Is that if you don't move the parking brake bracket?
will 4.5 work?
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Le Mans Master
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will 4.5 work?
Folks...found some 17x8 wheels I really like but they do not come with 4" backspacing. Only 4.5" backspacing. Will these work on my 71? What will the affects be to the position relative to the body and frame?
TKS
TKS
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I'm just suprised because I've heard of others on this forum using 4.5"bs and even 4.75" backspacing without offset trailing arms. It would definitely hit a sway bar though, you're right about that.
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My 80 with 17" x 9.5" centerlines have a 5" back space. The tires fit good on the front, but on the back I needed a 3/8" spacer to clear the rear brake caliper....which was the cause for me to install
moroso 2 7/8" extended wheel studs. my $0.02
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