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CLASSIC87' · 04-03-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

Looks great either way!!!!!
What size tires are those in the rear?? (new 20's)

Thanks man... they are 295/50/20 and 31.6" in diameter (about 1.6" taller then the 17's).

Anthony

CLASSIC87' · 04-03-2007, 10:38 AM

THANKS TO YOU ALL for the nice comments and opinions... kudo's to the photochop's as well. I am definitely going to be lowering it some more--- haven't decided how yet.

Btw: Do the make a 3" drop coil...? I assume they do; but I haven't ran any searches yet.

Thanks again... and keep'm coming.
Anthony

boatpuller · 04-03-2007, 10:46 AM

i agree with grande..not matter what you do that trucks *****in..just be careful with 3 inch drop spindles and thinking about 3 inch coils...man your a arms are gonna be low.i've got the same spindle with a 1 inch coil.and my a arms are as low as i care to go.be sure it's driveable.

bigblock73 · 04-03-2007, 11:31 AM

Yes, there are 1, 2, and 3" drop coils available for our trucks.

Grande Rojo · 04-03-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

Thanks man... they are 295/50/20 and 31.6" in diameter (about 1.6" taller then the 17's).

Anthony

Thanks, I like how there is a "little meat" on the rear tires. I just picked up some 315/35/20's for the rear of my 86swb today. Close fit!!!

85_SWB · 04-03-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

THANKS TO YOU ALL for the nice comments and opinions... kudo's to the photochop's as well. I am definitely going to be lowering it some more--- haven't decided how yet.

Btw: Do the make a 3" drop coil...? I assume they do; but I haven't ran any searches yet.

Thanks again... and keep'm coming.
Anthony

heres the 3" coils i used
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
and you have a beautiful truck and i want to steal your wheels

garysouthlake · 04-03-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

So we stuck the 18's and 20's on over the weekend... here's a few pic's (sorry for the poor quality). I do know that I need to bring the front down to match the ass end. The 17's are back on it for now untill I figured out/decide what to do in order to get it lower. The 1st pic is with 17's... 2nd and 3rd are with 18's/20's. Whatcha think?

Very Nice. I love the chrome on white theme. Very classy and clean looking. You may want to try the white letters out but, we all know that they need additional cleaning and maintenance.

19GMC63 · 04-05-2007, 12:25 AM

Awesome truck Classic87, but man, I absoulutely LOVED the original set-up, thought it fit that truck PERFECTLY. The 18s & 20s are just overpowering and take away from the look of the truck. Bigger isn't always better.
The only thing I might think of changing if it was my truck is 18s in the rear to rake it a little bit. Other than that, I would leave it dude, looks sick as it sits.

Just my 2 cents.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-05-2007, 02:29 AM

I like the 18s and 20s. Truck looks great either way!

see ten · 04-24-2007, 06:28 PM

Awesome truck! Looks great with either combo!

69BBsuburban · 04-24-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 19GMC63

Awesome truck Classic87, but man, I absoulutely LOVED the original set-up, thought it fit that truck PERFECTLY. The 18s & 20s are just overpowering and take away from the look of the truck. Bigger isn't always better.
The only thing I might think of changing if it was my truck is 18s in the rear to rake it a little bit.

Ditto...really like your truck.....

I for one think wheels bigger than 18" look too DUB/DONK-ish, 18"s all around look perfect IMO....but the wheel choice you made does look good....almost can't go wrong with 5 spokes!

yrusoslow · 01-13-2013, 10:52 PM

what are the specs on the 17's?

**lolife99** · 01-13-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yrusoslow

what are the specs on the 17's?

This thread is 6 years old.
I doubt he still has the 17's,...

f.monroe · 01-13-2013, 11:34 PM

It was just for sale though.
Frank

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...e#ht_590wt_948
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'79squared · 01-14-2013, 11:42 PM

I think Boxrods pic or lower for the 18/20's. But man I sure love the look with the 17's.

CLASSIC87' · 01-15-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

It was just for sale though.
Frank

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...e#ht_590wt_948
Posted via Mobile Device

WOW... That looks like ****. :/ Didnt realize it was for sale.
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**Desert1957** · 01-16-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

WOW... That looks like ****. :/ Didnt realize it was for sale.
Posted via Mobile Device

Told you you should keep it....

Its hard watching someone else daily drive your pride and joy, and trashing it in the process.

How did they wear the paint off it? Looked good when you sold it.

Desert

04-03-2007, 10:38 AM	#27
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) THANKS TO YOU ALL for the nice comments and opinions... kudo's to the photochop's as well. I am definitely going to be lowering it some more--- haven't decided how yet. Btw: Do the make a 3" drop coil...? I assume they do; but I haven't ran any searches yet. Thanks again... and keep'm coming. Anthony

04-03-2007, 10:46 AM	#28
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) i agree with grande..not matter what you do that trucks *****in..just be careful with 3 inch drop spindles and thinking about 3 inch coils...man your a arms are gonna be low.i've got the same spindle with a 1 inch coil.and my a arms are as low as i care to go.be sure it's driveable. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

04-03-2007, 11:31 AM	#29
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) Yes, there are 1, 2, and 3" drop coils available for our trucks. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-05-2007, 12:25 AM	#33
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) Awesome truck Classic87, but man, I absoulutely LOVED the original set-up, thought it fit that truck PERFECTLY. The 18s & 20s are just overpowering and take away from the look of the truck. Bigger isn't always better. The only thing I might think of changing if it was my truck is 18s in the rear to rake it a little bit. Other than that, I would leave it dude, looks sick as it sits. Just my 2 cents.

04-05-2007, 02:29 AM	#34
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) I like the 18s and 20s. Truck looks great either way! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-24-2007, 06:28 PM	#35
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) Awesome truck! Looks great with either combo!

01-13-2013, 10:52 PM	#37
yrusoslow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: louisa,Ky Posts: 11	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) what are the specs on the 17's?

01-13-2013, 11:34 PM	#39
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) It was just for sale though. Frank http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-...e#ht_590wt_948 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

01-14-2013, 11:42 PM	#40
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: Test fitted wheels... opinions wanted :) I think Boxrods pic or lower for the 18/20's. But man I sure love the look with the 17's. __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350



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