New Shoes!

[68Stepbed]

The 86 gor her some new shoes today. BF Goodrich T/A Radials 255/70/15
I like em alot better. They drive and ride better too.

[Billy81]

Very nice truck you got there those tires look good to.

[N2TRUX]

I like the shoes, now where are the chrome socks...

[pcmcobra]

nice looking truck.

[Dadsredwagon]

I see you are form Seiverville Tenn? Nice part of Tenn.....

[f.monroe]

I think you will like driving it with the 255's better than the 275's . The width of the 275 on front always seemed to make my trucks walk the road . I have not had that problem with my 255's . That is just my opinoin though . The truck definitely looks good , especially with those old comfortable socks . Frank

[Crank]

Man I love that truck, I wanna paint my truck that color when I get the body in shape. I love that paint scheme. I also have those kinds of wheels on my beast. Mine are 275/60/R15's tho. They sit a little fatter and shorter, but overall a great tire! That truck ROCKS! That is by far the best stock color!
Brandon

[84 400]

Thoes are great tires man ! my freind has them on his ranger. I miss the cragars though i mean hoopstiers

[68Stepbed]

I really wanted to run a 285/70/15 on the rear with the 255's in front, but the same all the way around will be better for a daily driver. I like my rallies, but I'm gonna keep my eyes open for a set of used Torque Thrust II's. I can't afford to buy new wheels. The Hopsters will stay on the 68. I'm also considering a slight drop, maybe 2/2 or 3/2. Will 3" springs work OK in the front or will I have issues with them falling out of the pockets like the 67-72's?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I really wanted to run a 285/70/15 on the rear with the 255's in front, but the same all the way around will be better for a daily driver. I like my rallies, but I'm gonna keep my eyes open for a set of used Torque Thrust II's. I can't afford to buy new wheels. The Hopsters will stay on the 68. I'm also considering a slight drop, maybe 2/2 or 3/2. Will 3" springs work OK in the front or will I have issues with them falling out of the pockets like the 67-72's?

You would be much happier if you went with 2.5" spindles. I prefer 3" spindles, but you have to trim you A-arms or they will rub on the wheels.

[Jonboy]

I think a set of the Ansen Sprint wheels would look good, too. The new tires definitely make the truck look a lot better, though.

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You would be much happier if you went with 2.5" spindles. I prefer 3" spindles, but you have to trim you A-arms or they will rub on the wheels.

Spindles would be a better route, but my springs sag on the driver's side so I need new springs anyway. I figure if I go with 2" springs in front and 2" shackles in the rear for now, when I can spend more money on it later, get 2 1/2" spindles and new 4" drop leaf springs for the rear for a total of 4 1/2/6 drop.

[boxrodz]

If you're sure that the leftside has sagged (and not necessarily because of the fuel tank, then maybe go with 2 1/2" drop spindles and swap the leftside and rightside springs. If you can swing the budget for a 4 1/2 - 6 drop, a simple flip kit (instead of shackles/hangers and dropped leafs) for the rear would be cheaper in the end.

BTW, nice truck.

[crawdad]

Originally Posted by Crank

Man I love that truck, I wanna paint my truck that color when I get the body in shape. I love that paint scheme. That is by far the best stock color!
Brandon

Ditto, Ditto, and Ditto