What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Metaldoc]

I like this pic, it all looks like it came that way but, 2 inch bed raise, 2 inch wheel mini tubs, cantilevered tailgate, sunken spare, respaced composite deck boards and all screw down bed from the top.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Oregon 1967 GMC

With Boris' help we got the Steering Wheel off and will start to refurbish it.

I've been there.

[Mator]

Originally Posted by 66clow

Installed 2in drop spindles. Now the front is at 5. Gotta put on the c notch to go to 7 on rear. Although I knew the 45 series was too tall I barely got it home lol. Will be looking for some 40 series tires.

Have you thought about 5 inch springs and 2 inch blocks? That's what I did to prevent me from having to C notch and still get to 7 total drop. A lot easier than cutting the frame.

[66clow]

Originally Posted by Mator

Have you thought about 5 inch springs and 2 inch blocks? That's what I did to prevent me from having to C notch and still get to 7 total drop. A lot easier than cutting the frame.

I have 5 inch springs now and planned to do the 2 inch blocks. But I don't think it is driveable like that? How much clearance do you have? I'd love not to cut the frame.

[Mator]

Originally Posted by 66clow

I have 5 inch springs now and planned to do the 2 inch blocks. But I don't think it is driveable like that? How much clearance do you have? I'd love not to cut the frame.

No issues at all. I have never hit anything. The 20's keep it up.

[66clow]

Originally Posted by Mator

No issues at all. I have never hit anything. The 20's keep it up.

I'll give it a try, won't hurt anything to throw the blocks on and see. I had 15's and just went to the 20's, didn't realize the 20's made that much of a difference. Thanks

[Robert Haas]

This weekend I put the big CPP sway bar kit on my 65, I also upgraded the lower control arm U-bolts to 5/8"(quite a jump from the factory 3/8") then installed a set of Monroe Magnum shocks.

The ride quality is off the chart. Far and away the biggest change I have ever "felt" in the 4 plus decades I have had this truck.

[Port&PolishMan]

Originally Posted by 66clow

I'll give it a try, won't hurt anything to throw the blocks on and see. I had 15's and just went to the 20's, didn't realize the 20's made that much of a difference. Thanks

Oh Joy - Look at those Wheels - they Shin like the Dark !

Zzzzzzzzz Boring - No Pictures !

[66clow]

Originally Posted by Port&PolishMan

Oh Joy - Look at those Wheels - they Shin like the Dark !

Zzzzzzzzz Boring - No Pictures !

Lol previous page sir

Before

[jethro5333]

replaced the 1 1/4 spacers on my rear axle with 2 inch. looks much better. wasn't sure 3/4 of an inch would make much difference, but it did. I have '07 18 in. Tahoe wheels on my '67 so I needed spacers for clearance but the rear looked tucked in compared to the front. the new spacers put them out where I wanted them.

[saskman02]

I took the wheels & tires off the truck tonight to give them a good clean and to inspect the brakes. Man am I ever glad I did! Found a cracked spoke on my 2 year old US Mags. Disaster averted! Now need to talk to the tire shop tomorrow to see if it's covered under warranty. Here's a pic of the back side of the wheel, the crack is just becoming visible on the front side.

[Boog]

Oh man. Is that a large diameter wheel by chance? That is what I am surprised doesn't happen more often with them. Sure glad you caught it.

[midniteblues]

Felt the temp sending probe cut loose as I was installing my new gauge.
While snuggling it down,thought I had stripped the threads till I put a eye on it.
Nope just twisted off the hex on the fitting.

I don't have any ez outs this big so I found a alternative use for a torx socket.
The fitting has only been in for a year so it came out pretty easy.

Afterwards i took the dumper for a few mile jaunt.
I'm pretty sure that was the longest drive it's had since around 1991.

There is some noise in the drive line, only while accelerating or decelerating in 4th gear. while rolling in forth it don't happen.
It was dark when I got back so investigation starts today.

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by saskman02

I took the wheels & tires off the truck tonight to give them a good clean and to inspect the brakes. Man am I ever glad I did! Found a cracked spoke on my 2 year old US Mags. Disaster averted! Now need to talk to the tire shop tomorrow to see if it's covered under warranty. Here's a pic of the back side of the wheel, the crack is just becoming visible on the front side.

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What model and size are they? Where were they manufactured?

[saskman02]

Originally Posted by Boog

Oh man. Is that a large diameter wheel by chance? That is what I am surprised doesn't happen more often with them. Sure glad you caught it.

Originally Posted by ghalperin

What model and size are they? Where were they manufactured?

They are a 20x8 US Mags model U104 made in China. The PO had them installed and once I saw the crack, my eyes went immediately to the MADE IN CHINA stamping and suddenly it made sense.

[weq92f]

Glad you found that. That could have made for a very bad incident indeed if you were at speed when it let go.

Surely that wheel was subject to something unmovable and very hard in the recent past? Maybe the PO did it?

Scary,

-klb

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by saskman02

They are a 20x8 US Mags model U104 made in China. The PO had them installed and once I saw the crack, my eyes went immediately to the MADE IN CHINA stamping and suddenly it made sense.

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Man, talk about why I hate China. Glad to see that you were not hurt, lost your rig or other.

That is the thing about doing these trucks, A lot of stuff out there and you end up with something completely opposite of what the intended purpose is. I have a beef with any auto parts places wants to sell me bad parts.

[saskman02]

Originally Posted by weq92f

Glad you found that. That could have made for a very bad incident indeed if you were at speed when it let go.

Surely that wheel was subject to something unmovable and very hard in the recent past? Maybe the PO did it?

Scary,

-klb

Very scary. Best case scenario the truck would have seen some damage. Worst case, I or even worse, someone else could have been killed. I don't think the wheel has seen any prior damage, the PO only had the new wheels and tires on the truck for 2 months (and 50 miles) before I bought it. With such a low profile tire, 255/35r20, i think there would be some other damage visible. But other than the crack, the wheel looks like new.

[mud.man.rj]

Glad you inspected the rims, best outcome, now just the warranty if any.
Mudman.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by saskman02

They are a 20x8 US Mags model U104 made in China. The PO had them installed and once I saw the crack, my eyes went immediately to the MADE IN CHINA stamping and suddenly it made sense.

Attachment 1652718

I would change them all, if one cracked they all will. To much stress on them with the truck weight, tire size and the low profile. Made for Chinese light weight cars. I value my truck more than the look. Damn scary.

[thetruckrman]

Originally Posted by Gonepostal

Installed 01 Cadillac Deville power seats lots of fun

Hey Gonepostal. I have a 1970 C20 and am looking into replacing my factory bench seat with some '01 era Cadillac Deville power seats... Could you PM me so I can pick your brain about the fabrication/fit aspect?

[66clow]

Swapped out the 45 series for some 35 series my buddy had to get some clearance with the 5 in front drop. Sometimes you do stuff that you feel really stupid for. I bought these wheels and tires used a couple weeks ago. 195 rear tires, I thought I adjusted my panhard bar evenly when I had my old 235 tires on. I noticed a squeal every so often when I turned my wheel. Thought it was my ps belt, tried adjusting it but it wouldn't go away. My buddy was in his car and saw smoke coming from my right rear tire thinking I was doing a burnout lol. Turned out with the new tires I was rubbing the Mess out of it on the inside tub. Thankfully that tire was bald anyway and needs replacing.

[paul blair]

Finally new tires! Nothing special low budget 31/10.50-15. Oil and filter-cleaned and painted wheel wells and some suspension. Installed new axle housing seals and felts. Inspected undercarriage. No surprises! Ahh The smell of new RUBBER!

[flashed]

Paul, very nice truck .

[68bowtie]

relocated the battery tray.