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Old 02-17-2018, 05:49 AM
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Hi guys! Does anyone know if it's possible to use the stock rear calipers on LG drag spindles and run a 15" wheel like Weld rt-s or vitesse rt?
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Yes it is. I’ve run them for years that way.
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Excellent! Thx for ur input!
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Sorry to revive an older thread but did you guys have to grind a bunch on the rear caliper? I had to go through about 3 rounds of grinding and it is still close. .080 feeler slides in there but I'm worried it's too tight. Any thoughts?


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I never touched my calipers. I only had to grind the LCA which is well documented.

With the car jacked up, take the leaf spring out. Put the wheel on and place a jack under the tire. When you jack up the tire to simulate ride height, you will see where the LCA hits the wheel.

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Originally Posted by Capthuff
I never touched my calipers. I only had to grind the LCA which is well documented.

With the car jacked up, take the leaf spring out. Put the wheel on and place a jack under the tire. When you jack up the tire to simulate ride height, you will see where the LCA hits the wheel.

Good luck.
Thanks, I clearance the LCA and cut the fins off the caliper as I've seen documented here and thought I was good. I put the wheel on and it started rubbing on the caliper. Very weird, curious to see what the other side does LOL. Thanks!

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