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Old 08-08-2013, 04:26 PM   #1
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what size wheel spacer to use

i have a 1968 gmc half ton and i want to put a set of late model rims on it i know the back spacing isnt the same what i would like to know is what size spacer can i buy to install the late model rims
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:18 PM   #2
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Re: what size wheel spacer to use

It would really help to know the backspacing of the late model wheels.
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:27 PM   #3
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Re: what size wheel spacer to use

i couldnt find the specs for the factory rims i just bought 1 1/2'' spacers and going to try them i seen on here where a guy use 98 and used the 1 1/2'' spacer and it worked
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Old 08-09-2013, 09:30 AM   #4
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Re: what size wheel spacer to use

Don't forget suspension changes like disk brakes will change tour front track width.
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Old 04-13-2014, 06:16 AM   #5
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Re: what size wheel spacer to use

I used the 1" 1/2 wheel spacers and I'm able to put stock rims on from 00-2013 model gm trucks
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