HELP! Wheels hitting calipers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

john02fxdl · 02-07-2009, 10:56 PM

OK, so I just did my six lug disc brake conversion today on ECE drop spindles on my 70 stepper. I went and mounted my wheels and they won't turn! So I take them back off and sure enough, it's the caliper hitting the wheel. These are stock steel wheels, not aftermarket. I can get them to clear w/ a 1/4" wheel spacer, but WTF? Has anyone else have this problem and what did you do to correct it? I didn't really want to buy new wheels, I'd rather keep my stock steelies for the old school look

02-07-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
john02fxdl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale, PA. South east corner of the state Posts: 75	HELP! Wheels hitting calipers OK, so I just did my six lug disc brake conversion today on ECE drop spindles on my 70 stepper. I went and mounted my wheels and they won't turn! So I take them back off and sure enough, it's the caliper hitting the wheel. These are stock steel wheels, not aftermarket. I can get them to clear w/ a 1/4" wheel spacer, but WTF? Has anyone else have this problem and what did you do to correct it? I didn't really want to buy new wheels, I'd rather keep my stock steelies for the old school look



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