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  1. J Knight

    Rookie Mistake Need Help

    Looks OK from what I can see.
  2. J Knight

    3/5 drop?

    You will get a 4.5/5-ish drop with what you stated. Cutting one round off the coils will give you 2in-2.25in spring drop added to the 2.5in drop spindle would be 4.5in-4.75in. You need a 1in drop spring and 2.5in drop spindle to get the 3.5in drop. On the rear of your 85 you probably have a...
  3. J Knight

    New Hood and Hinges...Fit Problem

    I assume you are trying to adjust your 73, not your 87. The holes in the hood hinges should be slotted where they bolt to the fender, is this where you are making your adjustments?
  4. J Knight

    Registering as Antique/Classic in Texas

    I got antique plates on my 82, I don't drive it everyday but I do drive it anytime I feel like it, like tomorrow Im taking it to work because the weather is nice. It was $40 for about 4 years IIRC. No inspection, no windshield sticker, no front plate.
  5. J Knight

    Rookie Mistake Need Help

    Got it:) It does appear to be slightly higher than a typical spindle and cut coil drop by about an inch. The top of the tire should be almost even with the fender lip, note the third truck in the pic with the 20's. Have you rolled the truck out since you let it off the jack? When the tires...
  6. J Knight

    Rookie Mistake Need Help

    I'm a little confused, in this post you stated you sent back a set of drop spindles and in your original post you stated the truck has drop spindles. What spindles are on the truck now? Also, are the motor and trans in the truck? You don't want to cut more than one round off the stock...
  7. J Knight

    Rookie Mistake Need Help

    I haven't been to any reputable fab shops(don't have enough funds to aquire their services) but I have seen a number of various builds over the years online and tv that have done it. Seen LOTS of this on Overhaulin alone. Cutting coils is perfectly acceptable with a band saw or even a...
  8. J Knight

    Rookie Mistake Need Help

    Just to verify your meaning here Cut springs=garage build Bought drop springs=quality build ???
  9. J Knight

    Rookie Mistake Need Help

    You shouldn't be that low with 1 round cut off the stock springs and spindles. I have never had an issue with cutting springs, the spring rate debate is nonsense imo. I hear more complaints about the ride of drop springs than the ride of cut springs. Both my trucks have cut springs with no...
  10. J Knight

    pics of 4.6/6 drop needed

    15x6.5 with 215/70/15 tires.
  11. J Knight

    pics of 4.6/6 drop needed

    You would probably be better off with a 3.5/5 drop running 275/60/15 tires on the front.
  12. J Knight

    pics of 4.6/6 drop needed

    2/3.5 4.5/5 4.5/6
  13. J Knight

    C10 drop spring question

    Theoretically you are correct, the lighter weight of the 6 should only yield a 2in drop. If it doesn't drop to your liking, cut one round off the factory springs to get the 2in drop you want.
  14. J Knight

    bucket to bucket seats

    Read the OPs post. He doesn't state that he doesn't have the factory seats. Mine are cover in cloth so the cold aint so bad.
  15. J Knight

    bucket to bucket seats

    The seat is the same. The brackets are different. He can use the blazer seat with the truck brackets.
  16. J Knight

    bucket to bucket seats

    If you want hibacks all you need to do is get 77 and up blazer seats. You can cover them as you wish and they will bolt right up. Mine are 82 regular cab buckets but they are the same as blazer buckets.
  17. J Knight

    Factory tachometer installation

    Not bad at all, check it out here, start at post #139 and follow a couple of pages. http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1647&page=10
  18. J Knight

    Factory tachometer installation

    This is what it looks like installed in my truck.
  19. J Knight

    Factory tachometer installation

    Look up gmsportssalvage.com it's the best factory tach option for non tach cluters. http://www.gmsports.com/content/new-tachometer-1973-1988-chevy-and-gmc-trucks
  20. J Knight

    Rear frame crossmember

    No one is repoping those. You will have to straighten yours or get one from the junk yard and bolt it in.
  21. J Knight

    Can anyone identify these?

    Dont know what you have but here is a pic of McGaughys 2.5in drop spindles for a 1in rotor with a stock spindle next to it.
  22. J Knight

    Leaf spring replacements

    Measure center eye to center eye following the curve of the spring.
  23. J Knight

    How to identify what series frame I'm looking at?

  24. J Knight

    Leaf spring replacements

    The cheapest is to find a used set but you need to know if you have 52in or 56in leafs. I went back and looked at the thread you posted picks on and judging by the location of the rear hangers you appear to have 56in but you should measure to verify.
  25. J Knight

    Let's see those 250ci 6's! Custom, restored original, turbo builds!

    A freind of mine is building a 85 GMC xcab stepside thats bagged with a six and going to put in a turbo.

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