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chevy49 · 05-29-2016, 02:12 PM

I have a 65 short fleet with at this time 3 inch drop in front and 4 in rear but want to do a drop spindle and block in rear for a 5-6 or 7 drop and have a 72 rear end was wandering if any of you hade problems removing rear wheels from under the bedsides I plan to use 18x8 and 18x9.5 ridlers. thanks for any advice

LostMy65 · 05-29-2016, 02:39 PM

I never thought about that before.
Good question.

rudy62 · 05-29-2016, 02:53 PM

I have to squeeze my 8 inch rim and tire into the rear well. I have 5" drop springs in back.

chevy49 · 05-29-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rudy62

I have to squeeze my 8 inch rim and tire into the rear well. I have 5" drop springs in back.

Thanks
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LVPhotos · 05-29-2016, 06:05 PM

Yes! Issues including getting the axle low enough to get a 295/45/18 out. I use a 4x4 across rear of frame or jack frame right in front of tire. The frame tends to bend there, so I plan on boxing frame.

LT1 Burb · 05-29-2016, 07:02 PM

It wasn't a problem on air ride but without it it is a PIA, you have to jack body up and let rear end hang.

maydaymike · 05-29-2016, 07:09 PM

I had a heck of a time getting these out of my 66. 275/55-20's with a 5" drop.

forestb · 05-29-2016, 07:39 PM

I find it helps to jack up the frame only on the side you are trying to remove the tire. That way the weight of the truck is on the other side which will push the wheel down on the side you are jacking up.

chevy49 · 05-30-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I find it helps to jack up the frame only on the side you are trying to remove the tire. That way the weight of the truck is on the other side which will push the wheel down on the side you are jacking up.

Thanks for all the advice I hade this in mind also to remove the lower shock nut and slide the shock off to let the axle drop lower. Think it would help?
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**Palf70Step** · 05-30-2016, 10:27 AM

Like other have mentioned, it is challenging. Mine is 6" drop springs, 275/60x15 on 8" wide wheels. You must jack from the side frame rail and it lets the tire drop just barely enough to get it out (2nd picture). I have not had a flat yet, so not sure how it will work out in real life.

cru_zn_29 · 05-30-2016, 10:47 AM

Good luck changing a flat tire on the freeway

vin63 · 05-30-2016, 11:20 AM

I have to unbolt the shocks and disconnect the driveshaft to drop the rearend housing far enough.

chevy49 · 05-30-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

I have to unbolt the shocks and disconnect the driveshaft to drop the rearend housing far enough.

Thanks that is what I was thinking would help get the tire out but needed to get advice from you all that have done it
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61_FL_Apache · 05-30-2016, 06:47 PM

I was just barely able to get my rears on. I used a floor jack on the trailer hitch and lifted it from there. It worked perfect.

I have seen people have to remove shocks so the rear end will drop down more. That kinda makes roadside changes not possible.

chevyrestoguy · 05-30-2016, 07:24 PM

Jack the truck, put the jackstands forward of the rear axle, up as high as you can in order to get the rear to droop. Disconnect the shock on the side that you need to remove the wheel. If that's not enough, get a cargo strap and loop it around the frame rail and axle housing on the opposite side to compress the coil, which will lower the "remove" side. A real pain in the butt, that's for sure!

ChrisDollins · 05-30-2016, 07:42 PM

I guess a lot of it will depend on the diameter of the wheel, over all tire height, and width. Mine is only lowered 4" in the back, but they both will come off with a jack under the pumpkin. They are 275/60-15's on an 8" wheel. I let the wheel drop down off of the lugs then push the bottom inwards and the tire will just clear the fender lip. I would have to come up with something else if shock removal had to happen.

Chris

chevy49 · 05-30-2016, 09:58 PM

thanks for the info I will just hope I don't have flats.lol

DLW · 05-31-2016, 03:12 PM

Air ride, just max out ride height and my 20x10 wheel with 275's come out fairly easy.

AustinBelair · 05-31-2016, 10:38 PM

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Air ride, just max out ride height and my 20x10 wheel with 275's come out fairly easy.

What offset are those 20x10? I'm looking for wheels now.

DLW · 06-01-2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by austinbelair

what offset are those 20x10? I'm looking for wheels now.

4.5" bs

05-29-2016, 02:12 PM	#1
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I have a 65 short fleet with at this time 3 inch drop in front and 4 in rear but want to do a drop spindle and block in rear for a 5-6 or 7 drop and have a 72 rear end was wandering if any of you hade problems removing rear wheels from under the bedsides I plan to use 18x8 and 18x9.5 ridlers. thanks for any advice

05-29-2016, 02:39 PM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I never thought about that before. Good question. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-29-2016, 02:53 PM	#3
rudy62 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 25	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I have to squeeze my 8 inch rim and tire into the rear well. I have 5" drop springs in back.

05-29-2016, 06:05 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks Yes! Issues including getting the axle low enough to get a 295/45/18 out. I use a 4x4 across rear of frame or jack frame right in front of tire. The frame tends to bend there, so I plan on boxing frame. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

05-29-2016, 07:02 PM	#6
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks It wasn't a problem on air ride but without it it is a PIA, you have to jack body up and let rear end hang.

05-29-2016, 07:09 PM	#7
maydaymike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jasper,AL Posts: 47	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I had a heck of a time getting these out of my 66. 275/55-20's with a 5" drop.

05-29-2016, 07:39 PM	#8
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I find it helps to jack up the frame only on the side you are trying to remove the tire. That way the weight of the truck is on the other side which will push the wheel down on the side you are jacking up.

05-30-2016, 10:27 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks Like other have mentioned, it is challenging. Mine is 6" drop springs, 275/60x15 on 8" wide wheels. You must jack from the side frame rail and it lets the tire drop just barely enough to get it out (2nd picture). I have not had a flat yet, so not sure how it will work out in real life. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-30-2016, 10:47 AM	#11
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks Good luck changing a flat tire on the freeway

05-30-2016, 11:20 AM	#12
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I have to unbolt the shocks and disconnect the driveshaft to drop the rearend housing far enough. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

05-30-2016, 06:47 PM	#14
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I was just barely able to get my rears on. I used a floor jack on the trailer hitch and lifted it from there. It worked perfect. I have seen people have to remove shocks so the rear end will drop down more. That kinda makes roadside changes not possible. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-30-2016, 07:24 PM	#15
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks Jack the truck, put the jackstands forward of the rear axle, up as high as you can in order to get the rear to droop. Disconnect the shock on the side that you need to remove the wheel. If that's not enough, get a cargo strap and loop it around the frame rail and axle housing on the opposite side to compress the coil, which will lower the "remove" side. A real pain in the butt, that's for sure! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

05-30-2016, 07:42 PM	#16
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks I guess a lot of it will depend on the diameter of the wheel, over all tire height, and width. Mine is only lowered 4" in the back, but they both will come off with a jack under the pumpkin. They are 275/60-15's on an 8" wheel. I let the wheel drop down off of the lugs then push the bottom inwards and the tire will just clear the fender lip. I would have to come up with something else if shock removal had to happen. Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

05-30-2016, 09:58 PM	#17
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks thanks for the info I will just hope I don't have flats.lol

05-31-2016, 03:12 PM	#18
DLW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 384	Re: any problems changing rear wheels on lowered trucks Air ride, just max out ride height and my 20x10 wheel with 275's come out fairly easy.



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