I'm now running the Ford Econoline 16s on my 3/4 ton and have changed to the 1 ton tie rod to get away from the old long tie rod. This new tie rod allowed me to remove the spacers. Also you can heat the steering arms and bend them slightly inboard to clear rims.

I finally found a local tire shop that had a set of the Ford rims and with the spring clips attached my stock Chevy hub caps fit real nice.

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Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 07/09/2010 4:00 PM.
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1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed