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DMO · 08-14-2014, 07:08 PM

I'm Just completed the disc break conversion from ECC on my 66 but I failed to read the small print about the original wheels not fitting. My wheels hit the new calipers. I wanted to keep the original wheels and the only solution seems to be to add a spacer? Has anyone used a 3/16 to 1/4" spacer and not replaced the lugs? If so does it leave enough thread?

Thanks for the help!!!

**lolife99** · 08-14-2014, 07:12 PM

71-87 4x4 steel wheels will work with disc brakes.

**TR65** · 08-14-2014, 10:05 PM

DMO

I use 1/4" spacers for the same reason. In my case there was plenty of thread on the studs.

TR

jcramsey · 08-15-2014, 09:21 AM

I used a small spacer and just a touch of of the grinder on my calipers to make my stock wheels fit.

08-14-2014, 07:08 PM	#1
DMO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Denver CO Posts: 26	disc breaks and wheel clearance I'm Just completed the disc break conversion from ECC on my 66 but I failed to read the small print about the original wheels not fitting. My wheels hit the new calipers. I wanted to keep the original wheels and the only solution seems to be to add a spacer? Has anyone used a 3/16 to 1/4" spacer and not replaced the lugs? If so does it leave enough thread? Thanks for the help!!!

08-14-2014, 07:12 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: disc breaks and wheel clearance 71-87 4x4 steel wheels will work with disc brakes. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-14-2014, 10:05 PM	#3
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: disc breaks and wheel clearance DMO I use 1/4" spacers for the same reason. In my case there was plenty of thread on the studs. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

08-15-2014, 09:21 AM	#4
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: disc breaks and wheel clearance I used a small spacer and just a touch of of the grinder on my calipers to make my stock wheels fit. __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

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