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91short 12-27-2015 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmiller66 (Post 7424279)
89 I just picked up for my son

Good lookin truck! I like those headlights, I just switched my 91 over to that style.

johnmiller66 12-27-2015 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpetie (Post 7424459)
nice ! what size rims & tires ?

275/60/15s on 10 inch and 205/55/15s on 6 inch. Thanks, I love that little truck, it's going to be hard handing it over knowing it's going to be sitting in a high school parking lot next year. The paint is pretty pristine on it. Oh well, I just have to trust that he will take care of it.

likaroc13 12-27-2015 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmiller66 (Post 7424284)
The day we picked it up

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Originally Posted by johnmiller66 (Post 7424279)
89 I just picked up for my son

Congrats to him. Looks very clean. Indigo blue metallic paint?

jcramsey 01-16-2016 07:27 PM

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Just picked this 93 GMC up today. Sold my 66 back to my dad a while back then realized how much I actually need a truck...been hauling ladders and jacks and everything in between in my Toyota Yaris. Not sure how much it's lowered but there's a c notch and flip kit in the rear so I'm thinking it's about 5/7. It's just a work truck but it cleaned up pretty good

1badgmc 01-16-2016 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jcramsey (Post 7450159)
Just picked this 93 GMC up today. Sold my 66 back to my dad a while back then realized how much I actually need a truck...been hauling ladders and jacks and everything in between in my Toyota Yaris. Not sure how much it's lowered but there's a c notch and flip kit in the rear so I'm thinking it's about 5/7. It's just a work truck but it cleaned up pretty good

I'd say 4/6. Look at the shackles and hangers. If they're stock and there are no drop blocks added, then it's only 6" in the rear.

likaroc13 01-17-2016 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jcramsey (Post 7450159)
Just picked this 93 GMC up today. Sold my 66 back to my dad a while back then realized how much I actually need a truck...been hauling ladders and jacks and everything in between in my Toyota Yaris. Not sure how much it's lowered but there's a c notch and flip kit in the rear so I'm thinking it's about 5/7. It's just a work truck but it cleaned up pretty good

Looks worthy of putting around in! I know what you mean about needing a truck as well. Glad to see you on this side of the forum. :chevy:

crimsontide1966 01-24-2016 05:39 PM

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1995 Sierra with a 2-4 dropAttachment 1491437

UKNOWME 01-24-2016 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by crimsontide1966 (Post 7459652)
1995 Sierra with a 2-4 dropAttachment 1491437

Any more pics? What size tires are you running?

Blue97 01-24-2016 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7459719)
Any more pics? What size tires are you running?

X2

Are those torq thrust wheels

crimsontide1966 01-24-2016 07:32 PM

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Yes on the wheels. American racing torq thrust, 20 x 8's. Tire size is 265/50/r20. They had a tendency to rub a little when hitting a dip. Then added some front variable rate springs, with bilstein shocks. Very rarely hits now. As far as pics, here's a before shot. With lots of buffing and cleaning, I think the ole truck turned out pretty decent. The lowering kit is from rough country. 2" drop spindles, 4" rear drop. We are a dealer for them, so I can get some hook ups

Blue97 01-24-2016 08:48 PM

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Truck looks great! I've been wanting those wheels but everyone says they won't work with a drop... do you know what the back space Is on them? I want to run the 20x8 front and 20x10 rear 2/4 drop. .

I just love those wheels on these trucks

UKNOWME 01-24-2016 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by crimsontide1966 (Post 7459812)
Yes on the wheels. American racing torq thrust, 20 x 8's. Tire size is 265/50/r20. They had a tendency to rub a little when hitting a dip. Then added some front variable rate springs, with bilstein shocks. Very rarely hits now. As far as pics, here's a before shot. With lots of buffing and cleaning, I think the ole truck turned out pretty decent. The lowering kit is from rough country. 2" drop spindles, 4" rear drop. We are a dealer for them, so I can get some hook ups

So you're not staggered? Do you know the backspace? I bet a 255/45r20 on the front would've cleared just fine.

likaroc13 01-25-2016 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crimsontide1966 (Post 7459812)
Yes on the wheels. American racing torq thrust, 20 x 8's. Tire size is 265/50/r20. They had a tendency to rub a little when hitting a dip. Then added some front variable rate springs, with bilstein shocks. Very rarely hits now. As far as pics, here's a before shot. With lots of buffing and cleaning, I think the ole truck turned out pretty decent. The lowering kit is from rough country. 2" drop spindles, 4" rear drop. We are a dealer for them, so I can get some hook ups

Looks nice. :chevy:

crimsontide1966 01-25-2016 08:58 PM

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I thought about the 45 series, but worried about ride. I should've got them anyway. Not sure on the backspacing. I just called our wheel supplier and told him what I was looking for. I didn't want to stagger, because I like to rotate and get longer tire life. Thanks to all

Blue97 01-26-2016 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crimsontide1966 (Post 7461462)
I thought about the 45 series, but worried about ride. I should've got them anyway. Not sure on the backspacing. I just called our wheel supplier and told him what I was looking for. I didn't want to stagger, because I like to rotate and get longer tire life. Thanks to all

Thank you for posting up your truck, now I'm going to order my wheels and a 2/4 drop. Now that I have seen those wheels fit..

jkrenzel 01-28-2016 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmiller66 (Post 7424279)
89 I just picked up for my son

Can you send me some info on the truck ???
-tire sizes and rim sizes
-how much drop and what kits?
Thanks his truck is sweet !!!!! that's what I want mine to look like .... If he want to sell or change anything let me know what parts are coming off!
-Justin

JWall 01-28-2016 04:29 PM

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I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.

I'm 2" spindle & 3" spring with 1/4 coil trimmed off in front now...

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likaroc13 01-28-2016 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall (Post 7464971)
I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.

I'm 2" spindle & 3" spring with 1/4 coil trimmed of in front now...

:metal: If I didn't mention before, beautiful truck!

HotRod C/10 02-11-2016 03:35 PM

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does anyone know what tire size on a 5/8 dropped truck running 20/s.........front BS 4.75 and rears are 5.5 BS......THANKS!

twisted1 02-24-2016 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmiller66 (Post 7424284)
The day we picked it up

thats a good looking truck!

91short 02-27-2016 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall (Post 7464971)
I'll post again since i have got the front of the truck down lower since the last time i posted & i am much happier with the look.

Good lookin truck! That's the same setup I've got, what shocks are you using front and rear, do you have part numbers? What is your rear set up? Flip kit with shock extenders?

VOLZ1207 02-29-2016 05:16 PM

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i just picked this 98 gmc up this weekend. belltech spindles with c-notch in rear. getting smaller tires for rear. the 265's are way too big. has roll pan with hidden receiver hitch. :gmc2:

likaroc13 02-29-2016 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VOLZ1207 (Post 7503992)
i just picked this 98 gmc up this weekend. belltech spindles with c-notch in rear. getting smaller tires for rear. the 265's are way too big. has roll pan with hidden receiver hitch. :gmc2:

Congrats, cool truck! Has a nice old school feel to it.:chevy:

twisted1 02-29-2016 09:27 PM

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i picked this 95 up last week. 305/5sp and just got a few goodies in for it. ill post pics after i get them all installed.
djm 4/6 drop, ridler 695's 18x8 front with 245/40/18 bfg sport copms and 18x9.5 rear with 275/40/18 sport comps.
im ordering a steel cowl hood & roll pan for it in a couple days, then start prepping the body for paint.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...pstviqbqvi.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...psjsrgotlh.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...ps9zjgvotz.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f3...ps13voyyxw.jpg

likaroc13 02-29-2016 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by twisted1 (Post 7504257)
i picked this 95 up last week. 305/5sp and just got a few goodies in for it. ill post pics after i get them all installed.
djm 4/6 drop, ridler 695's 18x8 front with 245/40/18 bfg sport copms and 18x9.5 rear with 275/40/18 sport comps.
im ordering a steel cowl hood & roll pan for it in a couple days, then start prepping the body for paint.

Nice group of goodies there & more to come. Look forward to seeing it come together for ya. :chevy:


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