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70Longhorn · 09-14-2007, 08:37 PM

It's a work in progress, but I needed wheels and tires so I could get accurate measurements for future modifications.

So, it's picture time!

For the spec-curious:
3" spindles and airbags in front
Just 2 leaves in the rear (4-link and airbags on the way)
255/60R18 on 8.5 in front
285/60R18 on 10" in the rear

Longhorn Man · 09-14-2007, 09:00 PM

Looks sharp!

72armyswbtruck · 09-14-2007, 10:37 PM

nice looking stance

sleepyboy · 09-14-2007, 11:17 PM

I've never seen tires so close to a fender edge..what size? most seemed tucked in, not these..

manimal · 09-15-2007, 01:31 AM

Very NICE-love to see the LONGHORNs..........especially fixed up.
-Lance

1sik7t2 · 09-15-2007, 01:52 AM

*****bag That Chit******

70Longhorn · 09-15-2007, 02:18 AM

"I've never seen tires so close to a fender edge..what size? most seemed tucked in, not these.."

Good eye, sleepy. Here's the deal. The front hubs and spindles are from an '88 crew cab. Just swapping those in moved the tires outboard over an inch each side from the drum brake setup. So now with the wide tires and 5.25" backspacing the fronts are very close to the fenders. They do tuck in, but I don't plan on laying frame with this truck so it won't be a problem. I can still get full steering with the suspension compressed to about 1/2" from the bumpstops, so I'll just move the bumpstops and all should be well.

In the rear, the wheels have 4.5" backspacing so yea, they stick out too far. I have a new Dana 60 axle with disc brakes that's going in when I do the 4-link, and I'll shorten it about 1.5" on each side to get the rear tires where they should be.

keenee · 09-15-2007, 05:40 AM

nice combo! I am NOT into low trucks or large wheels but that is a truck I like.

09-14-2007, 08:37 PM	#1
70Longhorn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 12	Just showing off a little It's a work in progress, but I needed wheels and tires so I could get accurate measurements for future modifications. So, it's picture time! For the spec-curious: 3" spindles and airbags in front Just 2 leaves in the rear (4-link and airbags on the way) 255/60R18 on 8.5 in front 285/60R18 on 10" in the rear Attached Images

09-14-2007, 09:00 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Just showing off a little Looks sharp!

09-14-2007, 10:37 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Just showing off a little nice looking stance __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-14-2007, 11:17 PM	#4
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Just showing off a little I've never seen tires so close to a fender edge..what size? most seemed tucked in, not these.. __________________ It's my truck, and Yes, I CUT the dash, so what??

09-15-2007, 01:31 AM	#5
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Just showing off a little Very NICE-love to see the LONGHORNs..........especially fixed up. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

09-15-2007, 01:52 AM	#6
1sik7t2 dave Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: el cajon Posts: 558	Re: Just showing off a little ***bag That Chit**** __________________ check out my build "DIRTY BURB"

09-15-2007, 02:18 AM	#7
70Longhorn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 12	Re: Just showing off a little "I've never seen tires so close to a fender edge..what size? most seemed tucked in, not these.." Good eye, sleepy. Here's the deal. The front hubs and spindles are from an '88 crew cab. Just swapping those in moved the tires outboard over an inch each side from the drum brake setup. So now with the wide tires and 5.25" backspacing the fronts are very close to the fenders. They do tuck in, but I don't plan on laying frame with this truck so it won't be a problem. I can still get full steering with the suspension compressed to about 1/2" from the bumpstops, so I'll just move the bumpstops and all should be well. In the rear, the wheels have 4.5" backspacing so yea, they stick out too far. I have a new Dana 60 axle with disc brakes that's going in when I do the 4-link, and I'll shorten it about 1.5" on each side to get the rear tires where they should be.

09-15-2007, 05:40 AM	#8
keenee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, Pennsylvania Posts: 231	Re: Just showing off a little nice combo! I am NOT into low trucks or large wheels but that is a truck I like. __________________ '96 GMC Suburban 6.5t '99 F**d Windstar '07 SON '09 DAUGHTER XOXOXO Wife



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