)
Why do u need 17" wheels? There are plenty guys with a 5/7 running 15's
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The front A arms start to get really close to the ground.......also even if someone is running 17" wheels the only thing that really counts is diameter of the tire wheel combo.......lower profile 17" can be the same diameter as a tall 15" tire/wheel combo...:uhmk:

Clyde65 07-02-2013 08:58 AM

Re: how much drop to level?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kieth (Post 6153110)
The front A arms start to get really close to the ground.......also even if someone is running 17" wheels the only thing that really counts is diameter of the tire wheel combo.......lower profile 17" can be the same diameter as a tall 15" tire/wheel combo...:uhmk:

Your right Keith, I guess I should have stated it different.

I have 15" wheels and I have a 4/5" drop. with 8" wide wheels and 255/60/15's on, I rub on tight turns. I put some 15x6.5" wheels on with 235/70/15's and now I no longer rub.

With another 1" of drop as the OP stated, My calculations in my head were that it would rub ALOT more.

sorry if I miss stated


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