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Old 04-04-2018, 01:20 PM   #26
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Re: how low to go?

6" is a little narrow, you can run that tire on a 7" rim. As for the back well you can go fat with tubs, not sure with out! First pic is stock width 68 rear, second pic is 9" 4" narrower than stock 68
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Old 04-04-2018, 01:52 PM   #27
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Love that stance, let me get this right you tubbed this truck to get this tire in here?
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Old 04-04-2018, 07:40 PM   #28
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Old 04-05-2018, 01:06 PM   #29
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I have ran 4.5/6 on numerous trucks and they have ridden better than factory (when done correctly).
I just finished up going from a 5 1/2, 7" drop to a 4 1/2, 6" and like Leevon says it definitely rides much better. As to whether I like the look, not near as much as the lower version. First pic 5 1/2, 7 and second 4 1/2 6. Still need to throw the hood on maybe that'll bring the front down a little more.
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Old 04-05-2018, 01:31 PM   #30
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Rod, what kit did you go with ? I like the 4/6 route, roads in Michigan are terrible. I'd love to hear what brand, components, tires brand and sizes. Looks great both ways tho. nice truck
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Old 04-05-2018, 01:38 PM   #31
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I have a 71 C10 and I'm thinking about doing a 3-1/2"/5" drop. Ill be running 20x8's up front and 20x9.5's in the rear. Will I need a c notch kit or will it ride without it? I keep hearing different things. Thanks in advance!
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Old 04-05-2018, 02:36 PM   #32
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I have a 71 C10 and I'm thinking about doing a 3-1/2"/5" drop. Ill be running 20x8's up front and 20x9.5's in the rear. Will I need a c notch kit or will it ride without it? I keep hearing different things. Thanks in advance!
shouldn't need one with a 5 rear. mines 4-1/2 front 7 rear no c notch. just try to go as low as you can if you don't want a notch like I did.
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Old 04-05-2018, 06:29 PM   #33
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Rod, what kit did you go with ? I like the 4/6 route, roads in Michigan are terrible. I'd love to hear what brand, components, tires brand and sizes. Looks great both ways tho. nice truck
I used CPP's grand slam kit: 2 1/2" drop spindles 3" drop springs in front, since changed to 2" drop springs, 5" drop springs and 2" lowering blocks in the rear since changed to 1" lowering block. Rear wheels are 15x 8" rallies with 275 60 15 Cooper Cobras. Front wheels are 15x 6 1/2" rallies with 225 70 15 Cobras. The ride quality is better up front because the tie rods are more parallel which helps with bump steer.
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Old 04-06-2018, 07:41 AM   #34
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Rod, That's perfect thank you, and everyone else that has replied. Very helpful
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Old 04-06-2018, 11:47 AM   #35
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4.5 and 7 with c notch to be safe. Rides great!
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Old 04-06-2018, 01:27 PM   #36
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I will always want more low. Ride quality is impacted by shock choice. I got rid of the KYB shocks and installed CPP shocks. Better, but not like a caddy. Bilstines or Ride Techs would be best.

4.5/6.25" ECE parts. No c notch needed in my case.
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Old 04-06-2018, 10:00 PM   #37
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I got 2.5 western spindles in front rear is 3in spring 1.5 drop block 15x8 245-60-15 up front 295-50-15 in rear it rides great
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Old 04-07-2018, 07:30 AM   #38
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Old 04-08-2018, 08:50 AM   #39
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I have a 71 C10 and I'm thinking about doing a 3-1/2"/5" drop. Ill be running 20x8's up front and 20x9.5's in the rear. Will I need a c notch kit or will it ride without it? I keep hearing different things. Thanks in advance!
No c notch needed at 5" drop but I would definitely suggest rear shock relocation brackets.
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