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70inbville 05-02-2017 08:34 PM

4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
Hi all,

to those of you how have a 4.5-6 drop in a 70 c10, how is it to drive daily? I have a Buddy who has a 4-6 drop in a 66 and he drags all over the place. I was thinking of a 4.5-6 but now am rethinking as I live in Oklahoma where the roads less than favorable. I want to enjoy the rise as I remember as a kid. I don't want to be dodging every bad spot in the road. your input is all welcomed. Thanks Chip

bbbc10 05-02-2017 08:43 PM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
Go 3/5 then

71cheyennesuperlongb 05-08-2017 12:42 PM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
I have ECE 2 1/2 drop spindle 1 1/2 springs rear airbag swap for 4/6 drop.I wanted 2 in springs but the tech guy at ECE said for everyday driving it would be too low. I cut my snubbers in half and I drive it REAL HARD! It takes a big dip to hit the snubbers in front.

71cheyennesuperlongb 05-08-2017 12:46 PM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
Oh and I dont drag anything unless it is like a washed out rutted driveway.Everyday city driving is not a problem.

70inbville 05-09-2017 07:32 PM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 71cheyennesuperlongb (Post 7937274)
Oh and I dont drag anything unless it is like a washed out rutted driveway.Everyday city driving is not a problem.

what size tires/ wheels are you running? I am thinking 4 1/2 6 on 20 in wheels, I have seen several trucks on here with that setup and from the pics looks like enough ground clearance.

71cheyennesuperlongb 05-10-2017 05:11 AM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
15by 7 truck ralleys 235 70 Cooper front. 15 by8 255 70 rear.

zach_carver 05-10-2017 08:06 AM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
My 65 is lowered 5/7 Ive only scrubbed a few times. Gravel rutted driveways always get me though. How often it bottoms out also depends on what size tires are being used as well which you probably already knew that. I have scrubbed maybe once on asphalt, I just watch what Im doing and where I am going lol

SCOTI 05-10-2017 06:24 PM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 70inbville
what size tires/ wheels are you running? I am thinking 4 1/2 6 on 20 in wheels, I have seen several trucks on here with that setup and from the pics looks like enough ground clearance.


Quote:

Originally Posted by 71cheyennesuperlongb (Post 7938900)
15by 7 truck ralleys 235 70 Cooper front. 15 by8 255 70 rear.

~28" front tire OD
29" rear tire OD


These would be similar to a 20" combo in size so you should be fine (255/40-20; 295/40-20).

68Stepbed 05-11-2017 08:44 AM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
I ran a 4.5/6.75 drop on my 68 for several years. I didn't daily drive it, but it got driven quite often, even in the bad roads in Knoxville. I wouldn't have any second thoughts about driving on daily lowered this much.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/d...pswgdgkxyg.jpg

70inbville 05-12-2017 06:19 PM

Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10
 
thanks to all, this is the info I was needing to have. Chip


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