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Old 05-06-2009, 03:44 PM   #1
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Tire & Wheel / Suspension set ups

Well Im finally back to working on the truck again...Got the K-member and the rear axel all welded up now... Im thinking of goin with a 17" Torque Thrust 2 or staying with a 15" wheel but need to know what springs I should go with to keep the ride good?? I put on the 2 1/2 drop spindles and had 3" drop springs but it almost sits on the ground with that set up... The rear i can do what ever since I have 5" springs and several drop blocks to choose from...

Pictures and set ups would be very helpfull as I dont know which I want to go with at this time... Oh and this is a 66 LWB 1/2 ton... Thanks Ron
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Old 05-07-2009, 07:38 PM   #3
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Re: Tire & Wheel / Suspension set ups

I talked to a guy with 2 1/2 drop spindles and a 2/4 drop he was running 17's with low-pro tires, looked real nice. I'll try and find a pic and post it when I get home tonight. He didn't mention any problems with the setup.
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Old 05-08-2009, 10:27 AM   #4
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Thanks, pictures would be great..
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2 1/2 drop spindles 2/4 drop 17" rims
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Awsome thanks
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Old 05-09-2009, 11:29 AM   #7
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Re: Tire & Wheel / Suspension set ups

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2 1/2 drop spindles 2/4 drop 17" rims

nice truck man what size tires are those
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not sure, not my truck. Would be nice if it was though!
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