All-but-done: '90 K5 3/4-ton axle swap

[Minnesota]

Just a nod of thanks to the Forum for helping make this happen.

3" TC EZ-Rides up front, ORD shackle flip in the rear; 1" zero-rates on both ends at the moment. 16.0" Western Wheels and 315/75 Cooper STT's. No shims in the rear, but T-case currently dropped 1" to keep the vibes at bay. Heading towards a proper CV rear driveshaft.

Now to work on bumpers, body, etc.

 

[big reaper]

Looking good. I especially like the rims.

 

[Minnesota]

Ya. About fell outta my chair when I saw them on CList, and indeed at 16.0". $250 for all four. They have a 4" backspace, and it really came out nice.

One is juuust a touch outta round. My tire guys let me see it on the balancer, and it's not that bad. Be happy to take it in to a Denver shop to true it up in the future.

I bead blasted them with 80-grit glass beads and they came around fair enough for an offroad vehicle.

 

[y5mgisi]

I like it! i didnt know TC made 3" springs.

 

[496truck]

Hey, you're doing it right!

 

[meanboyjr]

Very nice. Since I want to do the same to my rig, I'll look to yours for inspiration.

Totally diggin' those wheels. The 315/75-16 work out to about a 35" tire, yes?

 

[paratrooper307]

I like it! i didnt know TC made 3" springs.

I've been pleased with my 3" EZ rides. I honestly feel like it rides better than it did stock. With a shackle flip in the back for 4" of lift, the stance comes about just about perfect.

 

[str8axle55]

Very nice, stance looks perfect. I`ve never seen those wheels in 16 inch before, only 16.5.