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Here's a 4x4 pic. 3/4 ton, 4 inch suspension lift, tires are 33 x 15.5 x 16 and wheels are 16 x 10. Doesn't rub, but throws the mud!!:metal:

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i had some 275/85/16's on the front with no problem and some 35X12.50's on the rear that only rubbed with about 1000 lbs on the truck if i hit a bump (never heard it, just saw some paint was worn down). 70 GMC stock height- 81 chevy control arms in front, stock dana 60 in back.... C2500

sorry- only pic i could find on short notice... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00079.jpg

oh, found another one- both in the dark... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...t/DSC00423.jpg

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I love the style of your truck!I have searched high and low to find pictures of a flat black slammed 67-72.Do you have any more pictures you could send me?I would appreciate it.My E-mail is boxwoodboy@aol.com Thanks-David

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Can someone with a stock height SWB 1/2ton 2WD take some fender to ground measurments for me, po of my truck said it is a 2/4 drop, but seems to be a bit lower, more like 3/5.

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Anyone?

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Wheel to ground is not a accurate measurement. Wheel and tire sizes will vary that measurement.

I have the rear drop measurement from a few guys with ECE 6" and they have between 2.5" to 3" between the axel and frame.

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Wheels are 15x8 and tires are 275/60 on all four corners. Drop is Early Classic 3.5" front and 6" rear.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...h/DSCN0537.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...h/DSCN0538.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...h/DSCN0539.jpg

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Wow. nice truck seen ten! Any tire rubbing problems with that combination?

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Thanks man. My only rubbing problem is the rims want to rub on the control arms when the wheel is cut deep at speed. It has only happened once while pulling into a parking spot way to quick. I think it's that syndrome of combining a drop spindle and 15" wheel. I am currently shopping for some new 17" rollers that should solve the problem.

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I will confirm that the rim width is the issue. I have 7" van rallys up front and they have never hit the controll arm. That 1" must be the clearance needed.
My front drop is 2.5 spindle and a 1" coil.

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I love the back view. How much land you got? You could hide a few parts trucks back in those trees as well. Nice shop too.

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I will be sure to pass on the compliment to my buddy who owns the place:lol: . His shop is the same size as mine but since he has a torch and a mega air compressor we did the drop at his place. As far as acreage there lets just say "a lot".

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Found this tonight: http://www.autowaretech7.net/nextwheels/newstal.htm

It has over 300 different classic cars/trucks and a boatload of sweet wheels.
Also allows you to lower the vehicle, change wheel sizes and change colors. Veeeery coooool!

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1970 with 68 bed, 67 front clip, dropped 2.5/4, 2.5 drop coils up front, and 4 inch blocks in the back. 18 inch american eagle series 187. 245/45/18 all the way around.:metal:

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Got a bigger pic?

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heres mine before with 235/75/15 and after with 285/70/15's on all four.

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I have a 72 longhorn C30. I just ordered 18X9 rims. The truck is stock height. I could use some help in picking the right tire size. Thanks

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see ten - are your inner fenders out of that truck? I'm running a 2.5" front drop and it looks like my tires will hit the inner fenders if I go over a bump. I noticed that you said you had some rubbing when cutting corners, and didn't see any comments on the inner fenders, so I thought I'd ask.

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I will chip in and answer your question. I am running 2.5 spindle and 1" coil. 255/60's on the 7" van rallys. NEVER has it rubbed in the last 4000 miles. I am sure both of our trucks have inner fenders.

Only diffirence is he is using 8" rallys and 275/60 up front.

What rim size do you have ?

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I'm running 235/75/15 on 8" rally's today, but want to put some 255/60/17 on the truck. The 17" will have more backspacing, probably 5". Just looking at my current 27.5" setup, I've only got 3-4" between the tire and the inner fender. I just thought our suspension moved that much when going over bumps in the road.

I don't want to goof up my powder coated chassis!! Thanks for the input.

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Yep, she has inner fenders. the only place I have rubbed is on the control arms.

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Here is my pick. I'm old school and still like lots of rubber and 15" rims. These are 285-70-15"s on 10" rims( no rubbing Issues) Frt's are 255-70-15's on 8" rims
Truck Has 3" drop spindles with 2 in drop springs. Rear has a 4" drop spring with a 2" spacer.
Better pics at www.classictruckworld.tenmagazines.com
Go to gallerys,then1968, mine is the BCHN-68 gallery.

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I need help on finding a cowl hood and shaved tailgate for 72 chevy pickup

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Nice. I actaully like the size you have for the front for my rear wheels.

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Kudos to Radman - the look you have achived is great - can you tell me what backspace you used for the front/back - thanks in advance :hm:

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The rims and the cowl inducton hood were the first things i bought to start this project. The rims are american racings standard back spacing. It's been awhile but it is in the neigborhood of 4 or 4 1/4" back space frt and rear. What ever standard is from the company. the fronts should actually have about an extra 1/2" of back space as the tire just barely touches the inner wheel well on a hard bump. I have a frt.sway bar from a 86 suburban mounted up frt and the truck corners great.
thx for the great comments!
ttyl
Rick

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AR Wheels typically have 3 5/8" BS standard (especially the torq thrusts).

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I just read this thread . . ..... some good info to use before spending your hard earned $$.....

215/70-15 on 15x6.5" van ralleys w/a 2.5" spindle & 2.5" spring (cut stockers) on the front & 255/70-15 on 15x8" truck ralleys w/ air bags, 1.5" lowering blocks, adj panhard bar & relocated stock shock mounts out back.

Rubs up front on the top of the inner fenderwells on big dips/bumps in the road @ speed . . .... never a problem @ any other time.

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scoti; did you notch your frame and cut out your box floor to make it look this great?

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It's c-notched w/a bolt-in CPP notch (that's now been welded too) & the rear pumpkin clearanced the old, original-wood bed floor on an "as needed" basis :lol: .

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3" spindle w/ cut springs(1 wrap), 5" drop springs in the rear.
20x8.5" Coys Rodder 5 wheels w/ 5" Backspacing (too much for the rear)
255/35 Falken tires.

second pic is same drop with 255-70s on 8" truck rallys

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Bagged74: love the look of the ralleys over the billet jobs and rubber band tires. Sorry, I'm old school and love BIG rubber.
Bagged&scotti:
Notice how the rear tire moves forward in the wheel well when these trucks get this low. The frts always look so centered. I didn't like the rear look, so i am in the process of building new rear arms with a 15 degree angle on the rear arm to get the pinion angle right again. I also moved the rear axle mounting point on the arms back 1" to get the rear tire centered in the wheel well. I will have the new frt bushings here mon or tues and will post a pic when done.

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Please do.

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Howdy evryone Im new here.


295/50 15 on 15 X 10 ralleys with 4" back spacingon all 4 corners with NO rubbing issues

lowered 2" up front and 3" in the back

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1140609791

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Anyone happen to have a picture of a lwb fleet with 2.5" front drop - 4" rear drop with 15x8 4" b.s. front and 15x10 5"b.s. rear?
I know it's a shot in the dark but.... I'm thinking thinking that I'd like to go that route with my '72.

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295/45 20's... no rubbing issues----yet... :)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...ngchassis1.jpg

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i have just purchased 71c10.can anyone advise me why when veiwing the truck the front the wheels are 1inch offset to the body on the left hand side.front and rear.Nothing seems wrong with the front clip or the rear axle.The truck drives straight and true.Could it be that the body cab and buck has been located wrongley or is this not possible.The wheel pcd measures at 5inches not 4.75.Any information will be apreciated.The truck is in England.Thanks.

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15x8 stock toyota wheels. unsure of tire size. freshly bought. will look sweet with a 2" front drop which is in the works. think i may stick with these toyota wheels as they look like a decent aftermarket wheel. what do you guys think? they fill the fenders well. may go with a taller tire to fill the fenders to my hearts content.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e6...1982/truck.jpg

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1st pic 71 Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Eagle Alloys with Bridgstone duelers @ P265/70R16's Stock suspension

2nd pick '68 1/2 ton with stock suspension, unknown wheel maker. Tires front 245/75R16 and rear LT235/85R16

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We put 295/50's on the back.....245/60's on the front. all on 15x8 ralleys. finally got them all matched up and put on!:metal:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...01/69tires.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-...1/69tires2.jpg