33" front tires on a 69 D200
33" front tires on a 69 D200
Hello all,
Per the title I want to fit 33"s to the front of my 69 d200. I'll be replacing the stock split trims. My question is do any of you have experience of how 33" tires fit and what wheels were used to get them to fit without issue? 8 lug options that have 3.75" or less of backspace yet are still wide enough for 33×12.5 seem limited. The rear will get matching wheels/tires. I also looked into options for lifting the truck but all I can find are kits for the w series, or earlier d200 years. Any help is appreciated, this is the last major hurdle before I can hit the road.
Per the title I want to fit 33"s to the front of my 69 d200. I'll be replacing the stock split trims. My question is do any of you have experience of how 33" tires fit and what wheels were used to get them to fit without issue? 8 lug options that have 3.75" or less of backspace yet are still wide enough for 33×12.5 seem limited. The rear will get matching wheels/tires. I also looked into options for lifting the truck but all I can find are kits for the w series, or earlier d200 years. Any help is appreciated, this is the last major hurdle before I can hit the road.
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Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
I have 33/12.50/16.5 tires on my late 65 w200 on old school Firestone wagon wheels. Nothing rubs.
The older trucks sat higher than the later ones. I would think you could use front springs from a w series to lift the front of yours and blocks in the rear.
Do not use blocks on the front axle!!
The older trucks sat higher than the later ones. I would think you could use front springs from a w series to lift the front of yours and blocks in the rear.
Do not use blocks on the front axle!!
Late 65 w 200.
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
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Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
And then you'll have to deal with ugly bump steer.BigBlockTrucks wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:37 pm.... I would think you could use front springs from a w series to lift the front of yours.....
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Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
Well there is also no good reason to put 33s on the front of a 2 wheel drive truck in my opinion.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:47 pmAnd then you'll have to deal with ugly bump steer.BigBlockTrucks wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:37 pm.... I would think you could use front springs from a w series to lift the front of yours.....
It always opens a can of worms when you start changing the geometry of any front end.
Late 65 w 200.
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
Factory LU-2 winch.
Updates: 205 transfer case,4.10 gears, disc brake Dana 60 front with lock out hubs
440 repower in the works
60 d100
383 with 727
4 wheel disc
3.73 geared rear
Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
Why bother with old trucks when more fuel efficient and capable modern versions exist? Come to think of it, no good reason for anything in life.BigBlockTrucks wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:56 pmWell there is also no good reason to put 33s on the front of a 2 wheel drive truck in my opinion.PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:47 pmAnd then you'll have to deal with ugly bump steer.BigBlockTrucks wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:37 pm.... I would think you could use front springs from a w series to lift the front of yours.....
It always opens a can of worms when you start changing the geometry of any front end.
So much breaks down when we start analyzing the "why" instead of just letting each other enjoy our journeys.
I'd like 33s on mine. Any other info out there in making it work?
Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
if 33s are a must ...would fill the wheel wells nice
maybe a body lift ....its the easiest without messing steering geometry
or a set of 300/400 front fenders
maybe a body lift ....its the easiest without messing steering geometry
or a set of 300/400 front fenders
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Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
Back in the day a member, Trey (wideblock66 ?), seemed to indicate that 31x10.5 were the largest you could run in the front on a D100/200 with stock suspension and no rubbing. He also indicated wheel size and backspace.
There was a member, Jonte, that lifted a D200.
There was a member, Jonte, that lifted a D200.
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Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
Trey's handle is Wideblock - no "66". He was an original member and forum moderator, left the forum in a dispute over "sheep boy".
Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
I've seen Jonte's post in my searches, I recall his was a 68. Were there any differences in the suspension between the 68 and 69 d200?soopernaut wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:17 amBack in the day a member, Trey (wideblock66 ?), seemed to indicate that 31x10.5 were the largest you could run in the front on a D100/200 with stock suspension and no rubbing. He also indicated wheel size and backspace.
There was a member, Jonte, that lifted a D200.
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Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
I can't say on D series, but a 68 & earlier W series sits taller than 69.
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1978 W200 club cab
1975 W600
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