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f.monroe · 11-02-2007, 10:49 PM

I bought a pair of 18 inch wheels from Classic87 . I have to order the rear wheels but bolted the 18x8's on to get an idea what they looked like . I am going to order 18x10 rears . The rear tires will be a little taller and 1 inch wider . It will also get lowered a little . I am only going to lower it 2.5" front and about 4" rear . The pics are a little crappy since it was dark outside .What do you think?
Frank

KMK454 · 11-02-2007, 10:50 PM

Very nice looking, you're killing me here! It will look great when you drop it!

f.monroe · 11-02-2007, 10:55 PM

KMK454 ,I am not too far from you . Let me know when you will be attending a car show in your area . If I have an opportunity , I would like to come and take a look at your 78 in person one day . Frank

KMK454 · 11-03-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

KMK454 ,I am not too far from you . Let me know when you will be attending a car show in your area . If I have an opportunity , I would like to come and take a look at your 78 in person one day . Frank

Frank, didn't realize we were that close... I might be at a Marble Falls show this Saturday, not quite sure though. The truck needs some minor work at the moment. We could also find a spot and meet up there, we're about an hour and a half apart.

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2007, 09:35 PM

I like it! Looks great! Those wheels look really good on there and I can't wait to see it after the drop and bigger wheels and tires on the back. ...Joe

**N2TRUX** · 11-04-2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KMK454

...We could also find a spot and meet up there, we're about an hour and a half apart.

Y'all should meet up and let Kurt try those wheels on his truck.

C'mon, ya know ya want to....

boxrodz · 11-04-2007, 02:47 AM

A couple of p'chop of it dropped.
First one is a 2.5" Front and 4" Rear drop.
Second one is a 4" Front and 6" Rear drop.

**N2TRUX** · 11-02-2007, 11:51 PM

Frank, I love it. I think it adds a ton of personality to your little tan truck.

It's your call, but if it were me I would put a set of DJM 3" spindles up front.

BTW- When you get the urge to sell this one call me 1st...

tyjoja · 11-03-2007, 12:04 AM

hey frank, that is a great looking truck. love the wheels, reminds me of my high school era when cragars were the thing. I just finished dropping mine 2.5/4 with spindles in front, and shackles and hangers in the back, and it lowered and leveled my truck just right and that way the suspension geometry isn't changed, and your 18's shouldn't rub or bottom out. and the best thing with the help from people on this site I was able to do it my self, anyway great truck and lots of luck. bob

f.monroe · 11-03-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tyjoja

hey frank, that is a great looking truck. love the wheels, reminds me of my high school era when cragars were the thing. I just finished dropping mine 2.5/4 with spindles in front, and shackles and hangers in the back, and it lowered and leveled my truck just right and that way the suspension geometry isn't changed, and your 18's shouldn't rub or bottom out. and the best thing with the help from people on this site I was able to do it my self, anyway great truck and lots of luck. bob

Are ther any pics of your truck I can use for comparison . Frank

DBLSPRT68 · 11-03-2007, 02:09 AM

Great looking truck Frank.

David

Mr79C10 · 11-03-2007, 05:41 AM

Lookin GOOD!

f.monroe · 11-03-2007, 08:23 AM

I am thinking about the same setup as Slonakers truck . 2.5 spindles front/ 4 inch springs rear . I have a Bell Tech hanger/shakle kit but I do not want to remove the factory hangers or cut the bed right now . The rear tires I plan to run are 275/60/18 . It should have a little rake and still ride nice with the 18's since they have a lot of sidewall .
Frank

bigblock73 · 11-03-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

I am thinking about the same setup as Slonakers truck . 2.5 spindles front/ 4 inch springs rear . I have a Bell Tech hanger/shakle kit but I do not want to remove the factory hangers or cut the bed right now . The rear tires I plan to run are 275/60/18 . It should have a little rake and still ride nice with the 18's since they have a lot of sidewall .
Frank

Frank, if you have the HD (long 56" leafs), you will not have to cut the bed. You will still have to remove the hangers, but it will not affect the originality of the truck too much should you want to put it back to stock.

Truck looks nice BTW!

boatpuller · 11-03-2007, 10:19 AM

looks good........that thing just screams....."drop me"...classic87's drop looked cool with those wheels.shoot for that look.i agree with just the tops tuckin,with a little rake.thats my fav.

C10-Driver · 11-03-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by boatpuller

looks good........that thing just screams....."drop me"...

Looks great... Bring it down a little and it's going to look killer.

CLASSIC87' · 11-03-2007, 09:53 AM

Man those look good on there Frank...

I would also agree with N2TRUX and go with the 3" spindle... get the tires to hug the fender lip.

I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together... the drop, adding the lower trim-- it's going to be SICK!!!

Thanks again for the sale and VERY SMOOTH transaction.

Anthony

87 STEPPER · 11-03-2007, 11:08 AM

Frank, She looks good.

I think you'll find that 2.5 up front won't feel like it was lowered im with the others on 3" drop up front.

Jonboy · 11-03-2007, 12:15 PM

It looks like a great start, Frank. The drop will make it just right.

killthewabbit · 11-04-2007, 10:06 AM

I was really curious to see how your truck would turn out with the 18s on it. I never really looked at anything other than 17s or 20s. The 18s have me thinking. Now I'm really looking forward to see how it looks dropped.

Nice truck, Frank.

Slammed '87 · 11-04-2007, 11:07 PM

nice! I dunno why, maybe it's the color, but i think adding one piece windows to that truck would look killer. Nice truck!

Jonboy · 11-05-2007, 05:50 PM

I think I would leave the trim alone, too. It makes it unique, and looks good since it isn't two-toned.

77GMCTruck · 11-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Man that 2.5/4 inch drop (photochop) looks awesome! I might have to just surprise the wife one of these days and do it without her knowledge.

Slonaker · 11-07-2007, 11:17 PM

Yep, my coil springs were new when I installed the spindles. The old ones had the front end almost as low as the new ones with the drop spindles.

Slonaker

11-02-2007, 10:49 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	New wheels I bought a pair of 18 inch wheels from Classic87 . I have to order the rear wheels but bolted the 18x8's on to get an idea what they looked like . I am going to order 18x10 rears . The rear tires will be a little taller and 1 inch wider . It will also get lowered a little . I am only going to lower it 2.5" front and about 4" rear . The pics are a little crappy since it was dark outside .What do you think? Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-02-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: New wheels Very nice looking, you're killing me here! It will look great when you drop it! __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

11-02-2007, 10:55 PM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: New wheels KMK454 ,I am not too far from you . Let me know when you will be attending a car show in your area . If I have an opportunity , I would like to come and take a look at your 78 in person one day . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-03-2007, 09:35 PM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: New wheels I like it! Looks great! Those wheels look really good on there and I can't wait to see it after the drop and bigger wheels and tires on the back. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-04-2007, 02:47 AM	#7
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: New wheels A couple of p'chop of it dropped. First one is a 2.5" Front and 4" Rear drop. Second one is a 4" Front and 6" Rear drop. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

11-02-2007, 11:51 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: New wheels Frank, I love it. I think it adds a ton of personality to your little tan truck. It's your call, but if it were me I would put a set of DJM 3" spindles up front. BTW- When you get the urge to sell this one call me 1st... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 11-02-2007 at 11:53 PM.

11-03-2007, 12:04 AM	#9
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: New wheels hey frank, that is a great looking truck. love the wheels, reminds me of my high school era when cragars were the thing. I just finished dropping mine 2.5/4 with spindles in front, and shackles and hangers in the back, and it lowered and leveled my truck just right and that way the suspension geometry isn't changed, and your 18's shouldn't rub or bottom out. and the best thing with the help from people on this site I was able to do it my self, anyway great truck and lots of luck. bob

11-03-2007, 02:09 AM	#11
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: New wheels Great looking truck Frank. David __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

11-03-2007, 05:41 AM	#12
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11-03-2007, 08:23 AM	#13
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: New wheels I am thinking about the same setup as Slonakers truck . 2.5 spindles front/ 4 inch springs rear . I have a Bell Tech hanger/shakle kit but I do not want to remove the factory hangers or cut the bed right now . The rear tires I plan to run are 275/60/18 . It should have a little rake and still ride nice with the 18's since they have a lot of sidewall . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

11-03-2007, 10:19 AM	#15
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: New wheels looks good........that thing just screams....."drop me"...classic87's drop looked cool with those wheels.shoot for that look.i agree with just the tops tuckin,with a little rake.thats my fav. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

11-03-2007, 09:53 AM	#17
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: New wheels Man those look good on there Frank... I would also agree with N2TRUX and go with the 3" spindle... get the tires to hug the fender lip. I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together... the drop, adding the lower trim-- it's going to be SICK!!! Thanks again for the sale and VERY SMOOTH transaction. Anthony

11-03-2007, 11:08 AM	#18
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: New wheels Frank, She looks good. I think you'll find that 2.5 up front won't feel like it was lowered im with the others on 3" drop up front. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

11-03-2007, 12:15 PM	#19
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: New wheels It looks like a great start, Frank. The drop will make it just right.

11-04-2007, 10:06 AM	#20
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: New wheels I was really curious to see how your truck would turn out with the 18s on it. I never really looked at anything other than 17s or 20s. The 18s have me thinking. Now I'm really looking forward to see how it looks dropped. Nice truck, Frank. __________________ -- Will



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11-04-2007, 11:07 PM	#21
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: New wheels nice! I dunno why, maybe it's the color, but i think adding one piece windows to that truck would look killer. Nice truck! __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough! Last edited by Slammed '87; 11-04-2007 at 11:07 PM.

11-05-2007, 05:50 PM	#22
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: New wheels I think I would leave the trim alone, too. It makes it unique, and looks good since it isn't two-toned.

11-07-2007, 04:58 PM	#23
77GMCTruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 87	Re: New wheels Man that 2.5/4 inch drop (photochop) looks awesome! I might have to just surprise the wife one of these days and do it without her knowledge.

11-07-2007, 11:17 PM	#24
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: New wheels Yep, my coil springs were new when I installed the spindles. The old ones had the front end almost as low as the new ones with the drop spindles. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

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