Will or can I make 15 inch wheels fit an 8 lug Dana 60 and 14 bolt

[Rushwater]

I need help determining if 15x10 wheels will be able to fit over the the calipers and drums of a Dana 60 front and a 14 Bolt ff rear. The axles are going under my 1991 1/2 ton Suburban 4x4. I already have a new set of the tires I want to use and they are 15 inch. I like the old school look also. If any one has any information for me I would greatly appreciate it.

[LONGHAIR]

It all depends upon the back-spacing of the wheels. Some will work, some will not.

[b454rat]

I had 15x8s with 4 1/4" offset, had to grind the calipers down, but not hard to do, just timing consuming. The less b/s, less grinding.

[propanemudtruck]

But if you get to little backspacing you may run into increased wear on your bearings and ball joints due to leverage. I'd rather do a little grinding and keep the wheels tucked close. Just be careful on the type of weights used to balance the tires too.

[LANDC]

I ground my d60 calipers to aceppt a 15 inch rim and regret it somewhat now. I don't think modifying a brake component would pass an inspection if the inspector was anal. I know its a pain in the ass but before you do something irreversible look into the rules and regs in your area. Very worst case scenario : You are in an accident, and upon inspection they find you have modifyed your brakes and find you at fault because of said mod. Just my .02 cents.

[ghettoluxury]

Lots of grinding is required or you can shell out the $200 like I did and order brackets from Sumner Machine Works that allows you to run calipers from a Dana 44. Then the only grinding that needs to be done is the casting flash. They will slide on the 14 bolt just fine.

[Quackaddict]

Very informative, I have a 3/4 ton with the 8 lug Dana 44 up front and 14bolt in the rear and thought I could only go down to 16's. It is hard around here anyways to find a 15" rim in 8 lug but if a deal comes along good to know I can get them on the truck.