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quentin hill · 06-21-2010, 06:03 PM

Well I got my wheels in today but I have a problem. I have a 72 chevy stepside and I ordered 15x10 ralley wheels for it but they stick out 2" past the fender. LOL So I need some help should I have the (original) rearend shortened 2" on each side? should I purchase a used rearend and have it shortened? I do not want to go with a small size wheel.

Any help would be much appreciated.

gregg72340 · 06-21-2010, 06:06 PM

Is there enough clearance to make up the difference in the backspacing of the wheel?

quentin hill · 06-21-2010, 06:19 PM

I am not sure what you are asking. But I think you are asking if I changed the wheel to a 6.5" backspace instead of a 4.5" would it fit?

The backs yes the fronts no.

quentin hill · 06-21-2010, 06:21 PM

If I changed the drums to disks would this narrow the rearend?

gregg72340 · 06-21-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quentin hill

I am not sure what you are asking. But I think you are asking if I changed the wheel to a 6.5" backspace instead of a 4.5" would it fit?

The backs yes the fronts no.

Yep that was what I was asking LOL, switching the backspacing on the backs is an easier solution than narrowing the rear and I think you might gain something by going to front disk but dont think it would be the amount you need

gregg72340 · 06-21-2010, 07:20 PM

Sorry just though of this is it a 1/2 ton, then shouldnt it already have front discs anyway????

cdowns · 06-21-2010, 07:26 PM

a 72 has disc fronts already// a 6.5 backspace in front will probally cause problems with cleanance issues when turning a 6.5 backspace in rear might need to reroute thhe emergancy brake cables a bit or tire might hit the bedside too

quentin hill · 06-21-2010, 07:28 PM

It does on the front and the rims fit fine there. The rear is where the problem is and that is where I was thinking of changing to discs but I am not sure of the cost. What is cheaper a narrow rearend or discs and with the discs do you really gain anything.

Thanks for your help

cdowns · 06-21-2010, 08:13 PM

the axels and studs are in the same place with rear disc it changes nothing as far as track width

**truckdude239** · 06-21-2010, 08:17 PM

71-72 come factory with disc

quentin hill · 06-21-2010, 08:18 PM

Really, on the rear?

71tahoe · 06-21-2010, 08:50 PM

It might be cheaper to widen the fenders than narrow the rear.

GASoline71 · 06-21-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quentin hill

Really, on the rear?

No... The rear are drums... front are disc. But to narrow the rear end is a lot of work and cash, when you can just get the proper backspacing for the 2 rims in the rear.

Gary

quentin hill · 06-22-2010, 03:32 PM

Quote: No... The rear are drums... front are disc. But to narrow the rear end is a lot of work and cash, when you can just get the proper backspacing for the 2 rims in the rear.

That is the problem these rims only come with a 4.5 to 5" backspace. I have the 4.5" now but I need to gain 2 more inches, .5" is not going to be enough (That's what she said

) I have been doing some research and it seems that to narrow a GM rearend would cost a lot of money.

I really want these wheels on my truck but maybe common sense says to just go with the 15x8's. DADGUM

Dingfodgy · 06-22-2010, 03:59 PM

I would check with Stockton Wheel Service- they will either modify your existing rims to whatever BS you want or make you a new set- again to whatever backspace you desire. You shouldn't need to narrow your rearend to run 10" rims.....folks do this all day long. You just need to get your backspacing dialed in and you'll be good to go.

quentin hill · 06-22-2010, 05:27 PM

That my friend is the best news I have heard all day.

Thank you so much

cdowns · 06-22-2010, 06:47 PM

have you mounted tires on these rims yet to measure the actual clearance in the rear to the bed sides? i'd hate to hear you spent a bunch changing the rims than with tires mounted they hit the bed

06-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Need a solution Well I got my wheels in today but I have a problem. I have a 72 chevy stepside and I ordered 15x10 ralley wheels for it but they stick out 2" past the fender. LOL So I need some help should I have the (original) rearend shortened 2" on each side? should I purchase a used rearend and have it shortened? I do not want to go with a small size wheel. Any help would be much appreciated. __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-21-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: Need a solution Is there enough clearance to make up the difference in the backspacing of the wheel? __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!

06-21-2010, 06:19 PM	#3
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Need a solution I am not sure what you are asking. But I think you are asking if I changed the wheel to a 6.5" backspace instead of a 4.5" would it fit? The backs yes the fronts no. __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-21-2010, 06:21 PM	#4
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Need a solution If I changed the drums to disks would this narrow the rearend? __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-21-2010, 07:20 PM	#6
gregg72340 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: ambler, pa Posts: 325	Re: Need a solution Sorry just though of this is it a 1/2 ton, then shouldnt it already have front discs anyway???? __________________ Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!!

06-21-2010, 07:26 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need a solution a 72 has disc fronts already// a 6.5 backspace in front will probally cause problems with cleanance issues when turning a 6.5 backspace in rear might need to reroute thhe emergancy brake cables a bit or tire might hit the bedside too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-21-2010, 07:28 PM	#8
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Need a solution It does on the front and the rims fit fine there. The rear is where the problem is and that is where I was thinking of changing to discs but I am not sure of the cost. What is cheaper a narrow rearend or discs and with the discs do you really gain anything. Thanks for your help __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-21-2010, 08:13 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need a solution the axels and studs are in the same place with rear disc it changes nothing as far as track width __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-21-2010, 08:17 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Need a solution 71-72 come factory with disc __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-21-2010, 08:18 PM	#11
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Need a solution Really, on the rear? __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-21-2010, 08:50 PM	#12
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Need a solution It might be cheaper to widen the fenders than narrow the rear.

06-22-2010, 03:32 PM	#14
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Need a solution Quote: No... The rear are drums... front are disc. But to narrow the rear end is a lot of work and cash, when you can just get the proper backspacing for the 2 rims in the rear. That is the problem these rims only come with a 4.5 to 5" backspace. I have the 4.5" now but I need to gain 2 more inches, .5" is not going to be enough (That's what she said ) I have been doing some research and it seems that to narrow a GM rearend would cost a lot of money. I really want these wheels on my truck but maybe common sense says to just go with the 15x8's. DADGUM __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-22-2010, 03:59 PM	#15
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Need a solution I would check with Stockton Wheel Service- they will either modify your existing rims to whatever BS you want or make you a new set- again to whatever backspace you desire. You shouldn't need to narrow your rearend to run 10" rims.....folks do this all day long. You just need to get your backspacing dialed in and you'll be good to go. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

06-22-2010, 05:27 PM	#16
quentin hill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: jacksonville Florida Posts: 74	Re: Need a solution That my friend is the best news I have heard all day. Thank you so much __________________ "TO GO AN EXTRA MILE AND PERFORM MORE THAN WHAT ONE IS COMPENSATED FOR"

06-22-2010, 06:47 PM	#17
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need a solution have you mounted tires on these rims yet to measure the actual clearance in the rear to the bed sides? i'd hate to hear you spent a bunch changing the rims than with tires mounted they hit the bed __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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