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[markiemark]

Cool those were the sizes I was looking at. Only I think I have 4.5" on the front and ,5" out back. I have to check that. Thanks

[Famous Tater]

Originally Posted by 70 shorty

That is a sweet looking truck. I'm not much on the bagged, 22" wheels scene, but I defnitely can appreciate a nice truck! My personal taste is more of a 4/6 drop with stock rallys. Oh, and BTW, welcome from Mechanicsville!

Hey Shorty...I am from Mechanicsville too! I recently sold my house in M-Ville and moved to C-Field to move into my Fiancee's house. Got rid of the bigger house with the bigger payment! Good to hear from you. Maybe this summer I will cruise over to Brunettis one Saturday night.

[Famous Tater]

Originally Posted by markiemark

Cool those were the sizes I was looking at. Only I think I have 4.5" on the front and ,5" out back. I have to check that. Thanks

Cool. I hope they work out for you! I was a little worried about the 6.25 b.s in the front but they fit great and I will be able to drop the front down over them with no problem. The backs are 22x10's and with the 285/35 I have about exactly one inch of space between the inner rear fender and the back of the tire. Be sure to post some pics once they are bolted on!

[70cst]

Hey Famous Tater ...

to the forums and from Ohio.

That is one ride

[BMERDOC]

Originally Posted by Famous Tater

Hey Shorty...I am from Mechanicsville too! I recently sold my house in M-Ville and moved to C-Field to move into my Fiancee's house. Got rid of the bigger house with the bigger payment! Good to hear from you. Maybe this summer I will cruise over to Brunettis one Saturday night.

I take mine over to Brunettis too. I haven't taken it anywhere in the South Side yet. I scoped out several cruise spots down there with no success so I never found a place worth taking a three speed/six cyl/4:11 truck. I did go to the Sports Park on Rt10 but took my DD. Funny what a job it is to take an old truck across town.

[Famous Tater]

LOL, thanks 70 CST...cool message.

BMRDOC...Maybe I will see you at Brunettis some time? I haven't really gone since moving to C-Field. My parents live just down the street from there and my dad sometimes takes his cars up there. I know what you mean about just driving across town. My truck with the 3.73's feels like it's taching about 6k when doing 65-70 on Rt. 288. The last time I drove to the west end I took all regular roads instead of the highway. Took longer but was cool to just cruise. I want to change out the rear to make it more highway friendly. Was considering 3.08's or something like that.

[CC69Rat]

What trans is in it now? 700R4 is the ticket. Nice highway RPM and still keep the punch like a 3.73+ gear.

[Famous Tater]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

What trans is in it now? 700R4 is the ticket. Nice highway RPM and still keep the punch like a 3.73+ gear.

Hey buddy...currently a turbo 350. Yeah, I have looked at doing exactly that. Keeping the gears and swapping trans. 700R4 isn't so cheap so wasn't sure the route I wanted to take? I can change the carrier in the rear for about $300-350. I was worried about having to change the driveshaft, the crossmember and anything else if I swapped the trans??

[markiemark]

Originally Posted by Famous Tater

Cool. I hope they work out for you! I was a little worried about the 6.25 b.s in the front but they fit great and I will be able to drop the front down over them with no problem. The backs are 22x10's and with the 285/35 I have about exactly one inch of space between the inner rear fender and the back of the tire. Be sure to post some pics once they are bolted on!

I will definitely post up pictures. Just waiting for all this snow to melt and then I well be able to get them mounted up. Stay tuned!!!

[Famous Tater]

Originally Posted by markiemark

I will definitely post up pictures. Just waiting for all this snow to melt and then I well be able to get them mounted up. Stay tuned!!!

[CC69Rat]

Originally Posted by Famous Tater

Hey buddy...currently a turbo 350. Yeah, I have looked at doing exactly that. Keeping the gears and swapping trans. 700R4 isn't so cheap so wasn't sure the route I wanted to take? I can change the carrier in the rear for about $300-350. I was worried about having to change the driveshaft, the crossmember and anything else if I swapped the trans??

yeah, Xmember and driveshaft length. Re-gear will be cheaper, I agree but you'll lose the low end 'out of the hole' power you're feeling now with the 3.73. Re-gear IMO = one or the other. 700R4 swap you get your cake and eat it too.

[Famous Tater]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

yeah, Xmember and driveshaft length. Re-gear will be cheaper, I agree but you'll lose the low end 'out of the hole' power you're feeling now with the 3.73. Re-gear IMO = one or the other. 700R4 swap you get your cake and eat it too.

At this point, I rather be able to get in and drive where ever I want vs. having power out-of-the-hole...even though that IS nice to have! I think of this ride as my cruiser-weekend show truck more than I do a Hot Rod. I've had my Hot Rod's in the past so it doesn't bother me too much. I say that until the day I am out and some dude pulls up beside me wanting to prove how bad his camaro or mustang is...then I may have a different opinion! LOL.

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