thinking of tires

[chevy68388]

well ive lifed my truck were 35s are o small and thinking of going with 38-44 found a awsome deal on some 44 gumbo mudders 300 bucks with 75% life on them but i thinking i would need a diff power stearing pump with 44 im going with lower gears 4.10 maybe 4.56 just wanted to know what u guys thought and any thing you could tell me about running such a big tire also and pic of 1980-87 short bed runing 38s-44 would make me happy to se longbeds are welcomed too

[Mudder]

if you are going to tires larger than 35's you for sure need axles upgrades if you are running 10 bolts. You may be alright running 38's down the street with 4.10 or 4.56's but thats about all you'll be able to do with it. If you are going bigger than 35's you might want to start looking for some 3/4 tons. Running 38's you really need 4.56's. A large tire and wheel puts a lot of stress on axleshafts.

[chevy68388]

well i have a 14 bolt geting built when ever i bring the guy the axle as for the front still looking ive had 38s on the truck befro slugish on take off but i asume that in low lock it would be fineand im not scared to break these axles i have a 44 and 12 bolt in the shed out of a parts truck hmm im now thinkin 38s with 4.10s if my guy that builds axels thinks i need more lower gears ill go 4.56

[drakkmar]

I knew a lady runnin' 40's on a burb w/ 14 bolts front and rear
and she had 4.11's and no locker's w/ a part time kitted 203

[blazerboy72]

here is some pictures of my dads (gold blazer) with 40's the bigger ones are 42's http://community.webshots.com/user/blazerboy72

[71blksuper4x4]

Here is a pic of my truck, sorry it is not the 81-87 style pickup but since you asked about big tires. I think bigger is better It has 3/4 ton axles under it w/ 4:11 gears. Baby roars down the hwy. and I love it.

[71blksuper4x4]

Here is a pic of my truck, sorry it is not the 81-87 style pickup but since you asked about big tires. I think bigger is better It has 3/4 ton axles under it w/ 4:11 gears running 42 Swamper TSL's. Baby roars down the highway, and I love it.

[Pont]

Damn Trevor, quit posting pics of that bad boy, your giving me a complex!

[GreenMystChevy]

that thing is beautiful and from the looks of it, I'd buy it for that price if you were just one state away. Sorry I didn't contribute to the post, just had to give a little compliment.

If you don't already know, www.chevelles.com is a great place.

[PrimeredThunder]

Hey wanna trade my 72' for that bad boy!? Man I'd give anything to have my truck sitting up like that! Too bad I can't find anybody who wants to trade out here..I'd do it in a heartbeat for the right truck!
Kenny

[chevy68388]

kenny is that the 72 in the your avater $h!t i would trade u bt have to keep it for two more years till its paid off

[PrimeredThunder]

Heh..yeah I really want a truck that sits up like 71blksuper4x4...too bad he lives so far away! Man that truck is a beaut! By the way, yeah that 72' in my avatar is my pride'n joy
Kenny

[matt_field]

wow that makes my 67 look like a baby, i got 32's and they are big enough haha .. for now anyways, but id sure love to have that 71-72

[MAC67]

two awsome trucks,,boys you guys have got it down,,black short box 4wds,,thats it all the way,,uhhhhhhh wait a min ,,why am i here what was the question ?,,oh yeah,,deffinatley ditch the 10 bolts and look for a corp 14 and a dana 44 at least,, i would love to have a 60 ,,but ive run 44 " boggers with a 44 front and tromped on em pretty hard and never had any ounce of a problem ,,and it was with a damn healthy bigblock so i had no prob turning them

[orionwy2002]

It will be easier to switch to new axles now and get 4.56. Don't spend the money regearing a 12 or 10 bolt because they will die quickly with 44"s. You might want to go 4.88 if you plan gong offroad much.

[chevy68388]

well im gettin a 14 bolt and a dana 44 3/4 prolly going to 4.56 with 38s no bigger

[Mudder]

38's and 4.56's is a good combo

[chevy68388]

i hope so cause i realy dont want to lose power or my high way driving speed

[konajoe]

Hello Everyone... New guy, my 1st post

chevy68388,
I run 38” Swampers on my 79K10 shortbed with 5" of total lift.

Joe

[chevy68388]

wow i love it that looks awsome what all is in that truck

[konajoe]

Thanks chevy68388

"what all is in that truck"

406 small block
465 w/np205
60 front 14ff rear
discs on all 4 wheels
4" Skyjacker Springs
Lots ORD parts
1" body lift
Greasable Bushings
Motor Mounts
Brace
HD Shackles
and maybe a doubler later this year

Joe

[chevy68388]

how hard is it to put in a dana 60 cause in going from my ten bolts to a 14 and a 44 i would go with a 60 but i would have to find one for cheap ive herd its just a bolt up swapwell and u bolts o one more thing is that a old millitary truck

[Yukon Jack]

If you can get setup with disc brakes in addition to the stronger axles, that would be great. A 44" tire is awfully heavy and will tax a brake system.

[konajoe]

The 60 will bolt right in place of your 10bolt. You will need the u-bolt spring plates from the 1ton to fit the larger diameter of the 60's axle tubes.

No it's not an ex-military truck. I needed to paint it with something to protect it and didn’t want to spend tons of money on a fancy paintjob that would end up getting scratched up


Joe

[Kruzer69]

I couldn't resist not putting mine up. Specs below