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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:

VOLZ1207 03-03-2016 08:39 PM

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thanks Phillip !!

twisted1 03-04-2016 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 7504394)
Nice group of goodies there & more to come. Look forward to seeing it come together for ya. :chevy:

thank you sir, its starting to come together :) half way through the drop suspension.....im kinda like a kid at christmas lol

Brandon1998 03-10-2016 09:22 AM

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i have a 1998 gmc with 1979 15x8 truck ralleys, anybody know if a 4/6 djm drop will clear those 8s in the front?
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twisted1 03-10-2016 10:20 AM

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i got it lowered and wheels on.....im diggin this thing :metal:

VOLZ1207 03-10-2016 04:07 PM

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Looks good ! I installed new inner & outer tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, & sway bar linkage bushings. Heading to get it aligned. Take care

likaroc13 03-12-2016 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon1998 (Post 7516945)
i have a 1998 gmc with 1979 15x8 truck ralleys, anybody know if a 4/6 djm drop will clear those 8s in the front?
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It has been asked before, & I think I read they will. It will probably depend on tire size, & you may have to roll the fender lips.

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Originally Posted by twisted1 (Post 7517003)
i got it lowered and wheels on.....im diggin this thing :metal:

Looks good man!

UKNOWME 03-12-2016 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon1998 (Post 7516945)
i have a 1998 gmc with 1979 15x8 truck ralleys, anybody know if a 4/6 djm drop will clear those 8s in the front?
Posted via Mobile Device

May have to trim the lower control arms

likaroc13 03-13-2016 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME (Post 7520130)
May have to trim the lower control arms

Yes he will. Good point, as I forgot to mention it.

ls1togo 03-27-2016 05:05 PM

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here's mine..90 Stepside..2/4 drop 15x7 Chrome Rally's in front 15x8 in the rear 235/75r15 (F) 255/70r15's in back...had to trim LCA's for clearance

likaroc13 03-27-2016 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1togo (Post 7537338)
here's mine..90 Stepside..2/4 drop 15x7 Chrome Rally's in front 15x8 in the rear 235/75r15 (F) 255/70r15's in back...had to trim LCA's for clearance

Nice looking truck. :chevy:

ls1togo 03-27-2016 07:04 PM

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Thanks..:) lol, actually when I was thinking of changing the wheels, I found your 93 on the web and saved it as an example...I finally decided on chrome rally's instead of painted...and my son who is into his 50 Ford shoebox would love the Von Dutch striping on your tailgate....

likaroc13 03-27-2016 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1togo (Post 7537459)
Thanks..:) lol, actually when I was thinking of changing the wheels, I found your 93 on the web and saved it as an example...I finally decided on chrome rally's instead of painted...and my son who is into his 50 Ford shoebox would love the Von Dutch striping on your tailgate....

Cool! I've had quite a few folks mention that ole truck since I sold it years ago, most wondering about the wheels. :lol: My grandfather had a '50 Ford shoebox that I'm inheriting & hope to get on the road again in the future. :metal:

Chingon@801 04-04-2016 11:09 PM

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Nice trucks

guyt699 04-12-2016 05:10 PM

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My '90 454SS. 4/6 for now with 20x8.5F and 20x10R. Procharged 454 with ProM injection and T56 trans.

Crappy cell pic.

http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/...psfc0d28bf.jpg

likaroc13 04-12-2016 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by guyt699 (Post 7558328)
My '90 454SS. 4/6 for now with 20x8.5F and 20x10R. Procharged 454 with ProM injection and T56 trans.

Crappy cell pic.

Nice! :metal:

flatfoot77 04-14-2016 05:16 PM

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My 90 SS 454

likaroc13 04-14-2016 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by flatfoot77 (Post 7560782)
My 90 SS 454

Good looking ride! 2/4 drop?

lester622 04-22-2016 03:30 PM

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http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscrwbt8fl.jpg

1badgmc 04-22-2016 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lester622 (Post 7569690)

That is slick! I'm really digging those wheels too!

likaroc13 04-22-2016 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1badgmc (Post 7569702)
That is slick! I'm really digging those wheels too!

I agree, they look nice with the black. :metal:

masterm54 05-08-2016 01:11 PM

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-98 chevy silverado 5.0 305 vortec
-4/6 drop
-20x10 Boss 338 rear
-20x8.5 Boss 338 front
- Just put got cowl hood painted and put on a couple days ago
- Want to do rollpan next
- Hope you all are having a great day

YBNORML 05-08-2016 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by masterm54 (Post 7586376)
-98 chevy silverado 5.0 305 vortec
-4/6 drop
-20x10 Boss 338 rear
-20x8.5 Boss 338 front
- Just put got cowl hood painted and put on a couple days ago
- Want to do rollpan next
- Hope you all are having a great day

Sweet little truck! I love it!

Palf70Step 05-08-2016 05:44 PM

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:agree:

likaroc13 05-08-2016 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step (Post 7586567)
:agree:

x3...nice ride!

truckfan 05-13-2016 10:49 AM

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Just bought this.

94 350 Auto 2" 4" drop.

:gmc2:


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