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cory d · 01-12-2012, 07:40 PM

jeez its nearly the same truck ha. was that the plan

riz · 01-12-2012, 07:47 PM

Could I trouble you to show front and rear pics that might show the wheel spacing?

RIZ

riz · 01-12-2012, 08:20 PM

What size rallys and tires on the other one? I may have to go that rioute brfore I get the 338s.

RIZ

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 01-12-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

jeez its nearly the same truck ha. was that the plan

Yep, I've always regretted selling the first one so this is my attempt to recreate the original. The first one was a 1 owner under 60K miles. The new one isn't near as nice but will be when I'm done.

Mike

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 01-12-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riz

What size rallys and tires on the other one? I may have to go that rioute brfore I get the 338s.

RIZ

I'll get some more pics this weekend. The rallys on the previous truck were 15x8's with 255/60's.

BB72CHEVKT · 01-12-2012, 10:26 PM

U definately have good taste both trucks look great!

baclay9 · 01-13-2012, 08:44 AM

I have the same wheels sitting in the attic and have been looking for an alternative to Toyo tires. Thanks for posting this, just saved me about $300.

Any reason you didn't go with a 255/45/18 on the front? Just curious. It is a smidge taller but by less than a half inch.

jitteryguy · 01-13-2012, 09:34 AM

that look's sweet, Good job !

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 01-13-2012, 09:39 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys! I'll start a build thread as soon as the 5.3 swap starts.

I considered the 255's for the front, but this being the 3rd C10 I've done this drop to I knew I would already be really close to the inner fenders. I was just worried that the extra 1/2 inch would make them rub at times. It's close with the 245's! I probably only have 1.5 inches of travel before contact with the inners. You could run 255's but you would have to go EASY over bumps!

Mike

baclay9 · 01-13-2012, 10:20 AM

I better do the 245 then. I have 5" of drop and a big block.
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01-12-2012, 07:40 PM	#26
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build jeez its nearly the same truck ha. was that the plan __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-12-2012, 07:47 PM	#27
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build Could I trouble you to show front and rear pics that might show the wheel spacing? RIZ

01-12-2012, 08:20 PM	#28
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build What size rallys and tires on the other one? I may have to go that rioute brfore I get the 338s. RIZ

01-12-2012, 10:26 PM	#31
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build U definately have good taste both trucks look great! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-13-2012, 08:44 AM	#32
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build I have the same wheels sitting in the attic and have been looking for an alternative to Toyo tires. Thanks for posting this, just saved me about $300. Any reason you didn't go with a 255/45/18 on the front? Just curious. It is a smidge taller but by less than a half inch.

01-13-2012, 09:34 AM	#33
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build that look's sweet, Good job ! __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

01-13-2012, 09:39 AM	#34
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build Thanks for the compliments guys! I'll start a build thread as soon as the 5.3 swap starts. I considered the 255's for the front, but this being the 3rd C10 I've done this drop to I knew I would already be really close to the inner fenders. I was just worried that the extra 1/2 inch would make them rub at times. It's close with the 245's! I probably only have 1.5 inches of travel before contact with the inners. You could run 255's but you would have to go EASY over bumps! Mike __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

01-13-2012, 10:20 AM	#35
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: My weekend accomplishments - '87 build I better do the 245 then. I have 5" of drop and a big block. Posted via Mobile Device



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