Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slick67 · 03-04-2009, 04:08 PM

I am running 20X8.5 in front and 22X10 in back with either a 5 or 5.5 b/s on the rims (I will check tonight) will these tuck in front and back? I am retaining the front inner fenders and trying not to cut the bed if I don't have to.
Also, will a 2 or 3 inch c-notch let the diff hit the bottom of the bed, if so, will my "soon to be installed" air bags stop before it does? Running gear > 2.5 inch drop spindles and RE7s in front with cups and plates and RE7 in back on stock trailing arms. Here is a pic of the truck with the actual rims taped to a picture (old skool style not photoshop)

Is the pic close to accurate when airred out????

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OARNGESI · 03-04-2009, 05:04 PM

I think that may be a little low

Leo70 · 03-04-2009, 06:13 PM

Your differential will definately hit the bottom of the bed. I have a wood bed and When I dropped mine I did not anticipate that, now I had to install a rubber bump on my rear axle to stop the frame before it bottoms out and the differential cracks the wood. If yours is metal you might have alittle more clearance but minimal like ½ inch or so.

Leo..

billdo · 03-05-2009, 09:18 AM

where did you get thw steelies from i neeeeeed them

bbadfred · 03-05-2009, 09:46 AM

Factory wheels painted red w/stock caps?

Slick67 · 03-05-2009, 02:00 PM

The rims were on the truck when I got it. I will be putting them on Craigslist soon!! The rims are actually hugger orange but the pic was taken with my cell and it doesn't do that great.

Slick67 · 03-05-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo70

Your differential will definately hit the bottom of the bed. I have a wood bed and When I dropped mine I did not anticipate that, now I had to install a rubber bump on my rear axle to stop the frame before it bottoms out and the differential cracks the wood. If yours is metal you might have alittle more clearance but minimal like ½ inch or so.

Leo..

Do you have a c-notch also or did you just cut the rubber stops?

Leo70 · 03-05-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Do you have a c-notch also or did you just cut the rubber stops?

I have a 3 inch c notch. It looks really good all the way down but I do not want to modify the bed. So I have to place a rubber stop.

Leo..

Slick67 · 03-06-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo70

I have a 3 inch c notch. It looks really good all the way down but I do not want to modify the bed. So I have to place a rubber stop.

Leo..

Did you have to cut the inner fender of the bedside for the rear to tuck with the 22s, if you are running 22s? I'm afraid a mini tub might be in my future!

**lolife99** · 03-05-2009, 03:35 PM

I'd run a 5.5" BS front and rear.

BUT please measure yourself before you order. There are two different width rearend for these trucks.

Slick67 · 03-05-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'd run a 5.5" BS front and rear.

BUT please measure yourself before you order. There are two different width rearend for these trucks.

I am running a 1971 rearend with drums, I measured and the inside of the drum lip is the same as my 67 rearend. Thanks for your help!

SCOTI · 03-06-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

I am running a 1971 rearend with drums, I measured and the inside of the drum lip is the same as my 67 rearend. Thanks for your help!

The important measurement would be the wheel mounting surface or outside of drum to outside of drum.

03-04-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Help! Wheel and Tire fitment w/bags question I am running 20X8.5 in front and 22X10 in back with either a 5 or 5.5 b/s on the rims (I will check tonight) will these tuck in front and back? I am retaining the front inner fenders and trying not to cut the bed if I don't have to. Also, will a 2 or 3 inch c-notch let the diff hit the bottom of the bed, if so, will my "soon to be installed" air bags stop before it does? Running gear > 2.5 inch drop spindles and RE7s in front with cups and plates and RE7 in back on stock trailing arms. Here is a pic of the truck with the actual rims taped to a picture (old skool style not photoshop) Is the pic close to accurate when airred out???? __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 03-04-2009 at 04:33 PM. Reason: rename

03-04-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question I think that may be a little low __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-04-2009, 06:13 PM	#3
Leo70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 160	Re: Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question Your differential will definately hit the bottom of the bed. I have a wood bed and When I dropped mine I did not anticipate that, now I had to install a rubber bump on my rear axle to stop the frame before it bottoms out and the differential cracks the wood. If yours is metal you might have alittle more clearance but minimal like ½ inch or so. Leo.. __________________ Leo70 1970 Chevy Shortbed 1956 Chevy 210 Post 1963 Chevy Impala SS Rag..SOLD!

03-05-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
billdo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: hopewell jct new york Posts: 140	Re: Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question where did you get thw steelies from i neeeeeed them

03-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question Factory wheels painted red w/stock caps?

03-05-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question The rims were on the truck when I got it. I will be putting them on Craigslist soon!! The rims are actually hugger orange but the pic was taken with my cell and it doesn't do that great. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 03-05-2009 at 02:01 PM.

03-05-2009, 03:35 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Wheel and Tire fitment with bags question I'd run a 5.5" BS front and rear. BUT please measure yourself before you order. There are two different width rearend for these trucks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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