New member (kinda) with a fresh ride

[Kid]

OK, so I'm not a new member to the 67 to 72 site, but new to this 99-06 forum. I picked up a new truck a couple of weeks ago. Wanted to share a picture of my new 06 more door. I'm really liking it! I wish I could say I am responsible for the look, but I bought it as it is. Nothin left for me to do, except I'm thinking about changing from these 22's & 24's, to some 20's & 22's. It's kinda touchy getting in & out of my driveway. The last pic includes my sons 68 we did a few years ago. (wish he would wash it more often)

[Justin87]

Sweet lookin ride!!! I really like the way they did the roll pan and exhaust. You don't see that very often.

[hopped up]

nice ride! the exhaust looks like the ss style
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[lolife99]

NICE truck.
I have a white '06 crew cab also,... but not near as cool as yours!

Do you know the drop specs?

[JWall]

Good lookin truck!

[Kid]

Originally Posted by lolife99

NICE truck.
I have a white '06 crew cab also,... but not near as cool as yours!

Do you know the drop specs?

Thanks guys,
hey Keith, I guess we both have good tastes.
the PO stated it's a 4/7 drop. The rear is a flip kit with bolt in type C notch, & air assist bags. I did notice where the drive shaft has signs of touching a cross member on occasion. I gotta do a little trimming of the cross member before I do any towing.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Kid

Thanks guys,
hey Keith, I guess we both have good tastes.
the PO stated it's a 4/7 drop. The rear is a flip kit with bolt in type C notch, & air assist bags. I did notice where the drive shaft has signs of touching a cross member on occasion. I gotta do a little trimming of the cross member before I do any towing.

You must be a "mind reader". Ha.
My next question was going to be about the driveshaft.
I've had a McGaughy's 4/6 drop kit in a box for over a year.

Alot of people that drop the rear of the crew cabs over a 6" drop,... swap out the driveshaft to a 2-piece version from an extended cab truck.
I was wondering if that was really neccessary?

My other issue was finding a set of wheels with enough backspacing to tuck completely inside the fenders.
Even the stock GM 20's only have a 31MM offset.
If you ever have your wheels off,... could you measure the backspacing?
Or do they tuck enough to keep from rubbing?

My stock crew cab in the garage,...

[Kid]

Sweet truck Keith. I don't think going to a 2 piece shaft is not needed.. I think if I trim about 1/4" from the cross member is all I'll need. I'm kinda bored today, I think I'll go work over the cross member, & I'll get a wheel measurement for ya. The front & rear fender lips have been reworked to clear the tires but I know the rears could go in at least an inch with plenty of clearance, compared to what I have on there now. I think I can fit a 305 45 22 on the rear with the right back spacing, based on what I see now. Curent tire is a 295 35 24. I'll post some more info & pics of what trimmin I do when I'm done
Larry

[lolife99]

Thanks.
I want a 20" wheel that will tuck with no fender mods.
I think the only choice for me is to order custom offest wheels,... which is usually big money.

[Kid]

Well I couldn't get the pictures to upload, but here's the backspacing you requested Keith. This will give you a base line to start with
24x10" wheel with 6" backspacing.
tire is a Sumitomo, 295x35,
overall height is 31 3/8",
overall width is 11.35"
I have 2" clearance on the back side, so I think a 20x10 with 6.5 spacing would allow a 295x40x20. Bad part is, I think the 6.5" backspacing is a custom order. Was when I purchased them for my 51

But.. the 295x40x20 is 1" shorter, so a 6" backspacing might work.

[lolife99]

Thanks for the numbers.
You have a very nice truck!

[6772owner]

That is a beautiful truck sir!

[crazy longhorn]

Sweet ride man! crazyL

[BossHogg69]

That is one sweet looking crew cab! That drop looks just right.