hi gang,
I'd love to put some wider rear wheels/tires on my van.
Picture is the height I'd like but maybe 2 inches wider.

Anyone done it? How do I raise the rear to clear the fenders?

Thanks

That pic is off of my clubs website. One of my clubs members.

Wide tires like these???? N50x15. Rims are 10x15. Re-arch your springs then add a three inch block on each side.



you can use air shocks or the Monroe shocks in the above pic.

you may have to get longer brake lines. I did. Mine were custom made at a hose shop. Don't remember how much they cost.

It is a 64. I sold it several months ago

Hey VB, when you added those lift blocks, did you have any problems with your drive shaft angle? I think your van has an awesome stance and I am thimking about adding lift blocks to mine.
-Ryan

Nope no problems

VB... Did you have to add a leaf or just re-arch them???

yes I did add a leaf The tires I have on it required it because they are so tall. A lower profile tire wouldn't require it.

Probably a stupid question, but where would I get my springs re-arched? And how much does it cost?

I had all of mine, front and rear re-arched, added a spring to each corner and the 3" blocks with new u bolts for $300.00. Any good spring shop can do it for you.

Awesome job, that's exactly what I want.
Funny though, when I got the van it was lowered...but I think raised is the way to go with these. Looks killer.
I have a spring service shop near, will have to check.
Questions: How do you keep the block from moving, is it bolt through?

Are these the shocks for the towing option sold by rockauto?

How do you determine if you need another leaf?


What rims did you use?


Boy those Mickey Thompsons must have set you back more than the lift job.

How is the ride?


Thanks

Are those MT 12" or 15" wide?? I'm thinking 30 x 12 R 15 for my pickup. I don't think I can go any wider than 12's since my wheels are only 8 1/2" wide. My fronts are 26" tall, might even get lucky and keep them in the fender wells.