How Low for the long beds? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lindblom71 · 08-24-2010, 01:55 AM

I would like to do a 5.5" and 7" drop on my 71 long bed. Would i need to notch the frame for that? Ide like the 20" wheels since its only a weekend toy. plus having 20" Wheels with low pro's will keep me from burnin rubber to much on the steet. thats what they make race tracks for.

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OARNGESI · 08-24-2010, 05:07 AM

After 6in youll need to notch the frame

78bronzechariot · 08-24-2010, 10:37 AM

Mine is lowered 4.5 front and 5 rear. IIf you want to go any lowered in the front, you will need a dropmember. I have to be extremely careful on rough rough roads to avoid the stock front crossmember from hitting the ground. I am also running stock sized tires 235/75/15.

Slick67 · 08-24-2010, 10:42 AM

Absolutely notched. Lowering springs and drop blocks may get you that low in the back. If you bag the front you will get a better ride and be able to have the look you are going for. You could run a 20X8.5 & 22X10 like my combo and not rub, but it's close.
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08-24-2010, 01:55 AM	#1
lindblom71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakley CA Posts: 1	How Low for the long beds? I would like to do a 5.5" and 7" drop on my 71 long bed. Would i need to notch the frame for that? Ide like the 20" wheels since its only a weekend toy. plus having 20" Wheels with low pro's will keep me from burnin rubber to much on the steet. thats what they make race tracks for. hook me up with so quality lowering kits for the trucks. Thanks __________________ 71' 406ci SBC. 13.2 1/4mile with room for improvment.

08-24-2010, 05:07 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: How Low for the long beds? After 6in youll need to notch the frame __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

08-24-2010, 10:37 AM	#3
78bronzechariot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Red Bud, IL (Home) Newton, IL (Shop) Posts: 301	Re: How Low for the long beds? Mine is lowered 4.5 front and 5 rear. IIf you want to go any lowered in the front, you will need a dropmember. I have to be extremely careful on rough rough roads to avoid the stock front crossmember from hitting the ground. I am also running stock sized tires 235/75/15.

08-24-2010, 10:42 AM	#4
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: How Low for the long beds? Absolutely notched. Lowering springs and drop blocks may get you that low in the back. If you bag the front you will get a better ride and be able to have the look you are going for. You could run a 20X8.5 & 22X10 like my combo and not rub, but it's close. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 08-24-2010 at 10:43 AM.



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