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Old 09-26-2019, 04:02 PM   #1526
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Took some new photos last fall.
Beautiful truck and great stance. What drop and what size wheels/tires?
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Old 09-26-2019, 06:56 PM   #1527
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OK ... So I gave up on that idea, I picked up a set of really nice caps and have broken down and bought 15x8 and 15x10 series 62 Wheel Vintiques.
PRIMO SETUP...Best look for these trucks...up graded and stock at the same time...good choice!
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Old 09-27-2019, 12:11 AM   #1528
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What drop do you have on your truck? Looks similar to mine but I have 15x8 rally wheels. Mine is 3/5 but I was planning on going down to 5/7 and am wondering if it will rub.
The Drop is 5.5 in the front. 2.5" drop spindles and 3" drop coils. Front rubs a little at full turn. We've since went with a 2" drop spring. The rear is a FlipKit with one leaf pulled and helper airbags installed for hauling and trailering duties. So it's about a 6 or 7 inch drop in the back.
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Old 09-27-2019, 12:15 AM   #1529
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PRIMO SETUP...Best look for these trucks...up graded and stock at the same time...good choice!
Thanks, I'll try to get installed pics once I get the truck back on the road.
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Old 09-28-2019, 04:53 PM   #1530
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My .69 C20 with new 16" x 8" steel wheels
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Old 09-28-2019, 11:02 PM   #1531
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Still running on factory wheels and hubcaps. Couldn't see myself dumping them.
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Old 09-28-2019, 11:29 PM   #1532
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16s with caps
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Old 09-29-2019, 01:32 PM   #1533
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Just bought this from original owner it has Chrome Reverse he put on truck from dealership before he took truck home! He bought 5 one for spare! I didn't even know they made them and they took original caps he got the truck in Sept 71! Tks Bill
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Old 09-29-2019, 02:04 PM   #1534
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Here is a double take. My son in laws K10 hauling my Longhorn home.
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Old 09-29-2019, 02:20 PM   #1535
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Recent pic with my fresh springs and shocks. OEM 16.5" steelies
Pete, what brand spring did you use, and are they stock arch? Do you have any other lift on the truck?

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Old 09-29-2019, 04:30 PM   #1536
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Pete, what brand spring did you use, and are they stock arch? Do you have any other lift on the truck?

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Hi Larry - love your pic btw, too cool. Springs came from Alcan Spring in Colorado. Zero lift stock height built to order w USA steel. No body lift. The 33" tires bump it up a bit. I'm happy with the stance as I can scramble in/out pretty easily.
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Old 09-29-2019, 04:48 PM   #1537
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Obviously I like the stance on your truck too (along with everything else about it).

You may not remember, but, this is the truck I was going to get when I contacted you in Albuquerque. My plans changed in California and it was early morning when I came back through so I didn't bother you. Anyway, I have it apart now and I may as well put in new springs. It looks like it sits a little low in the front.

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Old 09-29-2019, 04:56 PM   #1538
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Nice! Thanks for the link. I'm on board.

I re-arched the OEM springs on the K20. What a waste of time/money. The ride quality was substantially improved with new springs. I also replaced the plastic liners/anti-squeak spring pack pads with the new springs.

One of the major truck vendors sells small asphalt pads for use between the bed to frame mounts. I used those at the time of the build. Maybe it quiets the ride a little bit. Maybe not. These didn't alter the body lines at least.
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Old 09-29-2019, 09:44 PM   #1539
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Post Leaf Springs

' re - arching ' leaf springs is an old time scam ~ they ride higher again for a short while then poop out again, money wasted .

The teflon spring sheets really work wonders at making the rig ride smoother while still retaining the height and load capacity .

Beware cheapo springs ! .

Diamond or Eaton are both very good and there used to be plenty of other American spring manufactures .
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Old 09-30-2019, 10:47 PM   #1540
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Thanks, I'll try to get installed pics once I get the truck back on the road.
...not quite road ready ,but rolling again.
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Old 10-25-2019, 12:04 AM   #1541
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...all back together again.
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Good deal, looking nice .
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Old 12-06-2019, 03:07 PM   #1543
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...all back together again.
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Old 12-06-2019, 06:39 PM   #1545
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1970 C20 with 16X7 steel rims.
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Old 12-06-2019, 08:04 PM   #1546
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Looking at Ford 16 x 7s for my 69, Is that what yours came off of?

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Old 12-07-2019, 11:37 AM   #1547
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1970 C20 with 16X7 steel rims.
Looks great! Like the black paint, don’t see many of those.
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Yes...........those are the Ford rims.
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Looks great! Like the black paint, don’t see many of those.
Thanks.........the boy is coming into it's own identity now.
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