The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > General Truck Forums > Suspension

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-18-2009, 12:23 AM   #1
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Need help!

I ordered a wheel in and I like it but is it worth the pain and cash of getting these wheels to tuck more? Besides getting new arms to narrow the track width what's other ways. I'll post pics in a few mins.





Thats a 305/35/24, I'll do a 275/25/24, this was just for mockup.

Last edited by The Big Green; 12-18-2009 at 12:41 AM.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:37 AM   #2
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,021
Re: Need help!

How much is it going to take to tuck? I think you are the only one that can honestly answer the question. How bad do you want these wheels?
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:39 AM   #3
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Need help!

Who makes new arms to narrow the track width?

What about buying wheels with the correct backspace?
Is that an option?
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

Last edited by lolife99; 12-18-2009 at 12:39 AM.
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:44 AM   #4
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by N2TRUX View Post
How much is it going to take to tuck? I think you are the only one that can honestly answer the question. How bad do you want these wheels?
I know this, 1in, now we were going to get new arms, but what do they run, and what other options are there? I want a 24 badly, and unless I get a wheel made for my specifications and pay more money than I have then this bs is my only option.

Last edited by The Big Green; 12-18-2009 at 12:47 AM.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:45 AM   #5
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by lolife99 View Post
Who makes new arms to narrow the track width?

What about buying wheels with the correct backspace?
Is that an option?
No, buying a diiferent bs is no option, these are the only wheels and size they offer and this is the one bs they offer.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:47 AM   #6
Scottshotrods
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: oxnard ca
Posts: 2,201
Re: Need help!

we make custom a-arms all the time
for people.Pm us or call for a quate
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com
Scottshotrods is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:50 AM   #7
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scottshotrods View Post
we make custom a-arms all the time
for people.Pm us or call for a quate
Justin
www.scottshotrods.com
Thanks, after this weekend I'll know exactly how much narrower than stock I need. The guy that bagged this thing will know how much, I'm guessing just and inch.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 07:33 AM   #8
kev2809
low n' slo
 
kev2809's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: rosenberg, texas
Posts: 5,175
Re: Need help!

I think the smaller tire will help. it looks like it nearly tucks enough now. can u run trailer fenders and open up the inside fender some? judt curious, can u post a pic of the wheel?
__________________
67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread

-_--_--_ _________
_--_-_ -/____|__|__\__
,.,,,.,.,,.,|_O _______ O_]
kev2809 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 11:06 AM   #9
bedsled71
Registered User
 
bedsled71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: yuma arizona
Posts: 448
Re: Need help!

no he cant. thats with the inside already cut out. a smaller tire will help though
bedsled71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 11:25 AM   #10
smashingchuck
It'd be alot cooler if you did
 
smashingchuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Three Rivers, MI
Posts: 2,345
Re: Need help!

Why don't you take the money you would spend on custom arms and put it towards some wheels that fit. Modifying your truck to accommodate the wrong wheels is just ridiculous.
__________________
78 Build Thread

4Runner Build
smashingchuck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:12 PM   #11
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

My stock inner fenders are out but my fenders aren't cut or rolled at all. I can still roll them and gain a little.


Also, I happen to like the idea of a wheel that doesn't run a grand if I bend one. I'd rather deal with a tire dealer that gives me deals. Nothing wrong with a little custom work to get the wheel you like rather than and alternative.

Anyone know a wheel price off the top of their head that 24x10 with 6.91 bs? I haven't found anything.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 12:40 PM   #12
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,700
Re: Need help!

I bet this wheel mounted on the rear is sucked way in,... due to the difference in track width. (front to rear)
How about a 22x8.5 up front and a 24x10 rear?
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 01:00 PM   #13
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by lolife99 View Post
I bet this wheel mounted on the rear is sucked way in,... due to the difference in track width. (front to rear)
How about a 22x8.5 up front and a 24x10 rear?
I never tried this wheel on the back yet. I will this weekend but I've been sick. This wheel doesn't offer anything else, just this one size and backspace. The Boss 313 is a multispoke wheel and they offer a 22/24 but the 24x10 is the same as this wheel and the 22x9.5 is 5.71 bs.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 01:14 PM   #14
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!



The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 01:32 PM   #15
kev2809
low n' slo
 
kev2809's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: rosenberg, texas
Posts: 5,175
Re: Need help!

2 diff wheels?
__________________
67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread

-_--_--_ _________
_--_-_ -/____|__|__\__
,.,,,.,.,,.,|_O _______ O_]

Last edited by kev2809; 12-18-2009 at 07:43 PM.
kev2809 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 06:16 PM   #16
64shortc10
Registered User
 
64shortc10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
Posts: 1,069
Re: Need help!

I like those wheels!
I know IFCUSTOMS has modified stock control arms to accomidate fitting wheels and tires on these trucks! Check them out and maybe the guy who bagged the truck could narrow your stock arms cheaper than buying new ones? I saw that when you narrow the control arms an inch you also have to step the lower to accomidate the smaller arc. You can also modify the front crossmember. But I say save some dough and headache and buy a PORTERBUILT STREETRODS DROPMEMBER and your problems are solved and it just bolts in!
Tony from Norcal
Attached Images
     
64shortc10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 06:22 PM   #17
64shortc10
Registered User
 
64shortc10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
Posts: 1,069
Re: Need help!

IFCUSTOMS truck on 22's
Attached Images
 
64shortc10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 06:24 PM   #18
64shortc10
Registered User
 
64shortc10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
Posts: 1,069
Re: Need help!

PORTERBUILT STREETRODS on 24's
Attached Images
   
64shortc10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 07:43 PM   #19
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

DM is not an option for me.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 07:55 PM   #20
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,021
Re: Need help!

So this is about a low buck way to tuck 24's. Nothing wrong with that if you have thought it through. You can section your stock arms as shown, but that just opens up another can of worms.

It seems like a lot of effort to put 24's under your truck, when you can't afford it.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 08:05 PM   #21
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

Can't afford a DM, so I'm more limited to take type of pricy stuff. I can't find wheels anywhere for my 5x5.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 08:09 PM   #22
smashingchuck
It'd be alot cooler if you did
 
smashingchuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Three Rivers, MI
Posts: 2,345
Re: Need help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by N2TRUX View Post

It seems like a lot of effort to put 24's under your truck, when you can't afford it.
Can't even figure out how to measure before you order the wheels, but the extensive frame and suspension modifications are no problem.
__________________
78 Build Thread

4Runner Build

Last edited by smashingchuck; 12-18-2009 at 08:10 PM.
smashingchuck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 08:17 PM   #23
The Big Green
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Fort Smith,AR
Posts: 1,304
Re: Need help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by smashingchuck View Post
Can't even figure out how to measure before you order the wheels, but the extensive frame and suspension modifications are no problem.
Man your remedial! I pick the wheel I liked, picked two, ordered one in and it's close. It's ONLY offered in one size and one bs, that's ONE choice. So if you can't seem to understand this read again or don't repley. I don't need a smartass.



The rest of you thanks for the help, and if the best way is a DM and redo my Z, then I'll do 20's and be done. I have no wheels and need them very fast. This was my wheel so now maybe more 20's would be best.
The Big Green is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 08:53 PM   #24
N2TRUX
Happy to be here
 
N2TRUX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,021
Re: Need help!

You know your needs and budget more than we do. I just hate to see someone become enamored with the vision of an end result that isn't financially feasible. All too often this leads to a project that becomes a costly lesson in frustration.

If your determined to ride this out, and get the 24's to fit, I encourage you to stick with it.
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com

Articles-

"Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab

"Elwood" the77_Remix

85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett"

"Refining Sierra"

Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-18-2009 at 08:53 PM.
N2TRUX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-18-2009, 09:01 PM   #25
kev2809
low n' slo
 
kev2809's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: rosenberg, texas
Posts: 5,175
Re: Need help!

if he sections the arms, but else would he half to do?
__________________
67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread

-_--_--_ _________
_--_-_ -/____|__|__\__
,.,,,.,.,,.,|_O _______ O_]
kev2809 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com