Newb from Houston

[hatch]

I just bought a 1992 Reg Cab SWB Silverado. Sold my Canyon to get a full size. I plan to lower it and do some restoration work on it. I came to the forum for exterior information and photos. Im trying to figure how low I want go and what wheels look the best. I dont want bags but I want to be low. Im thinking of going with a 5/7 drop. Im also in search of tire and wheel specs.

[silverado_lover]

Welcome to FSC man :thumbup:

What side of Houston? I think 5/7 might be a tad low for some parts of town...there's a couple of spots in Galveston I cant turn in and I'm only running a 3/4 drop. I plan on going to a 5/6 though :D

[hatch]

Im NW, around beltway. Im used to lowered cars. I know how to drive low and get around. The 5/7 looks good. I have some 15" rally wheels painted black. The truck is blue. Im gonna try to post a pic.

[hatch]

It says i need 5 post first

[hatch]

I just bought the rallys on craigslist for 200

[silverado_lover]

Yeah I scraped yesterday though cause some jerkoff got in my way leaving :whyme:

[hatch]

First day I got it...
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/P1019471.jpg

Just installed some 235/60/15 tires on front and some 255/60/15 on the rear. I need to lower it, hopefully soon.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/100_0922.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/100_0919-1.jpg

It needs a little work, but it will come around. I saw a 454ss for sale today for 6500 in Houston. It had 75,000 miles. It was in good shape, lowered with some 18s. I have the guys number if anyone wants it.

[silverado_lover]

That's a good lookin truck man! Tint and drop it for sure, how do you plan on dropping it?

[hatch]

Thanks, Im not sure yet. Tomorrow I was gonna order parts to lower it 5/7. Probably belltech. You think it would look better with tint? I kind of like how it looks clean with no tint.

[silverado_lover]

I think you should drop it with some Hotchkis parts for badass handling :D

Oh yeah dude tint makes a huge difference...with those black rims I'd definitely do tint. I have 20% up front and 1.5% on the rest :cool:

[hatch]

or maybe DJM.

[hatch]

how did you do 1.5% ? Ive never seen that unless you use two layers of tint.

[hatch]

I was thinking about going with some of these tires after I drop it and do some restoration work.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/whitewalltire.jpg

[silverado_lover]

Please don't get those tires....I put a layer of 5% over the factory 20%

[hatch]

I was thinking about it. I saw a silverado with those tires and I liked it. Lets see a pic of your Chevy.

[hatch]

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/loweredgimp2-1.jpg

[silverado_lover]

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae267/mrmason17/IMG_5886.jpg

[Cowboy Silverado]

Welcome to the site :bowtie:....BTW nice truck!

[hatch]

I just ordered 3" springs, 2" spindles, a flip kit and some shackles. I should have it lowered in a week or so.

[silverado_lover]

Nice :cheer:

[hatch]

I got some shocks too. Good looking truck you have. Its gonna look good lower.

[baldd86]

Nice looking truck, welcome to FSC, Put tint dude it will make a difference, if you want to be legal but the 35 on the the front windows, and 5on the rear, and tint the winshield to make it darker!!

[hatch]

Thanks bro, Im gonna tint it after I get my inspection sticker. Limo on rear and 20 up front. IDK about doing the windshield, maybe a really light layer.

[hatch]

I got rear ended by a girl with no lisence and no insurance. After fighting with her moms insurance company for two weeks they denied coverage of my trucks damage. Since then Ive put a flowmaster exhaust, tinted the windows, new rear bumper, new tail lights, and a 5/7 lowering kit. Ill post the pictures tomorrow when Im finished with the suspension. Next mods... helper bags and a new front bumper with new brackets.

[hatch]

here is how it sits...
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/P1019919.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/derek1_05/P1019930.jpg

[silverado_lover]

Dude that looks sick!

I'd get a smoothie and a rollpan and call it good

[silverado_lover]

Dude that looks sick!

I'd get a smoothie and a rollpan and call it good