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25 minutes ago, Dr Awesome said:

And it doesn't even squat when hauling that entire cooling tower!

I've never even looked at it like that. Ha Ha. 

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Heavy_Static
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A few pics from last week:    

bakerrr
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First post here Picked her about 2 weeks ago couldn't wait to start modifying it. Just installed Belltechs 4/7 drop this weekend It's low enough for the time being ??  

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Derek66lsx Enthusiast

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Anyone lower then 2/5 on stock size tires without getting a bunch of rubbing?

 

Im considering adding spindles and going to 3/6 or 4/6 but im running 285/45/22 on 22x9.5 +24mm wheels, and i would rather stay at my current drop then go to a smaller tire.

My current drop is 2/5 (Belltech shocks/flip kit) right now and have no rubbing, but its definitely close to the fender liner on the front..

also anyone having issues with 4x4 on a 4/6 drop, that needs to work with our winters here! haha

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lovelessjl Enthusiast

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I'm at 4/6 with 305/40/22s and I do rub a bit, but it doesn't rub so bad that it bothers me, just light contact on the liner. Also my 4x4 works just fine.

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qwank Senior Enthusiast

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13 minutes ago, lovelessjl said:

I'm at 4/6 with 305/40/22s and I do rub a bit, but it doesn't rub so bad that it bothers me, just light contact on the liner. Also my 4x4 works just fine.

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same here.  except I'm on 285/45R22s

 

The only time I get slight rubbing is hard left backing out of my driveway, which goes up a very slight hill on the way out. 

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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14 minutes ago, qwank said:

 

same here.  except I'm on 285/45R22s

 

The only time I get slight rubbing is hard left backing out of my driveway, which goes up a very slight hill on the way out. 

Only left its becsuse you have the Chevy lean. Lift the drivers side half inch to even it out 

qwank Senior Enthusiast

qwank

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my truck does not lean any more.  I have a 10mm ring on the left side strut and no rings on the right side and it's exactly level on both sides.  I've just never taken a right out of my driveway with it yet 

Derek66lsx Enthusiast

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Good to hear thanks guys, might have to get a set of spindles and get her sitting a little lower! I know they say they clear 17’s but anyone put some 17’s on after spindles to confirm? My winter wheels/tires are 17’s.

dla Enthusiast

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Not sure on your 4X but my Belltech spindles worked with my stock 17's. they supply a thinner nut for the lower ball joint stud that needs to be trimmed. 

 

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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14 minutes ago, dla said:

Not sure on your 4X but my Belltech spindles worked with my stock 17's. they supply a thinner nut for the lower ball joint stud that needs to be trimmed. 

 

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16.5 and up have the add arms. They are thicker.  

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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42 minutes ago, Derek66lsx said:

Good to hear thanks guys, might have to get a set of spindles and get her sitting a little lower! I know they say they clear 17’s but anyone put some 17’s on after spindles to confirm? My winter wheels/tires are 17’s.

It all depends what arms you have 

Derek66lsx Enthusiast

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16 minutes ago, Nasty said:

It all depends what arms you have 

Cast aluminum/stamped steel

my truck came with aluminum but I actually had one replaced on warranty due to a clunk in the front end and they replace it with a stamped steel one so apparently they are interchangeable.

Anyway I would be looking at Belltech 2514’s.

That thin ball joint but is almost scary small!

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

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12 minutes ago, Derek66lsx said:

Cast aluminum/stamped steel

my truck came with aluminum but I actually had one replaced on warranty due to a clunk in the front end and they replace it with a stamped steel one so apparently they are interchangeable.

Anyway I would be looking at Belltech 2514’s.

That thin ball joint but is almost scary small!

You can fit a 17 with a small spacer   i dont think you can fit one directly on though 

qwank Senior Enthusiast

qwank

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I wish they gave you that little nut for the upper ball joint 

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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14 minutes ago, qwank said:

I wish they gave you that little nut for the upper ball joint 

I dont see why you couldnt tske the nut to a hardware store and find one.  

qwank Senior Enthusiast

qwank

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1 minute ago, Nasty said:

I dont see why you couldnt tske the nut to a hardware store and find one.  

Probably, but that would require effort lol 

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