lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?

[Desert1957]

Here is mine with a little Photoshop help



Desert

[62 Longbed]

Just got mine back on the road ..

[78chevstepside]

4/6 notched flipped 15x8 1" spacer

[Smoke_Dog]

My Mom bought one of those brand new back in the day!!! Gave it to me but I couldn't back it back to Hickory in time to stop me dad from saling it to someone who fled the country shortly after! Truck showed up at a Garage place who contacted them and stated if they payed the storage fees they could have it back! The truck is still at this place, I think!!!

Originally Posted by 78chevstepside

4/6 notched flipped 15x8 1" spacer

[Tony_SS]

Wow.. this thread is making me miss my ralleys!

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

Wow.. this thread is making me miss my ralleys!

I know. This is really making it a tough decision between 20's, and keeping my rally wheels.

[STOCKISH]

I'll help you John. Buy the 20s and send me the Ralley's. Anything I can do to help a friend you know.

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I'll help you John. Buy the 20s and send me the Ralley's. Anything I can do to help a friend you know.

How about you send me your Coy's and I'll send you my ralley's

I really like the ralley wheel, but man those 20" Coy's just look sweet!

[low86c10]

Originally Posted by JohnC

I know. This is really making it a tough decision between 20's, and keeping my rally wheels.

to be totally honest you cant beat rallys, i tried my buddies 20" TT 2's on my truck and i thought they made it ride like ****, i guess because of the smaller tires, and $1500+ no thanks lol

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by JohnC

I know. This is really making it a tough decision between 20's, and keeping my rally wheels.

I've done the 20's thing... My acceleration and brakes were sacrificed in the process for a 'look'. I sold them, and never went back!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

I've done the 20's thing... My acceleration and brakes were sacrificed in the process for a 'look'. I sold them, and never went back!

How so?
20" cast wheels @ 29" diameter vs. 15" steel wheels @ 29" diameter should have very similar centrifical forces @ speed (similar weights & diameters).

[Tony_SS]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

How so?
20" cast wheels @ 29" diameter vs. 15" steel wheels @ 29" diameter should have very similar centrifical forces @ speed (similar weights & diameters).

It's where the weight of the wheel is. Moving that weight out just an inch from center changes everything. 2.5" out from center effects even more. And if the 20" wheel/tire weighs more than the 15" wheel/tire, the negative effects are even more.

Its the same with brakes. Going from a 10.75" rotor to a 12" rotor increases braking ability tremendously. The little changes make a big difference in performance.

I like the looks of 20's. I just don't like the sacrifice that goes with them.

[diponyou]

hey 86 swb your truck is looking sexy bro.
how did you get the back half cleaned up like that?
and what did you use to coat it?

[1986swb]

Originally Posted by diponyou

hey 86 swb your truck is looking sexy bro.
how did you get the back half cleaned up like that?
and what did you use to coat it?

Sorry for the delayed reply. Just been busy at work and stuff. To answer your question, I used the following spray can paints: Duplicolor Primer (DE1612) & Low-Gloss Black (DE1634). Quick and easy to apply, and these paints are very durable. They are also high temp. paints (up to 500 degrees F) which is overkill but .... Just make sure you prep surfaces really good first before laying down the paint. What was really a savior was using one of those paint can spray triggers that you attach to the top of the paint can. This little tool allows you to spray paint from the can like a gun rather than pressing down on the can nozzle vertically. Cheap tool for just under $5. I hope this makes sense.

Here's some additional pics.

[BGRAFX]

here's what $1000 looks like.....Where did you get all the parts for that price?

[1986swb]

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

here's what $1000 looks like.....Where did you get all the parts for that price?

To qualify the $1000 purchase, I bought the majority of my parts from Classic Parts of America when they had their 10% off sale plus free shipping. However, I did reuse my A-arms, front coil springs, front sway bar, rear leaf springs. They are shown in the pic repainted and installed with the new bushings.

[1986swb]

Here's an updated after pic with the new suspension and Magnaflow exhaust. Sorry but you can only see the Magnaflow tips.

I'm looking at installing a larger diameter front sway bar as well as a new rear sway bar. And maybe some rear traction bars (nice thing is that they will be hidden from view). I'll post some pics when they are done. But next up is installing the new OEM-ish black interior .... Current interior color is red/burgundy. Nothing wrong with the interior. In fact, the interior is near mint, with the exception of a little fading on the tops of both door panels.

[CLASSIC87']

Subscribing... great thread... and some real nice trucks!

[69BBsuburban]

Stock wheels never go out of style...nice to see so many trucks with 'em....
Rarely do I like a truck with 20"+ wheels....

Here's my pile.....

[69BBsuburban]

My ol '80 on Rally's.....3/5 drop...

[mcbassin]

lots of good tech. info here and love all the rallies too.

[made2drag]

ttt

[Morfias4Twenty]

Here is my Red head!
8 in rallys.

[sethv]

Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

Stock wheels never go out of style...nice to see so many trucks with 'em....
Rarely do I like a truck with 20"+ wheels....

Here's my pile.....

I agree with ya (No offense to anyone who likes them..) and your truck looks awesome

[JohnC]

Originally Posted by Morfias4Twenty

Here is my Red head!
8 in rallys.

Looks nice man!
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