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Re: Front track too wide

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Originally Posted by CG (Post 3111661)

I haven't done the swap yet. I'm going by what Ive read on the board. I have already purchased my spindles and disk kit. You're the first person that's given a definitive yes to the after the swap to disks the front track now equals all the disk brake trucks (well, up to a certain year).

I did measure my 68 before/after & I seem to recall it was closer to .500" wider per side w/the discs vs. drums (my info said to expect .375" difference). This was w/factory 68 a-arms, 73-87 spindles (1.25" rotors), 73-87 steering assembly, & the factory 68 manual pitman/idler arms. Was the truck you based your numbers off of lowered? If so, how?

I used 6.5" van ralleys & had no issues w/about 6" of front drop.

You mentioned this was going to be a road warrior so you wanted the same size tire all around. Would you consider the same height all around? That would get you closer to your goal w/o having to resort to an air suspension (which it sounds like you don't want). A 215-75-15 is less than .500" difference in height & would work well on a 6.5-7" wheel & compliment the rear sizing for good symmetry. A 215-75 spare is easier to conceal & would work @ every corner.

Pic below is w/215-75's & 275-60's on 6.5" & 8" wheels respectively. Food for thought . . . ....

Re: Front track too wide

I didnt know that was your truck...I really like it. Its one of the couple I was going back and forth on when trying to decide my tire size.

Re: Front track too wide

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Originally Posted by CG (Post 3111932)

I didnt know that was your truck...I really like it. Its one of the couple I was going back and forth on when trying to decide my tire size.

Thanks. The sizes I listed were eventually replaced w/215-75's & 255-70's to help the 6cyl/3spd/3.73 combo on the road. Unfortunately..... that truck got a Dropmember & then got disassembled :waah: .