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f.monroe · 12-31-2010, 07:31 PM

I am sure a few of you know that I had this truck up for sale . I really didnt want to sell it with the 20 inch Intros so I decided to change the wheels . I like the look of Torq Thrusts so I mounted a set . I dont know if I will leave it like this or take it back to stock but I thought I would post pics since I actually took it out of the garage today . If I leave these on it I will probably put the stock coil springs back in it so it comes up a couple inches in front .
Frank

Jonboy · 12-31-2010, 07:33 PM

That has a really classic look to it. I like it, Frank.

baclay9 · 12-31-2010, 07:35 PM

What size wheels and tires are they? Looks great. Is that a 5/7 drop?
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f.monroe · 12-31-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by baclay9

What size wheels and tires are they? Looks great. Is that a 5/7 drop?
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I think it is about a 5/5 drop. It is suppose to be 3.5/5 but the front is lower than the springs advertised . i think they were misboxed . I put 2.5 spindles and one inch drop springs on the front and ended up where it is . Rides smooth but it is lower than originally intended .
The wheels are 17x9.5 with 5.5" bs and 17x8 with 5" bs. Tires are what I found cheap and are 275/60/17 and 235/55/17 Goodyears.
Frank

baclay9 · 12-31-2010, 08:36 PM

Looks really good man. I just bought some 18's for mine. I kindof wish I would have went either 17's or 20's. Toyo is the only tire company I can find that makes both size tires I need in the same tread.
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TeXaS 86 C10 · 12-31-2010, 08:40 PM

very nice truck

what are you asking for it ? and what else have you done to it ?? message me if you want i might be interested in it !

bigblock73 · 12-31-2010, 09:24 PM

I like it, would like it even more with a slightly taller tire in front.

Wish I had the coin to try some larger dia wheels/tires on Yeller.

Cue-Ball · 01-02-2011, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

I like it, would like it even more with a slightly taller tire in front.

I agree with this. A taller tire up front (and maybe even raise it an inch) and it would look perfect. The current front tires are just too small and they make the rake look way more drastic than it really is. The wheels are classic and the chrome really brings out the brightwork of the trim against the all-black paint.

*Stitch* · 12-31-2010, 09:49 PM

you should lower the rear an inch and call it good...I wouldn't raise the front if it was mine...just my opinion...looks good Frank

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitch

you should lower the rear an inch and call it good...I wouldn't raise the front if it was mine...just my opinion...looks good Frank

That's a clean classic look that anyone can appreciate. I agree totally with Chuck, just a bit more drop in the rear and call it a day.

nutchevy · 12-31-2010, 09:51 PM

looks good

flamingbig10 · 01-01-2011, 01:19 PM

looks great don't change a thing

harnalien · 01-01-2011, 05:14 PM

This is one of my favorites!
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JuicyJ · 01-02-2011, 01:35 AM

Perfect stance. I think the rake on it is killer. Looks aggresive.

codydubb · 01-02-2011, 03:56 AM

I'd leave just like it is those tork thrusts look sick on there and everyone around here loves a little rake

12-31-2010, 07:31 PM	#1
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	A different look for the Bonanza I am sure a few of you know that I had this truck up for sale . I really didnt want to sell it with the 20 inch Intros so I decided to change the wheels . I like the look of Torq Thrusts so I mounted a set . I dont know if I will leave it like this or take it back to stock but I thought I would post pics since I actually took it out of the garage today . If I leave these on it I will probably put the stock coil springs back in it so it comes up a couple inches in front . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 12-31-2010 at 07:34 PM.

12-31-2010, 07:33 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: A different look for the Bonanza That has a really classic look to it. I like it, Frank. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-31-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: A different look for the Bonanza What size wheels and tires are they? Looks great. Is that a 5/7 drop? Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: A different look for the Bonanza Looks really good man. I just bought some 18's for mine. I kindof wish I would have went either 17's or 20's. Toyo is the only tire company I can find that makes both size tires I need in the same tread. Posted via Mobile Device

12-31-2010, 08:40 PM	#6
TeXaS 86 C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 40	Re: A different look for the Bonanza very nice truck what are you asking for it ? and what else have you done to it ?? message me if you want i might be interested in it ! __________________ 1986 LWB C-10 305/th400 Daily Driver and beer runner

12-31-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: A different look for the Bonanza I like it, would like it even more with a slightly taller tire in front. Wish I had the coin to try some larger dia wheels/tires on Yeller. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

12-31-2010, 09:49 PM	#9
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: A different look for the Bonanza you should lower the rear an inch and call it good...I wouldn't raise the front if it was mine...just my opinion...looks good Frank

12-31-2010, 09:51 PM	#11
nutchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lakewood,co Posts: 13	Re: A different look for the Bonanza looks good

01-01-2011, 01:19 PM	#12
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: A different look for the Bonanza looks great don't change a thing __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-01-2011, 05:14 PM	#13
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: A different look for the Bonanza This is one of my favorites! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My build thread - '84 2wd w/ a 6.0 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433595

01-02-2011, 01:35 AM	#14
JuicyJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 123	Re: A different look for the Bonanza Perfect stance. I think the rake on it is killer. Looks aggresive. __________________ America is all about speed, hot nasty bad ass speed

01-02-2011, 03:56 AM	#15
codydubb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Preston Id Posts: 86	Re: A different look for the Bonanza I'd leave just like it is those tork thrusts look sick on there and everyone around here loves a little rake __________________ 1985 Chevy C10 350 .60 over iron eagle h-beam rods, sealed power high comp pistons, forged crank, vortec heads, edelbrock performer rpm vortec intake, roller rockers, .488 .510 cam 750 Demon Double Pumper, Longtube headers, Dual Flowmaster exhaust,Dual electric fans, Proform electric water pump. TCI 3500 Stall Converter th350 trans B&M shift kit 10 bolt 3.73 Detroit Locker



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