MiniSimp's 1985

[CTENG in KS]

Ya, we did a spring over conversion with 5 inch springs on the front.  did a shackle flip with 5 inch blocks in the back lol.  total was right around 11 inches.  I see if i can find any pics of it on flat ground, but here is a minor flex shot.  You can see we had to cut out the fenders.

I don't mean to be mean Hyena, but you gots to cut MORE of those fenders off, it doesn't look near bad arse enough with all that sheetmetal!

[Hyena]

wasn't much more that could be cut, it started getting into the cab area.  he sold it a long time ago anyway and bought a yota.

[MiniSimp]

Here's the 2" Backspaced wheels

[CTENG in KS]

mmmmm, yep, whatcha gonna paint em with? Black?

[6.72:1]

Yes, new wheels!

[MiniSimp]

mmmmm, yep, whatcha gonna paint em with? Black?

Yup.

Yes, new wheels!

Needed them, my other wheels are all bent.

[MiniSimp]

 

[6.72:1]

Whoa!


YES!

Those things look good!

[Wermz84]

Sweet, those are looking good!    



Just curious mini, why you going narrower on the wheels?

[MiniSimp]

Tighter hold on the bead.

[Wermz84]

Tighter hold on the bead.

had you slipped any on the 10X15's, or you just wanna try lower pressure?

[MiniSimp]

Lower pressure.
I like running about 6-8lbs.

[Wermz84]

Lower pressure.
I like running about 6-8lbs.

thanks for the info Mini.   reason I asked is cause I have been debating between 15x8's or 15x10' for the wider footprint.   

[88toyta35s]

on the front of your truck did you use a spring hanger if not how did you do it?

[MiniSimp]

1985 trucks already had springs in the front.

[88toyta35s]

oh yeah duh sry im a little out of it on my 88 when i do straight axel do i need the spring hanger to do it or can i make it look like yours some how and on your front leafs that were from the rear you said the 6th leaf is aal whats what

[MiniSimp]

You'll need a hanger, either built or bought. Marlin sells them.
6th leaf was an AAL (Add-a-leaf) at least I thought it was, but I'm not totally sure.
6 leaves was too thick so I pulled one and now run a 5 leaf pack.

[88toyta35s]

how much lift do you have out of it

[MiniSimp]

not sure, never measured.

[88toyta35s]

whered you get your johhny joints from and how many leafs are on the chevys you have

[MiniSimp]

Chevy's are 3 leaf + overload.

[88toyta35s]

whered you get your tilting lift blocks

[MiniSimp]

Dave Wong Window Tinting Etc
Address:   14361 Tuolumne Rd # A, Sonora, CA 95370 
Phone: (209) 588-1880

[88toyta35s]

how much where they and how much lift did they give you and do you like them

[MiniSimp]

Dude, seriously, you're freakin' killing me!
All questions that you have are in my build up. READ!
I was trying to be nice for the first 10 questions, but .
Try calling the number I just gave you!

[Duffil]

 

[MiniSimp]

Big update for the weekend!

My father-n-law trailered my junk down to San Jose for me so I can get my wheels mounted, do some work on my skid plate and drive it to Hollister!

[88toyta35s]

thanks for your help ill give them a call tomorrow sorry about all the qeustions i just want to do my truck right thanks again

[MiniSimp]

Then you better read someone elses thread if you want it done right, mine is done cheap.

[MR_DIY]

nice work Mini.  keep it coming dude.

as for the new guy with the ?'s   .... you'll get it all too if you hang around and read a lot.  it takes time. no worries.


now back to MiniSimp's buildup