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Andy4639 · 03-27-2014, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Thanks for all the comments folks. It will be the weekend before I can spend any time getting the front wheels on unfortunately. I'm still trying to decide on spacers or grinding. Andy your truck is sharp, its very obvious that you've put in a lot of work to get it that nice.

Thanks, I have tried to make it a looker and a driver both. I'm fixing to start on the dash again to prepare for the Power Tour again this year. I have the delay windsheild wiper mod to install and some small issues on the dash it self. Thanks.

The truck will look just fine with either set of wheels. That's the orignal color combo of my truck when I bought it.

19GM71 · 03-27-2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mgkgmc

19GM71 What width wheels are you running in the front and back? What offset are you running too? Thats a nice stepper you have.

My wheels are all the same. 20x8.5 with 5.25 backspace and 245/45/20 tires. Thank you for nice comments!

jjzepplin · 03-27-2014, 08:11 AM

How would 275/55/20 look? Any one running that size?

CC69Rat · 03-27-2014, 08:21 AM

275/25.4*.55*2+20

5.95" sidewall - 31.9" overall. That's a big tire.

Not lowered or anything I'd be curious to see it though. I'd say it would look good.

engineer_gregh · 03-27-2014, 09:26 PM

I did buy spacers as a temporary solution. I picked them up at Auto Zone, 5/16". Here are a few pictures.

Cape Codder · 03-28-2014, 09:21 AM

How much tread do you actually have in the nut after the wheel thickness is subtracted? I don't like spacers for that reason. I would think about longer studs.

Andy4639 · 03-28-2014, 11:16 AM

Longer studs are extended thread lug nuts that go down through the spacer. That's what I bought.

engineer_gregh · 03-28-2014, 11:42 AM

In my case the spacers are temporary. I don't intend on keeping them as I will not take any chances of losing a wheel at highway speeds. You'll have to decide for yourself if they are safe or not. Here is are a couple of links I came across when researching the topic. "Make sure you have a minimum thread engagement of the diameter of the vehicle stud (as recommended by SAE). An example is, if the stud size of your vehicle is ½" then you will need a minimum of ½" of threads into the lug nut."

http://www.performanceplustire.com/t...rs-and-Spacers

http://www.performanceplustire.com/t...about-lug-nuts

03-27-2014, 08:11 AM	#28
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: Old School to New Look How would 275/55/20 look? Any one running that size? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

03-27-2014, 08:21 AM	#29
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,211	Re: Old School to New Look 275/25.4.552+20 5.95" sidewall - 31.9" overall. That's a big tire. Not lowered or anything I'd be curious to see it though. I'd say it would look good. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-27-2014, 09:26 PM	#30
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look I did buy spacers as a temporary solution. I picked them up at Auto Zone, 5/16". Here are a few pictures. Attached Images

03-28-2014, 09:21 AM	#31
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: Old School to New Look How much tread do you actually have in the nut after the wheel thickness is subtracted? I don't like spacers for that reason. I would think about longer studs.

03-28-2014, 11:16 AM	#32
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Old School to New Look Longer studs are extended thread lug nuts that go down through the spacer. That's what I bought. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-28-2014, 11:42 AM	#33
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Old School to New Look In my case the spacers are temporary. I don't intend on keeping them as I will not take any chances of losing a wheel at highway speeds. You'll have to decide for yourself if they are safe or not. Here is are a couple of links I came across when researching the topic. "Make sure you have a minimum thread engagement of the diameter of the vehicle stud (as recommended by SAE). An example is, if the stud size of your vehicle is ½" then you will need a minimum of ½" of threads into the lug nut." http://www.performanceplustire.com/t...rs-and-Spacers http://www.performanceplustire.com/t...about-lug-nuts



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