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Wildstreak · 03-25-2010, 08:45 PM

is that stock height? if so now Ill now what my truck looks like. Our trucks are almost identical...except you have shiny exhaust lol

Leviticus · 03-25-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

is that stock height? if so now Ill now what my truck looks like. Our trucks are almost identical...except you have shiny exhaust lol

It is stock in the front (maybe a little low due to 30 plus years of use and sag now) and 2" drop blocks in the back.

I think 2" lower front and back will be about right, I hope.

justincat · 03-25-2010, 08:59 PM

that looks pretty good! I cant wait to get mine. I would vote 4 inch all the way around drop. cool truck

Wildstreak · 03-25-2010, 09:15 PM

well hopefully I can swing the drop kit from ece. Im thinking a 4/6 drop and eventually bags. I know sitting stock is way to high.

justincat · 03-25-2010, 09:21 PM

If your on a budget just order the drop spindles for now. Cut the springs front and rear and your there. Later you can upgrade springs etc... as money permits. No extra money spent just twice the time

Leviticus · 03-25-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by justincat

If your on a budget just order the drop spindles for now. Cut the springs front and rear and your there. Later you can upgrade springs etc... as money permits. No extra money spent just twice the time

I can afford springs. But you can't cut the rears on these trucks, due to the pigtail ends. I've considered cutting the fronts but it has been ingrained in me not to cut springs since I was a kid. But I have heard guys on here say they cut theirs and have no problems.

Anyways I think front and rear drop springs and an adjustable panhard will be under $3-350 IIRC.

jp87gn · 03-25-2010, 09:54 PM

LEVITICUS, What size tires did you go with? Your trucks lookin good!

Leviticus · 03-25-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jp87gn

LEVITICUS, What size tires did you go with? Your trucks lookin good!

Thanks man! They are 255/45R20 front on 20x8.5 and 275/45R20 rear on 20x10's.

I thought the 45 series were going to be too tall, but I think they look sweet. Great deal on the tires as well, $499 for the full set and they ride great.

Wildstreak · 03-25-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by justincat

If your on a budget just order the drop spindles for now. Cut the springs front and rear and your there. Later you can upgrade springs etc... as money permits. No extra money spent just twice the time

I thought about just cutting them but then it will ride like donkey crap. the ece kit comes with shock relocation and an adjustable track bar. Im sure the bbc Im putting in is going to add a lil bit of drop in the front lol

Leviticus · 03-25-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildstreak

I thought about just cutting them but then it will ride like donkey crap. the ece kit comes with shock relocation and an adjustable track bar. Im sure the bbc Im putting in is going to add a lil bit of drop in the front lol

Yeah, gotta love the Big Block lowering kit

brossow · 03-25-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

Ok, Im a little slow right now...

The 67 rear end is narrower, right?

So if your using a 1" spacer, then Ill beed a BIGGER spacer because the wheels will be even closer (touching) to the inside of the wheel well??

Yes, the '67 rear is narrower by 3/4" on each side. A 1.5" spacer should be adequate, I'd think. Here's one example on eBay for $65 shipped: http://tinyurl.com/ygr6sqj.

DrtyJack75 · 03-25-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

Got the wheels on, and now I want to lower it...damn it! Well, guess I'll be ordering some drop springs

Wheels look sweet....any pictures of the other side of truck with the sun hitting the wheels?

I have the 4/5 (or 6) ECE drop....those wheels are going to fill the wheel wells nicely!

DrtyJack75 · 03-25-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brossow

yes, the '67 rear is narrower by 3/4" on each side. A 1.5" spacer should be adequate, i'd think. Here's one example on ebay for $65 shipped: http://tinyurl.com/ygr6sqj.

thanks!!

DrtyJack75 · 03-25-2010, 10:48 PM

Here's my truck with a 4/6 ECE drop.

these tires are 235-75-15 overall diameter is 28.87"

your tires are 29.03" and 29.74" so this will give you an idea of how it will fill the wheel wells if you do a drop.

Leviticus · 03-25-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

Here's my truck with a 4/6 ECE drop.

these tires are 235-75-15 overall diameter is 28.87"

your tires are 29.03" and 29.74" so this will give you an idea of how it will fill the wheel wells if you do a drop.

Your truck is going to look

with the 338's. Thanks for the pic!

Slow Build · 03-26-2010, 03:13 AM

Why was this only posted in the 67-72 forum? There are board members that might be interested in these wheels that have different year trucks.

*Sublvr72* · 03-26-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Why was this only posted in the 67-72 forum? There are board members that might be interested in these wheels that have different year trucks.

too hard to monitor in multiple areas. Feel free to repost a link back to here for the second round.

DZL1 · 03-26-2010, 07:19 AM

Is there gonna be a second round for group buy? Trying to get wifes approval is a long process. Im sure some of you can relate.

DZL1.

blitz'd · 03-26-2010, 08:57 AM

Crap I somehow missed the whole order before 3pm on thursday thing. I was going to order this morning.

NORCAL SS · 03-26-2010, 09:07 AM

just to be sure i will get the new version to fit a 95 silverado?? if there are fitment issues and it doesnt fit over the cap can a replacement new version be sent out?

brossow · 03-26-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NORCAL SS

just to be sure i will get the new version to fit a 95 silverado?? if there are fitment issues and it doesnt fit over the cap can a replacement new version be sent out?

This deal is for the new version and you'll get the -3 revision, which is supposed to fit. If it doesn't, you'll need to take it up directly with American Eagle Wheel. Sublvr72 is just doing us a HUGE favor by getting these at cost and shouldn't be put in the middle of technical issues.

Brent

NORCAL SS · 03-26-2010, 09:18 AM

ok so box will have -3 after part number??

im fitting 315 35 20 on the rear tires so looking forward to getting them

brossow · 03-26-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by NORCAL SS

ok so box will have -3 after part number??

Yup. It'll look like XXXX-XXXX-3-AA.

CoachSwin · 03-26-2010, 09:20 AM

I missed the Thursday 3pm part too. Can we still order?

brossow · 03-26-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DZL1

Is there gonna be a second round for group buy? Trying to get wifes approval is a long process. Im sure some of you can relate.

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Originally Posted by blitz'd

Crap I somehow missed the whole order before 3pm on thursday thing. I was going to order this morning.

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Originally Posted by CoachSwin

I missed the Thursday 3pm part too. Can we still order?

That'll be up to Sublvr72. My hope is that the deal continues indefinitely but that orders are placed only when X number of people have committed, where "X" is up to him to determine. We certainly can't ask him to place orders of one or two sets at a time when he's only doing this as a favor to our community.

03-25-2010, 08:45 PM	#251
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY is that stock height? if so now Ill now what my truck looks like. Our trucks are almost identical...except you have shiny exhaust lol __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4

03-25-2010, 08:59 PM	#253
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY that looks pretty good! I cant wait to get mine. I would vote 4 inch all the way around drop. cool truck Last edited by justincat; 03-25-2010 at 09:00 PM.

03-25-2010, 09:15 PM	#254
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY well hopefully I can swing the drop kit from ece. Im thinking a 4/6 drop and eventually bags. I know sitting stock is way to high. __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4

03-25-2010, 09:21 PM	#255
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY If your on a budget just order the drop spindles for now. Cut the springs front and rear and your there. Later you can upgrade springs etc... as money permits. No extra money spent just twice the time

03-25-2010, 09:54 PM	#257
jp87gn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 22	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY LEVITICUS, What size tires did you go with? Your trucks lookin good!

03-25-2010, 10:48 PM	#264
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Here's my truck with a 4/6 ECE drop. these tires are 235-75-15 overall diameter is 28.87" your tires are 29.03" and 29.74" so this will give you an idea of how it will fill the wheel wells if you do a drop.

03-26-2010, 03:13 AM	#266
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Why was this only posted in the 67-72 forum? There are board members that might be interested in these wheels that have different year trucks. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-26-2010, 07:19 AM	#268
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Is there gonna be a second round for group buy? Trying to get wifes approval is a long process. Im sure some of you can relate. DZL1.

03-26-2010, 08:57 AM	#269
blitz'd vintage car junkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 217	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY Crap I somehow missed the whole order before 3pm on thursday thing. I was going to order this morning. __________________ 1950 chevy truck, s10 swap, bagged, v8, 18s My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392761

03-26-2010, 09:07 AM	#270
NORCAL SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NORCAL Posts: 179	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY just to be sure i will get the new version to fit a 95 silverado?? if there are fitment issues and it doesnt fit over the cap can a replacement new version be sent out?

03-26-2010, 09:18 AM	#272
NORCAL SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NORCAL Posts: 179	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY ok so box will have -3 after part number?? im fitting 315 35 20 on the rear tires so looking forward to getting them

03-26-2010, 09:20 AM	#274
CoachSwin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 44	Re: Boss 338 Wheels GROUP BUY I missed the Thursday 3pm part too. Can we still order? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 SWB Stepside 350 SBC 700r4



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