Hey guys - thought I'd offer a data point with pictures. There are a few caveats to keep in mind:
This is a '95 C1500, long bed, 5.7
Hitch is a Curt Class IV #14081
Exhaust is a Gibson cat back single
Wheels are pro-comp 69's
4" lift spindles up front, 3" blocks in the rear
I test fit an 8...