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hayhauler71

05-17-2017 09:45 PM

From stock to drop

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Over the cold season decided it was time for a change. Went from stock look to 2 1/2 inch drop spindle and 3 inch rear spring. Also fitted with 255-70-15 tires on front and 285-70-15 on the rear. It sure was a drastic change for me because i had it at stock height for 32 years.

jessemthompson

05-17-2017 09:49 PM

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It looks really good. The stance and the tires match perfectly. Good work.

Boog	05-18-2017 04:45 AM

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It's a tasteful adjustment.

weq92f

05-18-2017 10:14 AM

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Gives it a nice stance and those wheels/tires fill out the fender wells real nice!

32 years eh? Warning: being closer to the road while driving gives a feeling of euphoria and may affect your ability to remove the grin from your face!

-klb

HeavyD

05-18-2017 10:29 AM

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Looks good! Any chance you could post a pic directly facing one side? I would like to see the rake from using a 2.5/3 setup. Thanks.

demian5

05-18-2017 10:46 AM

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I like it. Im really on the fence with tire size. Wanting to do the "traditional" 255/275 60 15 setup but I really like the way the 31 11.50 15 sit in the rear wheel wells.

Old_Gold

05-18-2017 10:52 AM

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I really like the stance! Is that a rear leaf spring drop?

Jstock85

05-18-2017 11:45 AM

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It looks great!

hayhauler71

05-18-2017 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Old_Gold (Post 7945801)

I really like the stance! Is that a rear leaf spring drop?

Coil spring

hayhauler71

05-18-2017 01:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD (Post 7945780)

Looks good! Any chance you could post a pic directly facing one side? I would like to see the rake from using a 2.5/3 setup. Thanks.

Hope this helps

engineer_gregh

05-18-2017 01:50 PM

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Very Nice!

mattfranklin

05-18-2017 08:17 PM

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It looks really good. Actually it looked pretty good to begin with, too. ;-)

72LB	05-18-2017 09:15 PM

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Nice stance.

hayhauler71

05-19-2017 06:37 PM

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Thanks guys for the response. I do like the change.

garyd1961

05-19-2017 09:24 PM

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I like the factory height but it looks good. Why no mirrors?

hayhauler71

05-19-2017 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by garyd1961 (Post 7947044)

I like the factory height but it looks good. Why no mirrors?

I have a rear view and the exterior mirrors make a protective truck cover hard to fit

stexag

05-20-2017 07:21 AM

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I'm tire size shopping right now (like most everyone on the board) and I was looking for something a little 'meatier' than a 275/60 15 - I think I found it.

Is that a Coker 285/70? How do you like it? That's a big ol' boy and fills up the wheel well nicely; does it stay balanced well? Edit to add - is that a 8 or 10 rim?

hayhauler71

05-20-2017 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stexag (Post 7947222)

Yes it is a Coker silvertown black wall

I used counteract balancing beads 4 oz bag and does not shake or vibrate.

15x10 rim

In the stock picture I had 275-60-15 on the rear

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