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Old 06-13-2024, 09:27 PM   #1
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1978 C10 NC Short Bed

Just picked this up. 350/700R4

I bought suspension superstore 4.6”/6” drop and installed

New 255/70/15 Coopers

I have some work to do as it is rubbing on fender wells bad

Would like some advice on clearance on front fender wells if someone as a magic bullet
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Old 06-16-2024, 08:03 PM   #2
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Re: 1978 C10 new project

Love the pre 1980's "round eyes"!
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Old 06-19-2024, 02:35 AM   #3
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Re: 1978 C10 NC Short Bed

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Just picked this up. 350/700R4

I bought suspension superstore 4.6”/6” drop and installed

New 255/70/15 Coopers

I have some work to do as it is rubbing on fender wells bad

Would like some advice on clearance on front fender wells if someone as a magic bullet
With that drop you're gonna need a shorter tire...the 255/70 is a 29" tall tire.. a 255/ 60 or a 245/60 will be about 2" shorter and give you the clearance you need..
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Old 06-20-2024, 08:35 AM   #4
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With that drop you're gonna need a shorter tire...the 255/70 is a 29" tall tire.. a 255/ 60 or a 245/60 will be about 2" shorter and give you the clearance you need..


Thanks just ordered some 245/60/R15

Should have them on This week

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Old 06-23-2024, 09:36 AM   #5
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Re: 1978 C10 new project

It sits good with the suspension drop. Neat looking truck.
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Old 06-23-2024, 05:30 PM   #6
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It sits good with the suspension drop. Neat looking truck.
It sounds great also
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Old 06-25-2024, 10:19 PM   #7
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With that drop you're gonna need a shorter tire...the 255/70 is a 29" tall tire.. a 255/ 60 or a 245/60 will be about 2" shorter and give you the clearance you need..
Thanks PowerdbyChevy79. Got the 245/60/15 on and no rubbing on bumps.

Thanks for the help
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