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[Dano69c10]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

I bought mine lowered in the rear with 4" blocks, the wheels looked centered then. I change out the 4" block for 1.5" blocks and added 4" lowering springs. Down 5.5" and rear wheels still look centered. Not sure what's going on with your truck. Is it happening on both sides?
Now if your talking about the axle staying centered from side to side, if you go lower than 4" you have to install an extended panbar.
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Mine is lowered with springs only, maybe I should look into blocks.
Both my wheels are moved back to the rear of the fender, no side to side issues.

[dgwill]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Nice looking bumper Will!
BTW...what year tail lights are those and is that a stock bracket relocated lower?
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Thanks

1955-59 chevy C10 truck on E-Bay for $70.00 for the Pair very easy to install, Stock mounting. I did not like the larger taillights.

[chopnchaneled]

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Mine is lowered with springs only, maybe I should look into blocks.
Both my wheels are moved back to the rear of the fender, no side to side issues.

I think bugzc10 must have leaf springs on the rear to be using blocks and the
axle would not move forward or back?

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Mine is lowered with springs only, maybe I should look into blocks.
Both my wheels are moved back to the rear of the fender, no side to side issues.

I assumed you had coil springs as I do. If you have leaf springs you should be able to adjust the axle toward the front. Have you looked to see if the yoke has moved out of the transmission tail housing? If your axle is moving rearward I would think the drive shaft is pulling the yoke out of the tranny by the same amount.
You may want to post a separate thread on this subject so someone with more expertise can chime it.
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[dgwill]

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Mine is lowered with springs only, maybe I should look into blocks.
Both my wheels are moved back to the rear of the fender, no side to side issues.

you can also change out the truck trailing arms

[Sid138]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

No...you don't need no stinking bumper... but seriously, if you do go bumper-less you have to cut the front of your frame off.
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Bugz, I love your truck, you know I do, and it looks great without the front bumper, but I think I'll stick with some extra chrome in the front. I'm leaning a little more toward a "resto-mod" type build,...and besides, with no power brakes, and my wife insisting to drive the truck on occasion?,..I think I better keep a front bumper in the plans...lol.

Originally Posted by dgwill

Sid,

Here is a couple pictuers of the Front Bumper you'll be getting.

Dg, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond,...just now saw the pics!!! Looks Awesome!!! You, Sir, are the MAN!!!

[buckskins4ever]

heres my 72/67 project almost done

[jblaust]

Pic of my truck getting ready for its 3000 mile trip to its new home here in South Florida! Cant wait to get my hands on it!

[buckskins4ever]

Originally Posted by jblaust

Pic of my truck getting ready for its 3000 mile trip to its new home here in South Florida! Cant wait to get my hands on it!

Its looks Great......congrats on the purchase and hope you have a blast driving.

[jblaust]

Originally Posted by buckskins4ever

Its looks Great......congrats on the purchase and hope you have a blast driving.

Thank you! Yours looks awesome too! I hope mine looks half as good as yours!

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by buckskins4ever

heres my 72/67 project almost done

What's your wheel/tire/drop setup?

[jblaust]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

What's your wheel/tire/drop setup?

Can i see some pics of your truck?? Im really liking it in your profile pic!

[buckskins4ever]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

What's your wheel/tire/drop setup?

I just got my Ridler 695 Wheels this past friday. They are 20x8.5 fronts with 245/50-20 Hankook Ventus AS and 20x10 rears with 275/45-20 Hankook Ventus AS.......fronts and rears are "0" offset.
I have Full Ridetech Air Ride system installed. Using Double Convoluted HD bags, 1/4" air line, Ridetech Ridepro 4 way solenoid block, 5 gallon 8 port tank, and 200psi High Volume compressor.

[snow man]

how much clearance do you have on the rear bed sides? is it tubbed? they keep telling me 20x 10 will not clear the rear fenders. thanks bob

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by buckskins4ever

I just got my Ridler 695 Wheels this past friday. They are 20x8.5 fronts with 245/50-20 Hankook Ventus AS and 20x10 rears with 275/45-20 Hankook Ventus AS.......fronts and rears are "0" offset.
I have Full Ridetech Air Ride system installed. Using Double Convoluted HD bags, 1/4" air line, Ridetech Ridepro 4 way solenoid block, 5 gallon 8 port tank, and 200psi High Volume compressor.

So your back spacing in the rear is 5" and 4.25 in the front?
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[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by jblaust

Can i see some pics of your truck?? Im really liking it in your profile pic!

Plenty more here--> http://s221.beta.photobucket.com/use...43675517605475

Originally Posted by buckskins4ever

I just got my Ridler 695 Wheels this past friday. They are 20x8.5 fronts with 245/50-20 Hankook Ventus AS and 20x10 rears with 275/45-20 Hankook Ventus AS.......fronts and rears are "0" offset.
I have Full Ridetech Air Ride system installed. Using Double Convoluted HD bags, 1/4" air line, Ridetech Ridepro 4 way solenoid block, 5 gallon 8 port tank, and 200psi High Volume compressor.

OK, thanks! I'm trying to visualize my truck with 20's. I'm wanting to upgrade my wheel/tire combo sometime soon and trying to figure out what size I want.

[dbstepside]

well heres my piece, older pic but still looks the mostly the same. have fixed some areas but no new pics.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Plenty more here--> http://s221.beta.photobucket.com/use...43675517605475




OK, thanks! I'm trying to visualize my truck with 20's. I'm wanting to upgrade my wheel/tire combo sometime soon and trying to figure out what size I want.

I'm going through the same thought process. 18/18 or 18/20s?
Are those 17" you have now? What's your tire sizes?
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[Sid138]

Originally Posted by jblaust

Pic of my truck getting ready for its 3000 mile trip to its new home here in South Florida! Cant wait to get my hands on it!

JB, that is one awesome looking truck!!! Congrats!!! Here's wishing it a speedy, but safe journey to it's new home

[buckskins4ever]

Originally Posted by snow man

how much clearance do you have on the rear bed sides? is it tubbed? they keep telling me 20x 10 will not clear the rear fenders. thanks bob

Not tubbed. I have about 1 inch clearance on inside and actually need to roll the fender just a bit to clear enough to drop all the way. But since I am never going to drive with it dropped more than in the picture.....not in a hurry to do that.
Dont really use backspacing very much I go to my wheel guy and we measure for offset. They sent 0 offsets for both and turned out great!
Biggest issue is if you want a deeper dish to the rear, ya gotta go with a 10 inch or try to get a much thinner in the front.

[buckskins4ever]

Guys I gotta tell ya...as many cars as I have done over the past few years, I have gone through my tire and wheel guy every time and he keeps reminding me as to why NOT to go staggered....going 18/20 or 19/20 is such an expense on tires and not easy to find a matching setup that will look good. Gotta remember that staggereds are on performance street cars like vettes and camaros........and their not cheap to replace when needed. (I have owned 4 corvettes)

[buckskins4ever]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

What's your wheel/tire/drop setup?

Matt, I like your stance though. Why ya wanna change wheels? Are those 16,17, or 18's?

[dgwill]

Well finished the adaptures.

[dgwill]

done

[buckskins4ever]

Originally Posted by dgwill

done

Great job....looks perfect