How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1950 GMC · 12-18-2009, 04:26 AM

For those of you who have completed your finished ride height on your S-10 conversion can you please post some pics of your trucks at ride height? If you can also include any chassis mods, rim & tire sizes, and the height the body sits from the frame it would be greatly appreciated.

junkman1jmc · 12-18-2009, 08:27 AM

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here is my 48 gmc it is bagged on a 87 s10 frame so the ride height changes depending on the road hahaha

bjcaldwe · 12-18-2009, 01:47 PM

That is what I hope mine turns out like. What is your suspension setup?

junkman1jmc · 12-18-2009, 02:25 PM

s10 bags and cups and drop spindles in front and 2 link in rear with bags on the bars. rides great

50adrod · 12-20-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by junkman1jmc

s10 bags and cups and drop spindles in front and 2 link in rear with bags on the bars. rides great

got any pics of the rear suspension?

junkman1jmc · 12-21-2009, 08:18 AM

i'm fixing to take to bed off to finsh it up. i take some pictures when i get it off aod post them for you

1952ssr · 12-21-2009, 10:28 AM

Mine is almost complete except for 18"'s on front and 20"'s out back. But this is how mine sits now with 16" extreme wheels. The ride height should be almost the same after checking the tire circumfrance. The body sits off the frame a 4X4 block +/- 1/2 inch measuring from floor pan to frame. Front has 2 inch spindles and 1 inch dropped coils, back has second spring removed and 2 inch blocks.

BlueJeep · 12-21-2009, 11:42 AM

1952ssr, what did you use for wheel spacers on yours?

1952ssr · 12-21-2009, 03:59 PM

I've got 2 inch spacers front and back.

BlueJeep · 12-21-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1952ssr

I've got 2 inch spacers front and back.

How wide are the extreme wheels? I had to do 1" spacers on my 4wd s10 rear to get the 15x7 (3.75"bs) wheels to clear the bedsides with no tubbing, and I'm looking at what I should do on the front. Thanks!

1952ssr · 12-21-2009, 05:45 PM

They are 16 X 8 with zero offset.

49ZR2 · 12-21-2009, 08:55 PM

Mines 4" off the ZR2 frame - no wheel spacers up front - 1 1/4" spacers in the rear to make the stock 31" tires fit

1950 GMC · 12-22-2009, 03:41 AM

1952ssr, Did I read that correctly 4" +/- 1/2" off the frame? Thanks for sharing.

1952ssr · 12-22-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1950 GMC

1952ssr, Did I read that correctly 4" +/- 1/2" off the frame? Thanks for sharing.

I'll go down to the shop tonight and make sure, and take some pictures.

1952ssr · 12-23-2009, 10:47 AM

I didn't get to the shop last night, was shopping for last minute gifts. Within the next few days off I'll get some pictures and measurements. I'll get back with everyone next week, I don't have the net at home.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

nickp51chevy · 12-24-2009, 03:02 AM

Heres mine. Nothing fancy done to it. It's stock ride hight for the s10. I think the back of the front fender is about 6" off the ground.

1950 GMC · 12-24-2009, 03:11 AM

Thanks for sharing everyone. Nickp51chevy how far off the frame does your body sit?

1950 GMC · 12-24-2009, 03:18 AM

Nickp51chevy, I just read your build thread 3 1/2" thanks.

1952ssr · 12-28-2009, 10:26 AM

Well got in 10 hours of work on the '51 Saturday. Here are some pictures to get a better idea where my cab sits. About 5-5 1/2 inches off between frame and floor pan in the battery mounting hole. Notice in the second, hard to see it but there is a 3/4 piece of square tubing between the top body mount cup and original cab channel. Those brackets were made using the left over frame cut from the back and a s10 body mount bracket.

1952ssr · 12-28-2009, 10:30 AM

Others: second is from bottom of back of cab to frame about 3 1/2

Dan Bowles · 12-30-2009, 04:13 PM

Not a great pic and wheels have changed but:

Stock S10 suspension with 3" blocks in the rear. 2" spacers all the way around, S10 4x4 rear end. Body sits about 5" off the frame (4" blocks and 1" stock S10 body mount). Rear cab mounts are stock '54 shackle mounts. 327/NV3500 5 speed.

About 8-9" to the running board bottom.

FiftyTwo · 12-30-2009, 11:08 PM

My '52 is mounted 5" off the frame, S10 Xtreme (ZQ8) stock factory lowered front and rear suspension, '79 Camaro rear end, 15x8 Corvette rally wheels, 245/60/15 tires with 1.5" spacers in front, 350 crate motor with 700R4 trans.

ruffrida2005 · 12-30-2009, 11:34 PM

trucks look good guys

**LEEVON** · 12-31-2009, 12:01 AM

Way to keep this thread going! I've got to have one of these trucks!

nickp51chevy · 12-31-2009, 02:06 AM

FiftyTwo, Nice! Your truck is awesome looking. I was going to do the same thing with my gas filler neck also, but I didn't want to chance screwing up my bed side so I didn't. Instead I put a wood box in the back of the bed. Check it out in post number 16.

LEEVON, you don't want one of these truck.

J/K

I think that we should try to save them all.

12-18-2009, 08:27 AM	#2
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height here is my 48 gmc it is bagged on a 87 s10 frame so the ride height changes depending on the road hahaha

12-18-2009, 01:47 PM	#3
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height That is what I hope mine turns out like. What is your suspension setup?

12-18-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height s10 bags and cups and drop spindles in front and 2 link in rear with bags on the bars. rides great

12-21-2009, 08:18 AM	#6
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height i'm fixing to take to bed off to finsh it up. i take some pictures when i get it off aod post them for you

12-21-2009, 10:28 AM	#7
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Mine is almost complete except for 18"'s on front and 20"'s out back. But this is how mine sits now with 16" extreme wheels. The ride height should be almost the same after checking the tire circumfrance. The body sits off the frame a 4X4 block +/- 1/2 inch measuring from floor pan to frame. Front has 2 inch spindles and 1 inch dropped coils, back has second spring removed and 2 inch blocks. Last edited by 1952ssr; 05-14-2010 at 04:07 PM.

12-18-2009, 04:26 AM	#1
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height For those of you who have completed your finished ride height on your S-10 conversion can you please post some pics of your trucks at ride height? If you can also include any chassis mods, rim & tire sizes, and the height the body sits from the frame it would be greatly appreciated. __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/ Last edited by 1950 GMC; 12-18-2009 at 04:27 AM. Reason: Spelling

12-21-2009, 11:42 AM	#8
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height 1952ssr, what did you use for wheel spacers on yours? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

12-21-2009, 03:59 PM	#9
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height I've got 2 inch spacers front and back.

12-21-2009, 05:45 PM	#11
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height They are 16 X 8 with zero offset.

12-21-2009, 08:55 PM	#12
49ZR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 85	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Mines 4" off the ZR2 frame - no wheel spacers up front - 1 1/4" spacers in the rear to make the stock 31" tires fit Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372267 49 4x4 build 51 Willys frame off beer getter.

12-22-2009, 03:41 AM	#13
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height 1952ssr, Did I read that correctly 4" +/- 1/2" off the frame? Thanks for sharing. __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

12-23-2009, 10:47 AM	#15
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height I didn't get to the shop last night, was shopping for last minute gifts. Within the next few days off I'll get some pictures and measurements. I'll get back with everyone next week, I don't have the net at home. MERRY CHRISTMAS

12-24-2009, 03:02 AM	#16
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Heres mine. Nothing fancy done to it. It's stock ride hight for the s10. I think the back of the front fender is about 6" off the ground. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-24-2009, 03:11 AM	#17
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Thanks for sharing everyone. Nickp51chevy how far off the frame does your body sit? __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

12-24-2009, 03:18 AM	#18
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Nickp51chevy, I just read your build thread 3 1/2" thanks. __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/



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12-28-2009, 10:26 AM	#19
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Well got in 10 hours of work on the '51 Saturday. Here are some pictures to get a better idea where my cab sits. About 5-5 1/2 inches off between frame and floor pan in the battery mounting hole. Notice in the second, hard to see it but there is a 3/4 piece of square tubing between the top body mount cup and original cab channel. Those brackets were made using the left over frame cut from the back and a s10 body mount bracket. Last edited by 1952ssr; 05-14-2010 at 04:07 PM.

12-28-2009, 10:30 AM	#20
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Others: second is from bottom of back of cab to frame about 3 1/2 Last edited by 1952ssr; 05-14-2010 at 04:07 PM.

12-30-2009, 04:13 PM	#21
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Not a great pic and wheels have changed but: Stock S10 suspension with 3" blocks in the rear. 2" spacers all the way around, S10 4x4 rear end. Body sits about 5" off the frame (4" blocks and 1" stock S10 body mount). Rear cab mounts are stock '54 shackle mounts. 327/NV3500 5 speed. About 8-9" to the running board bottom. Last edited by Dan Bowles; 12-30-2009 at 04:14 PM.

12-30-2009, 11:08 PM	#22
FiftyTwo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 109	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height My '52 is mounted 5" off the frame, S10 Xtreme (ZQ8) stock factory lowered front and rear suspension, '79 Camaro rear end, 15x8 Corvette rally wheels, 245/60/15 tires with 1.5" spacers in front, 350 crate motor with 700R4 trans. Attached Images

12-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#23
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height trucks look good guys __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-31-2009, 12:01 AM	#24
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height Way to keep this thread going! I've got to have one of these trucks! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-31-2009, 02:06 AM	#25
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: How about some pics of your S10 conversion @ ride height FiftyTwo, Nice! Your truck is awesome looking. I was going to do the same thing with my gas filler neck also, but I didn't want to chance screwing up my bed side so I didn't. Instead I put a wood box in the back of the bed. Check it out in post number 16. LEEVON, you don't want one of these truck. J/K I think that we should try to save them all. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

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