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DocAdams · 01-24-2013, 09:04 AM

Hello all,

Newbie here. Lowering my 72 LWB with ECE 3/5 kit. I really like the look of the rallies...question is, what is best combo to fill wheel wheels, stance, etc? Would love to hear suggestions.

Looking at 37 Series Pickup Rallye wheels...Maybe 15x8 front, 15x10s too big for rear?

Thanks for any input!
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68Stepbed · 01-24-2013, 09:05 AM

15x8s with either 235/70/15 F, 255/70/15 R or with 255/60/15 F, 275/60/15 R

xmitsu10 · 01-24-2013, 10:47 PM

Here's my 71 shortbed with 8's and 10's in the series 37. Tires are 255/60/15 up front and 275/60/15 out back.
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DocAdams · 01-25-2013, 12:14 AM

Wow xmitsu10...that looks EXACTLY what I am looking for. Perfect stance too.

Able to use stock trim rings etc? What drop did you do?

Great looking truck!

Doc
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**70cst** · 01-25-2013, 12:17 AM

First of all DocAdams ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

xmitsu10 has a very nice stance on his truck. I had 15x8's on the fronts and 15x9's on the rear.

I went back to 15x8's on the front and rear. Just my preference.

Just about any size Rallies will look good.

xmitsu10 · 01-25-2013, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DocAdams

Wow xmitsu10...that looks EXACTLY what I am looking for. Perfect stance too.

Able to use stock trim rings etc? What drop did you do?

Great looking truck!

Doc
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Thanks Doc. The trim rings are 3" and the drop is 3.5" front and 5" rear in that photo. It's been dropped another 1" out back since.

Mark
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slvr34c · 01-26-2013, 12:48 AM

15x8s with 255/60 and 275/60

DocAdams · 01-27-2013, 11:57 AM

Thanks guys, appreciate it. I'll post some pics of the "after" next week when I get everything together.
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DocAdams · 02-01-2013, 10:54 PM

The after...
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dan42 · 02-01-2013, 11:02 PM

Very nice.
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xmitsu10 · 02-01-2013, 11:28 PM

Looks really great Doc. So classic...
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fatgump · 02-01-2013, 11:43 PM

275-60-15 on a 10" in back and 255-70-15 on an 8" in front

**Boog** · 02-02-2013, 12:05 AM

Very nice Doc. Looks like 2 different trucks.

**leddzepp** · 02-02-2013, 12:11 AM

15 x 7 up front with 215 70. 15 x 8 out back with 275 60. Gives it a nice rubber rake, and everything tucks if you decide to go lower.
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fatgump · 02-02-2013, 12:12 AM

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Very nice Doc. Looks like 2 different trucks.

I went right passed the after photo thinking it was a different truck, too funny.

mkelly · 02-02-2013, 12:27 AM

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The after...
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So what size wheels ane tires did you go with. It looks great!! Is your 3-5 drop a spring only drop?

DocAdams · 02-02-2013, 12:55 PM

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So what size wheels ane tires did you go with. It looks great!! Is your 3-5 drop a spring only drop?

I did the ECE 3 1/2 front (2.5 spindle with 1" spring) 5 rear kit with Vintique 37 wheels. Had to space out the fronts to get them to clear the rotor & spindle.

Still looking to space the rear out just a smidge to get everything lined up right. But otherwise really like the look...

Thanks for Kudos guys.

R/ Doc
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DocAdams · 02-02-2013, 12:56 PM

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I did the ECE 3 1/2 front (2.5 spindle with 1" spring) 5 rear kit with Vintique 37 wheels. Had to space out the fronts to get them to clear the rotor & spindle.

Still looking to space the rear out just a smidge to get everything lined up right. But otherwise really like the look...

Thanks for Kudos guys.

R/ Doc
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Also...I did 275/60/15 with 10" rim on the rear and 255/60/15 with 8.5 for front.
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Sonoma10714 · 02-02-2013, 01:22 PM

Looks good!
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widowlane · 02-02-2013, 11:39 PM

What size spacer to clear rotor and spindle? What size spacer would you recommend for rear
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shawno72 · 02-02-2013, 11:43 PM

My 72 with a 5/7 drop and 15x8" rallies and p235/70r15 tires all the way around
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**Already Gone** · 02-03-2013, 03:20 AM

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My 72 with a 5/7 drop and 15x8" rallies and p235/70r15 tires all the way around
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Shawn, did the front wheels rub at all or back bottom out on your gorgeous truck?
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shawno72 · 02-03-2013, 09:28 AM

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Shawn, did the front wheels rub at all or back bottom out on your gorgeous truck?
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No Greg never once had an issue, the rear is leaf spring so it doesn't move around as much as the coil spring truck and thanks for the compliments.

DocAdams · 02-03-2013, 09:33 AM

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What size spacer to clear rotor and spindle? What size spacer would you recommend for rear
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I used a 1 1/4" for the front...the rear is what I'm unsure on...may machine the other set i have down to 1/2" to 3/4" so it would push the rears out just a bit more...
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poov71 · 02-03-2013, 04:43 PM

Nice truck Doc...I have a longbed too and continue to ponder on its direction...I'd love to see more pics of your truck if you ever get the chance..Do you know the backspacing you went with for the rears?

01-24-2013, 09:04 AM	#1
DocAdams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 18	Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Hello all, Newbie here. Lowering my 72 LWB with ECE 3/5 kit. I really like the look of the rallies...question is, what is best combo to fill wheel wheels, stance, etc? Would love to hear suggestions. Looking at 37 Series Pickup Rallye wheels...Maybe 15x8 front, 15x10s too big for rear? Thanks for any input! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-24-2013, 09:05 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... 15x8s with either 235/70/15 F, 255/70/15 R or with 255/60/15 F, 275/60/15 R __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-24-2013, 10:47 PM	#3
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Here's my 71 shortbed with 8's and 10's in the series 37. Tires are 255/60/15 up front and 275/60/15 out back. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

01-25-2013, 12:14 AM	#4
DocAdams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 18	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Wow xmitsu10...that looks EXACTLY what I am looking for. Perfect stance too. Able to use stock trim rings etc? What drop did you do? Great looking truck! Doc Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2013, 12:17 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... First of all DocAdams ... to the forums and from Ohio. xmitsu10 has a very nice stance on his truck. I had 15x8's on the fronts and 15x9's on the rear. I went back to 15x8's on the front and rear. Just my preference. Just about any size Rallies will look good. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-26-2013, 12:48 AM	#7
slvr34c Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 10	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... 15x8s with 255/60 and 275/60 Attached Images

01-27-2013, 11:57 AM	#8
DocAdams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 18	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Thanks guys, appreciate it. I'll post some pics of the "after" next week when I get everything together. Posted via Mobile Device

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dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Very nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

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xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Looks really great Doc. So classic... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

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fatgump Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 249	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... 275-60-15 on a 10" in back and 255-70-15 on an 8" in front Attached Images

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Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,367	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Very nice Doc. Looks like 2 different trucks. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,010	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... 15 x 7 up front with 215 70. 15 x 8 out back with 275 60. Gives it a nice rubber rake, and everything tucks if you decide to go lower. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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poov71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 47	Re: Best size rallies for 72 LWP 3/5 drop... Nice truck Doc...I have a longbed too and continue to ponder on its direction...I'd love to see more pics of your truck if you ever get the chance..Do you know the backspacing you went with for the rears?

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