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Big Paul · 03-04-2004, 11:18 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering if the '88-'98 rear half of the frame and suspension was at all close to the '73-'87.

I've seen plenty of bedless or frame off 73 and up trucks. And they look nearly exactly the same as the '88-'98. I'm talking 2wd trucks. How close are they alike, if not exactly?

How about the the rear end width, is that the same?

Only reason I ask, is I want to run a wider wheel/tire in the back. I want to keep it inside the fender like it would be from the factory without rubbing the leaf springs. I was thinking 295 or 305 on a 10" rim if that would fit.

How wide of a wheel/tire are you guys running without problems?

Prerunner1982 · 03-05-2004, 12:15 AM

32x11.50x15 on an 8" rim..

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 12:49 AM

Actually, today, I seen a 73-87 C10, with a 88-98 bed on it. Looked strange, but not too bad...
BTW: Jon is running my old set of 32x11½ 15's, and I had them on my 2wd (as he does.) I THINK on a 4wd, you can run 33's.

Prerunner1982 · 03-05-2004, 12:58 AM

i think he is wanting width more than height.

Destructo · 03-05-2004, 12:59 AM

Anything you can run on a 10" rim will probably work fine, you would have to have some REALLY wide wheels with tons of back-spacing in order to rub on the rear springs. I have 12.5" wide tires on 15x8s and there is PLENTY of clearance.

Big Paul · 03-05-2004, 01:37 AM

I just want to run a wider rim and tire without having it stick out of the fender and also not rub the springs. Still trying to keep it looking 2wd.

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Big Paul
I just want to run a wider rim and tire without having it stick out of the fender and also not rub the springs. Still trying to keep it looking 2wd.

A set of 32x11½ 15's on a set of 15x9 rims will look meaty, trust me.

Big Paul · 03-05-2004, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
i think he is wanting width more than height.

Exactly.

03-04-2004, 11:18 PM	#1
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	How similar is the '88+ to the '73+? Trying to fit a big tire... Hey guys, I was wondering if the '88-'98 rear half of the frame and suspension was at all close to the '73-'87. I've seen plenty of bedless or frame off 73 and up trucks. And they look nearly exactly the same as the '88-'98. I'm talking 2wd trucks. How close are they alike, if not exactly? How about the the rear end width, is that the same? Only reason I ask, is I want to run a wider wheel/tire in the back. I want to keep it inside the fender like it would be from the factory without rubbing the leaf springs. I was thinking 295 or 305 on a 10" rim if that would fit. How wide of a wheel/tire are you guys running without problems? __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

03-05-2004, 12:15 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	32x11.50x15 on an 8" rim.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-05-2004, 12:49 AM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Actually, today, I seen a 73-87 C10, with a 88-98 bed on it. Looked strange, but not too bad... BTW: Jon is running my old set of 32x11½ 15's, and I had them on my 2wd (as he does.) I THINK on a 4wd, you can run 33's. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-05-2004, 12:58 AM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i think he is wanting width more than height. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-05-2004, 12:59 AM	#5
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Anything you can run on a 10" rim will probably work fine, you would have to have some REALLY wide wheels with tons of back-spacing in order to rub on the rear springs. I have 12.5" wide tires on 15x8s and there is PLENTY of clearance. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

03-05-2004, 01:37 AM	#6
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	I just want to run a wider rim and tire without having it stick out of the fender and also not rub the springs. Still trying to keep it looking 2wd. __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03



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