: 14-bolt ff and 15 in wheels


4x4 yj
01-03-2007, 10:23 AM
Will 15 inch wheels work on a 14-bolt disk brake conversion using eldorado calipers? If so what size is best 15x8 or 15x10 with 3.5 backspace?

IV WHLN
01-03-2007, 11:07 AM
I used 15x10 with 2.5" backspaced black steel wheels (PCW moster mods) on my 14-bolt with 3/4 ton front calipers. the have plenty of room between them.

toolman4x460ci
01-03-2007, 01:22 PM
3.5 will scrubbbbbbbbb. You would have to add a spacer or grind some. I used 2.5 as well with no problems. But bought a set of used wheels with 3.5 and had to use a wheel spacer. http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/pcbe923390a3d7e48f0ad732dcc9b9f44/ee0a4b41.jpg

4x4 yj
01-08-2007, 07:12 AM
I used 15x10 with 2.5" backspaced black steel wheels (PCW moster mods) on my 14-bolt with 3/4 ton front calipers. the have plenty of room between them.

Thanks, I believe I will be using the same wheels as you.

What type of calipers are you running on your front 60? How much grinding needed with 2.5 bs? I will be using a 78 ford 60.

IV WHLN
01-08-2007, 11:13 AM
Thanks, I believe I will be using the same wheels as you.

What type of calipers are you running on your front 60? How much grinding needed with 2.5 bs? I will be using a 78 ford 60.

Factory '85 ford calipers. Tires aren't on the 60 yet (still building). Front may need a little cutting. 14 bolt is done sitting on the new rubber with plenty of clearence at the brakes.

kryan
01-21-2007, 11:29 PM
What are you running for the cables on the eldorado calipers for the
emergancy brake?

4x4 yj
01-23-2007, 06:11 AM
I was going to try stock Cadillac e-brake cables from the junk yard. http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/discs.htm

I have decided to go with a transfercase e-brake instead.