73 3/4 ton 8 lug what can i do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmax · 04-28-2005, 04:29 AM

just bought a 73 3/4 t0n camper special, any advice on cutomizing would be appreciated. need advice on lowering kits,wheels that will work with the 8 lug pattern. or should i just restore it back to its original self ?
thanks for any help you can give me!

JACK

bye the way i'm new to this site and have learned a lot so far! GREAT SITE WITH GREAT PEOPLE!

Gray Ghost · 04-28-2005, 09:46 AM

My advice is not to lower the truck you have. 3/4 ton trucks are built for work and have an inherently stiff ride. There's not too many cool wheels available either.

You'd be much better off with a 1/2 ton if you want a cruiser.

rich-white · 04-28-2005, 10:10 PM

IF you look around you can find wheels but you have to do research. Lots of the new wheels that are out for the big burbs, excrusions, etc will fit.

*1FaastC10* · 04-28-2005, 10:28 PM

might try posting in the proper area for better exposure.

IMO, 3/4 tons should be left alone. nice 8 lug wheel selection for a lowered truck is pretty slim.

jmax · 04-29-2005, 05:03 AM

thanks for the replies! i'll probably just leave the truck as is.

Gray Ghost · 04-29-2005, 08:22 AM

So yer a carpenter huh? What do you build mostly?

8t5Silverado · 04-29-2005, 08:52 AM

I am looking for some 8-lug cheapie steel wheels!

If you get some newer custom wheels, please let me know and PM me.

*gn4u2c* · 04-29-2005, 11:20 AM

I HAVE TO SAY THERE ARE A TON Of WHEELS FOR 8 LUG TRUCKS !!!! Problem is most places don't keep them on the shelves creating the illusion there are none . Almost all 6 lug style wheels are avalible in 8. You just need to go to a good wheel shop.
http://adaptivestrategies.com/Wheels.html start there to find a style they have most then call a place you like to deal with and tell em what you want . I am all about a resto type job with small detail upgrades to set it apart. wheels, paint tricks, interior upgrades are the top dogs to set yourself apart. Good luck with the prodject.

jmax · 04-29-2005, 09:15 PM

hey gn4u2c! thanks for the link, i'm like a kid in a candy store so much to choose from cool site! my son is going to buy a set of 20's from them! prices are good! thanks again!!!

8t5 i will definately let you know when my wheels are available, soon as i can decide what wheels i want, or if i run accross anything i'll let you know!

hey buffalo- i build crypts/mausoleums, been doing it now for 15 years all architectual poured in place concrete buildings.

thanks again everyone! glad i found this site!

8t5Silverado · 04-30-2005, 02:47 PM

Great, do you know what the backspacing is on these? I think I need 3 9/16" or less.

04-28-2005, 04:29 AM	#1
jmax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 29	73 3/4 ton 8 lug what can i do? just bought a 73 3/4 t0n camper special, any advice on cutomizing would be appreciated. need advice on lowering kits,wheels that will work with the 8 lug pattern. or should i just restore it back to its original self ? thanks for any help you can give me! JACK bye the way i'm new to this site and have learned a lot so far! GREAT SITE WITH GREAT PEOPLE!

04-28-2005, 09:46 AM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	My advice is not to lower the truck you have. 3/4 ton trucks are built for work and have an inherently stiff ride. There's not too many cool wheels available either. You'd be much better off with a 1/2 ton if you want a cruiser. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-29-2005, 08:22 AM	#6
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	So yer a carpenter huh? What do you build mostly? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

04-29-2005, 08:52 AM	#7
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I am looking for some 8-lug cheapie steel wheels! If you get some newer custom wheels, please let me know and PM me. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

04-30-2005, 02:47 PM	#10
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Great, do you know what the backspacing is on these? I think I need 3 9/16" or less. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

04-28-2005, 10:10 PM	#3
rich-white Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: st. Louis Missouri Posts: 414	IF you look around you can find wheels but you have to do research. Lots of the new wheels that are out for the big burbs, excrusions, etc will fit.

04-28-2005, 10:28 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	might try posting in the proper area for better exposure. IMO, 3/4 tons should be left alone. nice 8 lug wheel selection for a lowered truck is pretty slim.

04-29-2005, 05:03 AM	#5
jmax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 29	thanks for the replies! i'll probably just leave the truck as is.

04-29-2005, 11:20 AM	#8
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	I HAVE TO SAY THERE ARE A TON Of WHEELS FOR 8 LUG TRUCKS !!!! Problem is most places don't keep them on the shelves creating the illusion there are none . Almost all 6 lug style wheels are avalible in 8. You just need to go to a good wheel shop. http://adaptivestrategies.com/Wheels.html start there to find a style they have most then call a place you like to deal with and tell em what you want . I am all about a resto type job with small detail upgrades to set it apart. wheels, paint tricks, interior upgrades are the top dogs to set yourself apart. Good luck with the prodject.

04-29-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
jmax Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 29	hey gn4u2c! thanks for the link, i'm like a kid in a candy store so much to choose from cool site! my son is going to buy a set of 20's from them! prices are good! thanks again!!! 8t5 i will definately let you know when my wheels are available, soon as i can decide what wheels i want, or if i run accross anything i'll let you know! hey buffalo- i build crypts/mausoleums, been doing it now for 15 years all architectual poured in place concrete buildings. thanks again everyone! glad i found this site!



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