How to make 26s fit

[Gameover]

Maybe stick with 22" and under, it will fit without hacking up the car and still sit at factory height or lower depending on actual rim and tire size.

I already ordered rims from armani forged so I can only go forward

 

[565bbchevy]

I already ordered rims from Armani forged so I can only go forward

So you ordered rims without any idea on how you are going to make them fit? IMO I like to take a bunch of measurements first off existing rims to see what type of clearance issues I might have, but good luck with your set up.

 

[Gameover]

Cheap way, use a truck body off frame lift they come in different sizes 1",2" an so on.

Then it will depend on tires your putting on the rims . Will have to rework the bumper hangers/brackets.

Air-ride suspension? $$$$

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I know it's a truck but it's only got a 3" body off kit an l was able to put 38" tires on it. Just for reference.

Thank u I brought a 2002 Silverado just for the motor but I junked the truck wish I would have known this smh

 

[bob64]

Thank u I brought a 2002 Silverado just for the motor but I junked the truck wish I would have known this smh

You can get the body lift kits any where, there cheap ($100-$200) They come with everything you need to add space between frame and body.

If l was going to do a car, l'd only add enough and still keep frame hidden by the body. So a 1" lift block will give you 2" of added tire from normal an so on.

Wiring an steering shaft will extend enough for up to a 3" block so no worries there.

 

[CaliWagon83]

Also, you might want to consider re-gearing the rear axle so you’ll still have decent power. A wheel/tire combo that big will affect performance. Also, your speedometer readings will probably be off as well.

 

[fleming442]

Qdub is the resident big wheel expert; I want to say he says 24s go no problem. HOWEVER, it really comes down to tire size. Ideally, 26" is overall height including the tire, but that's out the window when it's your rim size. I see fabrication in your future.
I totally get building a car around a set of wheels, but the operative word is "building". NOT, "what's the least amount of work I need to do"; that ain't gonna fly.

 

[CaliWagon83]

Yeah. Putting 26s on a G-Body is a major commitment that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

 

[565bbchevy]

Yeah. Putting 26s on a G-Body is a major commitment that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

An even bigger commitment considering the cost of those Amani Forged wheels.
https://www.carid.com/amani-forged-wheels/26-inch/
And a nice disclaimer: This is a completely custom product (built-to-order) is therefore non-cancellable and non-returnable, once the order is placed.

 

[Gameover]

Qdub is the resident big wheel expert; I want to say he says 24s go no problem. HOWEVER, it really comes down to tire size. Ideally, 26" is overall height including the tire, but that's out the window when it's your rim size. I see fabrication in your future.
I totally get building a car around a set of wheels, but the operative word is "building". NOT, "what's the least amount of work I need to do"; that ain't gonna fly.

😥 I went into this build not knowing what I was up against I already paid a ton of $ for my rims now I have to forward thank u for ur advice

 

[Gameover]

You can get the body lift kits any where, there cheap ($100-$200) They come with everything you need to add space between frame and body.

If l was going to do a car, l'd only add enough and still keep frame hidden by the body. So a 1" lift block will give you 2" of added tire from normal an so on.

Wiring an steering shaft will extend enough for up to a 3" block so no worries there.

So u think 3 inch lift cups would work with the original springs