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Old 05-03-2010, 05:15 PM   #1
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Is my backspacing a problem

Have 8 in tt2's on front with 5.5 b.s.'ing & on sharp turns they have always scrubbed my lca. I think an extra inch offset might solve the problem . In other words , would 4.5 in bs'ing probably stop the scrubbing . I know it would be a lot cheaper to grind down the lca's , but Im a little afraid to do that . Any experience or opinions of this would be appreciated.
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Old 05-03-2010, 05:30 PM   #2
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but Im a little afraid to do that

Why ?

Many many many people have ground the lca without any issues, It'd be way cheaper than buying wheels.
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:47 PM   #3
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Re: Is my backspacing a problem

got any pics of the wheels on the truck?
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:12 PM   #4
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Re: Is my backspacing a problem

Yes, less back-spacing would keep the wheel from buzzing the lower a-arm.
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Old 06-15-2010, 11:27 PM   #5
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Re: Is my backspacing a problem

What size rims?
17 inch?
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Old 06-16-2010, 12:24 AM   #6
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What size rims?
17 inch?
I think he is talking about 18's.
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