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Will a 6.50x16 tyre be ok on a 6 1/2" rim? The original rims are 4 1/2" and look skinny in the arches of the truck Ian
My 44
Cool!!
So,is it the same book but with the mistakes corrected?
I see there is a "revised edition" of this book, is that the one to get? Thanks Ian
Here's mine Does anyone have a shot of a stock one of these from the rear? I have some "interesting" agricultural bracketry attached to mine!!
[IMG] 1 more leaf from both ends!
[ATTACH] Here's the truck 3" dropped axle with 6 leaves at the front Rear leaf mountings raised 2 1/4" with 6 leaves(4 removed)
44 ford 1/2 ton I have s 3" dropped axle with just the first leaf removed, leaving 6 leaves At the rear I have raised the spring mounts 2 1/4" and...
What year truck is that on? Blocks wouldn't work on mine Ian
Wondered if I should have used a 4" drop but then I would still need to remove leaves to soften it. Would be interested on pics with that...
Front suspension is very firm, make that very very firm!! I have only removed the shortest leaf, should I put that back and remove a longer one?...
Thanks for nice comments No, mine was very high just meant that's what stock should look like. Doesn't look really low Bet that last one sits on...
3" drop front axle and just one of the short leaves removed Rear leaf mountings raised up 2" and four leaves removed To me it looks pretty stock...
Finally back together. Not super low but looks so much better
This stuff gets great reviews(in the uk)
They certainly sound good in the pictures!!!
[ATTACH]
Gibbs
How much do you folks pay for gibbs, quite dear in the uk Ian
I'll post some more pics when I get it back on the ground, can't find any rear leaf pins/bushes Ian
Those heads look great, would like a set of those for my truck Ian
I'm keeping that look, might have some lettering on the doors for my electrical business. Am lowering it all round, brakes and suspension all...
Better keep my head down then as my truck is a bit ratty to look at!
What's an "rr" forum? Ian
Ok I won't do it, was only asking! Ian
Ha,gate valve on the zorst!!
Yep that's the sort of thing, it's just 1 3/4" pipe Ian
I'm putting a dual system on my jailbar truck. Cheap steel headers to 2 bolt flanges then to a pair of steel pack mufflers. I would like to fit...
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