First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 02:50 PM

I just completed the installation of my Skyjacker lift. I installed new front and rear springs. Now I'm in the process of evaluating my wheels. I installed 2-new BF Goodrich tires on Rally wheels and two on original steelies. I was hoping to use the original white steelies that I had, but I don't care for the 3" backspacing. It pushes the tires out too much past the fenders for me. They are original 15X8 drum-brake steel wheels with 3-nubs. Looks like I'm going to go with the 15X8 Rally wheels with 4" backspacing. Just sets the tires in a little more. I do like the lift though. The lift gave me about 3" more height with my original tires. With the new 33's, I get a total of about 5" over what I had originally.

My plan will be to blast and paint the rally wheels either white or body color. Feel free to voice opinions.

Does anyone know what the backspacing is on the 4-nub 15X8 steelies is? These are the wheels that can be used with disc brakes.

Pic-1 is before lift kit
Pic-2 is after lift kit with original wheels and original 31x10.5x15 tires
Pic-3 is after lift kit with original wheels and new 33x12.5x15 tires
Pic-4 is after lift kit with rally wheels and new 33x12.5x15 tires

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 02:55 PM

Here is what I mean about the backspacing difference between the steelies and rally wheels.

98Murray · 03-14-2014, 02:56 PM

Nice!! Has a great look to it.

Campbel45 · 03-14-2014, 03:46 PM

Your truck is one of my favorites and it just got even better

Bishops Trucks · 03-14-2014, 03:55 PM

I think white rallies would look great. Nice looking truck.

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I think white rallies would look great. Nice looking truck.

Jim, I'm thinking either white rallies with trim rings and centers… Or body color rallies with trim rings and centers. Not sure yet. I don't know how white color would look against chrome trim rings.

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Campbel45

Your truck is one of my favorites and it just got even better

Thanks for the complement. Greatly appreciated.

JayB331 · 03-14-2014, 04:36 PM

Man, I'm really torn between the originals and the rallies. They both look great! Leaning SLIGHTLY towards the originals with the hubcaps. Has a really cool "Old School" look to it.

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 05:20 PM

Here's a couple more pictures showing how much tires stick out beyond the fender with the old steelies.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-14-2014, 05:40 PM

White Steelies are the money shot for your truck. The disc brake wheels are exactly the same dimensions as the rallies, 4" backspace. Trevor

**Stocker** · 03-14-2014, 05:44 PM

Absolutely beautiful truck and the lift is just perfect with 33s!! It's hard for me to visualize painted rally wheels, but I really do like the white steelies with hubcaps. If you could locate a set with the proper backspacing, I think it would be very hard to beat the look. I fully agree with you on the look with 'em tucked in on the rallies.

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

White Steelies are the money shot for your truck. The disc brake wheels are exactly the same dimensions as the rallies, 4" backspace. Trevor

Thanks Trevor. I will be going to Spring Carlisle, so maybe I can find some there.

swamp rat · 03-14-2014, 08:29 PM

33's are perfect. As for the wheels if you go with rallies I'd paint them white. But if it was me i'd probably just put the other steelies on it and be done with it.

So the rear bumper is a standard C-10 bumper?? looks pretty good on a 4X4.

Mr Chevorlet · 03-14-2014, 09:49 PM

Either way your truck would look nice.

Big Tex · 03-14-2014, 10:20 PM

Truck looks great!

A bit off topic, but what kind of lift is that, not the one on the truck, but the one under the truck. I don't have the ceiling height for a 2 post lift, but I've never seen a low one like that with the little frame stands. Just the types at tire shops with the pads. Love the truck btw.

**derotoreut** · 03-14-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Tex

Truck looks great!

A bit off topic, but what kind of lift is that, not the one on the truck, but the one under the truck. I don't have the ceiling height for a 2 post lift, but I've never seen a low one like that with the little frame stands. Just the types at tire shops with the pads. Love the truck btw.

It's a Bendpak MD-6XP mid rise scissor lift. My pole barn has 10' ceiling so I can't use a regular 2-post lift. The lift is rated for 6,000 lb. Bought it through Northern Tool, but many places carry them including Summit. Very highly rated. I love it.

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/spe...ts/md-6xp.aspx

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bp...FTMV7Aod2CcAzg

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FbTm7AodWVgAfQ

mud.man.rj · 03-14-2014, 10:53 PM

Very nice clean truck, the 33's are a good choice for it too, they work out well with the lift.

joeydurango · 03-15-2014, 02:27 PM

Shoot, my 72 K10 is about to get a 2" lift. Glad you posted this, it looks awesome. I was thinking 33s on my 15" rallys too... sold on the idea now!

**Razorbacker** · 03-15-2014, 08:29 PM

Your truck looks great with the lift. Have you thought about running 10.50's instead of the 12.50's. For comparison my truck has the same lift with with 33X10.50's and tucks in the fender wells.

**derotoreut** · 03-15-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorbacker

Your truck looks great with the lift. Have you thought about running 10.50's instead of the 12.50's. For comparison my truck has the same lift with with 33X10.50's and tucks in the fender wells.

Yes, but you're running rallies. I have no problems with the rally wheels. The tires tuck under under my fenders with those. My problem is with the drum-brake style steel wheels (my white steelies). The backspacing on the steelies is less than the rallies and pushes the tires out past the fenders. I think I'll either go with the rally wheels or the newer disc-brake steel wheels. With 4" of backspace it looks real good.

yfs200p · 03-17-2014, 10:00 AM

That looks awesome, i actually like look of them sticking out a bit on the steel wheels. It would probably tear up your paint though... I went with 33x10.50s on mine and now i kind of wish i went 12.50. Could you do me a favor next time you remember? And measure from the ground to the middle of the arch on the front fender? I'm starting to think that mine might have a 2" lift, it looks about the same as yours. Always assumed it was stock.... Thanks!

bhammer · 03-17-2014, 05:07 PM

Looks great, just what I am looking to do to my truck. 72 GMC SWB 4x4, I want Rallys and put a little lift on her.

**karphan** · 03-17-2014, 08:08 PM

Great looking truck. The lift is just right. Exactly the hieght and look I'm hoping for with mine. I'm restoring a copy but in GMC form. I like the stock wheel look but the rallies painted white would be great too.

**derotoreut** · 03-18-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yfs200p

Could you do me a favor next time you remember? And measure from the ground to the middle of the arch on the front fender? I'm starting to think that mine might have a 2" lift, it looks about the same as yours. Always assumed it was stock.... Thanks!

This is for yfs200p who wanted to see some measurements with the lift kit installed. I took measurements before installing the lift kit; measurements after the lift kit (original wheels/tires); and then after the lift kit with bigger 33" tires. Hope this helps.

yfs200p · 03-18-2014, 08:57 PM

That is some good info there, I'll have to check mine tomorrow! Thanks!

03-14-2014, 02:50 PM	#1
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift I just completed the installation of my Skyjacker lift. I installed new front and rear springs. Now I'm in the process of evaluating my wheels. I installed 2-new BF Goodrich tires on Rally wheels and two on original steelies. I was hoping to use the original white steelies that I had, but I don't care for the 3" backspacing. It pushes the tires out too much past the fenders for me. They are original 15X8 drum-brake steel wheels with 3-nubs. Looks like I'm going to go with the 15X8 Rally wheels with 4" backspacing. Just sets the tires in a little more. I do like the lift though. The lift gave me about 3" more height with my original tires. With the new 33's, I get a total of about 5" over what I had originally. My plan will be to blast and paint the rally wheels either white or body color. Feel free to voice opinions. Does anyone know what the backspacing is on the 4-nub 15X8 steelies is? These are the wheels that can be used with disc brakes. Pic-1 is before lift kit Pic-2 is after lift kit with original wheels and original 31x10.5x15 tires Pic-3 is after lift kit with original wheels and new 33x12.5x15 tires Pic-4 is after lift kit with rally wheels and new 33x12.5x15 tires Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-14-2014, 02:55 PM	#2
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Here is what I mean about the backspacing difference between the steelies and rally wheels. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-14-2014, 02:56 PM	#3
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Nice!! Has a great look to it.

03-14-2014, 03:46 PM	#4
Campbel45 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 379	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Your truck is one of my favorites and it just got even better

03-14-2014, 03:55 PM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift I think white rallies would look great. Nice looking truck. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-14-2014, 04:36 PM	#8
JayB331 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 127	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Man, I'm really torn between the originals and the rallies. They both look great! Leaning SLIGHTLY towards the originals with the hubcaps. Has a really cool "Old School" look to it. __________________ '67 K10 SWB 350, SM465, NP205, 12 Bolt & Dana 44 w/ 3.08's My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602684

03-14-2014, 05:20 PM	#9
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Here's a couple more pictures showing how much tires stick out beyond the fender with the old steelies. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-14-2014, 05:40 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift White Steelies are the money shot for your truck. The disc brake wheels are exactly the same dimensions as the rallies, 4" backspace. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-14-2014, 05:44 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,727	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Absolutely beautiful truck and the lift is just perfect with 33s!! It's hard for me to visualize painted rally wheels, but I really do like the white steelies with hubcaps. If you could locate a set with the proper backspacing, I think it would be very hard to beat the look. I fully agree with you on the look with 'em tucked in on the rallies. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-14-2014, 08:29 PM	#13
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift 33's are perfect. As for the wheels if you go with rallies I'd paint them white. But if it was me i'd probably just put the other steelies on it and be done with it. So the rear bumper is a standard C-10 bumper?? looks pretty good on a 4X4. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-14-2014, 09:49 PM	#14
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Either way your truck would look nice. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

03-14-2014, 10:20 PM	#15
Big Tex Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 113	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Truck looks great! A bit off topic, but what kind of lift is that, not the one on the truck, but the one under the truck. I don't have the ceiling height for a 2 post lift, but I've never seen a low one like that with the little frame stands. Just the types at tire shops with the pads. Love the truck btw. __________________ 1990 K5 Blazer (sold) 1983 SWB C-10 to K-20 Conversion

03-14-2014, 10:53 PM	#17
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Very nice clean truck, the 33's are a good choice for it too, they work out well with the lift. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-15-2014, 02:27 PM	#18
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Shoot, my 72 K10 is about to get a 2" lift. Glad you posted this, it looks awesome. I was thinking 33s on my 15" rallys too... sold on the idea now! __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

03-15-2014, 08:29 PM	#19
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Your truck looks great with the lift. Have you thought about running 10.50's instead of the 12.50's. For comparison my truck has the same lift with with 33X10.50's and tucks in the fender wells. Attached Images __________________ Tony 1972 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 350\|350\|NP205 2018 GMC Sierra Z/71 Crew 2008 GMC Yukon 2007 Chevy 1500 LT 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400



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03-17-2014, 10:00 AM	#21
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift That looks awesome, i actually like look of them sticking out a bit on the steel wheels. It would probably tear up your paint though... I went with 33x10.50s on mine and now i kind of wish i went 12.50. Could you do me a favor next time you remember? And measure from the ground to the middle of the arch on the front fender? I'm starting to think that mine might have a 2" lift, it looks about the same as yours. Always assumed it was stock.... Thanks! __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

03-17-2014, 05:07 PM	#22
bhammer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 97	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Looks great, just what I am looking to do to my truck. 72 GMC SWB 4x4, I want Rallys and put a little lift on her.

03-17-2014, 08:08 PM	#23
karphan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 258	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift Great looking truck. The lift is just right. Exactly the hieght and look I'm hoping for with mine. I'm restoring a copy but in GMC form. I like the stock wheel look but the rallies painted white would be great too.

03-18-2014, 08:57 PM	#25
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: First look at my K10 with 2-1/2" Skyjacker lift That is some good info there, I'll have to check mine tomorrow! Thanks! __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

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