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BLP86 · 01-12-2017, 10:54 PM

Here's Mine on 15's 5" Front, 7" Rear

SIXTY9CST · 01-25-2017, 12:36 AM

What size tires?

SIXTY9CST · 01-25-2017, 12:37 AM

What size tires?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLP86

Here's Mine on 15's 5" Front, 7" Rear

85/Silverado · 01-25-2017, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Houston Ben

2/4 drop (springs and shackles) w/ 275/60/15 all around. I think I need to put OG springs back on and get 3" spindles.

What color is your truck?

BLP86 · 01-26-2017, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTY9CST

What size tires?

Sorry for the delay;
Fronts are 215/70's and the Rear are 275/60's. Front wheels are the 6.5in Van Wheels, backs are the 8in rallys

moneyeater · 01-26-2017, 03:26 PM

4,5/6 drop with BellTech spindles, springs, flip kit and shocks.
15x10 American Eagle 589 rims with 295/50 and 255/60.
Had to grind back the lip on the lower control arm for clearence.
Rides like a gocart and is real fun!

Ziegelsteinfaust · 01-26-2017, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moneyeater

4,5/6 drop with BellTech spindles, springs, flip kit and shocks.
15x10 American Eagle 589 rims with 295/50 and 255/60.
Had to grind back the lip on the lower control arm for clearence.
Rides like a gocart and is real fun!

That isna sweet looking ride.

moneyeater · 01-27-2017, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

That isna sweet looking ride.

Thank you! My pride and joy for 24 years now!

Houston Ben · 01-27-2017, 09:19 AM

85/Silver,
It is PPG 50775 Cordovan Maroon.

Moneyeater, I love your truck, might have to copy your tire size!

85supersierra · 01-28-2017, 10:55 PM

I will be joining this thread soon. I plan to loose my current 17's for a set of 15" Ansen Sprints with BFG T/A.

Houston Ben · 01-29-2017, 05:46 PM

85super,
What don't you like about your 17" rims? I was thinking of going to 17s but not sure. If I don't, I thought about the same style rim you want to go to.

85supersierra · 01-29-2017, 11:16 PM

Huston Ben, there is nothing wrong with my 17's. they where in the truck when I bought it. They are Helo Max 6 and look to 4x4ish for me. I am going with the 15's for the classic look. Not to mention a set of 4 rims and tires together cost less than one Schott rim that was my other option.

lilred87 · 09-11-2017, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

mine 5/6 wth 15x8/15x10 rallys

What size tires are you running bbbc10?
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OK83c10 · 09-11-2017, 08:42 PM

2.5/4 drop with western chassis drop spindles up front and drop leafs springs in the back

**MikeB** · 09-11-2017, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OK83c10

2.5/4 drop with western chassis drop spindles up front and drop leafs springs in the back

Dropped leaf springs? Where did you get them?

I have Beltech dropped hangers and WC shackles on the shelf, but can't decide which set or combo to use for a 2"-3" drop. If I do the hangers I'll need to drop the tank. Using the shackles requires notching a bed support member, which I hate to do.

OK83c10 · 09-12-2017, 08:22 PM

I ordered them from the Western Chassis website. Install was easy. I went with these so I didn't have to cut the support for the shackles or go through the trouble of grinding rivets and relocating the hangers. You could purchase the 3" drop leaf springs and remove a leaf to drop it to 4 inches if you don't like the stance. It didn't quite get me to 4" of drop but I'm pleased with the results. I'll put a link below

https://westernchassisinc.com/1973-8...-Leaf-Springs/

wtchop · 09-12-2017, 08:59 PM

5.5/7 drop on 15x7 front and 15x8 rear.

85/Silverado · 09-12-2017, 09:25 PM

A static Drop is not cutting the frame rails?

**PowerdbyChevy79** · 09-13-2017, 12:54 PM

15x8 rallys all around

Nuckingfuts · 09-13-2017, 01:26 PM

You guys with 5/7 drops, is there room for a 15x10 Rally wheel with 275's mounted in the rear?

Nick_R_23 · 09-13-2017, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

A static Drop is not cutting the frame rails?

A static drop is just simply a drop that is at a fixed height - it doesn't change. Examples would be drop springs, drop spindles, axle flips, or shackle relocators, once installed your ride height is set. Guys with bags on their truck can raise or lower the suspension height at will.

85/Silverado · 09-13-2017, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick_R_23

A static drop is just simply a drop that is at a fixed height - it doesn't change. Examples would be drop springs, drop spindles, axle flips, or shackle relocators, once installed your ride height is set. Guys with bags on their truck can raise or lower the suspension height at will.

I see... It's a non adjustable suspension.

aggie91 · 09-14-2017, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuckingfuts

You guys with 5/7 drops, is there room for a 15x10 Rally wheel with 275's mounted in the rear?

Yes. We even ran a 295/50-15 on a fleetside...

Malo83 · 09-14-2017, 03:05 PM

My 83, 15x8, 15x10

01-12-2017, 10:54 PM	#126
BLP86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 80	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Here's Mine on 15's 5" Front, 7" Rear Attached Images

01-25-2017, 12:36 AM	#127
SIXTY9CST Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fairfield,Ca. Posts: 27	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s What size tires?

01-26-2017, 03:26 PM	#131
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 4,5/6 drop with BellTech spindles, springs, flip kit and shocks. 15x10 American Eagle 589 rims with 295/50 and 255/60. Had to grind back the lip on the lower control arm for clearence. Rides like a gocart and is real fun! Attached Images __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

01-27-2017, 09:19 AM	#134
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 85/Silver, It is PPG 50775 Cordovan Maroon. Moneyeater, I love your truck, might have to copy your tire size! __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

01-28-2017, 10:55 PM	#135
85supersierra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Walhalla SC Posts: 135	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s I will be joining this thread soon. I plan to loose my current 17's for a set of 15" Ansen Sprints with BFG T/A.

01-29-2017, 05:46 PM	#136
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 85super, What don't you like about your 17" rims? I was thinking of going to 17s but not sure. If I don't, I thought about the same style rim you want to go to. __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

01-29-2017, 11:16 PM	#137
85supersierra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Walhalla SC Posts: 135	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Huston Ben, there is nothing wrong with my 17's. they where in the truck when I bought it. They are Helo Max 6 and look to 4x4ish for me. I am going with the 15's for the classic look. Not to mention a set of 4 rims and tires together cost less than one Schott rim that was my other option.

09-11-2017, 08:42 PM	#139
OK83c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 2.5/4 drop with western chassis drop spindles up front and drop leafs springs in the back Attached Images

09-12-2017, 08:22 PM	#141
OK83c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s I ordered them from the Western Chassis website. Install was easy. I went with these so I didn't have to cut the support for the shackles or go through the trouble of grinding rivets and relocating the hangers. You could purchase the 3" drop leaf springs and remove a leaf to drop it to 4 inches if you don't like the stance. It didn't quite get me to 4" of drop but I'm pleased with the results. I'll put a link below https://westernchassisinc.com/1973-8...-Leaf-Springs/

09-12-2017, 08:59 PM	#142
wtchop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Martin, TN Posts: 42	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 5.5/7 drop on 15x7 front and 15x8 rear. Attached Images

09-12-2017, 09:25 PM	#143
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 491	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s A static Drop is not cutting the frame rails?

09-13-2017, 12:54 PM	#144
PowerdbyChevy79 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 738	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 15x8 rallys all around Attached Images __________________ 1966 C10 "Mary" 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1976 C35 Sierra Grande "Mr. Harvey" 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 1982 C10 Silverado "Lucy" C10 Club Texas -HMIC

09-13-2017, 01:26 PM	#145
Nuckingfuts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA, USA Posts: 117	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s You guys with 5/7 drops, is there room for a 15x10 Rally wheel with 275's mounted in the rear? Last edited by Nuckingfuts; 09-13-2017 at 07:11 PM.

09-14-2017, 03:05 PM	#149
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s My 83, 15x8, 15x10 Attached Images



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