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Old 11-08-2008, 04:29 PM
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Gotta figure out some things 1st! There's two ways to make these fit in the rear with no problem. these are for a late model Chevy truck/SUV, and while the bolt pattern is the same, the back spacing isn't wide enough for tires to clear. Option 1 is to use a set of spacers w/longer wheel studs, which would allow the rim to fit w/out machining it, or the hub. Keeps the tires out of the bed and saves on machining costs. Also could shove some fatter tires on too and really fill up those wheel wells

2nd plan is to tub the bed a few inches, and machine that axle hubs to fit the rims, but not looking as likely of a plan.

The rims will fit up front with no problem once disk brakes are done up.
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