Back spacing question.
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Back spacing question.
I just sold my wheels and forgot to check the back spacing. I intend to buy new wheels soon and want to make sure they fit right. What back spacing do I need on a 69'? Will 4 1/2" work?
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The original backspacing is 4" on 8" wide wheel.
You can go with more backspacing on the rear if you move the parkingbrake bracket, or use offset trailingarms. Not sure on the front.
What size wheels are you looking for?
You can go with more backspacing on the rear if you move the parkingbrake bracket, or use offset trailingarms. Not sure on the front.
What size wheels are you looking for?
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Originally Posted by litevette
I just sold my wheels and forgot to check the back spacing. I intend to buy new wheels soon and want to make sure they fit right. What back spacing do I need on a 69'? Will 4 1/2" work?
It also depends a lot on what size tires you are using...
With my 28 x 13.5 - 15 ET Street tires, I needed to cut a piece of the frame, remove the rear sway bar and go with a narrowed spring...
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StingrayDK: Thanks for that info. Does that mean I can't put on 4 1/2" back spacing rear wheels without modifications? I'm looking at some 17 x 8's in the front and 17' x 10's in the rear.
Olivier: I'm hoping to avoid those kinds of modifications. I know you need a lot more meat out back than I do. Your probably making twice the power I am.
Olivier: I'm hoping to avoid those kinds of modifications. I know you need a lot more meat out back than I do. Your probably making twice the power I am.
