55 apache porterbuilt

[shibbby911]

Recently got me a 55 apache and porterbuilt front and rear kit

[Dan in Pasadena]

It's traditional to introduce your self here and to state what you intend for your project. Obviously, with your post you intend to change the suspension. Anything else? Engine? Trans? Interior?

By the way, 1955, 56 & 57 are NOT "Apaches". That name only applies to '58 & '59 in the Task Force ('55.2-'59) era half ton trucks. The 3/4 tons are Vikings. The larger trucks are called Spartans.

[shibbby911]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It's traditional to introduce your self here and to state what you intend for your project. Obviously, with your post you intend to change the suspension. Anything else? Engine? Trans? Interior?

By the way, 1955, 56 & 57 are NOT "Apaches". That name only applies to '58 & '59 in the Task Force ('55.2-'59) era half ton trucks. The 3/4 tons are Vikings. The larger trucks are called Spartans.

Really I didn't know that thanks for the info hopefully I can change the title

[Russell Ashley]

Welcome to the forum. You started out with a great looking truck, wish mine looked that good. We love pictures so be sure to post lots of them as you go. That PB suspension looks beautiful, almost a shame to cover it up by putting it under the truck, LOL.

[mongocanfly]

That is a nice looking unit..

[Az. Hank]

Nice! We need pictures....

[shibbby911]

Nothing has changed yet it has a rear end out of 90's chevy truck right now. Trying to figure out if I should have this one cut down or just get another one

[ChuckDriver]

Good looking 55!

I've got a PB frame going together for mine too!

[shibbby911]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Good looking 55!

I've got a PB frame going together for mine too!

Ya I actually follow you on instagram. Can't wait to see yours all finished up

[shibbby911]

Me and a buddy worked on the truck some last night

[lolife99]

This is going to be a nice truck. Subscribing,...

[shibbby911]

[shibbby911]

Anyone know which way the shock mounts go I haven't been able to figure it out or find any pics of it mounted

[lolife99]

I believe that mount goes on the other side.

[shibbby911]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I believe that mount goes on the other side.

I think your right it does fit better on the other side but it does still hit the frame bolt a little bit. I think I might be good tho if I upgraded to the ridetech shocks

[shibbby911]

Any one know the widest rim and tire I can fit in the stock fenders on the rear?

[ChuckDriver]

Are you going to mini tub the bed?

[shibbby911]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Are you going to mini tub the bed?

No I'm not wanting to

[ChuckDriver]

Without tubing it, it think 8in will be the max rim size that will fit under the fender.

[shibbby911]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Without tubing it, it think 8in will be the max rim size that will fit under the fender.

I went ahead and ordered 2 15 wheels that are 7 wide with a 4.25 backspace just to check the figment on the rear and because I figured I could use them on the front. But now after looking at the front I don't know if they are going to work

[ChuckDriver]

The width of the rear end will determine what backspacing will work.

[shibbby911]

Well 15x7 with a 4.25 backspace doesn't work on the front looks like Im gunna need a 6" wheel just gota figure out what backspace I need

[ChuckDriver]

Will a 15in wheel work with the brake caliper installed?

[shibbby911]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Will a 15in wheel work with the brake caliper installed?

I haven't tried that yet but I was told that it would. I also just found out that I need the same size wheel that comes on a 74 c10 to clear every thing on the front. I've found that the stock size is 15x6 but I can't find the stock back space

[ChuckDriver]

It looks like you have the CPP modular spindle. I would put the caliper on the spindle to confirm the 15in will fit over it.