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srvivor71 · 03-13-2011, 06:56 PM

Finally got the steelies, tires & hubcaps mounted this weekend. I've been scraping these parts together for the last 6 months. Got the rims back from the powder coater on Friday and tires mounted yesterday. Tires are 33 x 12.50. Rims are 15 x 8. I'm really happy about the way it came out.

Now I'm trying to make up my mind whether to lift two or four inches. Never done a lift before so opinions and advice are welcome.

Sicklajoie · 03-13-2011, 06:58 PM

Dy-no-mite!
Looks great!

cpisani70@aol.com · 03-13-2011, 07:02 PM

Very impressed with the wheels! Are you thinking of a body or suspension lift?
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srvivor71 · 03-13-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cpisani70@aol.com

Very impressed with the wheels! Are you thinking of a body or suspension lift?
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Thanks. What's the difference between the 2?

oldblue1968chevy · 03-13-2011, 07:10 PM

body lift just lifts the body higher off the frame suspension gets the frame higher off the ground

body is cheaper

suspension is 'real lift' lol and alot more $

cpisani70@aol.com · 03-13-2011, 07:12 PM

Body lift would bring the cab and bed off the frame I'm not really a big fan but a suspension lift would lift the whole truck off it's axles.
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Sicklajoie · 03-13-2011, 07:15 PM

Yeah with a body lift you'd wind up having a gap between the bumpers and the rest of the body and it just kills the looks IMO

srvivor71 · 03-13-2011, 07:27 PM

Sounds like suspension is the way to go - if it doesn't break the bank!

Husker · 03-13-2011, 07:38 PM

Looks very Nice, Nice looking truck.
Ron

**john** · 03-13-2011, 07:41 PM

I think it looks great as is. Bet you will want 35's after a lift.

hayhauler71 · 03-13-2011, 08:07 PM

love it and leave it as is

srvivor71 · 03-13-2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks guys! Appreciate the feedback.

AirSpeed · 03-13-2011, 08:44 PM

That is an absolutely beautiful truck! The only lift I would do to that would be About two inches, I think it would look perfect with those tires and rims. I have a four inch lift on mine, it's just a little to high in my opinion, it came that way so I can't complain.
Two inches on yours would still keep it stock looking but give plenty of tire clearance.
Again, that is a very awesome truck!
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Hubscrub · 03-13-2011, 08:46 PM

i like it, steelies are king

sixeight · 03-13-2011, 08:47 PM

I'd leave 'er sitting just as is! That Truck is sweet!!

srvivor71 · 03-14-2011, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys.

69 Okie Truck · 03-14-2011, 10:24 AM

Holy smokes....I think I just found my tires!!! Your truck looks great. Looks like you could run off into a patch of woods and get down to the good fishin' holes.

Are you sitting on a stock suspension? Are those tires loud when you get 'em up to 70mph? Also, were there any issues with the tire shop in mounting those tires to those rims?

srvivor71 · 03-14-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

Holy smokes....I think I just found my tires!!! Your truck looks great. Looks like you could run off into a patch of woods and get down to the good fishin' holes.

Are you sitting on a stock suspension? Are those tires loud when you get 'em up to 70mph? Also, were there any issues with the tire shop in mounting those tires to those rims?

Yes that's stock suspension / stock height. The tires are surprisingly quiet and (maybe because of increased resistance?) they took most of the slop out of the steering. There were no issues mounting the tires but the back tires took A LOT of wheel weights to balance. I think the secondhand rims were a little out of whack. The tires fit inside the wheel wells with no rubbing at all, even at full lock.

69 Okie Truck · 03-14-2011, 11:03 AM

Wish I'da seen your post before I put up one asking what sorta tires I need to do what you've done. Those tires really set off what is an already great lookin' truck.

I'm gettin' me some. Then all I'll have left is mounting my gun rack in the back window.

Thanks for the help.

03-13-2011, 06:56 PM	#1
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Big Progress This Weekend... Finally got the steelies, tires & hubcaps mounted this weekend. I've been scraping these parts together for the last 6 months. Got the rims back from the powder coater on Friday and tires mounted yesterday. Tires are 33 x 12.50. Rims are 15 x 8. I'm really happy about the way it came out. Now I'm trying to make up my mind whether to lift two or four inches. Never done a lift before so opinions and advice are welcome.

03-13-2011, 06:58 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Dy-no-mite! Looks great! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-13-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Very impressed with the wheels! Are you thinking of a body or suspension lift? Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 07:10 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... body lift just lifts the body higher off the frame suspension gets the frame higher off the ground body is cheaper suspension is 'real lift' lol and alot more $ __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-13-2011, 07:12 PM	#6
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Body lift would bring the cab and bed off the frame I'm not really a big fan but a suspension lift would lift the whole truck off it's axles. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 07:15 PM	#7
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Yeah with a body lift you'd wind up having a gap between the bumpers and the rest of the body and it just kills the looks IMO __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-13-2011, 07:27 PM	#8
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Sounds like suspension is the way to go - if it doesn't break the bank!

03-13-2011, 07:38 PM	#9
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Looks very Nice, Nice looking truck. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-13-2011, 07:41 PM	#10
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... I think it looks great as is. Bet you will want 35's after a lift. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-13-2011, 08:07 PM	#11
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... love it and leave it as is __________________ Fuzzy

03-13-2011, 08:28 PM	#12
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Thanks guys! Appreciate the feedback.

03-13-2011, 08:44 PM	#13
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... That is an absolutely beautiful truck! The only lift I would do to that would be About two inches, I think it would look perfect with those tires and rims. I have a four inch lift on mine, it's just a little to high in my opinion, it came that way so I can't complain. Two inches on yours would still keep it stock looking but give plenty of tire clearance. Again, that is a very awesome truck! Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 08:46 PM	#14
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03-13-2011, 08:47 PM	#15
sixeight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 32	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... I'd leave 'er sitting just as is! That Truck is sweet!! __________________ '90 Scottsdale RCSB White 171,xxx miles 4.3L 5spd 2wd Front- 15x7 w/225/75R15 Uniroyal Rear- 15x8 w/235/75R15 GoodYear Rallies w/ New Chrome Centers and Rings

03-14-2011, 08:14 AM	#16
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Thanks for the compliments guys.



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03-14-2011, 10:24 AM	#17
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Holy smokes....I think I just found my tires!!! Your truck looks great. Looks like you could run off into a patch of woods and get down to the good fishin' holes. Are you sitting on a stock suspension? Are those tires loud when you get 'em up to 70mph? Also, were there any issues with the tire shop in mounting those tires to those rims?

03-14-2011, 11:03 AM	#19
69 Okie Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 122	Re: Big Progress This Weekend... Wish I'da seen your post before I put up one asking what sorta tires I need to do what you've done. Those tires really set off what is an already great lookin' truck. I'm gettin' me some. Then all I'll have left is mounting my gun rack in the back window. Thanks for the help.

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