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I'm looking at buying a new set of 15" wheels for my '71 D100. Does anyone know the max backspacing I can use without running into problems on stock axle configuration?

Any tire size recommendations? I'm looking at 255/70R15.

All input is welcome before I throw down $$$$.

Joel

Autozone has them.

That's great info thanks.
I put the ram in my lathe this morning and cut the weld open from the non business end. I'm going to see if I have an old shock absorber with the same size chrome shaft that I can retrofit. If not I'll just make a new shaft from stainless steel. Will keep you posted.

727

Thanks for all the advice!

I also pulled the steering gear box from the donner truck. It looks different than my manual steering one. Does it matter which one I use with power assist?

I have all of the items listed in the last post.

727

I already had a set up shims I picked up at the Carlilse swap meet.

Are you trying to keep it close to original? I bought an aluminum three row for $168.00 off eBay. It did't bolt up like the listing said, but I made some mounting brackets and it cools better than any stock one ever could.

Thanks for the advice Txas2step. H'burg is a nice town but we don't have Papadeaux or Papasitos like you do!

I found it at a mopar salvage yard and pulled it from a non running truck. The chrome on the ram's' shaft is waisted and it's covered in greasy grime from it's age.

I have a power steering system that I needs to be rebuilt. Does anyone sell the parts to overhaul the control valve arm and ram? Has anyone had one of these rebuilt by a shop? Any recommendations would be welcome!

I lucked up and found a local guy with a mopar salvage yard. I pulled a bench seat from one of his trucks but it needs to be recovered. Is there anyone like Yearone that makes replacement seat covers for the original seat frames?

I'm not into keeping it original. I like how yours turned out. Fabrication isn't an issue.
Thanks!

That's a nice ride. Which year C10 did your seat come from?
I have a '71 SWB sweep line. Currently has a slant 6 three speed manual. Going to put a big block, 4 speed or maybe auto tranny ( still undecided).

727

Any chance you post a pic of them?

727

Has anyone used a bench seat out of a newer model truck to replace the original? I picked up a 71 swept line and someone had installed bucket seats in it. I wanted to hit up the local pick a part but wasn't sure what would fit.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!