93 lowering questions

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  1. 87pickup

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    I have a 93 single cab and I'm gonna lower it when I get out of training . I was wondering how low can I get with my 17"s without rubbing and what not
     
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    you can do the quick and cheapest route is crank the torsion bars about 2-3 inches and 2-3 inch drop blocks for rear, as long as the offset it pretty decent on the wheels they will tuck and trun no problem, since the 89-94 fenders flare out much more than the others..
     
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    I was thinking bout buying the 3" lower arms 2" drop spindles for the front and getting 3" bell tech springs and 2" drop blocks trying to get a 5" drop but idk if I'll run into problems with the rims being to big
     
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    too big?
    Depends on their specifications and what tires you run.

    I'm fitting 18x10's.
     
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    Idk what I'm running i just got the truck and im way way far from home to check but I know they are dodge ram rims I believe
     
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    any pics?
    I'm sure the bolt pattern is completely different.
     
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    Dodge ram wheels are 5x139.7. They wont fit. What you need are Dodge/Chrysler passenger car wheels.
     
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    These are what the rims look like all I know is that there 17"s. Would I need a c notch as well?
     

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    With 4" blocks, I had a hair over 1 1/2" of clearance. When I carried 5 cases of water, I was hitting at every dip. You should definitely get a notch at 5"
     
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    Thanks a bunch
     
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    If you go past 3"/3", you are going to rub. what 3" Lower arms are you talking about? I have 15" rims with stock size tires and at 4"/4", the front and the rear rubbed and at 3"/4" just the rear.




     
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    I'm getting ready to get my parts for the 5/5 drop I got several questions
    1. Do I need to c notch the frame or can I get away with it
    2. What kind of shocks should I get for lowered trucks
    3. Will I rub with my 17"s or am I better off getting 4x4 fenders
     
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    1. Yes, also notch the mid cross member that's underneath the back of the cab or you will be riding on your drive shaft.
    2. Drop shocks, Beltech or Doetsh
    3. Yes




     
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