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Old 08-06-2012, 05:35 PM   #1
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5" backspacing

Just talked to coys and they said they could get me a 18x8 with 5" backspacing for the front. Will this work ok? I am running a 4.5/6 drop, on a 70 with disc brake front end. If this will work I can have my wheels by this weekend. They are still waiting on the 4.5" backspacing. Hope I can get some quick input so maybe I can get my wheels this weekend. Thanks, Nathan
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Old 08-06-2012, 06:05 PM   #2
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Re: 5" backspacing

I would rather have the 5" backspace up front.
I've had 17x8 wheels with 5" bs.
So your 18's should be fine.
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Old 08-07-2012, 05:45 AM   #3
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Re: 5" backspacing

Anybody else have any comments before I make the phone call ?
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Old 08-07-2012, 07:00 AM   #4
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Re: 5" backspacing

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Anybody else have any comments before I make the phone call ?
Since they didn't make a 70 disc brake front end, you may need to be a bit more specific. Is it a 71 and newer or one of the conversions where you use drum spindles with a G-body rotor that has a 4.75 bolt center? The conversion might not push the rotor face out 3/4" like the truck discs.
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Old 08-07-2012, 10:12 AM   #5
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Re: 5" backspacing

I have all 71-72 front suspension with 2.5 drop spindles
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