Pics of 31's stock ride height - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Popcorn W · 02-23-2021, 10:23 AM

Can I get a picture of a square running 31 tires on 8" rally wheels and stock height? Thanks.

Popcorn W · 02-23-2021, 12:44 PM

Oh, forgot.... 4x4

72c20customcamper · 02-23-2021, 05:04 PM

Is 30.6 tall enough? 265/70r16 sorry not on rallies added second picture , snow helps the tire stand out better

**Palf70Step** · 02-23-2021, 05:42 PM

Not on ralleys, but same size and BS as ralleys. This is what my 81 had when I picked it up.

Sorry, missed the 4WD part. Mine is 2WD.

Popcorn W · 02-23-2021, 06:49 PM

Thanks guys. That helps a lot. I didn't really want to do a lift. I like stock ride. And, I've seen 33's with stock ride which looks to big to me. But, hey each to his own.
BTW, both are good lookin' rides.

kipps · 02-23-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Popcorn W

Thanks guys. That helps a lot. I didn't really want to do a lift. I like stock ride. And, I've seen 33's with stock ride which looks to big to me. But, hey each to his own.
BTW, both are good lookin' rides.

I agree with you on the 33"/stock looking overstuffed.

For k10 and k20 trucks, 31"/stock, 33"/2-inch, 35"/4-inch, etc. A k30 sits higher already, so deduct an inch or two from the required lift.

72c20customcamper · 02-23-2021, 08:17 PM

I dont think I could go bigger even if I wanted . Truck is a light 20 sits lower than the standard.

kipps · 02-23-2021, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I dont think I could go bigger even if I wanted . Truck is a light 20 sits lower than the standard.

I figured all the 4wd 20's had the same ride height, regardless of the spring stiffness. My truck in my signature does fit 33 tires on stock springs. The wide tires are the limiting factor, and do rub at full lock.

72c20customcamper · 02-23-2021, 08:44 PM

Been told it rides a little lower than the heavier 20s . Haven't had it next to any other 20s so I'm not sure . Guess it would make a difference with a wider tire than the 265

cadillac_al · 02-24-2021, 08:29 AM

I just heard recently that ford made low rider 3/4 ton trucks in the mid 70's; for shorter people I suppose. Maybe Chevy did the same thing to keep those customers

**Willowrun** · 02-24-2021, 11:05 AM

K10, no lift, 31’s

Popcorn W · 02-24-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

K10, no lift, 31’s

Perfect. Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

farmall · 02-24-2021, 11:16 PM

My K5 in the sig.
I think I am going to go 33-10.5s front and 33-12.5s rear.
I think I will do a soft ride add a leaf in the back as well. I hate the rear sag look.

**allchevy58** · 02-24-2021, 11:30 PM

76' my dad bought new.

Dead Parrot · 02-25-2021, 07:30 PM

Adding this in case others search this up later.

A former military CUCV that later was a fire brush rig sitting on 31s. Basically an 84 K30 uprated to 5/4 ton.

Edit Add: The weight data has peeled off the factory sticker but the metal plate the military had put on lists the GVW at 8800lbs and max payload at 2900lbs.

kipps · 02-25-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot

A former military CUCV that later was a fire brush rig sitting on 31s. Basically an 84 K30 uprated to 5/4 ton.

Off subject; hope it's permissible...

I know the cucv has a deeper axle ratio than the civilian k30 trucks. Is there anything else that increases its weight rating? Or did the military just arbitrarily decide to rate it as a 1-1/4 ton truck?

farmall · 02-25-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kipps

Off subject; hope it's permissible...

I know the cucv has a deeper axle ratio than the civilian k30 trucks. Is there anything else that increases its weight rating? Or did the military just arbitrarily decide to rate it as a 1-1/4 ton truck?

84 K30 civy single cab single wheel was rated to carry 3900lbs.
5300 empty, 9200 GVW.

The Army underrates all their equipment for safety.
They also have an on road and off road GVW for most of their equipment

**old Rusty C10** · 02-26-2021, 01:23 PM

this was on an eight lug k20 no lift they did rub on turns if the truck was pitched but never damaged anything

Popcorn W · 02-26-2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

this was on an eight lug k20 no lift they did rub on turns if the truck was pitched but never damaged anything

You didn't mention what size tires. They look bigger than 31's.

Nick_R_23 · 02-27-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

K10, no lift, 31’s

Hard to beat that look!

Mike McD · 02-27-2021, 11:06 PM

nice

SunSoaked · 02-28-2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

this was on an eight lug k20 no lift they did rub on turns if the truck was pitched but never damaged anything

No lift...so the "stinkbug" look is factory?

02-23-2021, 10:23 AM	#1
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Pics of 31's stock ride height Can I get a picture of a square running 31 tires on 8" rally wheels and stock height? Thanks. __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-23-2021, 12:44 PM	#2
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height Oh, forgot.... 4x4 __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-23-2021, 05:04 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height Is 30.6 tall enough? 265/70r16 sorry not on rallies added second picture , snow helps the tire stand out better Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 02-23-2021 at 06:43 PM.

02-23-2021, 05:42 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height Not on ralleys, but same size and BS as ralleys. This is what my 81 had when I picked it up. Sorry, missed the 4WD part. Mine is 2WD. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-23-2021, 06:49 PM	#5
Popcorn W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Paint Bank, VA Posts: 209	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height Thanks guys. That helps a lot. I didn't really want to do a lift. I like stock ride. And, I've seen 33's with stock ride which looks to big to me. But, hey each to his own. BTW, both are good lookin' rides. __________________ ____________________________________________ My build thread: Project Moonshiner Bagged & Z Frame 63 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=659205 "I love the smell of grinding metal"

02-23-2021, 08:17 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height I dont think I could go bigger even if I wanted . Truck is a light 20 sits lower than the standard. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-23-2021, 08:44 PM	#9
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height Been told it rides a little lower than the heavier 20s . Haven't had it next to any other 20s so I'm not sure . Guess it would make a difference with a wider tire than the 265 __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-24-2021, 08:29 AM	#10
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,376	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height I just heard recently that ford made low rider 3/4 ton trucks in the mid 70's; for shorter people I suppose. Maybe Chevy did the same thing to keep those customers __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

02-24-2021, 11:05 AM	#11
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height K10, no lift, 31’s Attached Images

02-24-2021, 11:16 PM	#13
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 728	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height My K5 in the sig. I think I am going to go 33-10.5s front and 33-12.5s rear. I think I will do a soft ride add a leaf in the back as well. I hate the rear sag look. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

02-24-2021, 11:30 PM	#14
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height 76' my dad bought new. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

02-25-2021, 07:30 PM	#15
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,611	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height Adding this in case others search this up later. A former military CUCV that later was a fire brush rig sitting on 31s. Basically an 84 K30 uprated to 5/4 ton. Edit Add: The weight data has peeled off the factory sticker but the metal plate the military had put on lists the GVW at 8800lbs and max payload at 2900lbs. Attached Images Last edited by Dead Parrot; 02-26-2021 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Answer questions about capacity

02-26-2021, 01:23 PM	#18
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Pics of 31's stock ride height this was on an eight lug k20 no lift they did rub on turns if the truck was pitched but never damaged anything Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-27-2021, 11:06 PM	#21
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