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Hideintire · 01-31-2023, 05:22 PM

Hello! Would a few of you folks with 4/6 drops measure and give me very accurate dimensions at front and rear from floor to a repeatable point on chassis. I would also need your tire diameters front and rear. Please pick a point on chassis that I can repeat on my end. I would be grateful!

Also, is a 4/6 drop very streetable? No serious issues in daily driving? I'm piecing together a 68 shortbed and trying to decide suspension front and rear. I know it's hard to beat the stock setup...but I'd like to put a C4 front and rear in this truck. And, yes I know there are companies out there that sell kits...but the fun part for me is building it myself.

Again, I'd be grateful for your time and input.
Jim

SCOTI · 02-01-2023, 10:03 AM

4/6 drop is fine on the streets. You still should be aware of road irregularities when driving, but most surfaces are not going to be an issue.

**1971Stepside** · 02-01-2023, 10:35 AM

I'm running a 4/6 drop. I would say it is very streetable as I've had no issues.

Hideintire · 02-01-2023, 12:53 PM

Thank you both for your input...I felt from what I'd read 4/6 was streetable.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 02-02-2023, 01:03 AM

I am currently 5/6 drop, no C notch. Ive cut my bump stops for a little more trave and ive only bottomed out on hard sudden drops. Like when hitting road construction and they have cut the pavement. 99% of the time its been fine no issues at all.

01-31-2023, 05:22 PM	#1
Hideintire Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Burgaw, NC Posts: 28	Help with ride heights Hello! Would a few of you folks with 4/6 drops measure and give me very accurate dimensions at front and rear from floor to a repeatable point on chassis. I would also need your tire diameters front and rear. Please pick a point on chassis that I can repeat on my end. I would be grateful! Also, is a 4/6 drop very streetable? No serious issues in daily driving? I'm piecing together a 68 shortbed and trying to decide suspension front and rear. I know it's hard to beat the stock setup...but I'd like to put a C4 front and rear in this truck. And, yes I know there are companies out there that sell kits...but the fun part for me is building it myself. Again, I'd be grateful for your time and input. Jim

02-01-2023, 10:03 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,914	Re: Help with ride heights 4/6 drop is fine on the streets. You still should be aware of road irregularities when driving, but most surfaces are not going to be an issue. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-01-2023, 10:35 AM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Help with ride heights I'm running a 4/6 drop. I would say it is very streetable as I've had no issues. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-01-2023, 12:53 PM	#4
Hideintire Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Burgaw, NC Posts: 28	Re: Help with ride heights Thank you both for your input...I felt from what I'd read 4/6 was streetable.

02-02-2023, 01:03 AM	#5
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 414	Re: Help with ride heights I am currently 5/6 drop, no C notch. Ive cut my bump stops for a little more trave and ive only bottomed out on hard sudden drops. Like when hitting road construction and they have cut the pavement. 99% of the time its been fine no issues at all. __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy



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