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82ccshorty · 02-18-2013, 11:46 PM

So here's the pros and cons of what I've gathered when trying to decide on mine.
Pros to half ton: better wheel selection. Easier to get parts for. Will most likely ride better.
Con to half ton: less load capacity. Harder to find load rated tires.
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dragginmetal · 02-19-2013, 04:59 PM

8-lug crewcabs dropped

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YBNORML · 02-19-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 82ccshorty

So here's the pros and cons of what I've gathered when trying to decide on mine.
Pros to half ton: better wheel selection. Easier to get parts for. Will most likely ride better.
Con to half ton: less load capacity. Harder to find load rated tires.
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Pretty much what I was thinking.

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Originally Posted by dragginmetal

8-lug crewcabs dropped

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Thanks, nice pics. Apparently the color on my truck is fairly common

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02-18-2013, 11:46 PM	#1
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: Decisions, Decisions! So here's the pros and cons of what I've gathered when trying to decide on mine. Pros to half ton: better wheel selection. Easier to get parts for. Will most likely ride better. Con to half ton: less load capacity. Harder to find load rated tires. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

02-19-2013, 04:59 PM	#2
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: Decisions, Decisions! 8-lug crewcabs dropped __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics



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