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#226
#228
1978 crew 4x4 short box
I just picked up a retired fire dept pickup. Think i'll put it on ebay. Hope to get between 4500 and 5500. Is there a market for these. How do I post pictures here? email brandx@wtechlink.us
#229
Here in the California Bay Area, no market. Prineville, Oregon: different story. What it will fetch on Ebay has a lot to do with logistics. I.E. if the truck is worth $4500 someone on the other side of the country will not bid that high because they will have to factor the cost of shipping. Either flying out and driving it home or having it transported. The only way to find out for sure is to list it.
#230
#231
gears
I just picked up a 1978 crew 4x4 with the 351m and d44frt
Is there a quick way to tell the gears in the frnt and rear end?
Also what is the best back spacing and rim size to run on the crews?
I have 6" sd spring waiting to install, so looing at some 36" tires but cant think of the best rim size (was thinking 16.5 x 12, not sure on backspaceing)
thanks
Rod
Is there a quick way to tell the gears in the frnt and rear end?
Also what is the best back spacing and rim size to run on the crews?
I have 6" sd spring waiting to install, so looing at some 36" tires but cant think of the best rim size (was thinking 16.5 x 12, not sure on backspaceing)
thanks
Rod
#232
Just my opinion and experiance. 16.5 rims have no inner bead retainer, so if you air them down to go off road they will pop off the bead easier, also, tires are more expensive and harder to find a good selection of. The upside is, you can find lots of rims for cheap, for these very reasons. But the tires are more expensive.
#233
Just to add to what bendog was saying, I'd avoid 16.5's. They are on their way to extinction. As the last 16.5 molds wear out, manufacturers aren't going to invest money into retooling them. Go 16", 17", 18", or even 20". You're rim width will depend on what cross-section tire you're going to run. I.E. 12.50-13.50 would spec on 10" wide wheel as a general rule of thumb.
#234
I'll add another vote for AVOIDING 16.5" rims.
As far as the rim width - I run 315/75r16 tires on a 16x7" rim and 35x12.50r15 on 15x7" rims. You don't need super wide wheels to run these tires. The narrower wheels look WAY better IMO, and they protect the rim a bit more by ballooning out a bit in the sidewall. This is nice when driving where rocks and branches, etc. can nail the wheels
As far as the rim width - I run 315/75r16 tires on a 16x7" rim and 35x12.50r15 on 15x7" rims. You don't need super wide wheels to run these tires. The narrower wheels look WAY better IMO, and they protect the rim a bit more by ballooning out a bit in the sidewall. This is nice when driving where rocks and branches, etc. can nail the wheels
#237
I have "heard" of people having rubbing issues on the wheels/calipers with 16" rims, but I have never seen it myself/ The only thing I can think to cause this would be an overly thick cast aftermarket wheel. My 16" ford wheels are fine.
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#239
Just listed it on ebay
I guss we'll see what happens.eBay Motors: Ford : F-250 (item 260243706707 end time May-30-08 14:27:42 PDT)
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hey i just got my running gear for my crew your not the only one steve
eBay Motors: 1992 Dodge Diesel Club Cab 8ft bed 5spd (item 190224119916 end time May-28-08 17:44:19 PDT)
eBay Motors: 1992 Dodge Diesel Club Cab 8ft bed 5spd (item 190224119916 end time May-28-08 17:44:19 PDT)