Good Deal = Change of Plans

[mr_blasto]

I kept trying to convince myself that 1/2 ton axles will be fine because I will never want to go bigger than 35", but that all changed tonight. You may have seen my post in the garage, but I just picked up a dually D70 and matching DRW D60 (out of a '77 chevy one ton) with 4.56's for $550. So now the plans are obviously to go with a little bit bigger tire , and some H1 wheels. I see some in the future (I think, I still need to talk myself into cutting a 1st gen )

It was pretty funny pulling up to the guys house with my K5 (see spec's in sig) - he didn't think they would fit, but we showed him! The next problem will be getting them out of the K5 and figuring out where to keep them until they are ready to swap in.

Anyhow, I will keep everyone posted as my K5 goes 1-ton.

 

[mtnman210]

I'll tell you what I'm feeling like such a nice guy that I'll be happy to store them for you....I'll even cover the shipping.
However I'm not responsible for "LOST" or "STOLEN" parts

very cool score. We're definitly gonna need pictures

 

[Burt4x4]

haha Nice
That is how I ended up going from a 350 to a 454...gotta deal I couldn't pass up
Keep us posted

 

[OLD DAWG]

haha Nice
That is how I ended up going from a 350 to a 454...gotta deal I couldn't pass up
Keep us posted

I hear ya Burt It sounds like another verse of the same old song Welcome to the insanity club Mr. Blasto, let the adventure begin

 

[vtblazer]

I kept trying to convince myself that 1/2 ton axles will be fine because I will never want to go bigger than 35"

Anyhow, I will keep everyone posted as my K5 goes 1-ton.

Yeah, I remember those days...
Just had a new set of 39.5's show up today.

Nice score, great spring/summer upgrade.

 

[mr_blasto]

Yeah, I remember those days...
Just had a new set of 39.5's show up today.

Nice score, great spring/summer upgrade.

Which 39.5s did you go with? Are you going to do much on road driving?

I am thinking I want 38-39.5's in some sort of radial (it is a dd after all), but I am having a tough time deciding just which one.

I really enjoy watching your projects.

 

[vtblazer]

Which 39.5s did you go with? Are you going to do much on road driving?

I am thinking I want 38-39.5's in some sort of radial (it is a dd after all), but I am having a tough time deciding just which one.

Took off my 37" SSR's (radials) and went to some 39.5 TSL's. (bias)
The 12.50x37 SSR's drove on pavement really well in case your considering those.

It's street legal for the most part but it's intent is 99% trail use.
Not a daily by any means but if I need to get to a trail head, I can.