offsett trailing arms
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From: salisbury nc
offsett trailing arms
I am ordering offset trailing arms for a 79 and wonder if anyone has done this.
also does anyone have the new offset needed on a ten inch wheel with the trailing arm offset
thanks
also does anyone have the new offset needed on a ten inch wheel with the trailing arm offset
thanks
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A number of people have installed offset TA's with good result. I'm sure some of the guys will reply with more information than I can on the subject. Welcome to the forum!! 
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From: Zion NC
What is the new offset that can be used to maximize these arms??? I am wanting to put the widest wheel/tire combo on the back thats possible. i believe that 305's are the widest tires.. but whats the offset on a 17 inch. rim...?? thanks ElCid79
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Originally Posted by leichtigkeit
I am ordering offset trailing arms for a 79 and wonder if anyone has done this.
also does anyone have the new offset needed on a ten inch wheel with the trailing arm offset
thanks
also does anyone have the new offset needed on a ten inch wheel with the trailing arm offset
thanks
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I think you need a wheel backspace of 5 inches to run a 10 inch wheel without it sticking out from the fenders. I have offset arms from Van Steel and am running an 8.5 inch wheel with 4.25 inch backspacing and it sits flush with the fender with a 275 tire on the back. I am not sure if you can run 5 inch backspace with a 15 inch wheel but I am sure you can with a 17.
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From: Clearwater FL
Originally Posted by ElCid79
I was going to be putting 17's on it anyways... Some of those Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's...
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From: Zion NC
Originally Posted by Van Steel
Those are sweet rims. I'm putting them on my 04' Colorado. You can run 255/45/17 up front on a 8" wide rim and a 4" backspace. A 285/40/17 in the rear on a 9" wide rim w/a 5" backspace. Post some pics when you get them on. I'd love to see them.
Will do.... Don't know how long it will be, depends on if I can sell my current wheels or not... If I do, then I am forced into ordering new ones... If not I may just wait a little while... hah...