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Wow what a difference! Last winter put in Sids 4" drop Axle and rear blocks and I adjusted the rear shock mounts to get some additional clearance to fit the rims and tires. Through some guidance on the forum i adjusted the steering which made a significant improvement. BUT going from biasply to radials holy cow its like driving a new car. No more wander and goes straight down the road. Thanks to Rex Wheelsmith for his patients in helping me the rims fit perfect with no issues.

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That's the best chassis stance I've seen in quite awhile. Nice all around.

Once again..... THAT is an awesome truck. When we meeting up Steve. I've got to lay my eyes on that pickup!

Wow, that is a SWEET truck! I'm usually not one for Chrome wheels but they look perfect!

Thanks ALL its been challenging and a blast to work on, the recourses this site offers have made it all possible! No more big projects this year next year nock a couple more out, for now its just drive and enjoy! Steve

...I agree. I'm biased - I like lowered some, but favor this vs slammed (not that there is anything wrong with that!). Done just right & Wheelsmith is a great way to go.

I just got rubber on my wheelsmith wheels today. Firestone 235/70/R15. I wanted a little lower stance yet make it look very original. Ill get some pics up in the next few weeks. I was very impressed with the tire installer. He used plastic covers over everything, put the weights only on the back (they didn't need much balancing weight), and I feel really good about the whole process. 5 tires, metal covered stems with metal caps, $700 and change. I went ahead and put the white logo out since it was so tastefully done. Just outlined lettering. No whitewalls, no bold white anywhere. If you put 235/75/R15 side by side with these (235/70/R15) there is just a slight 1/2" smaller diameter difference that I was looking for. They threw in the acorn style chrome lug nuts and locks. (threw in.. hahaha)

Added a few pics in the boltbucket concerning the tires if anyone is interested. Very happy so far. Lots more to do!

Deve, As I noticed you have earlier pics of 3 wheel studs, did Wheelsmiths recommend any particular stud in regards to length and shoulder diameter or was that strictly based on your disc and drum combo?

Those weren't wheel studs, they were differential ones. The disc brake kit I got from Brothers just had the right ones included. I pressed them in and everything came together perfectly. I did use the included spacer ring.

Just ordered (4) wheels from Wheelsmith. 16x6, powdered coated gloss black with hub caps and beauty rings (won't use the rings). Total cost including shipping is $936.00 (ouch!). $500 worth of tires still to come.

You are gonna like the quality of the wheelsmith wheels. When I had my spin balanced, they fell right within what the tire company expected. They put the weights on the back side only.

It cost me $140 per tire to purchase, install and spin balance.