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02-19-2010, 01:13 AM
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Location: Duvall, WA
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How do I get this stance?
Hey guys, I am pretty new to this forum. I have owned my 1987 R10 for about 6 months now and I love it. I recently put new wheels on it and now it is time to get it to sit right. The first two pictures are the stance I want and the last one is how my truck sits currently. We are both running similar wheel and tire setups, 255/45R18 up front and 295/45R18 in the rear. What do I need to buy to get this stance (drop spindles, flip kit,...etc). I appreciate any help and information that anyone can provide. Thanks.
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02-19-2010, 01:30 AM
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Garage Queen Material
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Re: How do I get this stance?
looks to be atleast a 5/6 drop, MAYBE a 6" drop in the front.
start with 3" spindles and 2" springs for the front and a flip kit and that should put you dang close |
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02-19-2010, 01:31 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
Flip the rear and 3" spindle and a 2" spring.
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02-19-2010, 01:44 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
measure from the ground to the bottom of the fender in the wheel well, and then figure how low you want to go, lay a level across your tire and measure to it. see what you get or how low you want to go. if it 3" or 5" or what ever you want. then match your drop with a spindle or spindle plus spring, and do the same for the rear
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02-19-2010, 03:25 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
Hi there,
nice truck you have there and i love the wheels! For dropping to the desired stance it is best to make measurements and then buy the right parts! Mine is dropped 4 and 6 inches with dropped spindles,springs and a flipkit.For a nice ride besides just looking good you should use some shorter shocks also! I have all BellTech components and iīm very happy with them! When you use a flipkit you also have to consider cutting a c-notch in the frame for enough axletravel! I havenīt notched the frame but shortend the bumpstops and its ok! The pics are with my 15x10" Eagles and the second one is with some 20x8s from a friend! Volker
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02-19-2010, 10:16 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
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Ah, Photoshop......LOL
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02-19-2010, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Duvall, WA
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Re: How do I get this stance?
Thanks for the response guys, I really appreciate it. I like the photo shopped picture, it makes me want to do the drop tonight....haha. Time to go shopping.
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02-19-2010, 11:08 PM
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Location: Marietta, Ok
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Re: How do I get this stance?
I did a little research, heres that setup versus mine..
Fronts- his 255/45-18 27" diameter mine 245/60-15 26.6" diameter Rear- his 295/45-18 28.3" diameter mine 275/60-15 28" diameter Mine has a flip kit in the rear, with drop spindles and one and a half coils cut off the factory springs. The drop/rake looks nearly the same and with the tires being very close to the same diameter its gonna be almost exactly the same. Also this setup rides extremely good (versus drop coils).. Sorry for the crappy pic but its dark and its the only one I have at the moment.
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02-19-2010, 11:33 PM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
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thats where i want mine to sit. how much of a drop would you say is up front? 5 1/2ish? Last edited by diponyou; 02-19-2010 at 11:34 PM. |
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02-19-2010, 11:47 PM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
Yeah I would say between 4 1/2 and 5 1/2 drop in the front.. It sits nice and is enough to be noticed, but not so much that you drag on every crappy county road and city street.
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87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD! |
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02-19-2010, 11:55 PM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
it looks nice bro.
just about where i want mine! what kind of headers are you running? Last edited by diponyou; 02-19-2010 at 11:56 PM. |
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02-20-2010, 12:00 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
i got 3 inch spindles and 2 inch springs im going to be throwing on mine and if it isnt low enough im going hack 1/2 coil!
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02-20-2010, 12:46 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
No headers, I like the stock cast manifolds. This is just a stock cruiser.. I have a few minor performance upgrades, but the stock manifolds are staying on (less leaks and headaches). I do have the exhaust tucked above the bottom of the frame all the way back, just in case I hit a speedbump going too fast.
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87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD! |
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02-20-2010, 12:59 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
flip the rear
cut 1 1/2 off the coils 3" DJM spindles
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02-20-2010, 10:44 AM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
ahhh
i was hoping you were going to say longtubes and give me some hope. i got a 383 in mine so no cast manifolds for me  but i sent you a message on your classified add |
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02-20-2010, 02:36 PM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
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02-20-2010, 04:33 PM
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Location: Duvall, WA
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Re: How do I get this stance?
They are Boss 338's with 8's in front and 9.5's in the rear.
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02-20-2010, 05:03 PM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
Welcome to the site.
What is the measurement between the top of wheel and fender lip? |
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02-20-2010, 06:18 PM
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Re: How do I get this stance?
You have my rims! except you got the 10 inch wide ones that I wanted. |
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02-20-2010, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hayden, Al.
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Re: How do I get this stance?
Here are a couple of pics of mine. It has a flip kit in the rear, and a 2 1/2" drop spindle in the front with a 2" belltech drop coil spring in the front. I actually have the same wheels, but i have the larger 1.25" rotor front end, so I am still waiting for the retooled front 18x8" 338's. I've had the 18x9.5" rears w/ a 295/45r18 on the truck, see pic to see how it fits with the flip.
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