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02-11-2009, 11:09 AM
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New Shoes for the J2000
I finally had time to get the wheels powder coated, the tires cleaned and them all mounted up.
The wheels are factory Jeep 16x6 wheels that have the 3 clips to hold the factory dog dish hub caps.
The tires are 7.50-16 Eldorado Super Deep Lug IIs.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Rankin
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1972 J2000: 304, T18, Dana 20, Dana 44s w/ 4.09s, Rear Detroit, 7.50-16s
1977 J10: 401, TH400, Quadratrac, partime kit, Dana 60's , 4.10s, welded rear, RS44044s SOA, 63" Springs inboarded, 36" Goodyear RT IIs
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02-11-2009, 11:10 AM
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Bleedin' Gasoline
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looks cool
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02-11-2009, 11:10 AM
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Classic. I love that look.
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02-11-2009, 03:50 PM
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I totally agree with all of the above! Very nice..
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02-11-2009, 03:57 PM
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Thanks for the compliments!
I think the wheels turned aout really nice and it gives it that good ol classic look I've wanted for this truck for a long time. Now I just need to find my dang hubcaps.
Thanks,
Rankin
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1972 J2000: 304, T18, Dana 20, Dana 44s w/ 4.09s, Rear Detroit, 7.50-16s
1977 J10: 401, TH400, Quadratrac, partime kit, Dana 60's , 4.10s, welded rear, RS44044s SOA, 63" Springs inboarded, 36" Goodyear RT IIs
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02-11-2009, 05:02 PM
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I like it without the hub caps.
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02-11-2009, 05:06 PM
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that is a sexy truck!!!!
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02-11-2009, 05:15 PM
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I like it without the hub caps.
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02-11-2009, 05:18 PM
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Nice looking truck Rankin! |
02-11-2009, 05:39 PM
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Thanks guys!
I agree it looks good as is, but it will look GREAT with the hubcaps! I'm just a huge sucker for the dog dish hubcaps, plus the truck originally came with them so they will be going back on.
Elliott did you ever locate a set for the '64?
Thanks,
Rankin
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1972 J2000: 304, T18, Dana 20, Dana 44s w/ 4.09s, Rear Detroit, 7.50-16s
1977 J10: 401, TH400, Quadratrac, partime kit, Dana 60's , 4.10s, welded rear, RS44044s SOA, 63" Springs inboarded, 36" Goodyear RT IIs
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02-11-2009, 05:59 PM
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Looks awesome, if you don't mind me asking how much did those tires cost you and where did you get them?
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02-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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Looks awesome, if you don't mind me asking how much did those tires cost you and where did you get them?
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Well I actually made $200 by trading my old 33" Super Swampers for them. They came from Lubbock, a buddy of mine saw them at a small tire shop and bought them and then never used them so i traded the swampers for the tires plus $200.
As far as I know these haven't been made for several years now. I think Cooper tire just discontinued there traction 7.50-16s. Power King, Galaxy, Specialty Tires of America are some off the top of my head that still make tires similar.
Thanks,
Rankin
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1972 J2000: 304, T18, Dana 20, Dana 44s w/ 4.09s, Rear Detroit, 7.50-16s
1977 J10: 401, TH400, Quadratrac, partime kit, Dana 60's , 4.10s, welded rear, RS44044s SOA, 63" Springs inboarded, 36" Goodyear RT IIs
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02-11-2009, 08:00 PM
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How tall are they?
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02-11-2009, 08:35 PM
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I think these were almost 32" tall.
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1972 J2000: 304, T18, Dana 20, Dana 44s w/ 4.09s, Rear Detroit, 7.50-16s
1977 J10: 401, TH400, Quadratrac, partime kit, Dana 60's , 4.10s, welded rear, RS44044s SOA, 63" Springs inboarded, 36" Goodyear RT IIs
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02-11-2009, 08:36 PM
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Thanks guys!
I agree it looks good as is, but it will look GREAT with the hubcaps! I'm just a huge sucker for the dog dish hubcaps, plus the truck originally came with them so they will be going back on.
Elliott did you ever locate a set for the '64?
Thanks,
Rankin
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02-12-2009, 12:13 AM
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Looks good! Had no idea you could still get meats like that anymore
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02-12-2009, 04:32 AM
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does any of you guys notice that the prior 74 rigs sit higher...
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02-12-2009, 06:23 AM
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Those do compliment your ride, I like them... |
02-12-2009, 07:14 AM
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I'm a sucker for the dog dish hubcaps as well.
Did you have any issues with the powder coating cracking when you torqued the lugnuts down?
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02-12-2009, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ironroad29
does any of you guys notice that the prior 74 rigs sit higher...
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Well actually my J2000 was a pretty bad lowrider. It currently has leafs from a CJ 4' spring pack up front and the rear shackles have been rotated to point down. Over all this gained roughly a 3" lift. The Jeep is also sitting on jack stands in these photos so that adds a little hight as well.
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I'm a sucker for the dog dish hubcaps as well.
Did you have any issues with the powder coating cracking when you torqued the lugnuts down? |
Well I haven't torqued them down yet, they are just past hand tight, but no signs of cracking yet, but I see how it might.
Thanks,
Rankin
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1972 J2000: 304, T18, Dana 20, Dana 44s w/ 4.09s, Rear Detroit, 7.50-16s
1977 J10: 401, TH400, Quadratrac, partime kit, Dana 60's , 4.10s, welded rear, RS44044s SOA, 63" Springs inboarded, 36" Goodyear RT IIs
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