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03-02-2008, 06:00 AM
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Widest wheel width on 71 fleetside
I am looking for information from others on the widest wheel you have installed on the rear. My measurements indicate I should be able to mount a 12 inch wide rim with 7 1/2 inch backspacing with 15 in wide tires but I am looking for advice before committing. Thank you
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03-02-2008, 06:06 AM
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Re: Widest wheel width on 71 fleetside
  Is it gonna be lowered? Airbags or coil? (Airbags tend to give side to side play) I know 10" is no problem at all, for 12" you may need to widen the rear tubs.
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03-02-2008, 06:08 AM
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Re: Widest wheel width on 71 fleetside
That's an important question, yes I am bagging it. I already have the tubs and have cut the bed for maximum fit.
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03-02-2008, 09:08 AM
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Re: Widest wheel width on 71 fleetside
I was planning nearly the exact same setup. You should have room to spare if you widen the tubs to the framerails...
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03-02-2008, 02:56 PM
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Re: Widest wheel width on 71 fleetside
At one time, I had 15x14" custom back-spaced steelies w/a stock length 67/8 12-bolt truck rear (coil suspension). The bumpstop on the outside of the framerail had to go & obviously the tubs were stretched, but it required no frame modifications.
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03-03-2008, 06:53 PM
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Re: Widest wheel width on 71 fleetside
Thank you for your reply
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