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06-13-2002, 03:32 PM
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lowered measurements
to all you guys who have lowered and stock pickup stances on your 67-72.... i was wondering if you might tell me what you have for measurements from the ground to the top of the wheel well and what kind of specs you are running be it a 3/5.... 4/6 or stock setup.... thank you much for any info.... i appreciate it
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06-13-2002, 08:08 PM
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come on now.... not a soul with these measurements.... your killing me here.... naw.... just kidding.... was hoping id get a few responses so i can compare them to where i might like my truck to sit.... what will work and what wont
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06-13-2002, 08:25 PM
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I don't have the measurements you're looking for... sorry... but if you're planning to compare apples to apples, you'll want to measure from the fender lip to the bottom lip of the wheel, and then know what diameter wheel it is. Or, you need to measure from the lip to the center of the hub. The reason is, for one guy running 275/60-15's and another running 255/50-15's with the same suspension parts, you're going to get significantly different measurements.
Kenneth ps. I'll try to get you some measurements when I get a chance.
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06-13-2002, 08:55 PM
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just went out and measured i got 25 1/4 in the front, and 29 1/4 in the back. tire are 265/50 up front and 295/50 out back. hope this helps
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06-13-2002, 09:06 PM
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27" in the front, 28 1/4" in the rear. 275-60 tires all the way around with 8" wheels. 2 1/2" spindles 1" springs on the front and 6" springs with relocated shocks and track bar in the rear. This is a big block with a/c.
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06-13-2002, 09:22 PM
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very nice fellas.... you have those old pickups nice and low.... thats the way they oughta be.... can you believe mine measures out at 36" in the rear and 32" in the front.... way too high (above stock height even).... been wanting to lower it for quite sometime.... finally going to do it.... the problem i have is i bought a pair of bfg drag radials that are about 30 inches tall so about as low as i can go in the rear is maybe 4 inches.... its either that or i can maybe sell the tires and lower it 3/5.... i dont know what to do
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06-13-2002, 09:32 PM
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mine measures 29 inches both front and rear with 275 60's all the way around
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06-13-2002, 09:47 PM
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Here are mine...
18.5 front (fender lip to bottom of wheel) 20.5 rear with 17" wheels Or... since everybody appears to be doing this the hard way... 21.5 front (fender lip to ground) 23.5 rear with 255/50/17's (and I saved you the trouble of trying to figure out how tall the sidewall of a 255/50/17 is... 3"). Kenneth
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06-14-2002, 12:18 AM
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sounds awsome, you guys sound like you have some nice low trucks, I love that look, oh this is sorta off topic, but "71LOWBOW" I was just wondering what you drive, I'am also from Kelowna B.C, not alot of 67-72 truck gusy out there, just wondering what your ride was, chow!
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06-14-2002, 12:25 AM
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hey pro_ject glad to hear theres another one from kelowna, currantly have both my vehicle off the road but am sharing my girlfriends truck with her its a 84 blue step side with a 4/5 drop.
hopefully putting my car on the road it is a silver rx7 turbo II. how about you what are you driving , have to get together and tip a couple back
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06-14-2002, 12:39 PM
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My 68 beater is 26" (front & rear)@ top center of wheelwell to ground. I run 215/75-15's in front & 275/60-15's in the rear. 2.5 drop spindles w/1 coil cut in front(5") & 2600# air bags in back(6-7" depending on air psi).
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