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raw23062 · 04-19-2014, 07:32 PM

Hey guys. I bought another short bed. I've had a bunch. I've been a member for a while but haven't posted. I was hoping you all could tell me what drop you think this has on it and if there would be any issues with a 20-18 wheels set up. Wanted to do a 295/40/20 in the rear and a 245/45/18 in the front. Thanks guys.

**Corts60** · 04-20-2014, 04:05 PM

That looks to be at least a 4/6 drop. Unfortunately I have no experience with big wheels like that, so I'm no help. Beautiful truck!

JWall · 04-20-2014, 04:11 PM

Good looking truck!
Reminds me of mine.

You might use a tire calculator to get the diameter of your current tires & then you could get a similar diameter tire for an 18 or 20.

**lolife99** · 04-20-2014, 05:33 PM

Great looking truck!
I would run a 20x8.5 (5.5 bs) and a 20x10 (5.5bs) if it was mine.
245/40 and 295/40.

dpruim · 04-20-2014, 09:06 PM

Nice truck, maybe I'll see you around town

raw23062 · 04-21-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dpruim

Nice truck, maybe I'll see you around town

Oops... Guess I need to update my info. We moved to South Carolina last year.

raw23062 · 04-21-2014, 04:51 PM

Thanks guys for the compliments and info. I will post pics when I get the new setup together. Ordering parts now!

TheBlueBomber · 04-22-2014, 12:39 AM

I love it. Man do I wish my truck was 2wd now lol

raw23062 · 04-22-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Good looking truck!
Reminds me of mine.

You might use a tire calculator to get the diameter of your current tires & then you could get a similar diameter tire for an 18 or 20.

BTW.... Damn I love your truck. Very inspiring! Im sure its on here somewhere but what wheel/tire/drop specs is yours? Thanks!
Randy

JWall · 04-22-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by raw23062

BTW.... Damn I love your truck. Very inspiring! Im sure its on here somewhere but what wheel/tire/drop specs is yours? Thanks!
Randy

Thank you!

The wheel tire specs are: 20x8.5 with 5.25 bs & 255/35/20 front & 20x10 with 5.5 bs & 275/35/20 rear

The drop is around 6/8 it was ordered as a 5/7 kit but did a little modifying to get it down a little more.

raw23062 · 04-22-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Thank you!

The wheel tire specs are: 20x8.5 with 5.25 bs & 255/35/20 front & 20x10 with 5.5 bs & 275/35/20 rear

The drop is around 6/8 it was ordered as a 5/7 kit but did a little modifying to get it down a little more.

Thanks! Im itching to try and stuff a 315/35/20 up under the back. I havent seen one on here but I feel like it should fit... Barely. Have you seen someone do it? Or am I missing something? Thanks again.

77c10 · 04-22-2014, 11:57 AM

Sweet ride...

Slammed84 · 04-22-2014, 12:19 PM

Dude it looks so good with the rallys!! Keep the rallys!!!

raw23062 · 04-22-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 77c10

Sweet ride...

Thank you! It's clean. Will post some good pics when I can stand to look at it.

raw23062 · 04-22-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed84

Dude it looks so good with the rallys!! Keep the rallys!!!

Man you're killing me. Haha. I know, I like the rally look too but just not nearly as much as the big TT II's. Sorry.... They gotta go.

raw23062 · 04-22-2014, 01:39 PM

Here is another one I from when I got it home.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 04-22-2014, 05:57 PM

idk if id change anything i love it.

raw23062 · 04-22-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

idk if id change anything i love it.

Thanks man... I know. It's funny, I love forums...I've built and owned a bunch of rides over the years and been in a bunch of forums....one thing is always the same in all of them. Half the people love what you do and half hate it. Different strokes!

On another note...My wifes family is from Hazard Kentucky. What's your last name? Know any Brashear's or Browing's?

*nekkidhillbilly* · 04-22-2014, 08:47 PM

lord yes work with a browning and a brashear. im a dispatcher at ksp post 13.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 04-22-2014, 08:48 PM

ill pm ya man im a adams.

05duramaxhd · 04-23-2014, 11:30 PM

that looks like one I was looking at on cl in the Knoxville tn area where did u find that gem

raw23062 · 04-24-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 05duramaxhd

that looks like one I was looking at on cl in the Knoxville tn area where did u find that gem

I bought it from a guy in Charlotte, NC. He had it for about 3 years so prob diff truck.

raw23062 · 04-24-2014, 11:05 PM

You wanna talk torture....wheels came in today....tires wont be here until Tuesday....I have to stare at these all weekend. %$#!

SCOTI · 04-25-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Great looking truck!
I would run a 20x8.5 (5.5 bs) and a 20x10 (5.5bs) if it was mine.
245/40 and 295/40.

Having built & owned a truck that was eerily similar, I'd do 20's all around. If 8.5" fronts, 5.25"bs clears the wheel well lip fine & minimizes the amount of issue w/the lower a-arm scrubbing. 10" rears w/a 5" bs would be dead center.

**rs74** · 04-25-2014, 11:58 PM

That is a sweet ass truck. It will look great either way but I am a rally fan first. Congrats.

04-19-2014, 07:32 PM	#1
raw23062 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Hartwell, SC Posts: 37	Got another new short bed... Hey guys. I bought another short bed. I've had a bunch. I've been a member for a while but haven't posted. I was hoping you all could tell me what drop you think this has on it and if there would be any issues with a 20-18 wheels set up. Wanted to do a 295/40/20 in the rear and a 245/45/18 in the front. Thanks guys. Attached Images

04-20-2014, 04:05 PM	#2
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04-20-2014, 04:11 PM	#3
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Got another new short bed... Good looking truck! Reminds me of mine. You might use a tire calculator to get the diameter of your current tires & then you could get a similar diameter tire for an 18 or 20. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-20-2014, 05:33 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Got another new short bed... Great looking truck! I would run a 20x8.5 (5.5 bs) and a 20x10 (5.5bs) if it was mine. 245/40 and 295/40. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-20-2014, 09:06 PM	#5
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04-21-2014, 04:51 PM	#7
raw23062 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Hartwell, SC Posts: 37	Re: Got another new short bed... Thanks guys for the compliments and info. I will post pics when I get the new setup together. Ordering parts now!

04-22-2014, 12:39 AM	#8
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04-22-2014, 11:57 AM	#12
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04-22-2014, 12:19 PM	#13
Slammed84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 292	Re: Got another new short bed... Dude it looks so good with the rallys!! Keep the rallys!!! __________________ 84' C-10 Custom Deluxe 97' & 98' C-1500 Silverados

04-22-2014, 01:39 PM	#16
raw23062 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Hartwell, SC Posts: 37	Re: Got another new short bed... Here is another one I from when I got it home. Attached Images

04-22-2014, 05:57 PM	#17
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04-22-2014, 08:47 PM	#19
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Got another new short bed... lord yes work with a browning and a brashear. im a dispatcher at ksp post 13.

04-22-2014, 08:48 PM	#20
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Got another new short bed... ill pm ya man im a adams.

04-23-2014, 11:30 PM	#21
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: Got another new short bed... that looks like one I was looking at on cl in the Knoxville tn area where did u find that gem

04-24-2014, 11:05 PM	#23
raw23062 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lake Hartwell, SC Posts: 37	Re: Got another new short bed... You wanna talk torture....wheels came in today....tires wont be here until Tuesday....I have to stare at these all weekend. %$#! Attached Images



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rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Got another new short bed... That is a sweet ass truck. It will look great either way but I am a rally fan first. Congrats. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

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