pro street trucks

[mrflames]

dose anyone on the site have a prostreet truck that they drive alot iam still wanting to pro streeet mine and i think i my have gottin my wife to go along with what i need are some pics of there setups and was wondering how they handle going down the road i have heard they road walk lot thanks for any help

[CKTA]

The only thing I can tell you is driving w/ skinnies on the front is VERY dangerous. I've ridden in a few of my friends pro street type cars and stopping them was not that fun in the dry let alone the wet. Oh yeah, they don't handle to well either.

[grounded]

A friend of mine had 2 pro street '73-'87 trucks. He ran a decent tire up front instead of skinnies so it wasn't bad when dry, but in the wet it could get interesting. Infact, if i rember right after he sold his first one the guy that bought it wrecked it after spinning out in the rain taking off from a stoplight.

I still like them, and wold like to build one, but i wouln't really want to drive it everyday.

[CKTA]

I still like them, and wold like to build one, but i wouln't really want to drive it everyday.

:word:

[97Silverado]

Here is what I imagine mine would look like pro-streeted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/97Silverado/f66ffa7a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/97Silverado/f66ffa91.jpg

[mrflames]

well i wasnt planing on running the skinny tire up front. for some reason they just dont look right on a truck. and i dont drive my truck everyday maybe once a week if iam lucky. but i do like to take it on long road trips for the weekends i have just alway like to look an dmy truck has been pretty much the same for the last 6 yrs i think its time to start planning a make over anyway thanks for the input i have heard they are pretty bad in the wet weather

[grounded]

If it's only an ocasional cruiser,i say go for it. It's not like your going into this blind, you know it's going to drive differently than it does now, and you'll need to be more carefull.

[alwhite00]

Pro-Street is kind of played out IMO. The main reason I never really got into it is that I like to drive my vehicles a lot and if you have a blowout or other tire problem you might just as well call Summit and tell them to deliver it to whatever interstate you happen to be on because nobody will have a replacement tire for it. I like looking at them but would never own one. I would put the money into a more sensible wheel / tire combo and more suspension mods.

LK

[CKTA]

Pro-Street is kind of played out IMO. The main reason I never really got into it is that I like to drive my vehicles a lot and if you have a blowout or other tire problem you might just as well call Summit and tell them to deliver it to whatever interstate you happen to be on because nobody will have a replacement tire for it. I like looking at them but would never own one. I would put the money into a more sensible wheel / tire combo and more suspension mods.

LK


You keep the same boltpattern so as long as you keep a close height size spare you could make it home. A fear of a flat is a dumb reason not to do it.

[grounded]

You keep the same boltpattern so as long as you keep a close height size spare you could make it home. A fear of a flat is a dumb reason not to do it.
:word: noone around here stocks my tires, and i can't run a stock wheel out back, so 'm SOL if something happens, but it one of those things where i can what if until the cows come home. If I did that though, my truck would be stock. Like I said earlier, if it's what you want go for it since it's not a DD.

[mrflames]

A fear of a flat is a dumb reason not to do it.i have no fear of this

[alwhite00]

A fear of a flat is a dumb reason not to do it.


OK... I'll change my reply to I just don't like them. lol

LK

[Drgn20's]

i think that a bagged pro street truck look is one of the nices looks around

[low 84]

i plan to run a 215/70/15 on the front of mine and a 29x15.5x15 on the back. the 215 is wide enough to handle decently but will still give the right look with the rears being twice as wide as the fronts.

[lowryder99]

the bagged if customs truck is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.

[Chop Top]

In my situation, the truck will be a weekend play toy only. Hell it won't even have windshield wipers because it will never see rain. Rain + BLOWER through the hood = STUPID.

The people that build truly show quality trucks do it as a hobby, not a daily driver.

[KuzIKan]

In my situation, the truck will be a weekend play toy only. Hell it won't even have windshield wipers because it will never see rain. Rain + BLOWER through the hood = STUPID.

The people that build truly show quality trucks do it as a hobby, not a daily driver.


Doug?
:ehcapt:

cept his isnt show quality......jk'ing

[Chop Top]

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[Chop Top]

BTW if anyone on this forum has any pics of a good pro street setup for an 88-98 stepside I am highly interested in seeing them. I am still debating on the rear setup and tire sizes.

Oh and the IF truck sucks in my opinion. Alot of work for a non-functional prostreet truck.

[mrflames]

my will be a show truck but it will get drivin

[Chop Top]

So ARE there any pro street trucks on this forum ?

[1Down5Up]

You neglected the most important part of this post flames, WHATS GOING UNDER THE HOOD?

[mcfly]

the bagged if customs truck is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick. i just googled for it and holy crap that thing is awesome!

http://www.ifcustom.com/web%20pages/vehiclepages/vehiclepagepics/prostreeta/louis1.jpg

[Chop Top]

That thing will never make it down the track in one piece if it has the HP to back up those tires. Just another example of a poser in disguise.

Why build a pro street truck with no balls ?

[grounded]

That thing will never make it down the track in one piece if it has the HP to back up those tires. Just another example of a poser in disguise.

Why build a pro street truck with no balls ?
Not to mention they cut the piss out of it and it looks out of proportion.

[CKTA]

Not to mention they cut the piss out of it and it looks out of proportion.

Hot whip! :cool:

[Drgn20's]

it is very out of shape good idea but came up short imo

[mrflames]

You neglected the most important part of this post flames, WHATS GOING UNDER THE HOOD?i already have the goodies under the hood i have a 383 storker with alumium heads and intake/ a big roller cam and roller rockers/forged pistons /670 holley tbi/ msd in. system and lots of other goodies oh yea it also has a nos system

[Jimmy P]

i say do it...i almost did on my truck. But for now i stuck with the 20x10s out back

[LOWELL]

i just googled for it and holy crap that thing is awesome!

http://www.ifcustom.com/web%20pages/vehiclepages/vehiclepagepics/prostreeta/louis1.jpg
i kinda like it. IF customs did it wonder if it has a 2 link also ..lol

[depreciated]

http://www.swracecars.com/jpg/redtruck5.JPG
thats reason enough for my to tub my stepside and put a big block into it. and it wouldnt be the only prostreeted vehicle to be parked in the garage. my dad has a tubed 70 amx with a bbc in it and i have no complaints about how it drive and handles.

[496-TKO]

I am in the process now of getting parts together to some what prostreet my 92 stepside. I am wanting to run the new M/T S/R tire that is yet to be produced. 20x12 in the rear and 20x8 in the front. 5/8 drop with Competition engineering Ladder bar setup in rear, Strange aluminum adjustable coilovers. I think it'll look sick but that s just my preference.

[ProStreet468]

I have an 81 pro street , I used to drive it everyday just about, then it went to just weekends........... Anyway I have M/T's Sportsman's all around,,, 33 x 19.50 x 15 on the back......... and 28 x 7.50 x 15.... bad in the wet,spins really easy,468 BBC .... But I don't drive it in the rain unless I get stuck in it coming back from a show, the only time I fell slight body roll is if I change lanes quickly.... Heard from friends , coil overs or ladder bar setup.........might give a rough bouncy ride....

[lowryder99]

That thing will never make it down the track in one piece if it has the HP to back up those tires. Just another example of a poser in disguise.

Why build a pro street truck with no balls ?

How do you know he isn't packing some HP under that hood? You seem to be quick to judge for a truck that you don't know that much about :ehcapt:

[Chop Top]

??? Read my post again Canadian. I SAID if iT HAS the HP to back up those tires, it WILL NOT make it down the track in one piece.

Therefore, if he DOES HAVE a big motor the truck WILL FALL APART at the track. I didn't know Canadians were experts on California fabrication either. :lol:

Either way it's still ugly IMHO

[mrflames]

I have an 81 pro street , I used to drive it everyday just about, then it went to just weekends........... Anyway I have M/T's Sportsman's all around,,, 33 x 19.50 x 15 on the back......... and 28 x 7.50 x 15.... bad in the wet,spins really easy,468 BBC .... But I don't drive it in the rain unless I get stuck in it coming back from a show, the only time I fell slight body roll is if I change lanes quickly.... Heard from friends , coil overs or ladder bar setup.........might give a rough bouncy ride....you need to post up some pics of this truck

[lowryder99]

??? Read my post again Canadian. I SAID if iT HAS the HP to back up those tires, it WILL NOT make it down the track in one piece.

Therefore, if he DOES HAVE a big motor the truck WILL FALL APART at the track. I didn't know Canadians were experts on California fabrication either. :lol:

Either way it's still ugly IMHO

I just don't undestand why you say it would fall apart? There used to be a whole ton of pics of the fabrication on that truck and they all looked really good. I think they take a lot more care when it's their own vehicles they are working on :lol:

[Chop Top]

Yeah you're probably right about taking better care of their OWN vehicles -vs- the customer.

Think about it. If the truck has enough motor and torque to turn those meats in the back and make them stick, something is going to break. There is no way in hell that a truck can hold up to that kind of twist off the starting line. If he is not going to race the truck then he's just a poser for building a prostreet truck and bragging about it. I think a truck should be either A) Prostreet or B) laying frame. NOT BOTH !!!!!

[IRSd_mini]

When I first heard of IF customs, I was at a show where they had that truck. It was a hacked piece of **** then. Don't know about now. I looked it over, and walked off laughing.
I used to own a pro street 53 ford f-100. I drove it every chance I got, except in the rain. It's the only truck I have ever sold that I wish I had back.

[DemoN]

Yeah you're probably right about taking better care of their OWN vehicles -vs- the customer.

Think about it. If the truck has enough motor and torque to turn those meats in the back and make them stick, something is going to break. There is no way in hell that a truck can hold up to that kind of twist off the starting line. If he is not going to race the truck then he's just a poser for building a prostreet truck and bragging about it. I think a truck should be either A) Prostreet or B) laying frame. NOT BOTH !!!!!

you have no problem making assumptions, do you? :LOL:

[496-TKO]

The pic of the red truck tubbed up top is from S&W racecars webiste. they make a rear frame section to set you up with ladder bars and a low stance.

[depreciated]

yes that is the pic from s&w's site. and im pretty sure there kit says to run the smaller 31x18.5 tires with their frame kit. which i can't see doing cause of that.. they make bigger. we got 33x22.5s on the back of an AMX.

[Chop Top]

I think that's if your bed is factory. In my case, I have it gutted out for 33's if I choose to run them.

[mrflames]

i was looking in to the kit for s&w but i decided not to go with it. because of the fact i do not race the truck.

[Chop Top]

So how are you going to build a "prostreet" truck without a backhalf ?

[Citizen Rider]

I think he is saying he isnt gonna run that exact kit since he isnt gonna race it. I could be wrong tho.

[496-TKO]

I am not exactly going prostreet but kinda. I would like to use the New M/T S/R tire that has yet to come out. 20x12 wheel with around a 29" tall tire. The M/t comes in a 18" width. I plan to notch the frame rails and put a ladder bar setup inside the frame rails. I am going to run coil overs also and will have to cut into the bed and make a cover to weld into the bed. I will probably go with a nice street tire such as the 345 25 20. I think it is 14" of tread. I beleive I have 17" between the bed lip and the frame rail. Any more tire than that I would have to narrow the frame rails.

[CanuckTruck]

The pics here are somewhat dated, but shows the frame i built for the rear..not shown in the pics is the new alston pinto front clip..the tire size is 33/18.5...et streets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Brent/fatass1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Brent/side1.jpg

Truck has a 540, and plan to drive it some on the street..

[496-TKO]

The pics here are somewhat dated, but shows the frame i built for the rear..not shown in the pics is the new alston pinto front clip..the tire size is 33/18.5...et streets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Brent/fatass1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Brent/side1.jpg

Truck has a 540, and plan to drive it some on the street..
Looks good man! Can you go lower on the rear?

[mrflames]

So how are you going to build a "prostreet" truck without a backhalf ?iam just moving the springs to the inside of the frame. also iam going to box in the back half of the frame then build some new shock mounts. this should let me put the 33x19 mickeys that i want. and if it dosnt i can put a small notch in the frame to allow for the tires. but they should fit without having to do this.

[mrflames]

The pics here are somewhat dated, but shows the frame i built for the rear..not shown in the pics is the new alston pinto front clip..the tire size is 33/18.5...et streets

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Brent/fatass1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v87/Brent/side1.jpg

Truck has a 540, and plan to drive it some on the street..thats some nice work

[CanuckTruck]

Looks good man! Can you go lower on the rear?

Actually yes..that pic is before setting rear ride height...i can get the box to almost cover the lugnuts, if need be.

[496-TKO]

iam just moving the springs to the inside of the frame. also iam going to box in the back half of the frame then build some new shock mounts. this should let me put the 33x19 mickeys that i want. and if it dosnt i can put a small notch in the frame to allow for the tires. but they should fit without having to do this.
Man I dont think youll get a 33x19 in the fender wheel without moving the frame rails in some. I have stepside and have only about 17" from frame rail to fender lip. This is cutting out the bed to clear tire also. Also are you moving the leaf springs on the other side of frame rails?? I hope not as your chances of hookin are GONE!!

[CanuckTruck]

I would agree that without more modifications, your not going to have the clearance for a 19" wide tire. as you can see in one of my pics, my frame is 24" wide center to center, with a 18.5 et street, and its just enough.

[mrflames]

you didnt read where i said i may have to notch out the frame . and buy moving the spring to the inside hooking should no problem. i have seen this setup on a few trucks around here and it works just fine. there is also a truck on this site that is being built like this. i know its the cheap way to go but hey you have to do what you have to do when you dont have the big bucks

[Otto]

Here is what I imagine mine would look like pro-streeted:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/97Silverado/f66ffa7a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/97Silverado/f66ffa91.jpg

that truck came throught the drive through at braums a LONG time ago. he said it had a built 383. sounded just as mean as it looks too

[496-TKO]

you didnt read where i said i may have to notch out the frame . and buy moving the spring to the inside hooking should no problem. i have seen this setup on a few trucks around here and it works just fine. there is also a truck on this site that is being built like this. i know its the cheap way to go but hey you have to do what you have to do when you dont have the big bucks
Good luck on that. I would like to see some pics of how this is done.

[mrflames]

Good luck on that. I would like to see some pics of how this is done.i can not think of whos truck this is but it is being built the same way that iam planning doing mine

[badasschevy]

on my truck now i have 235/60/15 on the front and 295/50/15 on the back i love the look just the rally wheels are ugly , everyone always commments on how it looks bad . and just today in the rain my buddy got caght off and i was behind him . i hit the brakes the front end locked up kinda and the abs did its thing but i was fine