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Hey Donkeypunch...Come on by and check it out (heck, you can help with my 'to do' list - JK) You live right next door as far as Waddell goes. At least I'll know where to look for parts if I need them!

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Hey joe231, do those tires rub at all? and what kinda gas mileage are you getting on yours, its a 6.2l diesel right? was there a difference in gas mileage switching to the 285s. I appreciate all the help.

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No rubbing at all.
I put these wheels and tires on shortly after I got the truck.
It had 235/85/16's on it which are close to the same height as the 285/75/16's (the 285's are only an inch taller overall)
Yeah it's a 6.2 with 4L80E overdrive trans.
I haven't checked mileage (my trip odometer doesn't work), I'd guess upper teens-lower 20's.

I'll go take pics of my springs now...

Edit: pics
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/y...1/58c658e7.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/y...1/b40af223.jpg
http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/y...1/1a8ffe28.jpg

It does have 4 leafs.
My K20 Burb only has 2 leafs.
As you can see there is lots of room in the front fender.
The tire isn't totally straight in that picture...

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i really appreciate it. u wouldnt happen to know of a company that sells some of the 3+3 emblems? there is none on my truck!

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Sorry I don't know.
Hilltop salvage out here used to have quite a few squares.
I haven't been out there since I moved back though. As soon as the snow melts I'm gonna go check it out.
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those wheels and tires are the perfect size and really make it look tuff. making me wanna get some aftermarket rims now, hmmmmmmmmmmm....
Did the steering stabilizer come stock on it?

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Lol
I do what I can :)

One stabilizer is factory, one is an aftermarket add on.
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Joe231, I would say your right about not having any lift. Those springs still have negative arch.

Jpalmer81, I didn't realize you are deployed I'll get pics of those emblems. I'll send them no cost to you if you want them. Thanks for your service !!
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Thanks yjheep! I would like to see the pics of them, i have contacted Billet Badges trying to get a price for some new ones, but havent got a response from them yet!! I guess they are super busy, at least i am hoping or other wise it would tick me off they havent responed to me yet!

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It's raining out this morning but I'll try and catch a dry spell for the pics. It looks like the inside of the 3's was collor matched with the paint, but it's almost all wore off, I think it would come off with some solvent.

I always try to help out the troops when I can.... I was deployed to Helmand province in afganistan 2009-2010. We exchanged small arms and took rockets nearly daily. My government repaid me by denying me, my combat medals and then diagnosed me with PTSD and gave me and administrative separation. Because I was no longer usefull to them in a combat situation (from the PTSD) At the least it should have been medical or honorable Discharge.

I make it my personal mission to try and make up our governments short coming any time I can
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My buddy and I (Trevman) both aquired dually's a few months ago. Both of us have small shops and did our restores there. Trev has a few pieces to put together yet but the bulk work is complete. These trucks are like 2 restorations in 1, there is a lot of square footage for 1 guy to prep, sand, fill, fix, paint etc etc etc, all crew owners will understand... I have some other posts describing what is in the 79, which Trev dubbed the 'sex machine'. In his 1988 self titled 'Wyld Stallion' is a TBI 3fiddy, 4.10 gearz, Dana 70 rear, 4 speed, air and crooze. The pair are now ready to ride!

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Awesome job guys, they both look great! :clap:

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Here is my work in progress 87 5.9 Conversion.

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nice! more pics please!

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Motor Install, used aftermarket intercooler but have original Dodge to install once I get the ends welded back on...

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Cool.

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Very Kool

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Has anyone found a company making a complete race weight fiberglass crew cab body?

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This is the only place i know of making 73-87 truck bodys and they dont list a crew.

http://www.usbody.com/

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Nice trucks guys!

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here's some updated pics. got the front springs on, just need to finish up the steering. i should have the back all done tomorrow as well.

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here's after we finished up the back. still need to do the brake lines and wrap up the steering.:burnout:

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Wow that things a monster, is that about 12" of lift?

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Dang, that thing is HUGE :jdp: Would like to see some pics of your suspension set up, som close ups. Looks pretty good though, WAY to big for me though. Some Boggers on there would be sweet!

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Looks great, nice truck. Would also like to know the specs on lift and maybe some pics...

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What kind of rims are those, and where can I find them. Hmmmm?

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Those look to be 19.5's from a P-30 chassis bread truck. You can search ebay and look for 8 on 6.5 19.5 wheels, or P-30 chassis wheels. You can even buy these new at heavy truck parts retail stores. But they're around $180 ea new I believe.

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I am in CC Dually hevan....this is wicked...

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suspension setup is as follows:
-12 inch superlift springs upfront with an ez inch and 10 degree shim from DIY4X and also 7.5 inch extended shackles on the rear of the front springs. Front spring and upper hangers are modified to accept 5/8 grease-able bolts with poly bushings.
-The rear has stock 1 ton leaf packs, it has a shackle flip, inch correction plate (moves the eyes back to the correct spot for axle location) and 5.5 inch pro comp blocks. just wanted to keep some kind of payload because i do some towing. i'll have pics of everything on tuesday when i make it back to the shop

-Steering components:
-consist of a rebuilt, drilled and tapped for hydro assist, 2wd steering box.
-hogged out power steering pump:lol: for more flow to ram assist.
-8x1.5 inch hydraulic ram for hydro assist.
-4 inch drop pitman arm
-1.5 inch dom tubing for center link and crossover bar, 3/4 greaseable heim joint.
- Springless dana 60 arms(caps) tapered and drilled for centerlink. had to use a 2.5 inch spacer on both sides to clear the 12 inch springs and ez inch.

im sure theres more but i'll update ya guys on tuesday esp with more pics!:metal:

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Bread you say? Is it G.M.? about what years? Thanks much.

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....they were a pain in the butt for me to locate , i shipped up my P-30 19.5's from oregon...they are around though just like what was said frito-lay grumman chassis.. i did a craiglist search and found mine, but hands down, they were worth the wait.and they look greathttp://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/...TBMX/NEW31.jpg

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A few pics of my truck before, during and after. Now just need to add the CARR Super Hoops and window tinting and the flatbed, then off to another year of giving balloon rides to pay for it!

Paul Waddell
1986 K30 Crewcab

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I love the colours.

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Great looking truck you have there rideair!! What size tires are you running now? The interior is great! Looking to do something similar to mine.

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Tires are BF Goodrich, Mud Ter. 286/75/16 Load Range E

Paul

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Rickson sells them also accuride has these wheels, there was a gentlemen on e-bay from Ohio that sold these rims (he parted out step vans) that was were i got mine.

Thats my .02

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I saw in one of the magazines some one is making these 19.5s in aluminum rims for 8 bolt pickups. Had dually and single wheels

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http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...l/P1010075.jpg
This is my truck. found this site while looking for crewcab shortbed pics. looks like my truck got here two years before me!
Its a 88 v30 that I shortened the bed and frame on 28 inches. it runs a cab and chassis rear, and d60 front with a spacer that comes off and goes on the rear so it can be single or dual wheel.
I have a 95 cummins in it with a nv4500 and 205.
I have several sets of the p30 rims, but haven't run them on the truck in a year or two.
heres some more pics. first is with the wheels painted dark.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...l/P1010345.jpg
and heres a single wheel pic.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...l/P1000951.jpg
its current status is wrecked, and going in my shop this coming week to get rebuilt.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...t/P1030040.jpg
I have a new 2wd frame that I'm gonna swap it onto, and cut it down for a standard shortbed this time. nothing wrong with the cab or bed, but I want to change it up while I have it all apart. no idea what I'm going to do with the shortened bed once I take it off. wheel spacing is all wrong for a trailer!
heres a link to the original build.
http://www.wheelindixie.com/forums/s...ect-TowMissile
Hope its alright to link to another website.

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Here's my working progress : )
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-12-28_109.jpg

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i have a long ways to go yet..
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-18-53_237.jpg