what size tire or a lowered truck?

cosmo22nov · 12-05-2008, 10:08 AM

ok so I am thinking of lowering my truck. I want o gt beltech's kit ad it will lower the truck 3 inches in the front. so my question is what size tire should I run up front with an 18x9 wheel? or how tall should the tire be? ( in inches )

thanks in advanced,
tanner

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95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

Last edited by cosmo22nov : 12-05-2008 at 10:15 AM.

cosmo22nov · 12-05-2008, 10:25 AM

oh I forgot to mention my main concern is that I don't want the tires to rub.

thanks,
tanner

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cosmo22nov · 12-05-2008, 08:09 PM

bump.... anyone?

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**Rollin Coal** · 12-05-2008, 08:46 PM

no one makes a drop kit for our truck

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cosmo22nov · 12-05-2008, 09:06 PM

yeah belltech makes one, go to stylintrucks.com its a 3/4 drop kit

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**Rollin Coal** · 12-05-2008, 09:22 PM

i'd double check with bell tech, because they have the same part number for 2500 and 3500 for the front springs, and they dont use the same suspension. last time i called bell tech they said they dont have a kit.

also that price is insane. If your truck is IFS i can get you a kit together for much less than that.

I wouldn't go more than 2" upfront, you'll start screwing with the control arm angles too much.

my truck is down about 6" in the rear (also lost about 300 lbs with the bumper and spare) and sits about 1/2" low in the rear.

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**Rollin Coal** · 12-05-2008, 09:36 PM

cosmo call me ill see if i can give you some advise

203-441-2053

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cosmo22nov · 12-05-2008, 10:16 PM

send me a pm if you can if not I could give you a call sometime tomorrow oh and my name is tanner by the way

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95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

**Rollin Coal** · 12-05-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmo22nov

send me a pm if you can if not I could give you a call sometime tomorrow oh and my name is tanner by the way

I'm Ryan. feel free to call anytime.

I'm almost tempted to make a set of drop lower control arms, but its alot of work for no market.

and id prolly have to make adjustable uppers to go with it

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cosmo22nov · 12-06-2008, 12:02 AM

well if you decided to moch up a set for your truck let me know and if they work well I'd be happy to buy a set from you

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**Rollin Coal** · 12-06-2008, 12:28 AM

i could modify a set of stock ones, that would be easy.

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**Rollin Coal** · 12-06-2008, 12:35 AM

by the way, as far as tire size i have 285/60-18's

plenty of room to go down atleast 2"

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cosmo22nov Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldfield, Missouri Posts: 766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cosmo22nov's Truck Pics	what size tire or a lowered truck? ok so I am thinking of lowering my truck. I want o gt beltech's kit ad it will lower the truck 3 inches in the front. so my question is what size tire should I run up front with an 18x9 wheel? or how tall should the tire be? ( in inches ) thanks in advanced, tanner __________________ 95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE Last edited by cosmo22nov : 12-05-2008 at 10:15 AM.

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12-05-2008, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
cosmo22nov Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldfield, Missouri Posts: 766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cosmo22nov's Truck Pics	oh I forgot to mention my main concern is that I don't want the tires to rub. thanks, tanner __________________ 95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

12-05-2008, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
cosmo22nov Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldfield, Missouri Posts: 766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cosmo22nov's Truck Pics	bump.... anyone? __________________ 95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

12-05-2008, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rollin Coal New England Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	no one makes a drop kit for our truck __________________ '01 - 2500 53 Block - 5 Speed Catch me if you can.

12-05-2008, 09:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
cosmo22nov Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldfield, Missouri Posts: 766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cosmo22nov's Truck Pics	yeah belltech makes one, go to stylintrucks.com its a 3/4 drop kit __________________ 95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

12-05-2008, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rollin Coal New England Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	i'd double check with bell tech, because they have the same part number for 2500 and 3500 for the front springs, and they dont use the same suspension. last time i called bell tech they said they dont have a kit. also that price is insane. If your truck is IFS i can get you a kit together for much less than that. I wouldn't go more than 2" upfront, you'll start screwing with the control arm angles too much. my truck is down about 6" in the rear (also lost about 300 lbs with the bumper and spare) and sits about 1/2" low in the rear. __________________ '01 - 2500 53 Block - 5 Speed Catch me if you can.

12-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rollin Coal New England Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	cosmo call me ill see if i can give you some advise 203-441-2053 __________________ '01 - 2500 53 Block - 5 Speed Catch me if you can.

12-05-2008, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
cosmo22nov Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldfield, Missouri Posts: 766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cosmo22nov's Truck Pics	send me a pm if you can if not I could give you a call sometime tomorrow oh and my name is tanner by the way __________________ 95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

12-06-2008, 12:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
cosmo22nov Diesel Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oldfield, Missouri Posts: 766 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cosmo22nov's Truck Pics	well if you decided to moch up a set for your truck let me know and if they work well I'd be happy to buy a set from you __________________ 95 single cab short bed 2wd II dragonfly 12mm p-pump, non-gated 66/74/14 by ED, extrude honed injectors by ED, fire ringed with arp 12mm studs, and full billet hts tranny, caltracs 1/4 mile- 13.3 @ 104mph FOR SALE

12-06-2008, 12:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rollin Coal New England Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	i could modify a set of stock ones, that would be easy. __________________ '01 - 2500 53 Block - 5 Speed Catch me if you can.

12-06-2008, 12:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rollin Coal New England Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rollin Coal's Truck Pics	by the way, as far as tire size i have 285/60-18's plenty of room to go down atleast 2" __________________ '01 - 2500 53 Block - 5 Speed Catch me if you can.