New wheels

[f.monroe]

Thanks for the chop Boxrodz . I actually like the 2.5/4 . I have shackles so if the springs dont let ig go down enough , I can add the shackles . I also can work with the front . The truck does have the 56 inch springs so the fact that I dont have to cut the bed is nice . I would like to see them on Kurts truck . Frank

[Pyrotechnic]

Gotta love that Big 10/Heavy Half suspension.

[boxrodz]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Thanks for the chop Boxrodz . I actually like the 2.5/4 . I have shackles so if the springs dont let ig go down enough , I can add the shackles . I also can work with the front . The truck does have the 56 inch springs so the fact that I dont have to cut the bed is nice .

You're welcome.
I pchopped a couple mo' using the dark side shot. First one is a 2.5"/4" drop. And, the second one is a 3"/4" drop in case you decide to 'nudge' the front down a bit mo'. (It's hard to tell from the pics, but an extra 1/2" can be noticable.) My bet is that you may have to use the hanger and shackle to get the 4" drop in the rear... But, no cutting just grinding/drilling.

BTW, until your 18x10s come in, you could always run your truck like this rodder did.

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I would like to see them on Kurts truck . Frank

We wouldn't want to influence him in 'customizing' his Original-looking truck.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by boxrodz

...We wouldn't want to influence him in 'customizing' his Original-looking truck.

Yes we would...

[f.monroe]

Thanks for all the photochop work and the suggestions . I ordered the rear wheels then called American Racing to make sure they got the fax. I ordered them 18x10 with 5.25 inches of backspace . That will give them a little more depth in the rear an I think it will look like I want it to . I used to run 275/60/15's rear on 10 inch wheels and liked that so this should be the more modern equivalent . I also can use these 18's on my longbed if I ever decide to run 20's . Its a win/win . I dont mean to be a pest , but can you increase the rear tire diameter in photoshop ? If so would you (Boxrodz) mind adding two inches in overall height to the rear tires ? Thanks , Frank

Kurt, I am going to have to take a look at the black truck someday . I also want to put an eye on Kens 77 .

[boxrodz]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

... I dont mean to be a pest , but can you increase the rear tire diameter in photoshop ? If so would you (Boxrodz) mind adding two inches in overall height to the rear tires ? Thanks , Frank

No problem, Frank.

I was initially going to pchop that included the increased sidewall height of the rear tire, but I didn't have the current size of those tires pictured. Given what you said, I'm assuming that the overall height is 29" for the front and 31" for the rear for a 2" stagger. I've increased the rear sidewall by 2" and lightened the picture to show the effect of the drop and rake with the 275/60s in the rear.

[f.monroe]

I appreciate your work . that is awesome . With the stance it has , it just screams Big Block. Now if I can only make the stance a reality , I can start working on the big block part . I guess I need to pull the 74 GMC up to the house and pull the 454/th400 . I wish I had the means to do a Ramjet 502 or even a 502/502 crate install . Maybe sell the 87 3/4 ton .... Thanks again , Frank

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Maybe sell the 87 3/4 ton .... Thanks again , Frank

If you ever do, please let us know here first...I might be interested depending on the timing.

[tvblazer78]

Now that looks cool..

Originally Posted by boxrodz

No problem, Frank.

I was initially going to pchop that included the increased sidewall height of the rear tire, but I didn't have the current size of those tires pictured. Given what you said, I'm assuming that the overall height is 29" for the front and 31" for the rear for a 2" stagger. I've increased the rear sidewall by 2" and lightened the picture to show the effect of the drop and rake with the 275/60s in the rear.

[boxrodz]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Yes we would...

I'll see what I can do when I get some time ...
Then, I'll post it on the www.underground67-72chevytruck.com.

[bluex]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Thanks for the chop Boxrodz . I actually like the 2.5/4 . I have shackles so if the springs dont let ig go down enough , I can add the shackles . I also can work with the front . The truck does have the 56 inch springs so the fact that I dont have to cut the bed is nice . I would like to see them on Kurts truck . Frank

I have the long leaves on mine and with the shackles set on 2" the top of the spring is sitting on the bed floor, but its not hurting anything as far as I can tell.