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70inbville · 05-02-2017, 08:34 PM

Hi all,

to those of you how have a 4.5-6 drop in a 70 c10, how is it to drive daily? I have a Buddy who has a 4-6 drop in a 66 and he drags all over the place. I was thinking of a 4.5-6 but now am rethinking as I live in Oklahoma where the roads less than favorable. I want to enjoy the rise as I remember as a kid. I don't want to be dodging every bad spot in the road. your input is all welcomed. Thanks Chip

bbbc10 · 05-02-2017, 08:43 PM

Go 3/5 then

71cheyennesuperlongb · 05-08-2017, 12:42 PM

I have ECE 2 1/2 drop spindle 1 1/2 springs rear airbag swap for 4/6 drop.I wanted 2 in springs but the tech guy at ECE said for everyday driving it would be too low. I cut my snubbers in half and I drive it REAL HARD! It takes a big dip to hit the snubbers in front.

71cheyennesuperlongb · 05-08-2017, 12:46 PM

Oh and I dont drag anything unless it is like a washed out rutted driveway.Everyday city driving is not a problem.

70inbville · 05-09-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 71cheyennesuperlongb

Oh and I dont drag anything unless it is like a washed out rutted driveway.Everyday city driving is not a problem.

what size tires/ wheels are you running? I am thinking 4 1/2 6 on 20 in wheels, I have seen several trucks on here with that setup and from the pics looks like enough ground clearance.

71cheyennesuperlongb · 05-10-2017, 05:11 AM

15by 7 truck ralleys 235 70 Cooper front. 15 by8 255 70 rear.

zach_carver · 05-10-2017, 08:06 AM

My 65 is lowered 5/7 Ive only scrubbed a few times. Gravel rutted driveways always get me though. How often it bottoms out also depends on what size tires are being used as well which you probably already knew that. I have scrubbed maybe once on asphalt, I just watch what Im doing and where I am going lol

SCOTI · 05-10-2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 70inbville

what size tires/ wheels are you running? I am thinking 4 1/2 6 on 20 in wheels, I have seen several trucks on here with that setup and from the pics looks like enough ground clearance.

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Originally Posted by 71cheyennesuperlongb

15by 7 truck ralleys 235 70 Cooper front. 15 by8 255 70 rear.

~28" front tire OD
29" rear tire OD

These would be similar to a 20" combo in size so you should be fine (255/40-20; 295/40-20).

68Stepbed · 05-11-2017, 08:44 AM

I ran a 4.5/6.75 drop on my 68 for several years. I didn't daily drive it, but it got driven quite often, even in the bad roads in Knoxville. I wouldn't have any second thoughts about driving on daily lowered this much.

70inbville · 05-12-2017, 06:19 PM

thanks to all, this is the info I was needing to have. Chip

05-02-2017, 08:34 PM	#1
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 Hi all, to those of you how have a 4.5-6 drop in a 70 c10, how is it to drive daily? I have a Buddy who has a 4-6 drop in a 66 and he drags all over the place. I was thinking of a 4.5-6 but now am rethinking as I live in Oklahoma where the roads less than favorable. I want to enjoy the rise as I remember as a kid. I don't want to be dodging every bad spot in the road. your input is all welcomed. Thanks Chip

05-02-2017, 08:43 PM	#2
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 Go 3/5 then

05-08-2017, 12:42 PM	#3
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 I have ECE 2 1/2 drop spindle 1 1/2 springs rear airbag swap for 4/6 drop.I wanted 2 in springs but the tech guy at ECE said for everyday driving it would be too low. I cut my snubbers in half and I drive it REAL HARD! It takes a big dip to hit the snubbers in front. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

05-08-2017, 12:46 PM	#4
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 Oh and I dont drag anything unless it is like a washed out rutted driveway.Everyday city driving is not a problem. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

05-10-2017, 05:11 AM	#6
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 15by 7 truck ralleys 235 70 Cooper front. 15 by8 255 70 rear. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

05-10-2017, 08:06 AM	#7
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 My 65 is lowered 5/7 Ive only scrubbed a few times. Gravel rutted driveways always get me though. How often it bottoms out also depends on what size tires are being used as well which you probably already knew that. I have scrubbed maybe once on asphalt, I just watch what Im doing and where I am going lol __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

05-11-2017, 08:44 AM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 I ran a 4.5/6.75 drop on my 68 for several years. I didn't daily drive it, but it got driven quite often, even in the bad roads in Knoxville. I wouldn't have any second thoughts about driving on daily lowered this much. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-12-2017, 06:19 PM	#10
70inbville Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bartlesville ok Posts: 143	Re: 4 1/2- 6 drop question for 70 c10 thanks to all, this is the info I was needing to have. Chip



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