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Offline 406 Q-ship

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I need some measurements
« on: March 01, 2009, 01:39:14 AM »
I need your help, your assignment if you choose to accept it, is to measure the rear ride heights of a stepside with the HD 56" rear 8 leaf springs.  Measure from the ground to the center of the rear fender opening, I need the tire size and any pieces that have been used to lower the truck (shackles, drop brackets, or a flip kit).

I found a place that will supply HD rear springs that are built for a certain drop, I removed 3 leafs from my springs along with drop brackets and 2" shackles, I can't remember how much the removed leafs dropped the truck.  This is where your measurements will help me.

Here is the numbers I need

1. Ride height from the center of the wheel opening to the ground
2. Your wheel size (example 255/50/16)
3. Any pieces that affect ride height (drop brackets, drop shackles....et al)
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Offline 406 Q-ship

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Re: I need some measurements
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 11:32:28 AM »
No one?  The measurements off a stock ride height truck will work just fine too.
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Re: I need some measurements
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 05:40:18 PM »
All of them are going to be different depending on the tire size and options.  Heck none of them are going to be the same on the 4 corners.

They should be able to base the drop on the factory setup/arch...

Offline oldwhity

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Re: I need some measurements
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2009, 06:15:20 PM »
Hey 406, i'm not sure if I have 56" springs but I do have 8 leafs. The truck is a k20 at stock height. Let me know if this is ok and i'll measure it by noon tomorrow.
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Re: I need some measurements
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2009, 12:42:36 AM »
It has to be a C10 and a stepside. Thanks for the help

I know that tire size and option will make a difference, that is why I asked for only HD 8 leaf stepsides and to include the tire size.  With this I will be able to get close the numbers I need.  I did forget to say I only need the rear ride height and 2wd......oops.
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