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It won't be 305/50 .. I was planning 295/45

Just not a big fan of 40s. Some guys run 22's w/35's and that's cool .. some guys run 15" wheels. Just saying. I'm cool with whatever.


I wasn't meaning 'out back' as in tires .. I meant booty. Just messing around.

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:lol::lol::lol::metal::lol::lol::lol:

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I went down to New Stalgia today and talked to my buddy Mitch. He mounted the tires on my Billet Specialties and we worked out a deal on the fronts. :metal:

Dad has had to have knee surgery and has been taking a break for a couple weeks. Things are slow on the truck, it's just that time of year I guess, plus my master bathroom is upside-down. .. It's some truck progress though! I was dying to see them on the truck. I realize not everyone will like the 295/45 but I really do. It adds just enough to make the wheelwells look a bit more stuffed and tucked. .. just my opinion

We're getting there. If any of you guys are in the market for wheels, let me know I can work some killer deals through NSW.

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The tire size looks great, good call
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Nice to see the wheels mounted up. What size are you planning for the front?
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Oh man! Can't wait to see it with the bed on! Will be praying for your dad!

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Truck's looking good. Can't wait to see what those tires look like with the bed on. Hope your dad feels better soon.
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That looks really good Chad, I'm wresting with either 295/40's or 295/45's for the rear of mine. Those wheels are awesome. Can't wait to see the fronts on.
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Thank you

Thank You Steve, 255/45/20 on the front. 20x8.5 5.40" Backspacing

Yeah, me either! :D I'm going to wait on the bed until we get the brake lines ran, and I still need to wrap up some stuff with the shocks, torq the UBolts, etc. It's getting really close though.

Dad is doing really well. He was up walking around yesterday like nothing ever happened. It was a Miniscus Tear, they repaired (?) it with a scope / day surgery type of thing. Pop's a fighter man, he doesn't like to be on his back for too long.

Thanks Chris! We need to get that gold one on the ground. :)

Thank You Keith. The 295/40 looks really good and if my truck was bagged that's probably what I would have ran, but .. being just a big static drop I wanted to fill the wheel wells a little bit. I think the 295/45 will 'tuck' more under the fender wells. I don't like to see the top of the tire when you stand beside the truck .. just me. My wheels are 6"BS too so it will offset that extra section width of my tires. I'm going to adjust the wheel wells and bed wood back about 1/2" on either side to accomodate the larger meats.

A 295/42.5/20 would be perfect.. :lol:

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Those tires look perfect on those rims and will look even better with the bed on!! Hurry up and install it so we can see :D

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WOW, those look great !

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Thanks Shawn -- I was kind concerned about the height but I think once the bed side is covering the tread and it doesn't blend where the tread meets the sidewall then the sidewall wont look as big. The picture makes them look bigger than they are.

295/45 - 30.45" tall
295/40 - 29.29" tall

It adds about .55" of sidewall .. which I think (personally) looks really good. I know most run 40 series on 5.5" BS but I'm going to set them back a little and a little bit more tire. I'm doing my own bedwood so a little tweaking (if necessary) will not be a problem to go 7 or so drop in the rear. Remember I lost .75" drop with the trailing arm flip mod so right now it's sitting at 6" spring, 1" block. We'll see how it looks after the bed gets on, all the wood, etc. What 500 more pounds? .. more? If I need it, I'll do 1.5" blocks. .. or 2" .. :) 4.5" drop up front so I don't want to get it lop sided.

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I think that size is perfect.

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Thanks man.. I have to admit. Justin's truck inspired me to go this route. He has 295/45 on the rear and I love the way it sits.
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I got the price for you I will pm it to you in the morning sorry been crazy because of the holidays
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5.40? Not 5.38? Kinda rolling the dice, don't you think? :smoke:



:lol:
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It's all about the details brother .. :lol: You're just jealous I got the wheels, that's all .. :ito:

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:lol:

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:o Yep!

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just messin with you man. Eric, it's a go brother. Let me work out some details and I'll get with you in the next day or so. I'm good with the pricing.

20x8.5 - 5.5 Backspacing, unless they'd do 5.37825 ? I'm concerned 5.25 might be tight when I'm turning. (just kidding Steve about it.. ) Somewhere between 5.25 and 5.5 would be perfect.

Let me pull the money together and I'll give you a shout. Just need to make a couple phone calls.

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How do I upload pics from my iPhone on here
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Use photobucket,...

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Hope everyone had a great New Year. I feel like 2013 will be a good one for me.

Dad and I are wrapping up the GMC. We pulled the toe back around yesterday. It is spot on now and looks a lot better. I think it may have settled a little more after the adjustment for disc vs drum track width. I know it rolls a lot better :)
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Cant wait to see more progress pictures!

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LT1 valve covers and new CPP booster installed .. It is supposed to be 58 in SE TN on Sunday and I'll be working on it all day. I should have some more pics on Sunday night.

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Awesome!
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Nice!!!
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Comin right along, looks great!

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Very nice sir!

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Engine looks great Chad. It's Monday morning where's the new pics? :D
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Had to work on my bathroom project both Sat and Sunday. Me and by buddy Nick tore out the Subfloor and reworked the entire plumbing backbone so the shower drain, jet tub, commode all that could be moved. I still have some hot/ cold stuff to stub back in but overall we got it almost done. 9:30 am Sat till 2:00 am on Sunday. Then I was back at it all day Sunday, 9-7:30 or so..

Didnt touch my trucks all weekend...:(
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I didn't either on Sunday so I started a build thread :metal: That in itself was a lot of work :lol:
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I feel you, I haven't worked on my truck in over 2 months, My brother and I have been busy putting my parents house back together from Hurricane Sandy. Your truck is coming together very nicely, can't wait to see some more updates on it.

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Hey Chad, it's great to see all the progress you've made. I hope you had a great holiday season. How is the new job going? The truck looks great. I know what you mean about this year. I know it's going to be a great year for a lot of us. I love the way your truck is coming together. It's really taking shape. I'm excited for you. I hope that Pop's recovers soon. Things have been very slow on my end with the holidays and all. I've been shifting my focus towards buying a house for my family this year. I might even come up with some permanent garage space in the process. Have a great year and keep on trucking brother!
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motor looks great !

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Looking good.

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last couple of days I have been working on my truck. I skiped a few days while working on my shop extention. but coming alone nucely. I really like your build. keep up the good work. From Gdavis fron Fl.

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I'm wheel-less guys .. I sold my grey 20's to help with the fronts for my GMC. It's jackstands for me and the 'dozer' for a few weeks .. :lol: (looks like a bulldozer being so low now and the bumper guards on it.. :) )

How tough is it to reach Nate Porter lately? I have PMed, called and left VM, .. ?? I just need a couple more things to finish up. I may have to look elsewhere for my shock bar and track bar brackets. I'd like for everything to match but dang.. where'd he go?

I have a pocket full of money and I'm ready to get the rest of it. Small order yes, but proprietary parts make it tough on us that cant drop all the $ at once. His stuff is outstanding but damn hard to get.

Can anyone help me out?

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Any pics? Sorry cant help with Nate but would some updated pics :D
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Try travis with pro performance, he sells porterbuilt parts.