88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

[95C1500]

how tall are your cb antennas? 3ft?

 

[1997k1500Calvin]

Alignment should stay the same no matter what wheels are tires are on the truck. Since it was wearing the driver's tire funny prior, and out of spec since I cranked the torsion bars I decided I wanted to have it set before putting my new tires on it. I will probably send it back once I put them on as well.

The shop I used to work at could do it with bigger, taller tires, it asked questions and you could change to what lift you had that's why I asked, idk I don't get alignments, they spensive lol

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[88GMCtruck]

how tall are your cb antennas? 3ft?

2ft. I have a pair of 4ft ones but they don't agree with the wind break and the camper.

The shop I used to work at could do it with bigger, taller tires, it asked questions and you could change to what lift you had that's why I asked, idk I don't get alignments, they spensive lol

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Ah. as far as i'm concerned the tire size shouldn't affect it. My suspension is set. It was only $60 for the alignment and $80 to do the knockouts.

 

[95C1500]

so a 2ft on the hood gets good reception? I like the way they look, just wondering

 

[88GMCtruck]

Its useable for sure. I have more problems with the camper in the way.

 

[88GMCtruck]

And, now for an update!










Yeah they still aren't on. I know I'm just killing you all! All the parts showed up last night.... Sorta. The spacers are ready to roll but the hub rings needed signed for, and I was at work... *Doh* So off to the post office today to pick them up.

Anyway, here are the spacers from Motorsport-tech. They are machined very nicely, 10.9 wheel studs... and fits beautifully in the center bore of my wheels (which is custom made for these weld wheels). My only complaint was a couple studs weren't fully seated, had to "gently" tap them in all the way.

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Also, Weld sent me some information on these wheels. Mine were made in 1988 and used a shanked lug, this catalog page was from 93 when they switched to 90 deg acorns.

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And for another comparison shot for you all.... particularly dually guys. Here is a comparison between a stock 225/75R16, 235/85R16 and 255/85R16 all on 16x6 dually wheels. The difference is astounding.

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[83GMCK2500]

My only complaint was a couple studs weren't fully seated, had to "gently" tap them in all the way.

Oh yes! That is precisely the word that I had in mind as I swung the hammer. >.<

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

This is depressing. I just want to see them mounted

 

[GMC Burbalade]

I came here expecting to see them mounted.

 

[BowtieBrody]

I came here expecting to see them mounted.

Same, anytime I see this thread in the new posts page I get excited