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Old 04-29-2016, 03:23 PM   #1
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wheel backspace

I know this topic comes up a lot.I have 20x8.5s 5.25BS and 20x10s 5.5BS on my truck now. im bagging the truck and putting in a bolt-in C-notch. Is my backspace good for a bagged track? 72 rearend
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Old 04-29-2016, 03:29 PM   #2
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Re: wheel backspace

Sure.
But you have the answer right in front of you.
Remove the springs and lay the truck out.
You will need an adjustable track bar to re-center the rearend.
Seems like you could tell us if this will work, instead of the other way around.
Use quality shocks and rear shock relocators also.
Trim any bumpstops or brackets that are in the way.
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Old 04-29-2016, 03:39 PM   #3
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Re: wheel backspace

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Sure.
But you have the answer right in front of you.
Remove the springs and lay the truck out.
You will need an adjustable track bar to re-center the rearend.
Seems like you could tell us if this will work, instead of the other way around.
Use quality shocks and rear shock relocators also.
Trim any bumpstops or brackets that are in the way.

Only thing is I have the bed and the wheels off right now to install the airbag kit. I kinda wanted to get some new wheels before the price goes up next month. but I guess I could measure..........
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Old 04-30-2016, 03:27 AM   #4
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Re: wheel backspace

For 80 bucks you can buy a percys wheelrite that will let you test out any rim size and backspacing you can think of.
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Old 04-30-2016, 01:30 PM   #5
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Re: wheel backspace

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I know this topic comes up a lot.I have 20x8.5s 5.25BS and 20x10s 5.5BS on my truck now. im bagging the truck and putting in a bolt-in C-notch. Is my backspace good for a bagged track? 72 rearend
You should be all good to go. Let us know if we can help with the new set.

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Re: wheel backspace

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Sure.
But you have the answer right in front of you.
Remove the springs and lay the truck out.
You will need an adjustable track bar to re-center the rearend.
Seems like you could tell us if this will work, instead of the other way around.
Use quality shocks and rear shock relocators also.
Trim any bumpstops or brackets that are in the way.
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