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Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 03:49 PM

BTW, the steelies say DOT 3 K18 15x6 AX on them. PO says he bought a set from someone who told him they were from an '86 Blazer. Is that correct? If I decide to go with the steelies, are these disc friendly in the front?

502ms · 02-13-2012, 11:58 AM

I have the same question - I have a 12-bolt rear now on my 72. From time to time, I will want to change up from 15x7 steelies to 20s all the way around...I want to stagger them in width only (20x8 front, 20x10 or so rear). I was not sure if backspacing would be enough to get it to lay out, as I lay out now on the steelies, or do I need to shorten the rear end to 50" and cut into the step bed....

This is important, as I am potentially going to add power to this truck (350/TH400 is in it now, might replace with a BBC).

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

I have the same question - I have a 12-bolt rear now on my 72. From time to time, I will want to change up from 15x7 steelies to 20s all the way around...I want to stagger them in width only (20x8 front, 20x10 or so rear). I was not sure if backspacing would be enough to get it to lay out, as I lay out now on the steelies, or do I need to shorten the rear end to 50" and cut into the step bed....

This is important, as I am potentially going to add power to this truck (350/TH400 is in it now, might replace with a BBC).

I've got the early rear. At least I think so; it's 57" from backing plate to backing plate. My 20's are 10" wide. Some guys in the neighborhood into S10's have an extra rear, but it's only 49" wide. Seemed way too narrow to me. I thought maybe 2" on each side would be enough to clear the step fenders and lay out, but requiring me to cut the bedsides. And if I want to go 20/22" with maybe a 4" backspace on the rear at a later date, I don't want to shorten the rear now for the 20" with 5.25" bs. Which is why I thought of sticking with the steelies. Those bigger wheels keep calling me back though!

LilD · 02-13-2012, 01:41 PM

IMO TTs are bordering over done. Just my opinoin, but Id stick with the steelies

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LilD

IMO TTs are bordering over done. Just my opinoin, but Id stick with the steelies

I agree with you. It's only that I've already got them from the previous truck.

502ms · 02-13-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

I've got the early rear. At least I think so; it's 57" from backing plate to backing plate. My 20's are 10" wide. Some guys in the neighborhood into S10's have an extra rear, but it's only 49" wide. Seemed way too narrow to me. I thought maybe 2" on each side would be enough to clear the step fenders and lay out, but requiring me to cut the bedsides. And if I want to go 20/22" with maybe a 4" backspace on the rear at a later date, I don't want to shorten the rear now for the 20" with 5.25" bs. Which is why I thought of sticking with the steelies. Those bigger wheels keep calling me back though!

One catch, the stepper bed I have has older fenders...aka smaller wheel wells. I may need a new bed or fenders...but I love the steelies...sometimes the TTs call me...
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**CC69Rat** · 02-13-2012, 12:32 PM

Raul's truck is ridiculous man. 285/35/22 5" BS 9" wheel. I'm not sure if he has the early rear end or later .. I think his truck is a 71.

Slight trimming on the lip but it's down there pretty good. This one and Stella are two of my all time favorite steppers. I went with 20's just for a little more sidewall but these trucks are killer man. I think Keith has 265/40/22 (?) with the early rear end.

I am running 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS 255/45/20. Early housing. I don't have a picture at this moment but I'll post one asap.

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Raul's truck is ridiculous man. 285/35/22 5" BS 9" wheel. I'm not sure if he has the early rear end or later .. I think his truck is a 71.

Slight trimming on the lip but it's down there pretty good. This one and Stella are two of my all time favorite steppers. I went with 20's just for a little more sidewall but these trucks are killer man. I think Keith has 265/40/22 (?) with the early rear end.

I am running 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS 255/45/20. Early housing. I don't have a picture at this moment but I'll post one asap.

I have that build bookmarked too! I'm alright with ditching the 295's if I need to. But that won't be necessary if I cut the bedsides once shortening the rear. I wonder if Raul has his bedsides cut if he's running a 285.
I couldn't remember if Stella may were 275 or 265, but Nate said I would definitely hit. I want an extremely low ride height, not just when aired out. What is that? Not sure of the actual number, but I want my wheels (not just the tires) to be nicely tucked a bit while at ride height. I'm not that crazy about a great look while parked, but then it has to be jacked up high while driving.

**67cheby** · 02-13-2012, 12:46 PM

i vote painted centers also !

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i vote painted centers also !

Love that truck!

weircc · 02-13-2012, 12:49 PM

#3 but bigger in front

502ms · 02-13-2012, 01:09 PM

thx!

Bennett68C10 · 02-13-2012, 02:11 PM

I vote for #2 since polished TTII's are one of my favorite wheels followed closely by #3 if you don't feel like polishing
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Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

I vote for #2 since polished TTII's are one of my favorite wheels followed closely by #3 if you don't feel like polishing
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I don't mind polishing (and they could use it right now) I've got it down to a science. Everything on my motorcycles is polished aluminum or stainless. I've got to give that Mother's Powerball on my bench a shot so I don't always wind up with that cramped claw of a hand after I'm done, though!

big_al_71 · 02-13-2012, 04:08 PM

I would say painted centers.....

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

I would say painted centers.....

You're truck really looks fantastic with the change. I'm looking forward to getting the f & r dropmembers installed. You were running cast/painted centers too, but I'm loving the drop with the polished wheels you have now.

big_al_71 · 02-13-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

You're truck really looks fantastic with the change. I'm looking forward to getting the f & r dropmembers installed. You were running cast/painted centers too, but I'm loving the drop with the polished wheels you have now.

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Thank you for the compliment....
I had Coys with the center in black.....I am beyond happy with my bucket

Bert W · 02-13-2012, 04:34 PM

going strictly from the p-chop pics. TTII's w/painted centers

**CC69Rat** · 02-13-2012, 06:01 PM

I like the gray centers too .. I went with them on my BB truck. I had steelies on my old 68 .. But, I have TT2's on my S10 too, so you can't go wrong.

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 06:16 PM

Are those Boyd's Junkyard Dogs? I like 'em. There was a build in Street Trucks from several years ago-- primer gray '69, by a writer/editor Jeremy Cook-- running those. I was interested in seeing how it would pan out, but these people seem to come and go from mag to mag, and you never get to see the build finished!

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 06:19 PM

Ah, I just read your build. Billet Specialties Dagger. Very nice!

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 06:30 PM

CC69Rat: Also...So you're not hitting at all, and able to lay out with the 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS 255/45/20 combo you mentioned earlier?

**CC69Rat** · 02-13-2012, 08:54 PM

My truck is not bagged (yet

) but I will be around 5/7 static drop. Mine will likely never lay out but I could with this setup. No cutting, no trimming the fenders, etc... but it would be tight. Maybe 1/8" clearance. I may eventually go 265/50 on the rear. Hard to say. I just need to get the wood in the bed, the bumper on, track bar in place etc to get true ride height and the rear end centered. I have a PB upper shock bar and cnotch on the way and will probably add the 1" (maybe 3") drop arms as soon as I can.

Early rear end - 55.5" plate to plate
20x8.5 Rear 4.75" BS 255/45/20
20x8.5 Front 5.5" BS 255/40/20
73+ front K member swap
F44 1.25" HD rotors
2.5 McGaughys drop spindles

With this setup I gained about .5" front track width on each side, so I'm running 5.5" BS. The normal front BS is 5.25" (what most guys run I think)

Hope this helps .. but a 18/20 TT2 setup will look sick too!
Good luck man.

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 09:59 PM

5/7 drop looks cool. My previous '69 had a 4.5/6 drop, and when I first got it in, compared to the stock height it had just been, I thought "Wow, look how low it is!". Two days later I was like "Hmmm, that's not very low at all, is it?"

So now, it's not so much about being able to lay frame (although I will if it can) as much as having a very low ride height. I figured if it's as low as you can get without digging a hole underneath it, I can slowly work my way upward until I like the height (if that's the right word...the Low-ght, maybe!)

So, 55.5" you say? Now I've got the guy I sold the old one to measuring my rear...not because I've been eating too many doughnuts, but because that one I know is the wider one, but this second one is 57" not 55.5".

Jimbabwe · 02-13-2012, 10:02 PM

Also, I have noticed many with a bagged truck seem to be using 5.25" bs in the front. When I bought the 18/20" combo I kept seeing 4.5" in the front on static dropped trucks with the 18/20 combo, so that's what I got.
The Dropmember and the CPP modular spindles both narrow the track width, so I'm hoping that won't be a problem.

Thanks everyone for their help or suggestions so far. I'm very appreciative!

02-13-2012, 03:49 PM	#1
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step BTW, the steelies say DOT 3 K18 15x6 AX on them. PO says he bought a set from someone who told him they were from an '86 Blazer. Is that correct? If I decide to go with the steelies, are these disc friendly in the front?

02-13-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
LilD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step IMO TTs are bordering over done. Just my opinoin, but Id stick with the steelies

02-13-2012, 12:32 PM	#7
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Raul's truck is ridiculous man. 285/35/22 5" BS 9" wheel. I'm not sure if he has the early rear end or later .. I think his truck is a 71. Slight trimming on the lip but it's down there pretty good. This one and Stella are two of my all time favorite steppers. I went with 20's just for a little more sidewall but these trucks are killer man. I think Keith has 265/40/22 (?) with the early rear end. I am running 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS 255/45/20. Early housing. I don't have a picture at this moment but I'll post one asap. Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-13-2012, 12:46 PM	#9
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step i vote painted centers also ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-13-2012, 12:49 PM	#11
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step #3 but bigger in front __________________ 1971 rs camaro under the knife ls3 6 speed swap 1970 396 big block shorty fleet 67 clone 2010 rs/ss camaro

02-13-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step I have the same question - I have a 12-bolt rear now on my 72. From time to time, I will want to change up from 15x7 steelies to 20s all the way around...I want to stagger them in width only (20x8 front, 20x10 or so rear). I was not sure if backspacing would be enough to get it to lay out, as I lay out now on the steelies, or do I need to shorten the rear end to 50" and cut into the step bed.... This is important, as I am potentially going to add power to this truck (350/TH400 is in it now, might replace with a BBC). __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

02-13-2012, 01:09 PM	#12
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step thx! __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

02-13-2012, 02:11 PM	#13
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step I vote for #2 since polished TTII's are one of my favorite wheels followed closely by #3 if you don't feel like polishing Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step I would say painted centers..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-13-2012, 04:34 PM	#18
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step going strictly from the p-chop pics. TTII's w/painted centers __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

02-13-2012, 06:01 PM	#19
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step I like the gray centers too .. I went with them on my BB truck. I had steelies on my old 68 .. But, I have TT2's on my S10 too, so you can't go wrong. Attached Images __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-13-2012, 06:16 PM	#20
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Are those Boyd's Junkyard Dogs? I like 'em. There was a build in Street Trucks from several years ago-- primer gray '69, by a writer/editor Jeremy Cook-- running those. I was interested in seeing how it would pan out, but these people seem to come and go from mag to mag, and you never get to see the build finished!

02-13-2012, 06:19 PM	#21
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Ah, I just read your build. Billet Specialties Dagger. Very nice!

02-13-2012, 06:30 PM	#22
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step CC69Rat: Also...So you're not hitting at all, and able to lay out with the 20x8.5 with 4.75" BS 255/45/20 combo you mentioned earlier?

02-13-2012, 08:54 PM	#23
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,216	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step My truck is not bagged (yet ) but I will be around 5/7 static drop. Mine will likely never lay out but I could with this setup. No cutting, no trimming the fenders, etc... but it would be tight. Maybe 1/8" clearance. I may eventually go 265/50 on the rear. Hard to say. I just need to get the wood in the bed, the bumper on, track bar in place etc to get true ride height and the rear end centered. I have a PB upper shock bar and cnotch on the way and will probably add the 1" (maybe 3") drop arms as soon as I can. Early rear end - 55.5" plate to plate 20x8.5 Rear 4.75" BS 255/45/20 20x8.5 Front 5.5" BS 255/40/20 73+ front K member swap F44 1.25" HD rotors 2.5 McGaughys drop spindles With this setup I gained about .5" front track width on each side, so I'm running 5.5" BS. The normal front BS is 5.25" (what most guys run I think) Hope this helps .. but a 18/20 TT2 setup will look sick too! Good luck man. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)



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02-13-2012, 09:59 PM	#24
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step 5/7 drop looks cool. My previous '69 had a 4.5/6 drop, and when I first got it in, compared to the stock height it had just been, I thought "Wow, look how low it is!". Two days later I was like "Hmmm, that's not very low at all, is it?" So now, it's not so much about being able to lay frame (although I will if it can) as much as having a very low ride height. I figured if it's as low as you can get without digging a hole underneath it, I can slowly work my way upward until I like the height (if that's the right word...the Low-ght, maybe!) So, 55.5" you say? Now I've got the guy I sold the old one to measuring my rear...not because I've been eating too many doughnuts, but because that one I know is the wider one, but this second one is 57" not 55.5".

02-13-2012, 10:02 PM	#25
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: Which wheels on my bagged '69 step Also, I have noticed many with a bagged truck seem to be using 5.25" bs in the front. When I bought the 18/20" combo I kept seeing 4.5" in the front on static dropped trucks with the 18/20 combo, so that's what I got. The Dropmember and the CPP modular spindles both narrow the track width, so I'm hoping that won't be a problem. Thanks everyone for their help or suggestions so far. I'm very appreciative!

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