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Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

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  1. 06-17-2006, 05:23 AM #1
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    Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???


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    I have an '88 GMC stepside, and I want do a 4/6 drop.

    My question is, will I be able to use my stock 15" wheels for the winter?

    If not, what would my options be?

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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Yes, they will fit - unless you have really tall tires. Then you might run into some interference problems.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    As long as you trim the rain gutters on the front and back of the lower control arms they'll work . Shorter diameter tires are also a good idea . Something in the 27" diameter would be good
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by ynot
    As long as you trim the rain gutters on the front and back of the lower control arms they'll work . Shorter diameter tires are also a good idea . Something in the 27" diameter would be good
    You only have to trim the backside rain gutter.

    255/60/15 is the perfect size tire.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Thanks for the replys!!!!!!

    I'm not sure what size tires I have. I will check!!!
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by Izzy
    You only have to trim the backside rain gutter.

    255/60/15 is the perfect size tire.

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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by Izzy
    You only have to trim the backside rain gutter.

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    BULLCHIT! I had to trim front and back on BOTH trucks and all the ones I've lowered.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by CKTA
    BULLCHIT! I had to trim front and back on BOTH trucks and all the ones I've lowered.
    My 90 and 92 only has the back trimmed

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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by 454ss
    My 90 and 92 only has the back trimmed

    When was the last time they saw steelies or factory aluminum 15's? The front rubbed just as bad as the backs on all the ones I've done.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by CKTA
    When was the last time they saw steelies or factory aluminum 15's? The front rubbed just as bad as the backs on all the ones I've done.
    You are the master so I will take your word on this BTW I run the stockers all winter it does rub very slightly on full lock

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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by 454ss
    You are the master so I will take your word on this BTW I run the stockers all winter it does rub very slightly on full lock
    Not the master, just letting people know what needs to be done.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by CKTA
    Not the master, just letting people know what needs to be done.
    I gave you a compliment retard, U da master

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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by CKTA
    BULLCHIT! I had to trim front and back on BOTH trucks and all the ones I've lowered.
    Must be just with steelies, I never had rubbing on the front side with Jess' truck and the stockers.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    i had rubbing. it all depends on the spindle brand too. some you have to bend the brake lines, others you dont.

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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by Izzy
    Must be just with steelies, I never had rubbing on the front side with Jess' truck and the stockers.
    They rub w/ the 454SS rims, the Silverado aluminums and the steelies on all mine.
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    Re: Drop spindles with stock 15" wheels???

    Quote Originally Posted by 454ss
    I gave you a compliment retard, U da master
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