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KQQL IT · 04-09-2023, 01:32 PM

Recently picked up a 90 1500 for Jay
Got a nice set 15x8 rally wheels
Will a 2in drop spindle go without trimming with the 15in rally.

**Richard** · 04-09-2023, 04:35 PM

Doubt it. Had to trim the lower arm on my 94 even with 17's. Have the trimmed and boxed lower arms and a pair of 4" drop leaves I can list on the parts board. PM me with location if interested.

SCOTI · 04-11-2023, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Recently picked up a 90 1500 for Jay
Got a nice set 15x8 rally wheels
Will a 2in drop spindle go without trimming with the 15in rally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

Doubt it. Had to trim the lower arm on my 94 even with 17's. Have the trimmed and boxed lower arms and a pair of 4" drop leaves I can list on the parts board. PM me with location if interested.

x2. The 15x6" van ralleys even require some clearance effort. Not sure what the back space is for them but prob right around that 3.75" number.

KQQL IT · 04-12-2023, 11:58 AM

I've read they're 4" bs, but this isn't a bad thing. Kepp us from dicking this up for awhile

SCOTI · 04-12-2023, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

I've read they're 4" bs, but this isn't a bad thing. Kepp us from dicking this up for awhile

Very possible. I was thinking the 8" versions got the 4" BS & the 7" had 4.25" but it's been a minute since I've had a set of each around.

I measured & took pics of each Ralley wheel size backspacing back around 2000. Unfortunately, they were stored in a 'numbers' file on my home computer which stayed w/the X when we split in 2012.

**lolife99** · 04-12-2023, 01:39 PM

This is a good thread on the different backspacing,…
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462895

SCOTI · 04-12-2023, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

This is a good thread on the different backspacing,…
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462895

Very helpful link.
Unfortunately, it reminds me that I'm apparently getting old enough that the numbers are starting to get scrambled upstairs.

KQQL IT · 04-12-2023, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the link.
Still probably leave it be til the k5 gets to roller status.
Then we can drop it.
He wants a 5-7 on 18x10 and 18x12 with 14in rotors
The 18x10 we have with a 5.5 bs fits up front. Surprisingly.

And get kill switches on everything.
My crewcab was stolen and recovered Tuesday.
Still can't believe other than battery cables it's largely untouched

SCOTI · 04-13-2023, 12:01 AM

Effing thieves...

KQQL IT · 04-13-2023, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Effing thieves...

Definitely, and I wasn't looking forward to the fight with the insurance company about the value of a crew cab short bed, a 135k one at that.

SCOTI · 04-13-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Definitely, and I wasn't looking forward to the fight with the insurance company about the value of a crew cab short bed, a 135k one at that.

I was thinking exactly that when I posted my comment. The actual damages are just part of the misery thieves create. Having to deal w/the insurance company (the very one we pay into) is like the frosting on the theft-damage cake.

KQQL IT · 04-13-2023, 05:08 PM

$100 tow
$200 battery cables
$100+ for a shop to give it once over
$350 detail.
+the kill switch/alarm
All in a grand or so.

04-09-2023, 01:32 PM	#1
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Drop spindle Recently picked up a 90 1500 for Jay Got a nice set 15x8 rally wheels Will a 2in drop spindle go without trimming with the 15in rally. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-09-2023, 04:35 PM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,889	Re: Drop spindle Doubt it. Had to trim the lower arm on my 94 even with 17's. Have the trimmed and boxed lower arms and a pair of 4" drop leaves I can list on the parts board. PM me with location if interested. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-12-2023, 11:58 AM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: Drop spindle I've read they're 4" bs, but this isn't a bad thing. Kepp us from dicking this up for awhile __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-12-2023, 01:39 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Drop spindle This is a good thread on the different backspacing,… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462895 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-12-2023, 11:54 PM	#8
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: Drop spindle Thanks for the link. Still probably leave it be til the k5 gets to roller status. Then we can drop it. He wants a 5-7 on 18x10 and 18x12 with 14in rotors The 18x10 we have with a 5.5 bs fits up front. Surprisingly. And get kill switches on everything. My crewcab was stolen and recovered Tuesday. Still can't believe other than battery cables it's largely untouched Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-13-2023, 12:01 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Drop spindle Effing thieves... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-13-2023, 05:08 PM	#12
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: Drop spindle $100 tow $200 battery cables $100+ for a shop to give it once over $350 detail. +the kill switch/alarm All in a grand or so. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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