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dundunit · 07-29-2007, 02:57 AM

OK, I put an '85 front end w/ disc brakes and new standard springs. Now my front end sits too high! I dont really care for the lowered look. Can I eat up some of the space in the fender well with bigger tires on my 15s? Should I go with 16s,17s rims AND tires? I don't really care about speedo reading wrong but I am concerned about whether the bearings, brakes, clutch, etc. can handle all the extra wear. Interested in ya'lls experience with this.

**slepysal** · 07-30-2007, 07:00 PM

what size tire are on it now? Changing tires can fill up the gap.
a 235 75 15 is 28.85 '' a 215 70 16 is 28.90 '' and a 255 60 17 is 29.10''
3 difrent rim diamiters ,but the tires are almost the same hight.
As long as you dont go with a fwd offset your bearings will be ok. If you have good brakes they should be able to handles 17, 18 maybe 20,s
Why not just get a 1" coil drop?

dundunit · 08-01-2007, 01:13 PM

I've got 235/75/15s. Thought about going up to a bigger metric. (Cant exactly remember the size right now) that was taller but wasn't sure what it would look like. I hadn't seen 1'" drop coils out there. I bought these at O'reillys. Was trying to avoid buying more springs. Either way I guess I'll have to throw more money at it. My truck is a POS but man I love drivin' it around. BTW, I really like your truck. Enjoying your progress. KJ

**slepysal** · 08-01-2007, 01:23 PM

what "look " are you going for ? maybe a 31x10.50x15 will work

dundunit · 08-11-2007, 08:34 AM

Sorry so late to reply. Went on vacation. I want this truck to look bone stock right now cause it is a work truck. I'm 6'3" so I like the high ride height. Love the look of some of the lowered stuff but just not for me. I want my truck to look "just like grandpa's" but with newer safety features. I'm keeping my inline 6 and 3 on the tree for now. Hoping this will keep thieves away. I hated these trucks when I was a teenager but now I wax nostalgic when I drive it. Also, nobody wants to borrow this truck or see me park it in front of their house cause she's so ugly, LOL!

07-29-2007, 02:57 AM	#1
dundunit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington,TX Posts: 20	15,16,17???s OK, I put an '85 front end w/ disc brakes and new standard springs. Now my front end sits too high! I dont really care for the lowered look. Can I eat up some of the space in the fender well with bigger tires on my 15s? Should I go with 16s,17s rims AND tires? I don't really care about speedo reading wrong but I am concerned about whether the bearings, brakes, clutch, etc. can handle all the extra wear. Interested in ya'lls experience with this.

07-30-2007, 07:00 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 15,16,17???s what size tire are on it now? Changing tires can fill up the gap. a 235 75 15 is 28.85 '' a 215 70 16 is 28.90 '' and a 255 60 17 is 29.10'' 3 difrent rim diamiters ,but the tires are almost the same hight. As long as you dont go with a fwd offset your bearings will be ok. If you have good brakes they should be able to handles 17, 18 maybe 20,s Why not just get a 1" coil drop? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-01-2007, 01:13 PM	#3
dundunit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington,TX Posts: 20	Re: 15,16,17???s I've got 235/75/15s. Thought about going up to a bigger metric. (Cant exactly remember the size right now) that was taller but wasn't sure what it would look like. I hadn't seen 1'" drop coils out there. I bought these at O'reillys. Was trying to avoid buying more springs. Either way I guess I'll have to throw more money at it. My truck is a POS but man I love drivin' it around. BTW, I really like your truck. Enjoying your progress. KJ Last edited by dundunit; 08-01-2007 at 01:15 PM. Reason: add

08-01-2007, 01:23 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 15,16,17???s what "look " are you going for ? maybe a 31x10.50x15 will work __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-11-2007, 08:34 AM	#5
dundunit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arlington,TX Posts: 20	Re: 15,16,17???s Sorry so late to reply. Went on vacation. I want this truck to look bone stock right now cause it is a work truck. I'm 6'3" so I like the high ride height. Love the look of some of the lowered stuff but just not for me. I want my truck to look "just like grandpa's" but with newer safety features. I'm keeping my inline 6 and 3 on the tree for now. Hoping this will keep thieves away. I hated these trucks when I was a teenager but now I wax nostalgic when I drive it. Also, nobody wants to borrow this truck or see me park it in front of their house cause she's so ugly, LOL!

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