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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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I'm interested in running skinnies up front and I have the gs brakes on my 94 , is there any interference problems.
which brand of wheel is best (weld)? thanks
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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15" rims won't clear the caliper. Not recommended, but some folks went with a spacer to clear the caliper, some have converted to the smaller brakes.

Here's my '93 with the standard brakes, you can see how close it is.
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Old Mar 16, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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I run 15x3.5 weld's and have the GS calipers w/13 crossdrilled rotors. Just install a set of hardened aftermarket wheel studs in the front (good idea when running a spacer), then run a 3/8 spacer. I have no probs!
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Run this set up also
I put in extra length s-10 studs that I got @ Advanced
AP ,to make sure enough thread engagement,also
suggest open end lugnuts,to make sure you are not bottomed out against the closed head nuts & you can visually check depth of engagement.I recently went with some billet 1/2" spacers from MIDWest AP
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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I run same welds.
I use 5/16 specer.
Went with 1/2 dia... long studs.
Same in rear.

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