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Old 07-06-2018, 09:53 PM   #1
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Stance Check

When I bought my '51 panel it was full stock ride height, about 10-12 inches high. Over the last 10 months I've made many suspension mods and today I finally got started mounting the front fenders so I could visualize the results. It's now about 5 inches high at the fenders. To say I'm pleased with it's new look is an understatement!
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Old 07-06-2018, 11:16 PM   #2
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Re: Stance Check

Damn sure it looks good. What suspension do you have?

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Old 07-07-2018, 12:55 AM   #3
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Re: Stance Check

Thank you!
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Old 07-07-2018, 06:36 AM   #4
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Looks awesome. Love it.
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Old 07-07-2018, 07:13 AM   #5
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Much better...
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Old 07-07-2018, 09:17 AM   #6
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Re: Stance Check

Great !
AS long as the front bumper clears the cement bumpers and the re-bar pegs holding them to the lot !
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Old 07-07-2018, 10:20 AM   #7
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Nice, body looks really straight, you are off to a good start. What's your drive train?
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Old 07-07-2018, 12:21 PM   #8
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Re: Stance Check

Looks good, that is right where I hope mine sits when it is done.
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Old 07-08-2018, 03:19 AM   #9
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Looks good, that is right where I hope mine sits when it is done.
Thanks. It's been my experience that 5" is a good compromise of lowness and practicality.
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Old 07-08-2018, 10:49 PM   #10
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Re: Stance Check

looks right on
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Old 07-08-2018, 10:58 PM   #11
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....It's now about 5 inches high at the fenders. To say I'm pleased with it's new look is an understatement!
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Old 07-09-2018, 10:31 AM   #12
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Photos were there the other day ????
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Old 07-09-2018, 10:40 AM   #13
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I THOUGHT I had seen a picture from someone with their truck's front end and a soda can. Then again, maybe I'm losing my mind!!
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