1/2 inch wider than GM`s
CK5
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1977 Silverado Crew Cab.
- Thread starter y5mgisi
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1/2 inch wider than GM`s
Oh, I see. That will be a nice subtle touch.
What tires, and what size?
What tires, and what size?
y5mgisi
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And they have a bit more offset I think. As of now my plan is to run 285 75 16 duratracs. I really want toyo mt's but they are just so expensive!
No desire for the Guard Dogs from Tread Wright?
y5mgisi
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I like them but just heard a couple too many stories about the re treads.
Hmmm, I've heard a fair share of them as well. Between my brother and I, we are on our 4-5 set of these. Never one issue. And got about 40k out of them. I will be going the Guard Dog route for now, but may switch to a less aggressive tread.
I've had good luck with Tread Wrights.
Martin
Martin
y5mgisi
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A friend of mine got them too on his Dodge and they seem good but I think I'll just pony up for the duratracs. I really liked them in my blazer and I think they will suit my intended use for this truck pretty well.
I'm curious to see how the do for you on that heavy truck. What load range are you going with?
y5mgisi
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E for sure. I have read a lot of reviews on the diesel sites and no one complains about them. Seem to wear about average. I mostly like how quite and smooth they are and their slick traction. And they will be good for the little bit of mud, sand, etc that this truck will see.
Cool. Don't forget to report back with how they work our for you.
y5mgisi
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I THINK probably around late spring.
What front springs are you going to run?
^^^What he said...
y5mgisi
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Lol as of now the plan is stock front Springs with a 1" zero rate plus the added height of the 60 to hopefully be right around 2" lift. The rear I think will get a 4" block to make it level with the front (since the 2wds sit 3" lower in the rear than 4x4s). Trans and transfer case will be a th400 and np241. Engine will be a 6.0 or 8.1.
That's all tentative on finding good deal show much money I have, etc.
There is a chance I will end up with 2" front lift Springs and longer rear Springs with a 2.5" shackle flip plus whatever I need to make it level. There is also a chance that I will do a 4l80e.
That's all tentative on finding good deal show much money I have, etc.
There is a chance I will end up with 2" front lift Springs and longer rear Springs with a 2.5" shackle flip plus whatever I need to make it level. There is also a chance that I will do a 4l80e.
Ive got 25k on a set of 265's "E"'s maybe 1/2 gone at most
Ride good wear decen t and for an A/T great traction in mud and snow
a 396 gives no advantage here. Is it just to say you run a 396?what's your intended use?
I still vote for a fuel injected 396 w/ a 4l80E
That is like saying I run a 307 in small block lingo
4 link with short coil overs!!!!
So does that mean a used set of springs if you go with the stock route? Or an aftermarket company to make the stock springs?
Do you have a donor frame?
y5mgisi
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No donor frame. I'll just use this frame. I have done a 2wd to 4wd swap before so I know what I'm up against. And I will just buy a new set of Stock Springs. I forget where I was going to get them. I think SD truck Springs? Or something like that. I think they were around $300 a pair.
