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slammmin72 · 07-11-2006, 10:50 PM

hey, new here to the site, ive got a 72 GMC longbed, fleetside. i want to get some American Racing Torq Thrust II's for it, but i am unsure of what off set to order. becuase this is a popular wheel, i was hoping someone has alreay done the homework for me. thanks again, also does anyone know of a good paint place in the bay area?, the truck is extremely straight, only 4 dents total on the whole truck (all orig. body panels..i know this because i am the original owner...well my dad is atleast) thanks for the help, im so glad i found this site

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2006, 11:04 PM

Well... I'll answer a question with a question here...
You have the truck lowered at all?
What diameter rims you looking at?
What width?
What style tires you looking at running.... wide tires that are as tall as a rubber band? Normal 235/70 type rubber...some big-n-littles for the pro street look?

slammmin72 · 07-11-2006, 11:15 PM

how dumb of me...sry bout that.

the truck is lowered 4" in teh front (spindles and springs)
and 6"in the rear (shackles and re-arched leaf springs)
was looking for some 18" x 8"wide wheels...no bigger
and i tire that will give me a decnt ride, no rubber bands for me please. its not a daily driver but i still want to keep it practical
i am debating weather to take the front springs out and put the stock ones back in it to raise it up 2 inches and put the stock shackles in the rear to raise it 2 inches in the rear..cause it sits a little to low (for my dads likings) and cause the long tube headers touch every know and hten. thanks again

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2006, 11:19 PM

Well, I can't say anything about 18's except, you are picking the only style that looks awsome IMO.
As for the spring consideration you are having... wait untill you put the new wheels and tires on. With wheels like that, too low looks a million times better than too high.

67chevy2wd · 07-11-2006, 11:27 PM

I would leave it low because I am guessing that you have 15'' wheels now and if you are upgradeing to 18'' wheels and don't want rubber band tires you should gain some ground clearance how much I don't know. Correct me if I am wrong.

Longhorn Man · 07-11-2006, 11:29 PM

agreed 100%.
I ment to say something about that in my previouse responce too.

slammmin72 · 07-11-2006, 11:46 PM

thanks guys, now does anyone know about back spacing? and how to measure bolt pattern, i htink it is a 5 on 5... but i rather be 100 percent certain before i order the wheels.

67chevy2wd · 07-12-2006, 12:11 AM

Here check out this thread there are a couple sites listed in it, the last one looks to be the best. If this doesn't help maybe someone else will post.

07-11-2006, 10:50 PM	#1
slammmin72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	wheels and paint questions hey, new here to the site, ive got a 72 GMC longbed, fleetside. i want to get some American Racing Torq Thrust II's for it, but i am unsure of what off set to order. becuase this is a popular wheel, i was hoping someone has alreay done the homework for me. thanks again, also does anyone know of a good paint place in the bay area?, the truck is extremely straight, only 4 dents total on the whole truck (all orig. body panels..i know this because i am the original owner...well my dad is atleast) thanks for the help, im so glad i found this site

07-11-2006, 11:04 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: wheels and paint questions Well... I'll answer a question with a question here... You have the truck lowered at all? What diameter rims you looking at? What width? What style tires you looking at running.... wide tires that are as tall as a rubber band? Normal 235/70 type rubber...some big-n-littles for the pro street look?

07-11-2006, 11:15 PM	#3
slammmin72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	Re: wheels and paint questions how dumb of me...sry bout that. the truck is lowered 4" in teh front (spindles and springs) and 6"in the rear (shackles and re-arched leaf springs) was looking for some 18" x 8"wide wheels...no bigger and i tire that will give me a decnt ride, no rubber bands for me please. its not a daily driver but i still want to keep it practical i am debating weather to take the front springs out and put the stock ones back in it to raise it up 2 inches and put the stock shackles in the rear to raise it 2 inches in the rear..cause it sits a little to low (for my dads likings) and cause the long tube headers touch every know and hten. thanks again

07-11-2006, 11:19 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: wheels and paint questions Well, I can't say anything about 18's except, you are picking the only style that looks awsome IMO. As for the spring consideration you are having... wait untill you put the new wheels and tires on. With wheels like that, too low looks a million times better than too high.

07-11-2006, 11:27 PM	#5
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: wheels and paint questions I would leave it low because I am guessing that you have 15'' wheels now and if you are upgradeing to 18'' wheels and don't want rubber band tires you should gain some ground clearance how much I don't know. Correct me if I am wrong. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

07-11-2006, 11:29 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: wheels and paint questions agreed 100%. I ment to say something about that in my previouse responce too.

07-11-2006, 11:46 PM	#7
slammmin72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	Re: wheels and paint questions thanks guys, now does anyone know about back spacing? and how to measure bolt pattern, i htink it is a 5 on 5... but i rather be 100 percent certain before i order the wheels.

07-12-2006, 12:11 AM	#8
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: wheels and paint questions Here check out this thread there are a couple sites listed in it, the last one looks to be the best. If this doesn't help maybe someone else will post. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

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