been thinkin bout gettin some wheels...

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Tx Firefighter, I said "I believe," As in "I'm not sure, but I think so." You dont have to hold me to everything I say. I knew if someone saw it and knew it was wrong they would correct me. And you did, but please dont make it seem like I said "THIS IS RIGHT."

Yep, I corrected you. I'm trying to make sure the fellow doesn't spend his hard earned cash on stuff that won't work for him.

I've built a couple of trucks a year now for about 17 years. I have surely wasted plenty of money learning these things. I'm trying to save him the heartache.

And, you're being overly sensitive in your reaction.

[thirdstreettito]

I just wanted to make sure you knew I wasnt sure.

[LuckyHenriksen]

Thanks Tx for clearing this thread up, it was about time. I agree, 4 wheel discs are pretty exotic for a 16 year old, and I assume you won't be carving corners in your truck any time soon. I vote for a cheap 71-72 5 lug swap, then find some decent 15 inch wheels (Cragers, TTII's) and cruise in style. But they are right, there are a lot more 6 lug choices these days, and not all of them look like barf or whatever. It all depends on how much money you have to spend

[Tx Firefighter]

Hey, I was 16 once. I know money is tight. Here is a plan for your budget.

Rebuild all 4 wheel brakes:

Remanufactured master cylinder 17.99
Set of rear brake shoes 23.99
Set of front brake shoes 23.99
All new springs, adjusters, holdowns, clips for front and rear 46.00
rear brake hose 30.00
pair of rear wheel cylinders 22.00
pair of front brake hoses 22.00
Pair of rear wheel cylinders 22.00

Grand total of 185.97 for everything.

All these parts show in stock on the shelf at my local O Reilly parts store. With all of this, you have 100 percent new brake parts for years and years of service.

Worst case, turning all 4 brake drums and tax and everything, you're out 250 dollars max.

Go here and read my FAQ about building a set of rear lowering blocks for 25 dollars...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=196457

Buy these front springs for 83 a set...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...216+4294908213

Get it aligned locally for about 50 bucks...

Now, you've spent 425 dollars and your truck is lowered front and rear and has all new brake stuff front to back. It will ride good and stop well.

While you're ordering your front springs, get say 4 of these at 90 dollars each. Shipping is free since you're already ordering the springs...


http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Pay 60 locally to have the wheels installed and your old tires balanced on them.

Now, you've spent 845 dollars. Your truck stops like brand new, it is lowered front and rear, and you've got a set of nice looking wheels installed.

845 may seem like a lot, but I included turning the drums, tax on the brake parts, an alignment, handling charge on the springs and wheels, mounting, balancing, the whole enchilada.

[thirdstreettito]

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Hey, I was 16 once. I know money is tight. Here is a plan for your budget.

Rebuild all 4 wheel brakes:

Remanufactured master cylinder 17.99
Set of rear brake shoes 23.99
Set of front brake shoes 23.99
All new springs, adjusters, holdowns, clips for front and rear 46.00
rear brake hose 30.00
pair of rear wheel cylinders 22.00
pair of front brake hoses 22.00
Pair of rear wheel cylinders 22.00

Grand total of 185.97 for everything.

All these parts show in stock on the shelf at my local O Reilly parts store. With all of this, you have 100 percent new brake parts for years and years of service.

Worst case, turning all 4 brake drums and tax and everything, you're out 250 dollars max.

Go here and read my FAQ about building a set of rear lowering blocks for 25 dollars...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=196457

Buy these front springs for 83 a set...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...216+4294908213

Get it aligned locally for about 50 bucks...

Now, you've spent 425 dollars and your truck is lowered front and rear and has all new brake stuff front to back. It will ride good and stop well.

While you're ordering your front springs, get say 4 of these at 90 dollars each. Shipping is free since you're already ordering the springs...


http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Pay 60 locally to have the wheels installed and your old tires balanced on them.

Now, you've spent 845 dollars. Your truck stops like brand new, it is lowered front and rear, and you've got a set of nice looking wheels installed.

845 may seem like a lot, but I included turning the drums, tax on the brake parts, an alignment, handling charge on the springs and wheels, mounting, balancing, the whole enchilada.

That is by far the best you can do for cheap! Good going tx!

[LuckyHenriksen]

Sweet Tx, it was nice of you to lay it all out like that.

[N2TRUX]

See guys, this kind of info is what makes this forum so awesome. Thanks for helping these young guys out Tex...

[Mondo]

Good job Tex