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1old67 · 05-08-2013, 04:12 PM

ok I have a 72 swb with leaf springs I want to run 24x15 in the back Im going to shorten my rear but what are you guys useing are ya moving the leaf springs to inside the frame or are ya swaping over to a coil crossmember and using trailing arms I would think that would be an easyier route
Thanks for any help

69moneypit · 05-08-2013, 05:58 PM

Idk but I'd like to see pics when done . I think a lot of Drops r Us trucks run 24x15
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**special-K** · 05-08-2013, 06:36 PM

Don't you guys mean 15 x 24? 15" wide x 24" diameter,not 24 wide x 15" diameter,right?

1old67 · 05-08-2013, 07:04 PM

yea just like drops r us 24X15 Look up dropsrus in houston they have sm really nice trucks

Square_78 · 05-08-2013, 08:06 PM

24x15 is a massive rim holding a 405/25r24 tire. The sure look crazy on our trucks. I think most of the guys that can invest $10k into a set of rims have already 4 linked their trucks when they narrow the rear end. I'm guessing you would have to take out about 4" per side?
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dirtyjim · 05-08-2013, 09:35 PM

There is a 69 on cl houston that's running them with trailing arms. I checked them out when I was buying some parts from him. You might see if the add is still running and ask him about them.
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Jparks · 05-08-2013, 09:53 PM

You might want to message member c10seconds, I just sold him my 24x15 bonspeeds

rwade · 05-08-2013, 10:26 PM

I'm running a 24X14 raceline. I've narrowed a total of 11" (5.5" per side) and using trailing arms, and its close. I'm not sure you can use a 15" with a trail arm period. You will probably need the 4 link if you set on the 15"
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Rochlow · 05-08-2013, 11:11 PM

24x15 is huge!!! This truck has 24x12 and I think they are massive!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532127
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1old67 · 05-09-2013, 05:39 AM

Any pictures rwade. I haven't ordered the rims yet but I'm about ready fund wise 24x15. Or 24x14 should still be bad @ss. I wounder if I'm only running drop spring will be easier to set instead of haveing to set up bags I really didn't want to just drop it off at a shop to get done I wanted to do my part as much I can do then have a shop do the rest. Thx all.
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rwade · 05-09-2013, 09:58 AM

I don't have any yet, I'm working on raising my wood floor at the moment. I ordered wheels and put them under there with my rear end out to get the exact width I wanted. The problem comes in with axle width in relation to trail arm mounts and having room to mount rear brakes (I'm using rear disc from classic performance). Also using a 3" block with air bag in stock location. As far as bedside to frame rail, there's plenty of room. If you PM me an e-mail or cell phone number I can send you a few of where I'm at and keep you posted
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codeJbird · 05-09-2013, 10:30 AM

I have 20X14's. I had the rear end narrowed, 4 linked w/ coil overs. I don't see how u would be able to run trailing arms unless they would be custom built. In which case, u might as well 4 link.

1old67 · 05-09-2013, 12:54 PM

Ok. Thx. Still have a lot of homework to do.
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rwade · 05-09-2013, 01:20 PM

I'm running them with trailing arms and a 4.25" back space. It's tight, but it will work.
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05-08-2013, 04:12 PM	#1
1old67 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston TX Posts: 113	In need of help anyone running 24x15 ok I have a 72 swb with leaf springs I want to run 24x15 in the back Im going to shorten my rear but what are you guys useing are ya moving the leaf springs to inside the frame or are ya swaping over to a coil crossmember and using trailing arms I would think that would be an easyier route Thanks for any help

05-08-2013, 05:58 PM	#2
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 Idk but I'd like to see pics when done . I think a lot of Drops r Us trucks run 24x15 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

05-08-2013, 06:36 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 Don't you guys mean 15 x 24? 15" wide x 24" diameter,not 24 wide x 15" diameter,right? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-08-2013, 07:04 PM	#4
1old67 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston TX Posts: 113	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 yea just like drops r us 24X15 Look up dropsrus in houston they have sm really nice trucks Last edited by 1old67; 05-09-2013 at 05:43 AM. Reason: EIE

05-08-2013, 08:06 PM	#5
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 24x15 is a massive rim holding a 405/25r24 tire. The sure look crazy on our trucks. I think most of the guys that can invest $10k into a set of rims have already 4 linked their trucks when they narrow the rear end. I'm guessing you would have to take out about 4" per side? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

05-08-2013, 09:35 PM	#6
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 There is a 69 on cl houston that's running them with trailing arms. I checked them out when I was buying some parts from him. You might see if the add is still running and ask him about them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

05-08-2013, 09:53 PM	#7
Jparks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nederland, TX Posts: 429	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 You might want to message member c10seconds, I just sold him my 24x15 bonspeeds __________________ 72 SWB - Porterbuilt Front/Rear, 22's, 496bbc - "Outkast" 68 Stepside - Porterbuilt Coilover Chassis, 22's, LS3 - "Badfinger"

05-08-2013, 10:26 PM	#8
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 I'm running a 24X14 raceline. I've narrowed a total of 11" (5.5" per side) and using trailing arms, and its close. I'm not sure you can use a 15" with a trail arm period. You will probably need the 4 link if you set on the 15" Posted via Mobile Device

05-08-2013, 11:11 PM	#9
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 24x15 is huge!!! This truck has 24x12 and I think they are massive!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532127 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

05-09-2013, 05:39 AM	#10
1old67 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston TX Posts: 113	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 Any pictures rwade. I haven't ordered the rims yet but I'm about ready fund wise 24x15. Or 24x14 should still be bad @ss. I wounder if I'm only running drop spring will be easier to set instead of haveing to set up bags I really didn't want to just drop it off at a shop to get done I wanted to do my part as much I can do then have a shop do the rest. Thx all. Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2013, 09:58 AM	#11
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 I don't have any yet, I'm working on raising my wood floor at the moment. I ordered wheels and put them under there with my rear end out to get the exact width I wanted. The problem comes in with axle width in relation to trail arm mounts and having room to mount rear brakes (I'm using rear disc from classic performance). Also using a 3" block with air bag in stock location. As far as bedside to frame rail, there's plenty of room. If you PM me an e-mail or cell phone number I can send you a few of where I'm at and keep you posted Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2013, 10:30 AM	#12
codeJbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roanoke, LA Posts: 101	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 I have 20X14's. I had the rear end narrowed, 4 linked w/ coil overs. I don't see how u would be able to run trailing arms unless they would be custom built. In which case, u might as well 4 link. __________________ Bird

05-09-2013, 12:54 PM	#13
1old67 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston TX Posts: 113	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 Ok. Thx. Still have a lot of homework to do. Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2013, 01:20 PM	#14
rwade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 970	Re: In need of help anyone running 24x15 I'm running them with trailing arms and a 4.25" back space. It's tight, but it will work. Posted via Mobile Device



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