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Old 09-29-2021, 06:03 AM   #14
dagnabbitt
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Re: '86 Squarebody Tires/Rims Help

I asked Loco about his tire selection and was glad I did, he is right, the tires fill the wheelwells really nicely.

Mine is a 2.5 inch spindle with a 2 inch drop spring in front and an axle flip in the back. Aside from spring removal - which can be dangerous without experience and the correct tools - this sort of drop is pretty easy to do. I did not do a C notch but occasionally wish I had.

Before, Hits of the 80's

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With axle flip

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And when done

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And with new rim and tire combo

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