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ItsNotABlazer · 07-23-2003, 03:31 PM

What is the widest wheel (with what offset) you can run and still keep it tucked with stock suspension? Just from looking I think with the right offset a 12" wide wheel would be ok. I have 8" rallys right now with 275/60's and they appear to be about 4 1/2" from the u bolts on the leaf spring pack. I was just wondering about doing this for a mini pro street look without going all out on new suspension pieces at this time. Once I get the 64 Chevy going next year no telling what might be in store for the Jimmy.

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Any ideas, comments, or criticism is welcome.

Brad

Jonboy · 07-23-2003, 05:55 PM

Brad,
I was looking at moving the springs inboard and narrowing the rear end. It looked like you could swap the spring hangers side-to-side and box the end of the rails. I think it would work, but I didn't have the $$$ to do it.

ItsNotABlazer · 07-23-2003, 06:36 PM

Jon I had thought about that also a while back and posted something on here about it I believe but I cannot recall what the potential problem was somebody brought up. Oh btw how does Sunday afternoon sound on bringing the seat and stuff down? Maybe meet in either Mckinney or Rockwall? I will try to get in touch with you a little later about it if you don't see it here.

Brad

apstguy · 07-23-2003, 08:10 PM

I know that the front and back positions differ. The back tires are set in more and the front are wider. That does make it easier to run a bigger tire in back while seem like it matches the front.

Jonboy · 07-23-2003, 09:31 PM

Brad,
Sunday works for me. give me a yell. I should be around.

about the relocation- I figured it might work using a c-notch and flip kit. I did some rudimentary measuring, and I think it might work. If you want to come all the way down here, you are welcome to measure my truck. The bed is off.
Jon

ItsNotABlazer · 07-23-2003, 10:14 PM

Jon I have two bare frames at the moment lol. Both short bed frames if you know anyone down that way who might need one. Neither will have any suspension on them but they are free if anyone can use them. Both have spots that have been fixed at one time previously.

Brad

ItsNotABlazer · 07-23-2003, 10:15 PM

Tyler I forgot to mention this was for the back only lol.

The 8" rally in the front is plenty of wheel

Brad

apstguy · 07-23-2003, 11:06 PM

Ok gotcha.

**Captkaos** · 07-24-2003, 09:59 AM

From what I remember, a 12" will fit under, but I can't remember what the backspacing was. As for moving the springs inboard, the only thing you have to do is box the frame on the insides and move the spring perchs. A old 73-87 friend of mine did that.

Slonaker · 07-24-2003, 10:33 AM

I have seen a local truck with the springs moved inside the frame rails. The tires he was able to run on the back were enormous...

Slonaker

PHOENIX · 07-24-2003, 03:03 PM

I have some 8"x10" in the back w/ 4" or 4-1/2" rear spacing.
I kow you could fit some 12's back there is you got a smaller rear space like 3" or 3-1/2" (would have to check for clearanc).
Tires on the 10's are 295/50/r15 and the wall of the tire almost lines up with the outer lip of the wheel well.

07-23-2003, 03:31 PM	#1
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Widest wheel with stock suspension? What is the widest wheel (with what offset) you can run and still keep it tucked with stock suspension? Just from looking I think with the right offset a 12" wide wheel would be ok. I have 8" rallys right now with 275/60's and they appear to be about 4 1/2" from the u bolts on the leaf spring pack. I was just wondering about doing this for a mini pro street look without going all out on new suspension pieces at this time. Once I get the 64 Chevy going next year no telling what might be in store for the Jimmy. ] Any ideas, comments, or criticism is welcome. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-23-2003, 05:55 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Brad, I was looking at moving the springs inboard and narrowing the rear end. It looked like you could swap the spring hangers side-to-side and box the end of the rails. I think it would work, but I didn't have the $$$ to do it. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-23-2003, 06:36 PM	#3
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Jon I had thought about that also a while back and posted something on here about it I believe but I cannot recall what the potential problem was somebody brought up. Oh btw how does Sunday afternoon sound on bringing the seat and stuff down? Maybe meet in either Mckinney or Rockwall? I will try to get in touch with you a little later about it if you don't see it here. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-23-2003, 08:10 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I know that the front and back positions differ. The back tires are set in more and the front are wider. That does make it easier to run a bigger tire in back while seem like it matches the front. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-23-2003, 09:31 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Brad, Sunday works for me. give me a yell. I should be around. about the relocation- I figured it might work using a c-notch and flip kit. I did some rudimentary measuring, and I think it might work. If you want to come all the way down here, you are welcome to measure my truck. The bed is off. Jon __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 07-23-2003 at 09:39 PM.

07-23-2003, 10:14 PM	#6
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Jon I have two bare frames at the moment lol. Both short bed frames if you know anyone down that way who might need one. Neither will have any suspension on them but they are free if anyone can use them. Both have spots that have been fixed at one time previously. Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-23-2003, 10:15 PM	#7
ItsNotABlazer The full convertible guy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Paris Texas Posts: 728	Tyler I forgot to mention this was for the back only lol. The 8" rally in the front is plenty of wheel Brad __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Vaquero (Lime Green) 2000 BMW 740iL 1995 Chevy ECSB riding on air 1975 GMC Jimmy 2WD lowered 4/6 1972 Chevy Trazer soon to be roadster 1965 Mustang 289/3 speed (friends dad bought it new) 1964 Chevy C10 (dad bought it new)

07-23-2003, 11:06 PM	#8
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Ok gotcha. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

07-24-2003, 09:59 AM	#9
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	From what I remember, a 12" will fit under, but I can't remember what the backspacing was. As for moving the springs inboard, the only thing you have to do is box the frame on the insides and move the spring perchs. A old 73-87 friend of mine did that. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-24-2003, 10:33 AM	#10
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I have seen a local truck with the springs moved inside the frame rails. The tires he was able to run on the back were enormous... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

07-24-2003, 03:03 PM	#11
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I have some 8"x10" in the back w/ 4" or 4-1/2" rear spacing. I kow you could fit some 12's back there is you got a smaller rear space like 3" or 3-1/2" (would have to check for clearanc). Tires on the 10's are 295/50/r15 and the wall of the tire almost lines up with the outer lip of the wheel well. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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