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Old 03-01-2003, 03:08 AM   #1
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Vlarify "backspacing"

As i read through all these threads, i realize that i dunno what backspacing means. If someone could just tell me what backspacing is, and what distance backspacing i would need on a 72 c-10 longbox for a set of AR torque thrust 2's in 20x8. thanx in advance fer all da helps.
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Old 03-01-2003, 03:19 AM   #2
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re

the distance between the inside of your rim (where it bolts to the hub) and the outside of the rim.

I beleive the average rim for our trucks (or most vehicles?) is a 4 3/4 back spacing.

I used to own a 94 vette that had rims with a 7-8" back spacing

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Old 03-01-2003, 03:25 AM   #3
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Thankx alot man. that clears up alot of questions. now i just need the douch fer them rims. hehehe.
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