Drop set ups and wheel combos!!

[Loco83]

Originally Posted by techsan40

Just got the US Wheel Rat Rods. Do you think with a 295/50 and 4" BS it will stick out too far? Or should I go to the 275/60 which would be about the same . I want 295s in the back but don't want them to stick out way far.

On the 10" rim your gonna need to go with a 5" BS or you'll get tire rub, this is a 295/50 on the 10" rim with 5" BS.

[techsan40]

Originally Posted by Loco83

On the 10" rim your gonna need to go with a 5" BS or you'll get tire rub, this is a 295/50 on the 10" rim with 5" BS.

I'm gonna do a bit more searching, but looks like i'll have to go 275/60s then dang it

[truckin 79]

Originally Posted by wixthedog

You'll definitely drop a little bit, I just hope you had better luck than I did! The crack was not apparent until after I tore them apart, glad I found it when I did though. And of course I found the cracks after I spent the time and effort to remove all 4 bushings and press in new ones!!!

3/8" allen head bolt is what you'll need to bolt it back together, about 2" if I recall.

How hard was it taking the leaf springs apart? I have one broken spring and I am thinking I will just replace the one bad leaf on the truck. I will probably just cut u-bolts off to get to the one bad leaf. Is it hard to get to the center bolt that goes through the leaves. Sorry do not mean to high jack thread.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by truckin 79

How hard was it taking the leaf springs apart? I have one broken spring and I am thinking I will just replace the one bad leaf on the truck. I will probably just cut u-bolts off to get to the one bad leaf. Is it hard to get to the center bolt that goes through the leaves. Sorry do not mean to high jack thread.

Failure typically happens because of less than stellar material & stress. Sure you can replace just the one broken leaf. I'd be willing to bet all the remaining leafs on that side are suspect & would be nervous about the other side as well unless I had a solid, definitive cause for the initial failure.

https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/

[wixthedog]

Originally Posted by truckin 79

How hard was it taking the leaf springs apart? I have one broken spring and I am thinking I will just replace the one bad leaf on the truck. I will probably just cut u-bolts off to get to the one bad leaf. Is it hard to get to the center bolt that goes through the leaves. Sorry do not mean to high jack thread.

Not hard at all. Throw a c-clamp on each side of the bolt and remove the nut, then cut off the bolt as flush as you can. Once there you can take your hammer and punch and smack it out the rest of the way. I always replace u-bolts, they are cheap and make life a lot easier. The hanger bolts like to seize up too so be prepared for that, I use a grinder wheel and then beat them out. The bolts can be hard to find but Fastenal carries them.

I agree with SCOTI though, it would be hard to talk me into doing just one leaf when there was a failure already.

[wixthedog]

Originally Posted by techsan40

I'm gonna do a bit more searching, but looks like i'll have to go 275/60s then dang it

Unfortunately... You could use spacers if you are comfortable with those.

The BS on the fronts may lead to issues with drop spindles as well since they are 3.75" instead of 4". 4" is damn close with 15's with 2.5" spindles, 3" spindles are a no-go.

Those wheels look sick!

[techsan40]

Originally Posted by wixthedog

Unfortunately... You could use spacers if you are comfortable with those.

The BS on the fronts may lead to issues with drop spindles as well since they are 3.75" instead of 4". 4" is damn close with 15's with 2.5" spindles, 3" spindles are a no-go.

Those wheels look sick!

Thanks man. The fronts should be fine. .25” is basically the diff between a 255/60 and a 245/60. The backs are gonna be a problem. Spacers won’t help, the 4” BS means they’ll stick out an inch more...I dunno we’ll see man. Didn’t realize it’s be that close! I have 3” spindles and my current wheels are fine.

[techsan40]

This fellah on here has -45mm offset which is about 3.8” BS and should give me a bit more room and 295s. Think I’m just gonna send it and see what it looks like lol

[malc1080]

Originally Posted by TrailerTrash

Ah yes I forgot about that.

When are you planning on taking the overload ? Really want to see a before and after . I Might want to do that to do lower. And let me know how it rides please !
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[TrailerTrash]

Originally Posted by malc1080

When are you planning on taking the overload ? Really want to see a before and after . I Might want to do that to do lower. And let me know how it rides please !
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I am still trying to talk myself into it lol

[malc1080]

Originally Posted by TrailerTrash

I am still trying to talk myself into it lol

you want to go lower to close the gap between wheel and fender. will getting a taller wheel have the same effects? your running a 26in, what about a 28in?

[TrailerTrash]

Originally Posted by malc1080

you want to go lower to close the gap between wheel and fender. will getting a taller wheel have the same effects? your running a 26in, what about a 28in?

I actually had 31x10.50s on the rear just a few weeks ago. They just barely filled up the tire/fender gap. I had those for a long time. I went with these new tires and wheels for the looks mostly but going from a 31 to a 26 really woke the truck up gearing wise its awesome.

I'm not exactly looking to fill the gap just thinking it will look a little better if it's a little bit lower. I should have done it from the beginning but that's not the look I wanted at the time

[techsan40]

Originally Posted by wixthedog

Unfortunately... You could use spacers if you are comfortable with those.

The BS on the fronts may lead to issues with drop spindles as well since they are 3.75" instead of 4". 4" is damn close with 15's with 2.5" spindles, 3" spindles are a no-go.

Those wheels look sick!

I test fit and have plenty room on the front. Can you take a pic from the ground looking up between your tire and fender? want to see how much of a gap there is if ya don't mind...

[malc1080]

Originally Posted by TrailerTrash

I actually had 31x10.50s on the rear just a few weeks ago. They just barely filled up the tire/fender gap. I had those for a long time. I went with these new tires and wheels for the looks mostly but going from a 31 to a 26 really woke the truck up gearing wise its awesome.

I'm not exactly looking to fill the gap just thinking it will look a little better if it's a little bit lower. I should have done it from the beginning but that's not the look I wanted at the time

Oh I see! Do you want it to tuck tire?

[wixthedog]

Originally Posted by techsan40

I test fit and have plenty room on the front. Can you take a pic from the ground looking up between your tire and fender? want to see how much of a gap there is if ya don't mind...

I'd love to help but my truck is all tore apart at the moment. Front clip, engine, and transmission are out!

[techsan40]

Originally Posted by wixthedog

I'd love to help but my truck is all tore apart at the moment. Front clip, engine, and transmission are out!

If the rear tires and wheels are on that’s all I’m needing. I’m not worried about the fronts. Thanks anyway though man

[wixthedog]

Originally Posted by techsan40

If the rear tires and wheels are on that’s all I’m needing. I’m not worried about the fronts. Thanks anyway though man

Reading comprehension gets a zero for that one, my bad.

Let me know if you want any other angles of measurements, I'm happy to help. Same rear specs as Loco, just not near as clean as his!

[techsan40]

Originally Posted by wixthedog

Reading comprehension gets a zero for that one, my bad.

Let me know if you want any other angles of measurements, I'm happy to help. Same rear specs as Loco, just not near as clean as his!

Thanks man! Get em mounted today and gonna install this evening. I'll report back. gonna be close. based on current wheel and tire set up and measuring and the new wheel and tire set up on the tire calculator it's gonna be really close. May look into rolling the inside of my fenders if it makes sense. Thanks again man!

[TrailerTrash]

Originally Posted by malc1080

Oh I see! Do you want it to tuck tire?

No it would need a good bit of drop for that.

[malc1080]

Originally Posted by Loco83

Flip kit on the rear.

Hey bro to do a flip kit and get just a 5in like you, how many leaf springs do i need? I don’t want to do a flip kit and have it drop 6-7in. Thank you!!

[Loco83]

Originally Posted by malc1080

Hey bro to do a flip kit and get just a 5in like you, how many leaf springs do i need? I don’t want to do a flip kit and have it drop 6-7in. Thank you!!

I have a 4 spring pack.