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Old 02-29-2016, 08:10 PM   #1
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i just picked this 98 gmc up this weekend. belltech spindles with c-notch in rear. getting smaller tires for rear. the 265's are way too big. has roll pan with hidden receiver hitch.
Congrats, cool truck! Has a nice old school feel to it.
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Old 02-24-2016, 11:12 PM   #2
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The day we picked it up
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Old 12-27-2015, 09:34 AM   #3
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Old 12-27-2015, 12:31 PM   #4
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Old 12-27-2015, 12:34 PM   #5
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Old 01-24-2016, 05:39 PM   #6
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Old 01-24-2016, 06:29 PM   #7
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Any more pics? What size tires are you running?
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Old 01-24-2016, 06:45 PM   #8
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Any more pics? What size tires are you running?
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Are those torq thrust wheels
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Old 01-24-2016, 07:32 PM   #9
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Yes on the wheels. American racing torq thrust, 20 x 8's. Tire size is 265/50/r20. They had a tendency to rub a little when hitting a dip. Then added some front variable rate springs, with bilstein shocks. Very rarely hits now. As far as pics, here's a before shot. With lots of buffing and cleaning, I think the ole truck turned out pretty decent. The lowering kit is from rough country. 2" drop spindles, 4" rear drop. We are a dealer for them, so I can get some hook ups
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Old 01-24-2016, 09:52 PM   #10
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Yes on the wheels. American racing torq thrust, 20 x 8's. Tire size is 265/50/r20. They had a tendency to rub a little when hitting a dip. Then added some front variable rate springs, with bilstein shocks. Very rarely hits now. As far as pics, here's a before shot. With lots of buffing and cleaning, I think the ole truck turned out pretty decent. The lowering kit is from rough country. 2" drop spindles, 4" rear drop. We are a dealer for them, so I can get some hook ups
So you're not staggered? Do you know the backspace? I bet a 255/45r20 on the front would've cleared just fine.
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Old 01-25-2016, 03:07 AM   #11
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Yes on the wheels. American racing torq thrust, 20 x 8's. Tire size is 265/50/r20. They had a tendency to rub a little when hitting a dip. Then added some front variable rate springs, with bilstein shocks. Very rarely hits now. As far as pics, here's a before shot. With lots of buffing and cleaning, I think the ole truck turned out pretty decent. The lowering kit is from rough country. 2" drop spindles, 4" rear drop. We are a dealer for them, so I can get some hook ups
Looks nice.
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Old 01-24-2016, 08:48 PM   #12
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Re: Show lowered 88-98 trucks

Truck looks great! I've been wanting those wheels but everyone says they won't work with a drop... do you know what the back space Is on them? I want to run the 20x8 front and 20x10 rear 2/4 drop. .

I just love those wheels on these trucks
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Old 01-28-2016, 04:29 PM   #13
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Re: Show lowered 88-98 trucks

I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.

I'm 2" spindle & 3" spring with 1/4 coil trimmed off in front now...

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Old 01-28-2016, 04:38 PM   #14
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I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.

I'm 2" spindle & 3" spring with 1/4 coil trimmed of in front now...
If I didn't mention before, beautiful truck!
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I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.
Good lookin truck! That's the same setup I've got, what shocks are you using front and rear, do you have part numbers? What is your rear set up? Flip kit with shock extenders?
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I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.

I'm 2" spindle & 3" spring with 1/4 coil trimmed off in front now...

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After you cut the coil do you have any rubbing issues on the inner fenders?
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does anyone know what tire size on a 5/8 dropped truck running 20/s.........front BS 4.75 and rears are 5.5 BS......THANKS!
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Old 02-29-2016, 09:27 PM   #18
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Re: Show lowered 88-98 trucks

i picked this 95 up last week. 305/5sp and just got a few goodies in for it. ill post pics after i get them all installed.
djm 4/6 drop, ridler 695's 18x8 front with 245/40/18 bfg sport copms and 18x9.5 rear with 275/40/18 sport comps.
im ordering a steel cowl hood & roll pan for it in a couple days, then start prepping the body for paint.



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Old 02-29-2016, 10:36 PM   #19
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i picked this 95 up last week. 305/5sp and just got a few goodies in for it. ill post pics after i get them all installed.
djm 4/6 drop, ridler 695's 18x8 front with 245/40/18 bfg sport copms and 18x9.5 rear with 275/40/18 sport comps.
im ordering a steel cowl hood & roll pan for it in a couple days, then start prepping the body for paint.
Nice group of goodies there & more to come. Look forward to seeing it come together for ya.
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Old 03-03-2016, 08:39 PM   #20
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thanks Phillip !!
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Old 03-04-2016, 10:20 AM   #21
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Nice group of goodies there & more to come. Look forward to seeing it come together for ya.
thank you sir, its starting to come together half way through the drop suspension.....im kinda like a kid at christmas lol
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i have a 1998 gmc with 1979 15x8 truck ralleys, anybody know if a 4/6 djm drop will clear those 8s in the front?
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i got it lowered and wheels on.....im diggin this thing
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Looks good ! I installed new inner & outer tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, & sway bar linkage bushings. Heading to get it aligned. Take care
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Old 03-12-2016, 07:16 PM   #25
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i have a 1998 gmc with 1979 15x8 truck ralleys, anybody know if a 4/6 djm drop will clear those 8s in the front?
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It has been asked before, & I think I read they will. It will probably depend on tire size, & you may have to roll the fender lips.

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i got it lowered and wheels on.....im diggin this thing
Looks good man!
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