Best lowering option

[95burban]

I vote for 2in djm arms and belltech shackles and hangers in the rear.

 

[Nad_Yvalhosert]

I lowered my Malibu with spindles and needed spacers because the wheels hit the tie rod when full turned. Was just wanting something that worked without any trimming etc

I used these on my 4x4. Only 3/16" thick

5mm (3/16") Hubcentric Wheel Spacers 6x5.5 For 2019-2023 Ranger 2021-2023 Bronco | eBay

Bolt Pattern: 6x139.7 to 6x139.7 (6x5.5"). Spacer Type: Hub Centric w/o Lip. Center Bore: 93.1mm.

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[sewlow]

This is how much the LCA needs to be trimmed in order to clear a 7" wide, 15" SS/Sport wheel on a 2" drop with spindles.
To figure the proper amount, turn the wheel to the stop or as far as possible until the rim touches the LCA.
Measure 2"-2.5" in from there. That extra is to ensure clearance as the suspension cycles.
Do both Fr & Rr of the LCA.

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Run stick-on wheel balancing weights as opposed to the clip-on style.
A tight corner with a deep dip (pothole? Arrghhh!) and those clip-on weights will get knocked off.
My '98 did not need this done on a 4/7 with 15's. BellTech derivative spindles. Cut springs. SS/Sport wheels.
The different angles of the control arms created by the short springs is the only reason I could see for that.
But...my '97 with a 2/4 (B/T spindles) needed the LCA's trimmed even more to run the Impala SS 17's than what was already done to clear the 15's.
Wheel offset plus the 8" width was the cause.

The '97 had 10 years of 'me' daily driving it. I tend to take the twisty backroad long way home. Posted speeds are merely suggestions.
For the first couple or three years, I kept a close eye on the LCA's. Checking for cracks, bends, any spreading. Part of the routine, every oil change. Nope. Never any problems with them.

 

[1996*GMC*SHORTBED]

...I like this outfit. They cost a bit more, but I like their stuff better than all the other usual places. On their site they answer the old question of whether or not so & so's spindles push your tires out or not, and how much. Like their regular C-notches & their taller C-notches...and everthing else they offer for our 1988 thru 1998 trucks... www.reactsuspension.com ...

 

[Rooster98]

This is how much the LCA needs to be trimmed in order to clear a 7" wide, 15" SS/Sport wheel on a 2" drop with spindles.
To figure the proper amount, turn the wheel to the stop or as far as possible until the rim touches the LCA.
Measure 2"-2.5" in from there. That extra is to ensure clearance as the suspension cycles.
Do both Fr & Rr of the LCA.

You must be registered for see images attach

Run stick-on wheel balancing weights as opposed to the clip-on style.
A tight corner with a deep dip (pothole? Arrghhh!) and those clip-on weights will get knocked off.
My '98 did not need this done on a 4/7 with 15's. BellTech derivative spindles. Cut springs. SS/Sport wheels.
The different angles of the control arms created by the short springs is the only reason I could see for that.
But...my '97 with a 2/4 (B/T spindles) needed the LCA's trimmed even more to run the Impala SS 17's than what was already done to clear the 15's.
Wheel offset plus the 8" width was the cause.

The '97 had 10 years of 'me' daily driving it. I tend to take the twisty backroad long way home. Posted speeds are merely suggestions.
For the first couple or three years, I kept a close eye on the LCA's. Checking for cracks, bends, any spreading. Part of the routine, every oil change. Nope. Never any problems with them.

What is the backspacing on ss wheels? 4.25?

 

[Donald Mitchell]

I like the Steelies on the one in your avtar, which probably has the same offset as all the original two wheel drive's.

 

[95burban]

SS wheels look great on a slightly lowered 2in shackle or even a 2/4 drop. I prefer steelies, 17in billets or 20/22 combo on really low stuff.

 

[fancyTBI]

Steelies look good in my opinion. It’s a classic look. I do like some period correct billet wheels, too. I’m trying to find a set of 8 lug period correct wheels for myself but that has proven to be a challenge. I’ve seen them but never when I’ve been able to buy them.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

Steelies look good in my opinion. It’s a classic look. I do like some period correct billet wheels, too. I’m trying to find a set of 8 lug period correct wheels for myself but that has proven to be a challenge. I’ve seen them but never when I’ve been able to buy them.

Yeah, I found a set of PY0s in the yard on New Year's Day, but didn't have the $300 to get them.....

 

[fancyTBI]

Yeah, I found a set of PY0s in the yard on New Year's Day, but didn't have the $300 to get them.....

No PY0s for this guy! They look nice on stock height but not lowered, IMO.