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Old 08-23-2014, 08:08 PM   #1
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Swapped wheels

Just thought I'd share the pic! Sold the 20s and put the rallies back on...just decided I liked them better after having driven on both for a while.
The 20s were showwheels streeters 20x10 & 20x8 with 285/40 & 245/45.
Rallies are the 7in. front (stock) and I swapped for 8in. rears. 235/70/15 & 255/70/15 tires.


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Old 08-23-2014, 10:35 PM   #2
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Re: Swapped wheels

I honestly like it much better! I hope this huge rim fad ends soon.
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Old 08-23-2014, 10:52 PM   #3
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Re: Swapped wheels

Beautiful truck. I've grown to like the big-wheel squares when done right but I think yours favors the rallies. That's a perfect stance on rallies.
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Old 08-24-2014, 10:02 AM   #4
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good job much better
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Old 08-25-2014, 10:36 PM   #5
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Re: Swapped wheels

I also like the rallies better, timeless look
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Old 08-25-2014, 11:07 PM   #6
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Both versions are awesome!
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Old 08-26-2014, 07:29 AM   #7
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I like the look with the rallies better. Sharp truck!


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Old 09-07-2014, 03:15 AM   #8
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How exactly is it lowered?
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Old 09-07-2014, 05:55 PM   #9
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Re: Swapped wheels

4" drop leafs in the rear w/air shocks. 3" spindles in front w/1.25 coils cut off springs...
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Old 09-07-2014, 11:19 PM   #10
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PERFECT! No notches? No rear flip? Shock relocators in the rear? Who made the leafs? I want that stance!
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Old 09-07-2014, 11:59 PM   #11
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Re: Swapped wheels

No notches and no flip kit. The bumpstops are removed but I still need to remove the brackets to get the clearance where I'm comfortable. The leafs are western chassis with shock relocators that I ordered from brothers. The back will sit down a little farther if I let some air out of the shocks. I think it rides well.
I just pulled my 14' camp trailer about 120 miles w no troubles at all w this setup (I just aired up the shocks first). Once I get the brackets removed I don't even think I'll have to worry about it when towing the trailer though
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Old 11-04-2014, 10:24 PM   #12
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put my stocks back on for winter
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Old 11-06-2014, 10:24 PM   #13
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Re: Swapped wheels

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Just thought I'd share the pic! Sold the 20s and put the rallies back on...just decided I liked them better after having driven on both for a while.
The 20s were showwheels streeters 20x10 & 20x8 with 285/40 & 245/45.
Rallies are the 7in. front (stock) and I swapped for 8in. rears. 235/70/15 & 255/70/15 tires.


Nice truck... The rallies look much better. Classic will always be cool!!!
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Old 11-06-2014, 10:39 PM   #14
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For me its not the wheels......its the color thats doing for me ........it makes me wanna start looking aroundfor a 2wd Jimmy/Blazer.......
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Old 11-10-2014, 11:09 PM   #15
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Re: Swapped wheels

For me aftermarket wheels always look like an addon and for lack of a better word, artificial.
The rallies are part of these trucks and look great stock, lifted or lowered. Classic look for sure. Rallies are the real deal.
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Old 04-07-2015, 01:07 PM   #16
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Looks good with rallies.
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Old 04-07-2015, 02:00 PM   #17
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I love those rallies. Basically I want to get those original wheels that american revolution has with the white and the chevy center hubcaps. Anyone know where they are available?
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Old 04-10-2015, 06:23 AM   #18
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Re: Swapped wheels

I like going this direction. The rallyes look great without a doubt. 15" wheels and tires rock! Put some rubber 'round that wheel! Sure makes them ride better
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Old 05-07-2015, 04:43 PM   #19
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Looks great. Where did you get the Rallies from?
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Old 05-07-2015, 09:38 PM   #20
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They look really nice,I have Centerline Convo Pro's on mine,mainly becuase its geared for 15" wheels.
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