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**jocko** · 08-20-2011, 11:02 AM

here's my "stock" rake, if you will...
The back end is much higher because it's on a ramp, but that's not important right now (couldn't resist). Anyhoo - mine has a little bit of a fwd rake, not much though.

**yote1234** · 08-22-2011, 12:39 PM

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THIS is the PERFECT stance. It just doesn't get any better IMO.

i agree! x2

Slammed66 · 08-22-2011, 12:47 PM

It's tough to give you a number.
I can say at least 4.5 up front but probably more.
I was running a sectioned crossmember @ 1.5 inches and 3 inch belltech spindles.

But it is bagged.

The rear is bagged with a 1 inch block under the diff.

I just set it where it looked good to me!!!!
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Lucather · 08-20-2011, 08:08 AM

This is how I like it. Not too low. Not too levered.

QWYKTRUK · 08-20-2011, 10:15 AM

I'm a fan of the "little higher in the rear " look too!

SulphuriousSam · 08-20-2011, 11:43 AM

Lots of great trucks guys! Sounds like the tail up is the way to go! I think I'll try to lower mine a tad so the tires fill the wheel wells a little more but keep the factory rake in the rear instead of all the way level. Somebody mentioned sliding off their seat as a kid and I can remember that problem riding in my uncle's Monte Carlo

Here's mine at factory still. Lots of work to do...

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I'd like to keep the same rake just lower it a bit.
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tenni126 · 08-20-2011, 12:15 PM

I always like the back end up in the air a bit. Plus, with my bike or any load in the back it just only ever sits level. I hate it when a truck gets nose-high from a load in the back.

likaroc13 · 08-20-2011, 06:00 PM

on my old '93 C-1500 i went with a lowered/level stance and really liked it...but on a hot-rod classic, i like the rear to be a little higher than the front....my '66 short/fleet won't be lowered at all but rather left at stock height....but when i can afford to do a custom build with my future project(s), they'll most likely have a little bit of rake

i don't like that Cali-style(?) where the arse end is squatted lower than the front

tenni126 · 08-20-2011, 06:29 PM

A lot of guys build those pre-runners that have more height in the front than the rear. Cool for what they are, I guess. There was a guy here on the board that built one like that not too long ago I think.
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wutnxt · 08-25-2011, 06:19 PM

I know these pictures aren't great for stance but I like the back up a bit myself. So This truck has 2.5" drop spindles and 3 " drop coils in the front and 5" drop in the back. Thats only 1/2" difference but when you stand back and look at these trucks they look like the back is higher to begin with because of the way the box bottom ends.

chevyrestoguy · 08-30-2013, 10:21 PM

This some older pictures of my '64. I've done a lot more suspension work since then, and I don't have any pics of the latest configuration, but will have some as soon as I get it back on it's wheels.

Since these pictures were taken, we have Z'd the front of the chassis up 2" and forward 1" to center the wheels in the wheel openings. The rear is coming down about another 1.5-2.0 inches. I want a hot rod rake, so the rear will still be higher than the front. It's a little too much right now.

Anti-Ricer · 09-25-2013, 09:34 PM

Gotta have a nice rake,big wheels in the rear,has to be a swb because a lwb is like a 4 door car.V8,lowered
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**joedoh** · 08-20-2011, 07:30 PM

from the home page, NOT MINE:

SulphuriousSam · 08-22-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

from the home page, NOT MINE:

Yeah, isn't that Delmo from his interview? I love the heartbeat stripe, very 80's looking. Sweet truck no matter when it was taken.

Lot's of great trucks guys. They're giving me plenty to ponder on the perfect stance for a hot rod!

Slammed66 · 08-22-2011, 11:56 AM

A lil bitta rake!!

wlevick · 08-20-2011, 11:18 PM

Here is mine 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" lowered on 275-60-15 all around.

wlevick · 08-20-2011, 11:21 PM

Here ared pix.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-21-2011, 09:01 AM

http://www.heidts.com/heidts_superid...e_package.html

Red65C10 · 08-21-2011, 03:50 PM

My 65 is a 4/3 spring drop

**yote1234** · 08-22-2011, 12:44 PM

heres a stocker. with many years of "gravity". i do like more of a rake though...

Red65C10 · 08-22-2011, 01:17 PM

@ wlevick Really Nice !

SIR · 08-22-2011, 01:43 PM

our look...

SulphuriousSam · 08-22-2011, 11:59 AM

^^^^ I like that! Looks mean

smilts60 · 08-22-2011, 12:32 PM

@Slammed66
whats the drop on that truck it looks just right!

smilts60 · 08-22-2011, 12:58 PM

Looks really good there perfect stance IMO.

08-20-2011, 11:02 AM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,935	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? here's my "stock" rake, if you will... The back end is much higher because it's on a ramp, but that's not important right now (couldn't resist). Anyhoo - mine has a little bit of a fwd rake, not much though. Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 08-20-2011 at 11:22 PM.

08-22-2011, 12:47 PM	#3
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? It's tough to give you a number. I can say at least 4.5 up front but probably more. I was running a sectioned crossmember @ 1.5 inches and 3 inch belltech spindles. But it is bagged. The rear is bagged with a 1 inch block under the diff. I just set it where it looked good to me!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

08-20-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
Lucather Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 17	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? This is how I like it. Not too low. Not too levered. Attached Images

08-20-2011, 10:15 AM	#5
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I'm a fan of the "little higher in the rear " look too!

08-20-2011, 11:43 AM	#6
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Lots of great trucks guys! Sounds like the tail up is the way to go! I think I'll try to lower mine a tad so the tires fill the wheel wells a little more but keep the factory rake in the rear instead of all the way level. Somebody mentioned sliding off their seat as a kid and I can remember that problem riding in my uncle's Monte Carlo Here's mine at factory still. Lots of work to do... Posted via Mobile Device I'd like to keep the same rake just lower it a bit. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-20-2011, 12:15 PM	#7
tenni126 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I always like the back end up in the air a bit. Plus, with my bike or any load in the back it just only ever sits level. I hate it when a truck gets nose-high from a load in the back. Attached Images

08-20-2011, 06:00 PM	#8
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? on my old '93 C-1500 i went with a lowered/level stance and really liked it...but on a hot-rod classic, i like the rear to be a little higher than the front....my '66 short/fleet won't be lowered at all but rather left at stock height....but when i can afford to do a custom build with my future project(s), they'll most likely have a little bit of rake i don't like that Cali-style(?) where the arse end is squatted lower than the front

08-20-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
tenni126 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? A lot of guys build those pre-runners that have more height in the front than the rear. Cool for what they are, I guess. There was a guy here on the board that built one like that not too long ago I think. Posted via Mobile Device

08-25-2011, 06:19 PM	#10
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? I know these pictures aren't great for stance but I like the back up a bit myself. So This truck has 2.5" drop spindles and 3 " drop coils in the front and 5" drop in the back. Thats only 1/2" difference but when you stand back and look at these trucks they look like the back is higher to begin with because of the way the box bottom ends. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

08-30-2013, 10:21 PM	#11
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? This some older pictures of my '64. I've done a lot more suspension work since then, and I don't have any pics of the latest configuration, but will have some as soon as I get it back on it's wheels. Since these pictures were taken, we have Z'd the front of the chassis up 2" and forward 1" to center the wheels in the wheel openings. The rear is coming down about another 1.5-2.0 inches. I want a hot rod rake, so the rear will still be higher than the front. It's a little too much right now. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

09-25-2013, 09:34 PM	#12
Anti-Ricer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: lenoir city Posts: 112	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Gotta have a nice rake,big wheels in the rear,has to be a swb because a lwb is like a 4 door car.V8,lowered Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2011, 07:30 PM	#13
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,754	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? from the home page, NOT MINE: __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

08-22-2011, 11:56 AM	#15
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? A lil bitta rake!! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

08-20-2011, 11:18 PM	#16
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Here is mine 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" lowered on 275-60-15 all around.

08-20-2011, 11:21 PM	#17
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? Here ared pix. Attached Images



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08-21-2011, 09:01 AM	#18
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08-21-2011, 03:50 PM	#19
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08-22-2011, 12:44 PM	#20
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,279	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? heres a stocker. with many years of "gravity". i do like more of a rake though... Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

08-22-2011, 01:17 PM	#21
Red65C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 202	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? @ wlevick Really Nice ! __________________ Billy 65 C10 ............................... ____ ................ ________-\|___\____ .;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________ P.S. Send truck money !

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08-22-2011, 11:59 AM	#23
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: Best "Rake/Stance" for a Hot Rodded 60-66 C10? ^^^^ I like that! Looks mean __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

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