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**crossy** · 12-17-2009, 11:36 AM

I have a nice set of 17x8 Torq thrust knock-offs here i am thinking about for the 75. they have a 4.5" backset. with the 1" thick adapter i will need to make them work that makes it 5.5" backset. With the coil spring only lowering in the front I am sure they will not hit the A-arms and I also want to do only the Shackle drop in the back. I want facts/opinions or ideas. I want full sidewall tires not rubber bands so what do you recommend for tire sizes. Front & rear. thanx, crossy

flamingbig10 · 12-17-2009, 12:11 PM

with the the spacer the back spacing will be 3.5 and for tire a 275/50

Billetmaster · 12-17-2009, 01:04 PM

I would be concerned with them hitting the fender when you go over bumps if you use the spacer.

bigblock73 · 12-17-2009, 01:24 PM

You won't need a front spacer...4.5" BS is factory, and because they are 17" wheels...they won't hit/rub anyhow.

I would run the spacer in the rear however, as the rear track with is about 1.5" narrower per side...3" overall./ It'll push out the wheels and make things look sooo much better.

EDIT: You said adaptor...is the bolt pattern NOT 5 on 5 for the wheels or something?

JohnC · 12-17-2009, 02:09 PM

I agree with Jeff. I don't think you would need spacer for the front. Just like he said to make the rear look better.

I think the route you are taking will look sweet on the truck. Something a little more modern, but not too much. Can't wait to see them on there.

**crossy** · 12-17-2009, 02:45 PM

yeah, thanx for he math correction factor.duh. lol
the ADAPTER is for the bolt pattern difference not just a spacer. If i dont like the look i may just buy the right bolt pattern for the front in only 7's (if avail) to keep them in.

**crossy** · 12-17-2009, 06:22 PM

found out they make 17x7 in 5on5 pattern but only make 16x8's in 5 on5. so if I buy TWO new ones ??? Ill decide when i compare tire sizes most likely. i know they make EVERY imaginable size in 16" for not much $. 17's get pricey quick. thanx , crossy

12-17-2009, 11:36 AM	#1
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	17x 8's fit our trucks. I have a nice set of 17x8 Torq thrust knock-offs here i am thinking about for the 75. they have a 4.5" backset. with the 1" thick adapter i will need to make them work that makes it 5.5" backset. With the coil spring only lowering in the front I am sure they will not hit the A-arms and I also want to do only the Shackle drop in the back. I want facts/opinions or ideas. I want full sidewall tires not rubber bands so what do you recommend for tire sizes. Front & rear. thanx, crossy Attached Images __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

12-17-2009, 12:11 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 17x 8's fit our trucks. with the the spacer the back spacing will be 3.5 and for tire a 275/50 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-17-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
Billetmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 65	Re: 17x 8's fit our trucks. I would be concerned with them hitting the fender when you go over bumps if you use the spacer.

12-17-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: 17x 8's fit our trucks. You won't need a front spacer...4.5" BS is factory, and because they are 17" wheels...they won't hit/rub anyhow. I would run the spacer in the rear however, as the rear track with is about 1.5" narrower per side...3" overall./ It'll push out the wheels and make things look sooo much better. EDIT: You said adaptor...is the bolt pattern NOT 5 on 5 for the wheels or something? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 12-17-2009 at 01:25 PM.

12-17-2009, 02:09 PM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 17x 8's fit our trucks. I agree with Jeff. I don't think you would need spacer for the front. Just like he said to make the rear look better. I think the route you are taking will look sweet on the truck. Something a little more modern, but not too much. Can't wait to see them on there.

12-17-2009, 02:45 PM	#6
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: 17x 8's fit our trucks. yeah, thanx for he math correction factor.duh. lol the ADAPTER is for the bolt pattern difference not just a spacer. If i dont like the look i may just buy the right bolt pattern for the front in only 7's (if avail) to keep them in. __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks. Last edited by crossy; 12-17-2009 at 02:48 PM.

12-17-2009, 06:22 PM	#7
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: 17x 8's fit our trucks. found out they make 17x7 in 5on5 pattern but only make 16x8's in 5 on5. so if I buy TWO new ones ??? Ill decide when i compare tire sizes most likely. i know they make EVERY imaginable size in 16" for not much $. 17's get pricey quick. thanx , crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.



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