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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Does anybody know if i put a 4/6 drop on my truck if 20s will rub, also anyone have some good advice on a good fair priced brand for a 4/6 drop.
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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What is the tire size and wheel backspacing?
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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If your backspacing is correct, you can run a 275/45/20 tire which will be closest to stock. If you do not have correct backspacing you will have to run a 245/40/20 or a 275/35/20 like me. Personally after seeing them, I would run a 245/40/20 or 275/35/20 as they look better IMO

I am running a djm kit which I think can be had for around $400. It uses control arms up front and a flip kit in the rear.
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Do you have pics of your truck? I have a friend who is considering 275/35's. He doesn't like the ride of the 255/35's he has now.
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Old Mar 5, 2005 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick99Chevy
Do you have pics of your truck? I have a friend who is considering 275/35's. He doesn't like the ride of the 255/35's he has now.
Here are a few. The first would be nice if I didn't cut the back end off.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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I reccomend mcgaughys 4/6 kit. They use spindles, coils and a flip kit. Thats what I have, but if you do go this route, dont get the spindles that will fit 16" wheels. get the ones for 17" and up. the 16" almost cuts your turning radius in half
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What about a hotchkis 4/6 drop i have heard of so many people that have that brand, and if i do go with a 4/6 drop how much will it affect my turning radius and my road noise and bounce.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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How much BS work you wanna do? Most kits with spindles require you to flip the ball joints on the lower control arm. Mcgaugheys I know has a true bolt on spindle and has an awesome 4/6 kit. The true bolt on spindle is a part #2003t I beleive. Make sure if you go that route you get that spindle.
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Originally Posted by GMC5.3
What about a hotchkis 4/6 drop i have heard of so many people that have that brand, and if i do go with a 4/6 drop how much will it affect my turning radius and my road noise and bounce.
I don't think hotchkis makes a 4/6, only a 2/4. The only ways I have heard of any people having turning radius problems is when they use spindles to lower there truck, however, I have heard good things about mcgaughys spindles as they don't loose any turning radius.
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