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02-06-2013, 01:53 PM | #1 |
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Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
Another forum I frequent has an awesome topic for posting what your wheel, tire, and suspension specs are. Once the thread gets going it will provide a visual database of all types of modifications for anybody wanting to lower, raise, or change their wheel/tire size.
Please list as much as possible, but don't worry if you don't have 100% of the things listed. Year/model. Tire size and brand. Wheel size, backspacing, and brand. Spindles- stock or dropped (post amount of drop) Brakes- Drum or Disc?- Disc usually widen the track up front. Springs- stock (HD spring option?) or dropped (post amount of drop) Leafs or Trailing Arms? C Notch? Static/Bagged? Shock brand/model. What engine? Example- Big blocks weight more than small blocks and settle the suspension lower. If possible, height of fenderwell center from ground front and rear. Any other mods like Z'd frame, stepped A-arms, type of bag mounts, lowering blocks etc. What would you would do differently next time, if anything? Please stay on topic so this can be a user friendly resource, not who is lower or cooler or whatever. Both a side shot and angled picture will give a better view of how your truck sits. Finished trucks only, or atleast fully assembled on settled suspension- engine/drivetrain weight is needed to settle the suspension to a normal ride height.
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02-06-2013, 01:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
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1965 C10 Hankook front tires, 235/75R15, Steel Radial GTP High Traction rear tires, 235/75R15 Original 15x6" six lug steel wheels, factory offset. Stock optional Heavy Duty springs front and rear. Oil shocks, brand unknown. Trailing arms. Zero suspension modifications- stock spindles and drum brakes. 292 inline six.
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02-15-2013, 07:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
No interest in something like this?
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02-15-2013, 07:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
1962 C10 LWB
-Tires: Cooper Cobra Radial G/T 235/60R15 -Wheels: Original 15x6" six lug steel, factory offset. -Front suspension: Tosion bars way loose, stock spindles -Rear suspension: stock trailing arms, 4" drop coils -Brakes: stock drums all around -Shocks: Oil, brand unknown -Engine: 350 V8 |
02-15-2013, 08:42 PM | #5 |
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66 C10
Wheels: Front - C6 Corvette Grandsport 18x9.5 using 1.75" thick wheel adapterFront Suspension: Stock with the exception of the following CPP 1" Lowering SpringsRear Suspension: Stock with the exception of the following Ridetech Coolride bagsBrakes: Front - 2009-12 CTS-V Caliper w/ C6 Z06 Rotors mounted on CPP billet hub and custom Caliper BracketDrivetrain: 2007 Silverado 6.0 LY6 with 6 speed 6L90 2WD Transmission |
06-12-2013, 06:35 AM | #6 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
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06-12-2013, 07:42 AM | #7 | |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
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Did you have to extend your bed tubs at all? I am going to try and use my stock wheels off of my zo6 so I had moser build my rear end 2" wider on each side. I am using Kore3's zo6 brake package so I think that might get me an extra 1/2" of width on each side so I don't have to use spacers. My concern is with being a stepside I might have to tub the bed to fit those wide meats in the back.
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06-14-2013, 08:17 AM | #8 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
1963 GMC 1500 Wheels and tires: 92 Chevy C/K steelies (I believe the dimensions are 15"x7" with 4" backspacing) with 235/75/15 National XT4000 tires (now using same size Mastercraft tires) Suspension: Thorbros P-51 front crossmember kit (no longer available) with 3'' drop spindles and SSBC 75 Chevy truck HD disc brakes, Thorbros Superlift wishbone rear kit with 70 Chevelle axle (I think) and disc brake conversion, Airlift Dominator 2600 bags all 4 corners Motor & trans: Blueprint 383 stroker, TCI streetfighter TH350
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06-14-2013, 08:38 AM | #9 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
1966 c/10
215/70/15 Cooper Response Stock 15" steel wheels - unsure of width and backspace 2" McGaughy drop spindles Front disc brackes- 1/4" spacer and grinding on calipers to fit 5" rear spring and 3" front springs, no C notch Front shocks are Belltech Nitro #7038 Rear shocks are Monroe Gas-Matic #59041. (These are stock fronts for 66 c-10, relocated by flipping rear u-bolt plate and drilling frame to upper mount that comes with shock) 250 inline 6 |
06-14-2013, 09:23 AM | #10 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
Here's my '64:
**Older picture...after the "Z", the front wheels/tires are now centered in the wheel openings, and there is much more ground clearance on the front suspension. Wheels: Rear- ET Super 15x8.5 3.0 backspace Front- ET Super 15x6 Tires: Rear- BFG Long Trail Touring 265/70-15 Front- BFG 215/60-15 Suspension: Front-Bell Tech drop spindles, 1 coil cut from 1/2 ton coil. Frame Z'd 2" up and moved 1" forward. Lower control arms moved 3/4" forward to gain caster. 3/4 Suburban front sway bar. Monroematic shocks. Rear- 1979 Suburban 12-bolt, narrowed 6" total. 3.42 gears. Early Classic 5" drop springs, Early Classic Super Track bar kit, Early Classic shock relocators. Rancho 3-way adjustable rear shocks. Still haven't "locked down" the final stance yet. Once the engine, trans, radiator, etc get installed, I can get the front height dialed in. I will probably go from a 215/60 to a 225/60 tire in the front. In the rear, I am planning a simple notch for the frame, but I'm waiting until I've got the front finished first.
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05-22-2017, 08:27 AM | #12 |
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Re: Thread for Wheel, Tire, and Suspension Specs and Pics
I am working on a 71 c10, installing a 2013 LSA and need the stopping power. I do want this exact setup? How did you make it happen?
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