Tires hitting blower motor...Help..

[karichey22]

I have a bagged 85 on 22s has anyone modded the blower box so that the tires wont hit? im not getting rid of it. I have to do something before i get the front tubbed.

Thanks

[N2TRUX]

You can section the box, but then the fan will be too wide. We sectioned an old fan and made it about 1.5" narrower on my 82 Blazer.

[86scrapinrockers]

yeah he's right thats about the only way plus use a very low profile tire. other than that it would have to come out. if you really absolutely want to keep it you might want to down size to a 20" in front.

[karichey22]

Thanks thats prolly what ill end up doing. it already has a 255/30r22 so its a rubberband. ill post up pics as i go.

[thump16]

couldn't he use a vintage air set up and eliminate the engine bay blower?

[86scrapinrockers]

or you could check out the vintage air website they have stuff that will elminate the location of the blower motor and heater core and relocate it under the dash. thats my plan on my 86 gmc. its bagged and body dropped plan on rolling with 24" with 30 series tires cuz if i go bigger i would have to cut and tub the firewall.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by thump16

couldn't he use a vintage air set up and eliminate the engine bay blower?

Yes, he could and I assume that he knows this. But that's not what he asked...

[86scrapinrockers]

well maybe we shouldn't "assume" everyone knows what we know. no disrespect to you N2TRUX but i think its best to consider all the options. all it is is helpful information. i guess its up to him to use it or not. isnt that what we're here for to help each other?

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by 86scrapinrockers

well maybe we shouldn't "assume" everyone knows what we know. no disrespect to you N2TRUX but i think its best to consider all the options. all it is is helpful information. i guess its up to him to use it or not. isnt that what we're here for to help each other?

Did you not see the smiley Ken posted? Being you are new here, you obviously don't know Ken very well. Sit back, read, learn, observe...and you'll understand we are a tight knit group of guys all willing to help each other out.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by karichey22

I have a bagged 85 on 22s has anyone modded the blower box so that the tires wont hit? im not getting rid of it. I have to do something before i get the front tubbed.

Thanks

Originally Posted by 86scrapinrockers

well maybe we shouldn't "assume" everyone knows what we know. no disrespect to you N2TRUX but i think its best to consider all the options. all it is is helpful information. i guess its up to him to use it or not. isnt that what we're here for to help each other?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 86scrapinrockers

well maybe we shouldn't "assume" everyone knows what we know. no disrespect to you N2TRUX but i think its best to consider all the options. ...

I agree, and we both know what assuming leads to, but he posted "im not getting rid of it."

Regardless, your input is appreciated, and not taken out of context. With what your doing to your truck, you might appreciate our suspension forum. Tons of good stuff in there if you haven't checked it out yet.

[rddiaz]

Hey Karichey22, keep your 22s but you still need to modify your blower kinda like this, I'm in the process of building 1 like it, I'll keep you guys posted. in the meantime here are some pics. this is from chris's truck of crime pays video...




that is a 29.5 inch tire. Don't know why the pics came out sideways but if someone could flip them. Hope this helps....

[86scrapinrockers]

Yeah i know im not trying to dogg no body here. like i said before no disrespect to you or any one here. it was just some ideas i threw out there. and yes this site is very informative for those who are just starting out. and everyone is very helpful.

[lowhoe]

Anyone still have the pics of the modded blower box? Maybe its just on my. end but they aren't showing up
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[flamingbig10]

[N2TRUX]

Mine show up for me, but not those that rddiaz posted. Thats what happens when you use a free Photobucket account.

[LOW1TON]

I don't know how low you are going, but my dually runs 22s in front and the front cross member sits on the ground when aired out and to get somemore room we moved the whole blower box up about 1-1/2" on the fire wall and remounted it and it worked out great!
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[lowhoe]

I'm on the pinch with a 265/35/22 with the sd front cross member
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[lowhoe]

Any pics after moving the whole unit up?
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[LOW1TON]

Hope this helps its all I have got.

[babyJay]

^^^that's pretty slick!

[LOW1TON]

Thanks, if you notice in the picture I had to cut a section on the bottom side of the hood for clearence for ac parts but other than that was not a big deal.

[lowhoe]

Thanks
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