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f.monroe 12-31-2010 07:31 PM

A different look for the Bonanza
 
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I am sure a few of you know that I had this truck up for sale . I really didnt want to sell it with the 20 inch Intros so I decided to change the wheels . I like the look of Torq Thrusts so I mounted a set . I dont know if I will leave it like this or take it back to stock but I thought I would post pics since I actually took it out of the garage today . If I leave these on it I will probably put the stock coil springs back in it so it comes up a couple inches in front .
Frank

Jonboy 12-31-2010 07:33 PM

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That has a really classic look to it. I like it, Frank.

baclay9 12-31-2010 07:35 PM

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What size wheels and tires are they? Looks great. Is that a 5/7 drop?
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f.monroe 12-31-2010 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by baclay9 (Post 4380395)
What size wheels and tires are they? Looks great. Is that a 5/7 drop?
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I think it is about a 5/5 drop. It is suppose to be 3.5/5 but the front is lower than the springs advertised . i think they were misboxed . I put 2.5 spindles and one inch drop springs on the front and ended up where it is . Rides smooth but it is lower than originally intended .
The wheels are 17x9.5 with 5.5" bs and 17x8 with 5" bs. Tires are what I found cheap and are 275/60/17 and 235/55/17 Goodyears.
Frank

baclay9 12-31-2010 08:36 PM

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Looks really good man. I just bought some 18's for mine. I kindof wish I would have went either 17's or 20's. Toyo is the only tire company I can find that makes both size tires I need in the same tread.
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TeXaS 86 C10 12-31-2010 08:40 PM

Re: A different look for the Bonanza
 
very nice truck

what are you asking for it ? and what else have you done to it ?? message me if you want i might be interested in it !

bigblock73 12-31-2010 09:24 PM

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I like it, would like it even more with a slightly taller tire in front.

Wish I had the coin to try some larger dia wheels/tires on Yeller.

Stitch 12-31-2010 09:49 PM

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you should lower the rear an inch and call it good...I wouldn't raise the front if it was mine...just my opinion...looks good Frank

nutchevy 12-31-2010 09:51 PM

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looks good

N2TRUX 01-01-2011 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitch (Post 4380622)
you should lower the rear an inch and call it good...I wouldn't raise the front if it was mine...just my opinion...looks good Frank

That's a clean classic look that anyone can appreciate. I agree totally with Chuck, just a bit more drop in the rear and call it a day.:metal:

flamingbig10 01-01-2011 01:19 PM

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looks great don't change a thing

harnalien 01-01-2011 05:14 PM

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This is one of my favorites!
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JuicyJ 01-02-2011 01:35 AM

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Perfect stance. I think the rake on it is killer. Looks aggresive.

codydubb 01-02-2011 03:56 AM

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I'd leave just like it is those tork thrusts look sick on there and everyone around here loves a little rake

Cue-Ball 01-02-2011 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73 (Post 4380582)
I like it, would like it even more with a slightly taller tire in front.

I agree with this. A taller tire up front (and maybe even raise it an inch) and it would look perfect. The current front tires are just too small and they make the rake look way more drastic than it really is. The wheels are classic and the chrome really brings out the brightwork of the trim against the all-black paint.


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