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Old 07-06-2018, 05:23 PM   #1
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5/5 static drop on 86 c/10

just picked up and 86 c/10 and was wondering if i can do the 5/5 drop and use 15 inch diameter steel wheels ? never dropped a square body so wanna make sure before i start buying parts. thanks in advance !! post pics if you have them please ( for inspiration !
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Old 07-06-2018, 09:07 PM   #2
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Re: 5/5 static drop on 86 c/10

Yes you can, however some spindles will rub with 15 inch wheels. I believe most 2.5 spindles like western chassis do not rub though. But even if it does with a little grinding you can make most all them work. My 15x8 truck rally's with Western spindles never did run.
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Old 07-09-2018, 04:02 PM   #3
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Re: 5/5 static drop on 86 c/10

15" progressive rims on my 78 with 3" belltechs no rubbing
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