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72mistressc10 · 03-17-2010, 11:45 AM

Wheels or Suspension.
About to come into enough cash to buy my wheels and suspension, I am wondering which i should purchase first and why.

I am thinking wheels first to see how much I need to drop the truck in order to get the stance I want, but I was researching some 22's and 24's posts from back in the day and saw a previous post by 72BlckButy, which I have faith in, to do the opposite and and buy the suspension first.

I use the search function...

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

mxriderae, glad to have you apart of the board. You will be able to run a set of 20's with much modification, and a c-notch will not be required; it all depends on how low you want to go.

In terms of BS (backspacing), each truck is designed differently than another so be sure to measure once, and then measure 3 more times.

For instance, I could provide you BS for a 67-70, but the rearends are narrower than the 71-72 rearends. Depending on whether or not disc spindles were used, they may widen the front end trac. I would locate a reputable wheel shop, or a good buddy that has ordered wheels before, and make sure the measurements will work. No need to waste money on parts you can't run in the end.

Another note... I would lower the truck first and then order wheels. Just my $.02...

*Fitz* · 03-17-2010, 11:52 AM

Suspension first. Then you can rent or make a wheel sizing gauge to figure out what actually fits. There's always a lot of buzz on this board about drops and wheel fitment. Find a truck that looks close to what you're looking for, e-mail the owner to find out what pieces he used then go for it! A good place to start looking is the Gallery; just click on the tool bar!

**wancosc356** · 03-17-2010, 11:55 AM

X2 on suspension first. You can pick out your wheels afterwards.

jackyl9999 · 03-17-2010, 11:58 AM

Plus you buy wheels first that is just one more thing to keep clean.

72mistressc10 · 03-17-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz

Suspension first. Then you can rent or make a wheel sizing gauge to figure out what actually fits. There's always a lot of buzz on this board about drops and wheel fitment. Find a truck that looks close to what you're looking for, e-mail the owner to find out what pieces he used then go for it! A good place to start looking is the Gallery; just click on the tool bar!

Thanks from a fellow arizonian... If that's what the call us??!!

Inspiration is this wheel/drop combo:
Its a 20x8.5-front 20x10-Rear
With a 4" front and 4.5" rear drop

*Fitz* · 03-17-2010, 12:52 PM

Nice red truck...

My friends back East refer to us as Desert Rats!

72mistressc10 · 03-17-2010, 12:56 PM

Suitable, but I sure do love this recent whether, reminds me of California...

Gonna be purchasing my grand slam kit from CPP at the end of this month.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-17-2010, 01:57 PM

Here's mine: 5 1/2 front, 6 in the rear

72mistressc10 · 03-17-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's mine: 5 1/2 front, 6 in the rear

Are you notched in the rear? and are those 20's?

**Hart_Rod** · 03-17-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72mistressc10

Are you notched in the rear? and are those 20's?

No notch. 20 x 10, 20 x 8.5.

72mistressc10 · 03-17-2010, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the info rob! Seeing as how I have leaf springs in the rear, I purchased the flip kit and shackle kit previously only to find out that they wouldn't work with the leaf springs that came stock with my cheyenne, don't know if it's a load of horse-crap or not, but i was able to return them. I will just be going with the 5 inch drop rear leaf springs from CPP... I was thinking about the mono-leaf 5-1/2 drop leaf springs, can anyone chime in and give feedback on those?

03-17-2010, 11:52 AM	#2
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: What to buy first? Suspension first. Then you can rent or make a wheel sizing gauge to figure out what actually fits. There's always a lot of buzz on this board about drops and wheel fitment. Find a truck that looks close to what you're looking for, e-mail the owner to find out what pieces he used then go for it! A good place to start looking is the Gallery; just click on the tool bar!

03-17-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: What to buy first? X2 on suspension first. You can pick out your wheels afterwards. __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

03-17-2010, 11:58 AM	#4
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: What to buy first? Plus you buy wheels first that is just one more thing to keep clean. __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

03-17-2010, 12:52 PM	#6
Fitz Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 2,183	Re: What to buy first? Nice red truck... My friends back East refer to us as Desert Rats!

03-17-2010, 12:56 PM	#7
72mistressc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159	Re: What to buy first? Suitable, but I sure do love this recent whether, reminds me of California... Gonna be purchasing my grand slam kit from CPP at the end of this month. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB Cheyenne Super God Said,"Owning A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still Gay" ........................__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)]

03-17-2010, 01:57 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: What to buy first? Here's mine: 5 1/2 front, 6 in the rear Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-17-2010, 02:57 PM	#11
72mistressc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 159	Re: What to buy first? Thanks for the info rob! Seeing as how I have leaf springs in the rear, I purchased the flip kit and shackle kit previously only to find out that they wouldn't work with the leaf springs that came stock with my cheyenne, don't know if it's a load of horse-crap or not, but i was able to return them. I will just be going with the 5 inch drop rear leaf springs from CPP... I was thinking about the mono-leaf 5-1/2 drop leaf springs, can anyone chime in and give feedback on those? __________________ 1972 C10 LWB Cheyenne Super God Said,"Owning A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still Gay" ........................__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)]

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