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Location: Adkins Texas
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87 R10 with 3/5 drop Can I run 255/70 15 tires?
I have a 87 R10 Custom Deluxe all original with ralley wheels. I want to do an inexpensive drop and not have to cut or modify the truck. I just put new 255 70 15 tires and was going to do a 2/4 drop but the rear scackles will require cutting the bed crossmember so was going to do a 3/5 flip bracket and coil. Has anyone ran this set up? Thanks
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Re: 87 R10 with 3/5 drop Can I run 255/70 15 tires?
I'm running a similar setup with mine. My '87 has a 4/6 drop. It has a flip kit out back and 3" drop spindles with half a coil cut. I also took off the rear bump stop bracket and trimmed the lower control arms to clear the stock rallies. Also, the tires do rub on hard dips. Here is a pic of the truck.
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Re: 87 R10 with 3/5 drop Can I run 255/70 15 tires?
I believe I used a sawzall to cut the rivet heads off then used a air punch to knock them out. If not, a cut off tool will do.
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Re: 87 R10 with 3/5 drop Can I run 255/70 15 tires?
255 70's 3" spindles and 1.5" drop springs..No problems at all. |
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