18"x9.5" wheel fitment triple check
09-24-2018, 08:33 PM
#21
My VB&P spring measure 47 3/4" along the arc & ~ 45.25" center of bolts. I have 8" Bolts for the mounting spring. This sits well inside the 18" wheel.
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onaqwst (09-24-2018)
09-24-2018, 08:38 PM
#22
I think my bolts are too long, will have to double check later. It also seems like the VBP spring have less of an arch to them than the steel spring before tension, I could be wrong, but could be due to the shorter bolts. I should just order a new spring anyways since the leaf is original and might be time to upgrade for a better ride...I do have air shocks in the back too.
The only place that may have what you need is vansteel, but their low arch spring still might require 10" bolts also.
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onaqwst (09-24-2018)
09-24-2018, 09:16 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
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The problem you may have with a new spring is VB&P is out of business and most other mono-springs are high arc. Not sure who has something similar to the VB&P springs. Do a search for composite springs and height problems.
The only place that may have what you need is vansteel, but their low arch spring still might require 10" bolts also.
The only place that may have what you need is vansteel, but their low arch spring still might require 10" bolts also.
I appreciate the help thus far...
09-24-2018, 11:52 PM
#24
I did check vansteel website and they show in the description the spring requires a 8" bolt. You might want to give them a call. Is your bolt 10" or 8" ?
09-25-2018, 09:38 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
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I have 8" bolts and really don't want to crank them up higher and raise the rear end if possible.
I'm going to triple check everything again later and just see if there is a way I can adjust/etc something. Maybe I'm in the wrong/etc..... Trying to avoid scratching up the rims/etc so I can return if needed....
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09-25-2018, 10:59 AM
#27
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Triple checked and the only way the 18x9.5x5.25 bs will fit if if iI crank up the leaf spring another 1.5" min on the 8" bolt. Not sure how much that will affect the ride height in the end especially with the steel leaf spring.
I just sent back the 2 18x9.5 rims and will do 18x8 all around.
I just sent back the 2 18x9.5 rims and will do 18x8 all around.
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09-26-2018, 06:27 PM
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Triple checked and the only way the 18x9.5x5.25 bs will fit if if iI crank up the leaf spring another 1.5" min on the 8" bolt. Not sure how much that will affect the ride height in the end especially with the steel leaf spring.
I just sent back the 2 18x9.5 rims and will do 18x8 all around.
I just sent back the 2 18x9.5 rims and will do 18x8 all around.