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05-07-2014, 10:53 PM
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Location: Navasota, TX
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Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
I had a TON of help from everyone on the board through advice and parts. I installed new upper ball joints, front 3" lowering springs, front end, 2" lowering blocks and adjustable trac bar. Wheels are American Racing Daytona and I saw these on another board members vehicle and really liked them. What do you guys think??
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05-07-2014, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: mauriceville texas
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
looks great! i like it. a lot.
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05-07-2014, 11:12 PM
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Location: Reno, Nv.
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Great job, looks good.
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05-07-2014, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Navasota, TX
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Thanks guys, I am the typical half day job takes like 2 months.
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Neil............... 1972 C10 SWB - Shop Truck in the Works 5.3 LS / Full Air Ride / Rear Notch 20" American Racing Daytonas IG - neilioustx - pictures of build/progress Born and Raised in the Promised Land.... TEXAS Y'ALL!! |
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05-08-2014, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Arlington Washington
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Awesome wheels, can't say I've seen them before. Looks great
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05-08-2014, 12:44 AM
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Location: billings, mt
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Nice job looks awesome
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05-08-2014, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Smyrna TN
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Beautiful!!
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05-08-2014, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Porter, Texas
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Looks great!!
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05-08-2014, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Detroit
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Truck looks good! I will ask the typical question, what size backspacing are they?
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05-08-2014, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Porter, Texas
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
What are you doing with the old wheels?
I could drive up from Kingwood for the right deal?? |
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05-08-2014, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Your truck looks great! Nice work.
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05-08-2014, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Looks really nice! As for the 2 day job in 2 months, you are not alone!
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05-08-2014, 09:25 AM
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Rusty Nuts
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Clever Missouri
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
looking good
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05-08-2014, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Navasota, TX
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Thanks for all the comments guys!
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Neil............... 1972 C10 SWB - Shop Truck in the Works 5.3 LS / Full Air Ride / Rear Notch 20" American Racing Daytonas IG - neilioustx - pictures of build/progress Born and Raised in the Promised Land.... TEXAS Y'ALL!! |
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05-08-2014, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: New Jersey
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Looks really good.
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05-08-2014, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Jackson, TN
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Did it have lowering springs in the back already? If so what were they prior to the blocks. Awesome looking truck, perfect ride height!
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05-08-2014, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Navasota, TX
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
When I got it the PO cut the front springs and put CPP lowering springs in the rear (5" I think). The front was alway unlevel and the rear was too high, which bugged the crap out of me. After putting in the new 3" lowering springs up front and the 2" blocks, it leveled out nicely. After getting advice from Hector (original-71) I did the blocks without c-notch and got the tire sizes where I wanted them. There is only about an inch clearance between the frame and rear end. It is tight but I am not going to be hauling anything so I figure it will be fine.
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Neil............... 1972 C10 SWB - Shop Truck in the Works 5.3 LS / Full Air Ride / Rear Notch 20" American Racing Daytonas IG - neilioustx - pictures of build/progress Born and Raised in the Promised Land.... TEXAS Y'ALL!! |
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05-08-2014, 12:15 PM
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Location: Redwood City, CA
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Were the previous wheels 17" rallies?
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05-08-2014, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Navasota, TX
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Yes sir - 17" Wheel Vintiques. I literally just bought new tires for it like 6 months ago and they might have 50 miles on them. I really liked the look of them, but I saw the AM and fell in love.
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Neil............... 1972 C10 SWB - Shop Truck in the Works 5.3 LS / Full Air Ride / Rear Notch 20" American Racing Daytonas IG - neilioustx - pictures of build/progress Born and Raised in the Promised Land.... TEXAS Y'ALL!! |
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05-08-2014, 12:23 PM
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Location: Redwood City, CA
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Your truck looks great with both sets
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05-08-2014, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Houston,Tx
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
came out very nice. did you trim your rear bump stops ?
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05-08-2014, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: AZ
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
I think they look great on your truck, and like the gray wheels against the red.
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05-08-2014, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Navasota, TX
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Thanks guys! I haven't trimmed the bump stops yet. I also have to tighten up the front suspension and finish installing the rear trac bar to get it center. I was just Joe Joe to see what it looked like all together. Now I have to pull it all apart to finish.
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Neil............... 1972 C10 SWB - Shop Truck in the Works 5.3 LS / Full Air Ride / Rear Notch 20" American Racing Daytonas IG - neilioustx - pictures of build/progress Born and Raised in the Promised Land.... TEXAS Y'ALL!! |
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05-08-2014, 10:10 PM
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Wheels look great on there. Nice truck!!
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05-09-2014, 12:18 AM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Re: Finally......Suspension and NEW WHEELS!!
Looking good! Good call on the Daytona's. One of my favorite styles.
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