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04-22-2010, 08:21 AM
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Dropmember ?
What is the recommended front wheel width and back spacing for trucks with a dropmember?
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04-22-2010, 08:48 AM
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Re: Dropmember ?
An 8-8.5" wheel w/5".00 would work well.
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04-22-2010, 12:57 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
What diameter wheel and tire combo do you plan on running?
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04-22-2010, 05:00 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
I'm running 20x8.5" with 4.5" backspacing. works fine for me. no rubbing with 70lbs of air which is a little less than I use at ride height. Some guys go with a little more backspacing.
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04-22-2010, 08:58 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
I'm running a 20X8.5 with a 5.25BS in the Front.
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04-22-2010, 09:20 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
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04-22-2010, 10:02 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
how about a 265 35 22 on a 22 by 9 inch wheel? or may be a 305 40 22 which i could get a real sweet price on tires, on the 22 by 9's on a 90 burb
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04-22-2010, 10:20 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
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04-23-2010, 11:57 AM
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Re: Dropmember ?
can anyone tell me the track width with stock style a arms?
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04-23-2010, 12:34 PM
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Re: Dropmember ?
What size tire would that be?
I think ill be at that size with some rubber band 24's so im most likely going with 22 in front to be safe |
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04-23-2010, 11:15 PM
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04-24-2010, 04:06 AM
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reasoning i want to sub frame a 57 with 73..... |
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04-24-2010, 09:25 AM
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