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r1lorenzini · 07-25-2008, 09:50 AM

Some questions....

My rear is about 2 inches too high. ANyone have a static drop with 22's?

Front rims dont seem to line the hub up in the center = cap not fitting on the rim well. I did a little research last night and found the coys give this problem so I might have a remedy but any help would help.

As far as the rear anyone been cheap and just install some rear bags and air it up at home or at the gas station?

I have pictures but I dont know how to load them any help would be great. Joe

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-25-2008, 12:11 PM

Looks pretty sweet can we see some pics of it?

r1lorenzini · 07-25-2008, 12:45 PM

Here is one a week or so ago with the kids in it before it got gangster LOL still not too sure about the 22's on the family wagon

r1lorenzini · 07-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Well just got off the phone with bonspeed says they always here about our hubs being too large. Oh well grind away then I suppose.

Riveted1 · 07-25-2008, 01:18 PM

Yeah, I was looking at Bonspeeds too until I found out about the hub problem. If you want to do airbags on the rear and just fill em up at home or at the gas station like you said, it's real easy. Just put some Schrader Valves on the end of the line and you're good to go. Real cheap adjustable suspension! I actually just did the same thing yesterday to get my truck up a bit higher until I get my compressor and air tank hooked up.

kyle4381 · 07-25-2008, 01:46 PM

Looks good, rollin the double deuces

72BlckButy · 07-25-2008, 02:45 PM

Looks pretty good! What kind of static drop are you running currently?

r1lorenzini · 07-25-2008, 02:53 PM

That is the problem I got the blazer like this and cant really tell for sure what my rear drop is. The front control arms are "boxed" oldschool style so Id hate to give anyone the wrong info but if I were to guess from when I had the rallies and ece's website id say 3/5?Well cool I have kinda been feeling like maybe they are too big but they are growing on me

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

As far as the rear anyone been cheap and just install some rear bags and air it up at home or at the gas station?

5150 did this, look at the projects and builds section for "Topless 24/7/365"

r1lorenzini · 07-25-2008, 03:14 PM

damn why I cant find it any links perhaps? I suck at searching for some reason

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-25-2008, 04:25 PM

PM sent

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-25-2008, 05:35 PM

I think it looks better with the rallye's...

Big Block · 07-25-2008, 06:21 PM

I'm old school but I like the22's

pcorriveau951 · 07-25-2008, 07:29 PM

Looks Great, agreed with dropping the back 2", what sizes tires are you running?

Big J · 07-25-2008, 07:42 PM

Thats a very clean lookin' Blazer you have there. Nice wheels too, both sets.....

r1lorenzini · 07-25-2008, 08:52 PM

285/40/22 and 265/35/22

r1lorenzini · 07-28-2008, 12:17 AM

Success!!!!! I hope thats how you spell it haha . THanks everyone for the help a little grinder and no more dust covers but I figure the center caps are o-ring in with grease so they'll act like huge dust covers. Any how here is a pic

70rs/ss · 07-28-2008, 02:51 PM

You mean you popped the caps off of the rotor? Isn't there any other way, as if you run through water or dust/dirt the bearings won't be long to the world, not to mention the grease getting all over? Was the issue that the cap hits the dust cover? Can you space the cap out like the guy's with coys? How about tapping the cap in to clear but not touching the spindle? Just a question, no offense, looks sweet!!

r1lorenzini · 07-28-2008, 06:24 PM

I think i miht get some flatter dust caps. But no water or extra dirt should even be able to get in there witht he center caps. They are pressed in with an o-ring. So they are waterproof to an extent definitely not as good as the original dust cap Im sure. well see about the grease though that might get nasty

70rs/ss · 07-28-2008, 07:57 PM

Well, I was thinking around the wheel mounting flange, where the wheel sits against the face of the rotor as even though it is a nice flat machined area, it won't be water tight. I believe flatter dust caps, and or a couple of taps with a hammer would do it. Looks sweet man!

hotrodhomi · 07-28-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

Success!!!!! I hope thats how you spell it haha . THanks everyone for the help a little grinder and no more dust covers but I figure the center caps are o-ring in with grease so they'll act like huge dust covers. Any how here is a pic

Your going to want to put those dust covers back on your wheel bearings. I had the same problem with mine interfering with the disc brake rally caps I used. I just dented the caps until they almost touched the castle nut. smashing the cover in the middle will not work you need to put a bunch of little dents in the cover all the way around. I would take a picture for you but I just dropped my blazer off at the upholsters again. No cover is going to make a huge mess.

Big Block · 07-28-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Your going to want to put those dust covers back on your wheel bearings. I had the same problem with mine interfering with the disc brake rally caps I used. I just dented the caps until they almost touched the castle nut. smashing the cover in the middle will not work you need to put a bunch of little dents in the cover all the way around. I would take a picture for you but I just dropped my blazer off at the upholsters again. No cover is going to make a huge mess.

Great tip on dust caps. I had trouble when I was running my rallys wheels.

07-25-2008, 09:50 AM	#1
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Some questions.... My rear is about 2 inches too high. ANyone have a static drop with 22's? Front rims dont seem to line the hub up in the center = cap not fitting on the rim well. I did a little research last night and found the coys give this problem so I might have a remedy but any help would help. As far as the rear anyone been cheap and just install some rear bags and air it up at home or at the gas station? I have pictures but I dont know how to load them any help would be great. Joe Attached Images

07-25-2008, 12:11 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Looks pretty sweet can we see some pics of it? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-25-2008, 12:45 PM	#3
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Here is one a week or so ago with the kids in it before it got gangster LOL still not too sure about the 22's on the family wagon Attached Images Last edited by r1lorenzini; 07-25-2008 at 12:47 PM.

07-25-2008, 12:48 PM	#4
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Well just got off the phone with bonspeed says they always here about our hubs being too large. Oh well grind away then I suppose. Last edited by r1lorenzini; 07-25-2008 at 12:51 PM.

07-25-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Yeah, I was looking at Bonspeeds too until I found out about the hub problem. If you want to do airbags on the rear and just fill em up at home or at the gas station like you said, it's real easy. Just put some Schrader Valves on the end of the line and you're good to go. Real cheap adjustable suspension! I actually just did the same thing yesterday to get my truck up a bit higher until I get my compressor and air tank hooked up. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

07-25-2008, 01:46 PM	#6
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Looks good, rollin the double deuces

07-25-2008, 02:45 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Looks pretty good! What kind of static drop are you running currently? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-25-2008, 02:53 PM	#8
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? That is the problem I got the blazer like this and cant really tell for sure what my rear drop is. The front control arms are "boxed" oldschool style so Id hate to give anyone the wrong info but if I were to guess from when I had the rallies and ece's website id say 3/5?Well cool I have kinda been feeling like maybe they are too big but they are growing on me

07-25-2008, 03:14 PM	#10
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? damn why I cant find it any links perhaps? I suck at searching for some reason

07-25-2008, 04:25 PM	#11
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07-25-2008, 05:35 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? I think it looks better with the rallye's... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-25-2008, 06:21 PM	#13
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? I'm old school but I like the22's

07-25-2008, 07:29 PM	#14
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07-25-2008, 07:42 PM	#15
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07-25-2008, 08:52 PM	#16
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07-28-2008, 12:17 AM	#17
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Success!!!!! I hope thats how you spell it haha . THanks everyone for the help a little grinder and no more dust covers but I figure the center caps are o-ring in with grease so they'll act like huge dust covers. Any how here is a pic Attached Images

07-28-2008, 02:51 PM	#18
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? You mean you popped the caps off of the rotor? Isn't there any other way, as if you run through water or dust/dirt the bearings won't be long to the world, not to mention the grease getting all over? Was the issue that the cap hits the dust cover? Can you space the cap out like the guy's with coys? How about tapping the cap in to clear but not touching the spindle? Just a question, no offense, looks sweet!!

07-28-2008, 06:24 PM	#19
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? I think i miht get some flatter dust caps. But no water or extra dirt should even be able to get in there witht he center caps. They are pressed in with an o-ring. So they are waterproof to an extent definitely not as good as the original dust cap Im sure. well see about the grease though that might get nasty

07-28-2008, 07:57 PM	#20
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Got my new 22 bonspeeds??? Well, I was thinking around the wheel mounting flange, where the wheel sits against the face of the rotor as even though it is a nice flat machined area, it won't be water tight. I believe flatter dust caps, and or a couple of taps with a hammer would do it. Looks sweet man!

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