5/7 drop ext cab setup - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

likaroc13 · 08-15-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Drewkimble48

You know I just thought of something. for you 5/7 drop guys, did you have to remove your inner wheelhouses?

I had no need to remove them on mine.

Kudzupatch · 08-16-2014, 06:22 PM

For the most part, it will depend on the tires you run. Mine with a 4" had scrubbing issues on big bumps. Got to where I would cringe when I saw it coming. HATED that sound!

So I put on 2" smaller dia. tires and added a 1" lift spacer to the spring. Same stance but much more clearance and no rubbing.

Tom · 08-16-2014, 11:28 PM

When I run 255/45/17's I get no rubbing even loaded down. With 245/50/17's I will rub the passenger side tire on the bolt that holds the air cleaner. Removed that and it only rubs on big bumps when loaded down.

Drewkimble48 · 08-18-2014, 12:53 PM

My square body truck has a 5/6 drop and I get some tire rub though not much for me to worry about but I had to cut a notch out for my DJM control arms to clear from hitting the inner wheelhouse. When the money presents itself though, I will be taking out that djm arms and replacing them with CPP most likely. I have terrible alignment issues with those djm arms

08-16-2014, 06:22 PM	#27
Kudzupatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GUNTERSVILLE Posts: 621	Re: 5/7 drop ext cab setup For the most part, it will depend on the tires you run. Mine with a 4" had scrubbing issues on big bumps. Got to where I would cringe when I saw it coming. HATED that sound! So I put on 2" smaller dia. tires and added a 1" lift spacer to the spring. Same stance but much more clearance and no rubbing.

08-16-2014, 11:28 PM	#28
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,706	Re: 5/7 drop ext cab setup When I run 255/45/17's I get no rubbing even loaded down. With 245/50/17's I will rub the passenger side tire on the bolt that holds the air cleaner. Removed that and it only rubs on big bumps when loaded down. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

08-18-2014, 12:53 PM	#29
Drewkimble48 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Addison TX Posts: 142	Re: 5/7 drop ext cab setup My square body truck has a 5/6 drop and I get some tire rub though not much for me to worry about but I had to cut a notch out for my DJM control arms to clear from hitting the inner wheelhouse. When the money presents itself though, I will be taking out that djm arms and replacing them with CPP most likely. I have terrible alignment issues with those djm arms



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