static dropped square bodies with 15s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MDc10 · 11-05-2012, 10:52 AM

Alright fellows I know some of you guys out there have 15s on your squares. I'm trying to see how your trucks look lowered on 15s. Would like to see some 2.5/5 drops and some 5.5/5 drops on factory height with 15s, to see how low I can take mine without cutting out the fender wells. Lets see those pics and what setup you have, also tires sizes, thanks.
Posted via Mobile Device

hotrodred · 11-05-2012, 10:55 AM

Don't remember specifically how it was lowered but here's a pic for ya.

red02chevy · 11-05-2012, 11:42 AM

here is mine

ymerej71 · 11-05-2012, 11:45 AM

Here's a pic of my '79 GMC... Front-end dropped with spindles and 1 full coil cut from springs, and rear axle flipped.
Factory rallys - 15x8's up front and 15x10's out back.
This is about as low as I can drop it right now...the headers hang way close to the ground.

MDc10 · 11-05-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red02chevy

here is mine

what drop is that, and tire size?
Posted via Mobile Device

MDc10 · 11-05-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ymerej71

Here's a pic of my '79 GMC... Front-end dropped with spindles and 1 full coil cut from springs, and rear axle flipped.
Factory rallys - 15x8's up front and 15x10's out back.
This is about as low as I can drop it right now...the headers hang way close to the ground.

looks good. That's what im going for. Just 2.5" drop spindles in front? Do you still have the inner fenders?
Posted via Mobile Device

**LEEVON** · 11-05-2012, 12:15 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=356705

Malo83 · 11-05-2012, 01:01 PM

My 83 with a 4/5 drop, 2 cut coils and flip kit, 15x9 rims with 275-50 TA's

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Rich84 · 11-05-2012, 02:45 PM

Flip kit with 3" spindles and 1.5" drop springs in front..
Name: IMG_0794.jpg
Views: 5644
Size: 56.0 KB

Name: IMG_0788.jpg
Views: 5602
Size: 47.0 KB

BLUE SQUARE · 11-05-2012, 03:29 PM

Here is my 87 R10 on a 5/6 drop (All Western Chassis Parts).

Font: 2.5 spindle and 2.5 springs
Rear: Flip kit / Shackles (Only using 1" of shackle drop).

Rims are 15/8 on 235/75r/15 tires - No rubbing issues whatsoever - rides great.

BLUE SQUARE

cory d · 11-05-2012, 03:35 PM

my truck on the right: 2 coils cut, flip and shackles
truck on left: 2 coils cut, drop hangers and leafs removed

ymerej71 · 11-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDc10

looks good. That's what im going for. Just 2.5" drop spindles in front? Do you still have the inner fenders?
Posted via Mobile Device

I've cut 1 full coil from each of the front two coils springs in addition to the dropped spindles I have installed. Yes, I do still have the inner fenders and yes the tops of the tires do rub very lightly when i encounter an unexpected dip in the road. I haven't shaved off any of the factory bumpstops and the arms ride just slightly above them. Just enough for a "decent" ride... for a budget dropped lowered truck anyway.

MDc10 · 11-05-2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ymerej71

I've cut 1 full coil from each of the front two coils springs in addition to the dropped spindles I have installed. Yes, I do still have the inner fenders and yes the tops of the tires do rub very lightly when i encounter an unexpected dip in the road. I haven't shaved off any of the factory bumpstops and the arms ride just slightly above them. Just enough for a "decent" ride... for a budget dropped lowered truck anyway.

Thanks for.the info. I love where you took your profile pic, in old town Gainesville with the brick road. I did alot of running there when I was younger. I lived close to there.
Posted via Mobile Device

Metalshapes · 11-05-2012, 07:32 PM

Here is my 85, i made my own flip kit and it has 2.5" spindles and 3" coils with 15x8 wheels and 275/60/15 BFGs.

Car'n'Guitars · 11-05-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83

My 83 with a 4/5 drop, 2 cut coils and flip kit, 15x9 rims with 275-50 TA's

Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Awesome truck.

MDc10 · 11-05-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metalshapes

Here is my 85, i made my own flip kit and it has 2.5" spindles and 3" coils with 15x8 wheels and 275/60/15 BFGs.

DId you have to cut out your inner fenders?
Posted via Mobile Device

craazy22 · 11-05-2012, 09:41 PM

Cool thread keep em coming ..
Posted via Mobile Device

Seventy · 11-05-2012, 10:31 PM

My '73..."Frankenstein". Coils have been cut in the front sometime in the past, it rides just above the uncut bumpstops, but still a decent ride. The rear is just flipped.

Cory, thats a really nice picture.

J Knight · 11-05-2012, 10:49 PM

4.5/5

bbbc10 · 11-05-2012, 11:58 PM

mine 5/6 wth 15x8/15x10 rallys

Skunksmash · 11-06-2012, 03:23 AM

How do these trucks ride though? What with the no bags and all.

MDc10 · 11-06-2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10

mine 5/6 wth 15x8/15x10 rallys

Did you have to cut out the inner fenders?
Posted via Mobile Device

bigwheel15 · 11-06-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDc10

Did you have to cut out the inner fenders?
Posted via Mobile Device

No, he still has em.

bbbc10 · 11-06-2012, 07:28 PM

yup stil got em in

Skunksmash · 11-06-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red02chevy

here is mine

G]

What wheels are those? I like em cause they have the torque thrust look, yet they still look old somehow.

11-05-2012, 10:52 AM	#1
MDc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Broken Arrow, ok Posts: 181	static dropped square bodies with 15s Alright fellows I know some of you guys out there have 15s on your squares. I'm trying to see how your trucks look lowered on 15s. Would like to see some 2.5/5 drops and some 5.5/5 drops on factory height with 15s, to see how low I can take mine without cutting out the fender wells. Lets see those pics and what setup you have, also tires sizes, thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

11-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#2
hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: springfield oregon Posts: 56	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Don't remember specifically how it was lowered but here's a pic for ya. Attached Images __________________ Jon Carr

11-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
red02chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TX Posts: 499	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s here is mine __________________

11-05-2012, 11:45 AM	#4
ymerej71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gainesville, TX Posts: 144	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Here's a pic of my '79 GMC... Front-end dropped with spindles and 1 full coil cut from springs, and rear axle flipped. Factory rallys - 15x8's up front and 15x10's out back. This is about as low as I can drop it right now...the headers hang way close to the ground.

11-05-2012, 12:15 PM	#7
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=356705 __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-05-2012, 01:01 PM	#8
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s My 83 with a 4/5 drop, 2 cut coils and flip kit, 15x9 rims with 275-50 TA's Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us

11-05-2012, 02:45 PM	#9
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Flip kit with 3" spindles and 1.5" drop springs in front.. Attached Images

11-05-2012, 03:29 PM	#10
BLUE SQUARE Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fontana California Posts: 97	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Here is my 87 R10 on a 5/6 drop (All Western Chassis Parts). Font: 2.5 spindle and 2.5 springs Rear: Flip kit / Shackles (Only using 1" of shackle drop). Rims are 15/8 on 235/75r/15 tires - No rubbing issues whatsoever - rides great. BLUE SQUARE Attached Images

11-05-2012, 03:35 PM	#11
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s my truck on the right: 2 coils cut, flip and shackles truck on left: 2 coils cut, drop hangers and leafs removed __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

11-05-2012, 07:32 PM	#14
Metalshapes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 114	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Here is my 85, i made my own flip kit and it has 2.5" spindles and 3" coils with 15x8 wheels and 275/60/15 BFGs. Attached Images __________________ Rally 'round the family....with a pocket full of shells.

11-05-2012, 09:41 PM	#17
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s Cool thread keep em coming .. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

11-05-2012, 10:31 PM	#18
Seventy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s My '73..."Frankenstein". Coils have been cut in the front sometime in the past, it rides just above the uncut bumpstops, but still a decent ride. The rear is just flipped. Cory, thats a really nice picture. Last edited by Seventy; 11-05-2012 at 10:32 PM. Reason: typo

11-05-2012, 10:49 PM	#19
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s 4.5/5 Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

11-05-2012, 11:58 PM	#20
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s mine 5/6 wth 15x8/15x10 rallys Attached Images

11-06-2012, 03:23 AM	#21
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s How do these trucks ride though? What with the no bags and all.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-06-2012, 07:28 PM	#24
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: static dropped square bodies with 15s yup stil got em in

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.