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Old 12-01-2014, 06:17 PM   #54
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Re: Cecil the 1953 5 window / S-10 / 5.7 TPI

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Originally Posted by steve aleve View Post
I'm definitely tuned in. This thing is going to be nice!!! I do have a couple questions. First off I think it was mentioned that the target height was going to be 5" above the ground. Why did this change to 7". Secondly what would be the lowest you would recommend for a static drive height 5"? 4"? etc? (when I say height I am referring to running board above the ground) is this what you are referring to also? Lastly there was mention of having to "get creative" to get it this low. What are the obstacles when shooting for this height? Gas tank? tunneling? radiator? raised bed floor? any others?
Not sure if Chris will be able to chime in on what the lowest he would recommend for a static drive but I know that his Son's truck is only about 4 inches. Main reason we are having to change our goals is because of the massive tires I am running. With the 18x8s and 20x10s I have 29 and 31 inches of tires and wheels. Gas tank will be an issue if we go much lower. Chris is going to get the drop spindles in this week and then we have decided to go with a drop in the rear In addition to the 3 or 4 inch blocks. Looks like we will have to raise the bed a 2 or so inches but I don't want the bed much higher as I still want it look like a bed and not a wooden tonneau cover.
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