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Old 01-25-2018, 01:20 PM   #226
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?
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Old 01-25-2018, 03:53 PM   #227
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?
2 of my trucks on different stock wheels.
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Old 01-25-2018, 07:35 PM   #228
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Oh I need in on this thread!

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Old 01-25-2018, 07:51 PM   #229
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Old 06-07-2018, 11:51 AM   #230
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?
Any issues with inner rim rubbing on upper or lower control arm?
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Old 06-07-2018, 11:53 AM   #231
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Any issues with the rim rubbing on the control arms or anything else?
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Old 06-07-2018, 12:02 PM   #232
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Any issues with the rim rubbing on the control arms or anything else?
The truck originally had 18x8" w/5.25"BS TT2's on the front & they would buzz the arm so I trimmed it back. When I changed up the look, nothing else special was required.
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Old 06-07-2018, 12:07 PM   #233
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The truck originally had 18x8" w/5.25"BS TT2's on the front & they would buzz the arm so I trimmed it back. When I changed up the look, nothing else special was required.
Thanks! I lowered mine, took of the rallies in the process and sold them and bought 20". Rode like crap so I sold those and are going back to the 15 inch rallies. Heard they might rub on the control arms so wanted to see if there was much I had to do to remedy that issue
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Old 06-07-2018, 02:38 PM   #234
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Thanks! I lowered mine, took of the rallies in the process and sold them and bought 20". Rode like crap so I sold those and are going back to the 15 inch rallies. Heard they might rub on the control arms so wanted to see if there was much I had to do to remedy that issue
I've done a bunch of C10's & always just trim the a-arm lip so I don't have to worry about interference.
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Old 06-07-2018, 06:12 PM   #235
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Old 06-08-2018, 08:29 AM   #236
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Not my truck, but I think this look says it all....

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Old 06-08-2018, 09:00 PM   #237
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Lowered on 15in. rallys, my 86
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Old 06-08-2018, 10:19 PM   #238
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?
Very nice BLP! Im partial to red 86's since I have one too. What size tires are you running?
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Old 06-09-2018, 09:31 PM   #239
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Very nice BLP! Im partial to red 86's since I have one too. What size tires are you running?
Thanks, Longhorn. Fronts are 215/70 on van rallys and rear are 275/60s on stock 8in rallys.
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Old 06-10-2018, 12:41 PM   #240
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?
Very nice. I want to lower mine more, i have 275/60R15 all the way around on 8s. Thinking i will need to down size the front tires
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Old 06-10-2018, 07:56 PM   #241
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Lowered on 15in. rallys, my 86
Nice love the narrow front rims
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Old 06-10-2018, 09:57 PM   #242
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Very nice. I want to lower mine more, i have 275/60R15 all the way around on 8s. Thinking i will need to down size the front tires
What's your plan, how low? Mine is lowered 5in in the front and I went with the narrow wheel and tire just so I would not have any rubbing issues. It rides good and steers straight. I like the looks of the 275's all the way around, my truck originally had them but it rubbed. Some day I would like to try 18's all 4 corners but the color green is holding me back right now. I just finished with a new motor, new 700r trans, and new 3:73 posi unit. The well is dry for now.
When you get it lowered and wheels you are going for let us see the results. Good Luck
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Old 06-10-2018, 09:59 PM   #243
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Nice love the narrow front rims
Thanks jkk, I wanted 7in. but couldn't pass up the deal on the van wheels.
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Old 06-10-2018, 10:04 PM   #244
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Old 06-10-2018, 10:50 PM   #245
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Re: lowered shortbeds on stock wheels?
BLP my 86 has 1.25 coils cut and a leaf removed currently. I want to do a 2.5 inch spindle and either a flip kit or shackle/ hanger drop. I posted a picture some time ago in here i believe. I need to take a current one to update
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Old 06-10-2018, 11:51 PM   #246
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Old 08-01-2018, 12:09 AM   #247
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My 76 bonanza. Need some spacers for the rear.
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My 76 bonanza. Need some spacers for the rear.
Or wider wheels.
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Old 08-03-2018, 10:55 PM   #249
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Patiently waiting....
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Bumpin up this thread, nice trucks everyone!
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