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redbaron69 03-21-2010 08:07 PM
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man that is a sweet truck. love the wheels and a pat on the back for keeping it a 6 lugger. one question, noticed in the pics on the lift, does it have coils out back? neat to see a gmc with them, my chevy has leafs.

djmachinist 03-21-2010 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 3873842)
Dale, those are going to look killer on your truck! Wasn't aware you were considering adding custom wheels, but you made a good choice. :D
Nate,
Yeah, I could'nt resist the temptation. I even got the backspacing right thanks to your info in "Blank Slate".;)

Dale

djmachinist 03-21-2010 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by redbaron69 (Post 3873891)
man that is a sweet truck. love the wheels and a pat on the back for keeping it a 6 lugger. one question, noticed in the pics on the lift, does it have coils out back? neat to see a gmc with them, my chevy has leafs.
Redbaron,
Yes, my GMC is coils, I think there are a couple of pics that show the coils.

Dale

lolife99 03-21-2010 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by djmachinist (Post 3873811)
I received my new wheels from Summit. 17 x 8 Summit Legends. This is about as close as I can get to 5 spoke Coys keeping the six lug axles. I am going to mount P275/60R-17 in the rear and P245/60R-17 on the front.;)

Dale
You might want to look at a 255/50-17 tire for your truck.
A 60 series tire (in 17's) is huge, for a lowered truck.

djmachinist 03-22-2010 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 3874219)
You might want to look at a 255/50-17 tire for your truck.
A 60 series tire (in 17's) is huge, for a lowered truck.
Keith,

You may be right, My truck is lowered 2.5 in. in the front and 3in. in the rear.
I'll look into it. I have not bought tires yet, so there is still time to get this right. Thanks for the tip.

Dale

djmachinist 03-22-2010 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 3874219)
You might want to look at a 255/50-17 tire for your truck.
A 60 series tire (in 17's) is huge, for a lowered truck.
Ok, I ordered Falken Ziex S/TZ-01 size P275/50R-17 for the rear and
P255/50R-17 for the front. I think this may work. Thanks for the Heads-up.

Dale

72BlckButy 03-22-2010 10:09 PM
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Can't wait to see some updated pics of when you get the tires in, and then mounted. :D

highperf4x4 03-22-2010 10:19 PM
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yeah..... like ......... tonight maybe. :lol:

djmachinist 03-23-2010 06:37 PM
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Ok, I got the tires mounted today!! The Discount tire guys really came through for me, even after I changed my order three times. OK...... 17 x 8 inch Summit Legend wheels with Falken P275/50R-17 on the back and
P255/50R-17 on the front.....

djmachinist 03-23-2010 06:41 PM
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I also went by Bumbera's, they had the rear Trailing arms cleaned-up, painted and new bushings installed. They were bolting up the new Inner Fenders when I got there.......

highperf4x4 03-23-2010 10:33 PM
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Awesome!! :metal:

VA72C10 03-23-2010 10:51 PM
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Looking great!

kgt 03-23-2010 10:59 PM
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Wow, what a great project, love it!!!....i have that same rubber on my 68...nice tire, they dont last long with a 468 in front of em...lol..

lolife99 03-23-2010 11:00 PM
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You did good with your tire choices.
I was going to suggest the 275's for the rear,... but alot of people want the same size on all four corners.
I like your choice better.

highperf4x4 03-23-2010 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 3878450)
You did good with your tire choices.
I was going to suggest the 275's for the rear,... but alot of people want the same size on all four corners.
I like your choice better.
Same here. I prefer a little bigger in the rear to make it look right on these trucks.

djmachinist 03-24-2010 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by kgt (Post 3878448)
Wow, what a great project, love it!!!....i have that same rubber on my 68...nice tire, they dont last long with a 468 in front of em...lol..
Yeah, I think I'll get maybe 25,000 mi. out of them. Thats fine for a play truck. You say a 468 cu/in?, what is that, a punch out big block?.....wow, it must be a lot of fun.

You might want to look at a 255/50-17 tire for your truck.
A 60 series tire (in 17's) is huge, for a lowered truck.

Keith, I also like the stance with the slightly bigger tire on the rear. If you had not said something, there would have been 60 series tires mounted right now. Thanks again.

Thanks to all of you that posted for the encouraging comments.

Dale

72BlckButy 03-24-2010 02:44 PM
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Those turned out nice Dale... and I'm in agreement with Keith, spot on with the tire selection.

djmachinist 03-27-2010 12:55 PM
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Ok......Progress pics on Sat. 3-27-2010. The rear end is pretty much back together. The front end is starting to come together. The new inner fenders are complete.;)

Dale

djmachinist 03-27-2010 12:58 PM
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Pics of the rear end......and the Rally wheels I'm taking off the truck.

Dale

highperf4x4 03-27-2010 04:48 PM
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Awesome!


Did you say rally wheels you're taking "off" the truck? :lol:

djmachinist 03-27-2010 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by highperf4x4 (Post 3885340)
Awesome!


Did you say rally wheels you're taking "off" the truck? :lol:
Thanks!......And Yes, the Rally wheels are being replaced.

Dale

highperf4x4 03-28-2010 01:41 AM
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Yeah I was just wisecrackin. I like the new wheels and tires! :metal:

What are you going to do with the rallies though?

djmachinist 03-28-2010 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by highperf4x4 (Post 3886299)
Yeah I was just wisecrackin. I like the new wheels and tires! :metal:

What are you going to do with the rallies though?
I'm going to sell them, I have no idea what to ask for them.

Dale

highperf4x4 03-28-2010 11:49 PM
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Probably about $50.00 for the set including the tires. Let me know when you list them. :lol:

72BlckButy 03-29-2010 02:08 PM
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Treading close to these parts being offered for sale, and I'd hate to see this beautiful truck thread locked. :lol:

Can't wait to see you subscribe to the board! :D

Do they have an expected time for the install/suspension to be completed?


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