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Well I retrofitted a 8" wheel with 4.75" bs and a 10.5" tire and the tires are about 1" into the inner wheel well. A friend is bringing a 16"...
I found a rim design that Summit has (Wheel, Torq-Thrust II, Polished, Chrome, 17 in. x 8 in., 5 x 4.75 in. Bolt Circle, 3.75 in. Backspace)....
Rusty1, I've always made sure that the suspension is compressed under standard ballast conditions before welding spring pads in place and marking...
I bought a 1981 Z28 with a 8.5 10 bolt posi and aluminum drums, I'm not sure of the ratio just yet but I cut the spring pads off and set in place....
I must of had a senior moment because I went back and measured my rear axle and it's only 55". I have to wonder sometimes that I'm losing my...
That's good to know, and that's a sweet ride. But I'm still confused, my rear axle measures 60" (between) the backing plates. I stopped at a...
Update, I measured the dimensions between the backing plates and it's 53.5". So the s10 blazer 4x4 axle won't work. Leaning towards a 70's-90's...
I haven't changed my chassis, I just want to change my rear axle to a 5 bolt pattern but keep the same width. I ordered the disk brake kit that's...
I need help! I went to purchase a 86 S-10 rear axle for my 49 and the measurement from backing plates was 53.5" and it was out of a 4x4. The guy...
SimpleStone, I noticed the change in offset from center when I let the weight back down on the springs so like you found its about 1" rear of...
PurdueSD Owning this truck has been an educational experience :) The oldest I've ever owned b4 was a 55 Belair, but I never did any suspension...
Most of the snow has melted here in lower Michigan. Warm sunny days is usually my motivation :) Keep us updated. Posted using the Full Custom...
Great story, very cool (team building) project :)
I forgot to mention that I machined 2, 8" plates 2.5" wide. And I machined 3 .625" holes for the axle pins and I machined pins to insert into the...
Here's before and after photos from lowering the suspension. I flipped the rear springs (front to rear) and added 3" blocks, I love the new stance...
Here's the Ol' girl :)
Thanks for the replies, great feedback and I'm sure I'll have more questions:) I've owned many rides but this is the oldest so I'm learning as I...
Hi everyone, I recently purchased 49 5 window that I'm currently adding 3" blocks in rear and new 3" lowering springs upfront. Previous owner...
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