: 15" VS 16" rims on 8 lug ford axles


rockr
06-16-2005, 04:32 PM
so i am swapping out the D30 and 8.8 from my jeep with 78 FORD 3/4 ton HPD44 and D60.

i have found out that 15" rims are available from a few companies just because i was interested in using my 37X15" MTR's on the new axles to save some bucks. i eventually want bigger meats like 40's and TSL's that seem to hold up better on the AZ rocks.

i am not sure if these aftermarket 15" rims will fit the 44 and 60 without grinding the calipers which i have heard.

i keep thinking i should just get some used stock steel rims at the junkie here in tucson for $35 each and get 16" tires.

OR.....are thes 15" rims you can buy new really made to fit my ford axles?

does this question make sence or what :)

Zebrafive
06-16-2005, 11:06 PM
You can swap the outers on the 44 to chevy parts and 15" wheels will fit with little grinding of the calipers. Or if you get the 15" wheels with very little backspace them will fit.