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Originally Posted by wbwisme

was told that the factory drum wheels on the truck wont work with disc brake conversion. Think it hits the caliper. Not sure if I were to space it out how much I would need to space out factory rim. Trying to figure out backspacing issue if I keep the 6 lug disc brake conversion that I would need to get on the rims.

thanks

Ok, you're talking about 2 different types of wheels: factory steel wheel vs. factory ralley wheels.

6-lug, pre-71, steel wheels won't work w/disc brakes as they were spec'd for drum brake set-ups. They could prob be used w/a spacer but wouldn't be the best option. The post 73 4x4's did have a solid steelie that's very similar to the drum brake steelies that does work w/disc brakes. These are difficult to find used.... If you want a solid steelie that works w/disc brakes & doesn't require spacing, try purchasing them from an aftermarket source like WheelVintiques.

6-lug ralleys were used from 73-87 on 4x4's & will fit your disc brake swap.