My 72 with 405/25/24's

[72 SHORTBED 7.0]

Man that's a nice setup. What about pic underneath of your air ride setup...
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[N2TRUX]

I have to know more. Please post pics, and details of your install. How much did you raise the bed floor? Whats it look like under the hood?

[wwillmon]

Man I love that setup, ive got lots of questions about how you were able to fit a large rear tire. Bags are the way I want to go, but I still want to be able to run a large rear tire. Ive read what you had to do, but mind explaining it a little more, so maybe I can understand? Im new to the whole bag thing so im still trying to learn haha

[rwade]

My rear bags are mounted directly to the frame with no brackets. I'm using 3" blocks between the axles and trailing arms. I raised the wood floor in the bed
4 3/4" and widened the wheel tubs 5". The rear end was narrowed a total of 11". Also using porterbuilt track bar.

[rwade]

Bags still in factory location

[rwade]

Still some details to work out

[N2TRUX]

Wow that's awesome. I know now why you were sweating bullets hoping everything would fit. If you were to ask most people with any knowledge they would say it's not going to work. You're determination shows it is possible to fit 10 pounds of taters in a 5 pound bag.

[rwade]

Yes sir, my tape measure was my new best friend. I was trusting numbers not to start lying. (LOL!)

[screaminchevypickup]

Love the truck!!

[superflysteiny]

Very cool truck I love it

[rwade]

Thanks Kyle and Eric

[superflysteiny]

Its cool that you keep the bed usable.

[kelbystanley]

Ok, now i'm hooked. I just thought I was almost done. We need to get together for a cruise night or something. I'm in lafayette.

[gringoloco]

Looks great! What did you use for upper shock mounts with the step notch?

[rwade]

I welded some 2" square tubing between the step notches, then bought some generic mounting tabs and welded them to the 2" square tubing in front. Just raising the factory location at the top.

Wade

[3li9]

Hi
Love you truck
Do you have pics from the front fenders?
Do you had to change them with the mild dropmember?

[rwade]

You would only need to modify them if you want to go lower, I did, a little. Used trailer fenders and bolted them in. Looks like you've got a nice truck!

Wade

[3li9]

Thx
I will start my built next year... but i am planning now... in germany it is not so easy to get all the stuff and it will cost more than in the states... shipping cost and the german 19 percent vat...

[rwade]

I can't wait to see it! Keep us all up to date when you start, we love pictures. Take care.

Wade

[3li9]

re
i will make a built thread... i have a lot of plans hope i can do all i want

only the engine i don t know what to do...

[mgchevyparts]

405/25/24 Amazing, I didn't even know they made tires that size.

[rwade]

I like the LS engines myself, at first the swap was intimidating, buts its not that bad.

Pirelli is the on maker of the 405/25/24, they've been making it for a few years. Google "drops r us" out of Houston and you'll see a bunch!

Wade

[3li9]

I m thinking to go with ls... but don t know wich one to take because i want torque not hp...
I thougt taking a 454 lsx from gmpp there is cubic inches
But it is not easy to take a decision a 572 or 502 bb is also sweet...

[rwade]

Personally I've had my fill of carbs, love the fuel injection. But I agree with the big block's being sweet! I've got a 6.0L with a cam probably be near the 500 mark on torque.

[3li9]

I found a few builders who can give me the torque i want... maybe i go with ls... it is reliable and good mpg... and light too... and it will match the all new features i will built in