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Big Paul · 03-04-2004, 11:18 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering if the '88-'98 rear half of the frame and suspension was at all close to the '73-'87.

I've seen plenty of bedless or frame off 73 and up trucks. And they look nearly exactly the same as the '88-'98. I'm talking 2wd trucks. How close are they alike, if not exactly?

How about the the rear end width, is that the same?

Only reason I ask, is I want to run a wider wheel/tire in the back. I want to keep it inside the fender like it would be from the factory without rubbing the leaf springs. I was thinking 295 or 305 on a 10" rim if that would fit.

How wide of a wheel/tire are you guys running without problems?

03-04-2004, 11:18 PM	#1
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	How similar is the '88+ to the '73+? Trying to fit a big tire... Hey guys, I was wondering if the '88-'98 rear half of the frame and suspension was at all close to the '73-'87. I've seen plenty of bedless or frame off 73 and up trucks. And they look nearly exactly the same as the '88-'98. I'm talking 2wd trucks. How close are they alike, if not exactly? How about the the rear end width, is that the same? Only reason I ask, is I want to run a wider wheel/tire in the back. I want to keep it inside the fender like it would be from the factory without rubbing the leaf springs. I was thinking 295 or 305 on a 10" rim if that would fit. How wide of a wheel/tire are you guys running without problems? __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03



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