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**lolife99** · 01-25-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks Keith, me too. I measured and measured and measured again. No way I wanted to tear up someone else's stuff. The truck is on the ground and working fantastically! Accuair is the bomb-diggity
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Love eveything about the install!
Super clean.
(I can see this stuff on a blue "newly converted" 2wd blazer!

)

What's the wheel and tire specs?

This is my favorite build on the board right now!

gringoloco · 01-25-2013, 07:19 PM

More to come in a bit, I gotta get clean. I think there might even be some videos

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klmore · 01-25-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

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Truck porn.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2013, 07:24 PM

I see a new avartar in your future,...

klmore · 01-25-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Love eveything about the install!
Super clean.
(I can see this stuff on a blue "newly converted" 2wd blazer!

)

What's the wheel and tire specs?

This is my favorite build on the board right now!

NO!!!! That truck is too nice to hack up.

gringoloco · 01-25-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Love everything about the install!
Super clean.
(I can see this stuff on a blue "newly converted" 2wd blazer!

)

What's the wheel and tire specs?

This is my favorite build on the board right now!

Thanks for the props, from you and everyone else who has commented. It was nice working with Kelly, who is as obsessive about doing things 'right' as I am.

You know, I no longer have anything bagged, but after the AccuAir install, I may have to change my mind.

Wheels/tires are non-conventional sizes, but worked out PERFECTLY. He wanted to stuff some meaty tires, and I talked him into a little rubber rake.

Front: 20x9, 275/40-20, I'd guess around 4.5" BS

Rear: 20x9, 295/45-20, guessing about 4" BS

Guessing, 'cause we never verified w/ tape measure, just the fit to the truck, which is spot-on. Stock wide axle rear and CPP modulars up front.

gringoloco · 01-25-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by klmore

NO!!!! That truck is too nice to hack up.

I'm still undecided

BB72CHEVKT · 01-25-2013, 07:57 PM

Great job guys! Looks great. Congrats.

gringoloco · 01-25-2013, 08:07 PM

good angle

5150 · 01-25-2013, 08:12 PM

Caps?

BB72CHEVKT · 01-25-2013, 08:13 PM

How is clearance on the inside of the rear tires and body?

klmore · 01-25-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Great job guys! Looks great. Congrats.

Thanks. I had a great time. Chris actually accused me of giggling not once, but twice while I was working the e-control. The install was fun and I will say Chris is OCD like me. I'm in the car business and he has more knowledge than I could ever think about.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2013, 08:29 PM

Any plans to add a lowering block to the rear to help keep the "ride height" low?

gringoloco · 01-25-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

Caps?

Not yet. Waiting for a proper removal tool before they go on. There is no way to get them off without scratching the powder...

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

How is clearance on the inside of the rear tires and body?

Excellent. About 1/2" on either side.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Any plans to add a lowering block to the rear to help keep the "ride height" low?

I'm not sure it needs it. The pre-programmed ride height is a little low in the rear right now, compared to the front. It needs some tweaking to fine tune the owner's preferences. It is just the 'factory' pre-set (10%-down/50%-ride/90%-up) settings right now...

gringoloco · 01-25-2013, 09:19 PM

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boonedogs72 · 01-25-2013, 11:13 PM

Looks perfect!
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**Hart_Rod** · 01-26-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by boonedogs72

Looks perfect!
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Yep!

sunk99 · 01-26-2013, 08:46 AM

So I'm guessing the same wheel and tire combo would rub in the rear on an earlier narrow rear end? Looks great by the way!
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**lolife99** · 01-26-2013, 10:52 AM

I'm assuming the front will go lower if you remove the upper a-arm bumpstops?
(and inner fenders)

gringoloco · 01-26-2013, 10:59 AM

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So I'm guessing the same wheel and tire combo would rub in the rear on an earlier narrow rear end? Looks great by the way!
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It would be very close. They may be able to do less BS, as these are very near the edge of the hoop

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm assuming the front will go lower if you remove the upper a-arm bumpstops?
(and inner fenders)

Oh, yes. MUCH lower. Rear, too, with some bed floor cutting. He's setup to be able to sit on the bumpstops and still roll (and turn) for safety. He can decide at any time to throw caution to the wind as there is plenty of rotation left in the sensor arms

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klmore · 01-26-2013, 11:49 AM

I think this is as low as I'm going. I have to haul my kids around in this thing and I want it to be low, but simple to deal with day to day.

aggie91 · 01-27-2013, 09:25 AM

Great job. I think it has a great stance given the everyday use it will get hauling the family around.

Are the Mob Steel wheels available in other widths beside the 9" you have?
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klmore · 01-27-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Great job. I think it has a great stance given the everyday use it will get hauling the family around.

Are the Mob Steel wheels available in other widths beside the 9" you have?
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I think they will be in the near future. These wheels were one of the first acutal production run. More sizes and options will be out soon from what I understand.
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72BlckButy · 01-27-2013, 01:39 PM

Man this thing is cool!

I would love to have it in my garage.

So what's next?

BTW... which center caps are you wanting to run?

ttowndave · 01-27-2013, 08:21 PM

Looks cool !!!!
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01-25-2013, 07:19 PM	#127
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: New to me 72 Sub More to come in a bit, I gotta get clean. I think there might even be some videos Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-25-2013, 07:24 PM	#129
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: New to me 72 Sub I see a new avartar in your future,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 01-25-2013 at 07:51 PM.

01-25-2013, 07:57 PM	#133
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: New to me 72 Sub Great job guys! Looks great. Congrats. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-25-2013, 08:07 PM	#134
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: New to me 72 Sub good angle Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-25-2013, 08:12 PM	#135
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Re: New to me 72 Sub Caps? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-25-2013, 08:13 PM	#136
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: New to me 72 Sub How is clearance on the inside of the rear tires and body? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-25-2013, 08:29 PM	#138
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: New to me 72 Sub Any plans to add a lowering block to the rear to help keep the "ride height" low? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-25-2013, 11:13 PM	#141
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: New to me 72 Sub Looks perfect! Posted via Mobile Device

01-26-2013, 08:46 AM	#143
sunk99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 399	Re: New to me 72 Sub So I'm guessing the same wheel and tire combo would rub in the rear on an earlier narrow rear end? Looks great by the way! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ------------ Scott

01-26-2013, 10:52 AM	#144
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: New to me 72 Sub I'm assuming the front will go lower if you remove the upper a-arm bumpstops? (and inner fenders) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-26-2013, 11:49 AM	#146
klmore Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 156	Re: New to me 72 Sub I think this is as low as I'm going. I have to haul my kids around in this thing and I want it to be low, but simple to deal with day to day. __________________ 1972 Suburban 2wd - Accuair, Mob steel 20". 2011 Range Rover HSE 2010 E 63 AMG 2013 GL 63 AMG

01-27-2013, 09:25 AM	#147
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: New to me 72 Sub Great job. I think it has a great stance given the everyday use it will get hauling the family around. Are the Mob Steel wheels available in other widths beside the 9" you have? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-27-2013, 01:39 PM	#149
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New to me 72 Sub Man this thing is cool! I would love to have it in my garage. So what's next? BTW... which center caps are you wanting to run? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-27-2013, 08:21 PM	#150
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