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here's what i'm working with

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by nhgranite, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:21 AM
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    nhgranite

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    got a deal on 17x9's with 5inch bs. got billies and i'm ordering complete new lift leaf springs from toy tec. if i set the front at 2.5 can i squeeze in 285/70/17's without hacking or wheel spacers?
     
  2. Apr 3, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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    you will have to do some trimming but it isnt hard.
     
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    Isn't 5" backspaced what the factory wheels are? Or are they 5.5"? Either way I'm pretty sure there will be some trimming.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM
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    thanks. don't mind a little plastic trim.
     
  5. Apr 3, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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    Factories are 5.5" BS.

    With 5.0 BS your tires will be pretty close to the UCA but I've seen guys make it work. Just requires trimming more than with the 4.5" BS.
     

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