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Chingon@801 · 04-02-2015, 09:55 PM

I just bought a 1997 cheyenne. I want to lower my truck and want to do it the right way the first time. Im new to this truck world and would like to get some advice from some of you guys who have lowered their trucks. I was looking to het a 5/8 drop and put some 20's on it and like to know what would be the perfect tire size for this rims and the drop. I would like to know what would be a good brand for this process. Also not wanting to have a bouncy ride and what i can do to avoid this. Thanks in advance...

JWall · 04-03-2015, 09:11 AM

My truck is about a 6/6 (2" spindle 3" spring with 1/4 coil cut off & flip kit & notch in rear) using all Western Chassis parts with 255/35/20 on 20x8/5 with 5.25 backspacing in front & 275/35/20 on 20x10 with 5.5 backspacing in rear. Rides great. The tires will rub the inner fenders occasionally but nothing major.

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Tom · 04-06-2015, 07:12 PM

I too used western chassis for everything but my spindles and shocks on my 98. Doestch tech shocks are the only way to go once its low! No idea on tire sizes as I run 17's.

Jewbacca · 04-13-2015, 08:11 PM

I have 5/8 drop. I tuck 255/35/20 on all four corners. No rub.

Roberty · 05-20-2015, 06:23 PM

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What wheels are those?

JWall · 05-21-2015, 07:51 AM

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What wheels are those?

Boss 338's

UKNOWME · 05-22-2015, 12:12 AM

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I have 5/8 drop. I tuck 255/35/20 on all four corners. No rub.

Pics?

04-02-2015, 09:55 PM	#1
Chingon@801 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SLC UT Posts: 4	Wanting to Lower My 1997 Cheyenne!!!! I just bought a 1997 cheyenne. I want to lower my truck and want to do it the right way the first time. Im new to this truck world and would like to get some advice from some of you guys who have lowered their trucks. I was looking to het a 5/8 drop and put some 20's on it and like to know what would be the perfect tire size for this rims and the drop. I would like to know what would be a good brand for this process. Also not wanting to have a bouncy ride and what i can do to avoid this. Thanks in advance... Attached Images

04-03-2015, 09:11 AM	#2
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Wanting to Lower My 1997 Cheyenne!!!! My truck is about a 6/6 (2" spindle 3" spring with 1/4 coil cut off & flip kit & notch in rear) using all Western Chassis parts with 255/35/20 on 20x8/5 with 5.25 backspacing in front & 275/35/20 on 20x10 with 5.5 backspacing in rear. Rides great. The tires will rub the inner fenders occasionally but nothing major. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-06-2015, 07:12 PM	#3
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: Wanting to Lower My 1997 Cheyenne!!!! I too used western chassis for everything but my spindles and shocks on my 98. Doestch tech shocks are the only way to go once its low! No idea on tire sizes as I run 17's. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

04-13-2015, 08:11 PM	#4
Jewbacca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park MN Posts: 44	Re: Wanting to Lower My 1997 Cheyenne!!!! I have 5/8 drop. I tuck 255/35/20 on all four corners. No rub.



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