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Madipie03 · 10-10-2012, 10:34 PM

Im looking at a set of q78 buckshots for my suburban I just bought. However im not sure what they will require for lift. They are a taller skinnier tire and with the right offset im hoping they will fit. The PO of my 70 k20 burb said hes pretty sure it was a 4" lift he put on it some years ago. Ive gotten mixed readings from measurements as far as hub to fender. Maybe the trucks and burbs were somehow slightly different. I dont think so. When I measure from the center of my front hub to bottom of fender I get 25 3/4 inches. The rear sits almost 2 inches lower than the front from the ground. So it sags and it already has a 2 inch block under the rear. Maybe it was a 4" and is wore out or? If anyone has a 67-72 with simliar size tires or buckshots please post a pic too.! Thanks

**special-K** · 10-10-2012, 11:18 PM

If you have a 4" lift,they will fit for sure.

Madipie03 · 10-10-2012, 11:20 PM

Thinking about running them on steel fords, or k2500 rims. So Im sure offest will be fine. I just need to figure out the lift so I can buy them before theyre gone! Thanks for the feedback.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 10-11-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Madipie03

Im looking at a set of q78 buckshots

Good luck, They quit making the old school Buckshots a couple years ago.
I wish they did, cause I need some P's.

Madipie03 · 08-14-2013, 06:14 PM

You can look on fleabay. They have some new ones on there that were mislabeled. They are under blem tires. Brand new tho!

10-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#1
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Help with tire/lift fitment q78 tires Im looking at a set of q78 buckshots for my suburban I just bought. However im not sure what they will require for lift. They are a taller skinnier tire and with the right offset im hoping they will fit. The PO of my 70 k20 burb said hes pretty sure it was a 4" lift he put on it some years ago. Ive gotten mixed readings from measurements as far as hub to fender. Maybe the trucks and burbs were somehow slightly different. I dont think so. When I measure from the center of my front hub to bottom of fender I get 25 3/4 inches. The rear sits almost 2 inches lower than the front from the ground. So it sags and it already has a 2 inch block under the rear. Maybe it was a 4" and is wore out or? If anyone has a 67-72 with simliar size tires or buckshots please post a pic too.! Thanks

10-10-2012, 11:18 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Help with tire/lift fitment q78 tires If you have a 4" lift,they will fit for sure. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-10-2012, 11:20 PM	#3
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: Help with tire/lift fitment q78 tires Thinking about running them on steel fords, or k2500 rims. So Im sure offest will be fine. I just need to figure out the lift so I can buy them before theyre gone! Thanks for the feedback.

08-14-2013, 06:14 PM	#5
Madipie03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Postfalls ID Posts: 205	Re: Help with tire/lift fitment q78 tires You can look on fleabay. They have some new ones on there that were mislabeled. They are under blem tires. Brand new tho!



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