Anybody running 20's? Have some ?'s.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Physh1 · 08-06-2003, 10:16 PM

I'm considering dropping some AR Torq Thrust 20x10's out back and some 20x8's up front on the 83 and wondering what you guys are running for backspacing. I know I need to pull my wheels and take some measuresment but so far I've only found backspace numbers for smaller wheels.

Thanks, Cameron

SCOTI · 08-06-2003, 11:24 PM

20x8 w/5" BS & 20x10 w/5" BS would work pretty good. I've got 18x8's up front w/5.25 on my 74 just to suck in the track width a little more.

SCOTI · 08-06-2003, 11:28 PM

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Physh1 · 08-07-2003, 08:32 AM

Excellent! Do you happen to have a shot going down the side of the truck? I'd like to see how they sit because the 83 is fully bagged and I just need to make sure they'll tuck.

Thanks for the pic.

Cameron

Izzy · 08-07-2003, 08:53 AM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
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Damn that's a bad mofo.

SCOTI · 08-07-2003, 08:53 AM

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SCOTI · 08-07-2003, 08:54 AM

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SCOTI · 08-07-2003, 08:55 AM

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SCOTI · 08-07-2003, 08:56 AM

Tucking isn't a problem.

Physh1 · 08-07-2003, 09:01 AM

Thanks again

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Cameron

**Captkaos** · 08-07-2003, 09:26 AM

Cameron,
The Black one is N2TRUX on 20's. Tucking won't be an issue. And SCOTI's looks wicked in person too.

bagged74 · 08-07-2003, 09:50 AM

I am running a 20x8 with 4.5" backspacing on the front and 20x9.5 with 5.5" in the rear no problems tucking at all.

LOHRTBT · 08-07-2003, 10:25 AM

ME LIKE DA TWAINKIES!! HEHE

Low87on20s · 08-07-2003, 11:39 AM

4.5 inch backspace on the front 20x8
5 inch backspace on the rear 20x9.5

my truck needs to be bagged. but the weels/tires tuck nice as is

Low83 · 08-07-2003, 03:25 PM

Low87 your ride is CHERRY, chrome on black paint is just a classic look, any more Pics?

Low87on20s · 08-07-2003, 03:53 PM

Not any like that. Only the original look. The truck is in the first stages of smoothing out the body...filling the holes, stake pockets, smooth tail gate, etc.. Once it is done and painted, then comes the bags. I will take pictures as the progress continues and post them.

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 12:28 AM

I have always liked this one....

bigblock73 · 08-08-2003, 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
I have always liked this one....

That is a nice truck, but that color dos not look good IMO. Too 80's bright and monochrome.

...Jeff

boataddict26 · 08-08-2003, 10:00 PM

Wheres the engine in that truck? I like the color. I dont like the painted bumper though. Could I have a grille like that on my 78?

r0lf- · 08-08-2003, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by boataddict26
Wheres the engine in that truck? I like the color. I dont like the painted bumper though. Could I have a grille like that on my 78?

The engine is prolly fuel injected. Im guessing an LS1.

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by r0lf-
The engine is prolly fuel injected. Im guessing an LS1.

Actually it's an LT1. That the problem with putting GM factory injected motors in our trucks. They dissappear under the hood. The TPI motor is the tallest, but that been done to death. The LT1 and LS1 are even shorter, so the really get swallowed.

That's why I had to raise my LS1 up quit a few inches. It looks much better now, but I am still considering the Magnussen "Magna Charger" for it....

SCOTI · 08-08-2003, 11:02 PM

I agree w/you Ken. I think the sm.blk. ram jet would look pretty decent under 73-up hoods (b.blk would be even better

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**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 11:27 PM

Actually I would like one of these...

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2003, 11:31 PM

But, since that is a LITTLE out of my budget, I may have to "settle" for this...

SCOTI · 08-08-2003, 11:31 PM

I'm ready to hear that freakin' thing start.

08-06-2003, 10:16 PM	#1
Physh1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Davis, OK Posts: 66	Anybody running 20's? Have some ?'s.... I'm considering dropping some AR Torq Thrust 20x10's out back and some 20x8's up front on the 83 and wondering what you guys are running for backspacing. I know I need to pull my wheels and take some measuresment but so far I've only found backspace numbers for smaller wheels. Thanks, Cameron __________________ Please visit http://www.WhosNextRacing.com & http://www.FSCustoms.com 2000 Chevy Crew Cab Dually, 1994 Chevy ECSB 4x4, & 1983 GMC Sierra Classic

08-06-2003, 11:24 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	20x8 w/5" BS & 20x10 w/5" BS would work pretty good. I've got 18x8's up front w/5.25 on my 74 just to suck in the track width a little more. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-06-2003, 11:28 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	* pic Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 08:32 AM	#4
Physh1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Davis, OK Posts: 66	Excellent! Do you happen to have a shot going down the side of the truck? I'd like to see how they sit because the 83 is fully bagged and I just need to make sure they'll tuck. Thanks for the pic. Cameron __________________ Please visit http://www.WhosNextRacing.com & http://www.FSCustoms.com 2000 Chevy Crew Cab Dually, 1994 Chevy ECSB 4x4, & 1983 GMC Sierra Classic

08-07-2003, 08:53 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	try this * Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 08:54 AM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	And here's another * Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 08:55 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	and another.... * Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 08:56 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Tucking isn't a problem. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 09:01 AM	#10
Physh1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Davis, OK Posts: 66	Thanks again ! Cameron __________________ Please visit http://www.WhosNextRacing.com & http://www.FSCustoms.com 2000 Chevy Crew Cab Dually, 1994 Chevy ECSB 4x4, & 1983 GMC Sierra Classic

08-07-2003, 09:26 AM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Cameron, The Black one is N2TRUX on 20's. Tucking won't be an issue. And SCOTI's looks wicked in person too. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-07-2003, 09:50 AM	#12
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	20s I am running a 20x8 with 4.5" backspacing on the front and 20x9.5 with 5.5" in the rear no problems tucking at all.

08-07-2003, 10:25 AM	#13
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	ME LIKE DA TWAINKIES!! HEHE __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

08-07-2003, 11:39 AM	#14
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	4.5 inch backspace on the front 20x8 5 inch backspace on the rear 20x9.5 my truck needs to be bagged. but the weels/tires tuck nice as is __________________ Paul

08-07-2003, 03:25 PM	#15
Low83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 118	Low87 your ride is CHERRY, chrome on black paint is just a classic look, any more Pics?

08-07-2003, 03:53 PM	#16
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	Not any like that. Only the original look. The truck is in the first stages of smoothing out the body...filling the holes, stake pockets, smooth tail gate, etc.. Once it is done and painted, then comes the bags. I will take pictures as the progress continues and post them. __________________ Paul Last edited by Low87on20s; 08-07-2003 at 04:17 PM.



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08-08-2003, 12:28 AM	#17
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boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Wheres the engine in that truck? I like the color. I dont like the painted bumper though. Could I have a grille like that on my 78? __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

08-08-2003, 11:02 PM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	I agree w/you Ken. I think the sm.blk. ram jet would look pretty decent under 73-up hoods (b.blk would be even better ). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-08-2003, 11:27 PM	#23
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08-08-2003, 11:31 PM	#24
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