2000 CCSB Rescue Project: "Doube D"

[joe231]

Check out http://instagram.com/specialtyforgedwheels

I have no idea on prices or sizes, but they have some very nice 8 lug wheels

[Longmire85]

^ Those aren't bad at all, just wished they made some that weren't 14" wide lol. I bet they are pretty pricey as well.

I have been contemplating the ATX Black Teflon Mojave Wheels that American Racing sells. I bet these would look pretty good with black lug nuts. I can get them in a 17x8 or 18x9.5. I'm not sure if a 18x9.5 wheel will clear up front with the drop, but if I have to trim then that's just what ill have to do lol. Its an option none the less.

[Longmire85]

Well after pondering on my wheel choices and weighing out the pros and cons, cost vs benefits, I decided to do a 180 and go back with the factory 8 lug steelies and body trim.

I actually love the look. The pewter and black all compliment each other very well and the little bit of chrome just does enough to set it all off a little more.

Now, as usual with stock 16's, I'm experiencing clearance issues on my right lower control arm at left turns. They cleared great at first and I thought the issue was resolved. Last night my Springs must have settled some more and now I'm back to grinding on the wheels again lol. I'm sure I can simply trim the control arm a little more, but at this point I'm going to look into some DJM Tubulars. I did a google search of "c2500 tubular lower control arms" and both Summit and JC have a set listed with ball joints and bushing for like $250. I will be calling DJM first though to verify that these are actually 3/4 Lowers.

Either way, here is the new.....uuum....retro.....uuuum.....stock(ish) look lol.

[Longmire85]

No go on the 3/4 ton Tubular A Arms. DJM said that Summit and whoever else just has it listed wrong, which is what I thought myself. Guess I'm back to either trimming some more and welding a piece of flat steel to the front of the arm (Like DJM also recommended), or shelling out some dow for rims lol.

[Palf70Step]

Do the trimming for now. You can always do the wheels later if you want.

[kcHotRodtrk]

looks good!

[OutlawDrifter]

Originally Posted by Longmire85

this is the look! i wouldn't change anything. i've get my feelers out for a ccsb just like yours right now. need something to replace our current tow pig that will fit all 6 of us. everything i keep finding is 4wd though. great work, and beautiful pickup!

[Low Elco]

She's come a loooong way. Great work.