Cried, then laughed, then grabbed the grinder - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Trailblazr81 · 07-20-2005, 07:48 AM

OK Ive been working on cars and trucks for quite awhile now. This was a stupid mistake. I had put 2 new tires on my Blazer then a month later it took a big dump on me. So then I got a 73 K20. It came with 16.5 inch rims. My Blazer had 15 inch. I bought 4, 8 lug 15x10 wheels and 2 more tires. Took it all to the shop. Later on I get a call. Guy from shop tells me... "good news is your tires are mounted, bad news is they dont fit!!" The front wheels are hitting the caliper. Well Im thinking I just wasted money on wheels and tires, so I take it home and try to put 'em on. Almost on. So I spend the rest of the evening grinding caliper and mount and got the wheel on. Tonight I'll do the other side and will be good to go. I guess the worst part is I tested a wheel on the rear before I took 'em to the shop, but for some reason didnt think of trying the front. I know this!!!! :doah:

Hanr3 · 07-20-2005, 09:48 AM

Every once in a while we all need to make dumb mistakes to keep us in check.

Just yesterday I couldn't figure out why the courtesy lights wouldn't go out. I started testing all the switches only to discover the rear hatch dome light has a switch and it was on. DOH!!!!

American · 07-20-2005, 10:48 AM

if your truck is a K20 and not a K30, then you shouldn't have had any problems fitting 15x10's

HickTrucksRus · 07-20-2005, 10:51 AM

American Not true 3/4 calipers/hubs do not alow 15x10s to fit

blacksheep10 · 07-20-2005, 10:51 AM

you sure about that american?

overkill48 · 07-20-2005, 04:53 PM

I have put 15 inch wheels on 4 different 3/4 ton front axles and had to grind the calipers on all of them some more than others. On a side note I tried to put some 15 in wheels on a 8 lug 9.5 semi floating 14 bolt with the bigger brakes and the wheel would not fit they hit the drums.

TheJuice · 07-20-2005, 11:02 PM

You will need grinding. This is on a '95 Bronco that I just put a ford D44 HP solid in, with chevy 8 lug outers and 15x8 wheels (4.25" BS). Had to grind the caliper and bracket. Not a bunch, I have no worry about safety. But no way it would fit without grinding. Same brakes on D60 rear, so same grinding of calipers at all corners.

boxxerace · 07-20-2005, 11:38 PM

I have put on 15 x 10s on a 3/4 dana 44 and they fit. The same rims also fit on a 14 bolt ff. Noticed some minor scraping in the high points in the paiint... so yah.. its really close on the front end!

Trailblazr81 · 07-21-2005, 07:49 AM

Well after spending a couple evenings after work grinding, I got the wheels on. Backs were no problem. It wasnt fun tho. I can definately feel it in my hands, I dunno how people can do this all day every day.

DarkEternal · 07-21-2005, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailblazr81

Well after spending a couple evenings after work grinding, I got the wheels on. Backs were no problem. It wasnt fun tho. I can definately feel it in my hands, I dunno how people can do this all day every day.

I do it every day - trick is to have a good grinder that doesnt vibrate. If I use a cheapo one at work I will feel it, if I use my craftsman 7" then not a problem - just soar forearms because its not light.

Trailblazr81 · 07-21-2005, 09:25 AM

Well Im using a Craftsman thats pretty old. Got it from my grandfather. Use 4"-5" discs. I should probly get a new one. Only $$$$ Right!!!

07-20-2005, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trailblazr81 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 48446 Posts: 83	Cried, then laughed, then grabbed the grinder OK Ive been working on cars and trucks for quite awhile now. This was a stupid mistake. I had put 2 new tires on my Blazer then a month later it took a big dump on me. So then I got a 73 K20. It came with 16.5 inch rims. My Blazer had 15 inch. I bought 4, 8 lug 15x10 wheels and 2 more tires. Took it all to the shop. Later on I get a call. Guy from shop tells me... "good news is your tires are mounted, bad news is they dont fit!!" The front wheels are hitting the caliper. Well Im thinking I just wasted money on wheels and tires, so I take it home and try to put 'em on. Almost on. So I spend the rest of the evening grinding caliper and mount and got the wheel on. Tonight I'll do the other side and will be good to go. I guess the worst part is I tested a wheel on the rear before I took 'em to the shop, but for some reason didnt think of trying the front. I know this!!!! :doah:

07-20-2005, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hanr3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33482 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 645	You almost had it right. Every once in a while we all need to make dumb mistakes to keep us in check. Just yesterday I couldn't figure out why the courtesy lights wouldn't go out. I started testing all the switches only to discover the rear hatch dome light has a switch and it was on. DOH!!!! __________________ blah blah blah...... Last edited by Hanr3; 07-20-2005 at 09:56 AM.

07-20-2005, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
American Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12257 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,725	if your truck is a K20 and not a K30, then you shouldn't have had any problems fitting 15x10's __________________ EB Truggy on 39.5's - *FOR SALE $6,000 obo* TopOffroaders buggy by CBfabwerks: in the works 5.3, th400, np205, hp60, 10.5", 18" CO's, 43's, H1's

07-20-2005, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
HickTrucksRus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27040 Location: Bridgewater, CT Posts: 628	American Not true 3/4 calipers/hubs do not alow 15x10s to fit __________________ lame 88 2door xj.

07-20-2005, 10:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
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07-20-2005, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
overkill48 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9191 Location: New Haven Mo Posts: 120	I have put 15 inch wheels on 4 different 3/4 ton front axles and had to grind the calipers on all of them some more than others. On a side note I tried to put some 15 in wheels on a 8 lug 9.5 semi floating 14 bolt with the bigger brakes and the wheel would not fit they hit the drums.

07-20-2005, 11:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheJuice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 45052 Posts: 57	You will need grinding. This is on a '95 Bronco that I just put a ford D44 HP solid in, with chevy 8 lug outers and 15x8 wheels (4.25" BS). Had to grind the caliper and bracket. Not a bunch, I have no worry about safety. But no way it would fit without grinding. Same brakes on D60 rear, so same grinding of calipers at all corners.

07-20-2005, 11:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
boxxerace Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35359 Posts: 121	I have put on 15 x 10s on a 3/4 dana 44 and they fit. The same rims also fit on a 14 bolt ff. Noticed some minor scraping in the high points in the paiint... so yah.. its really close on the front end! __________________ [COLOR=RoyalBlue][FONT=Georgia][SIZE=1]Bob the Builders got nothin on me[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR]

07-21-2005, 07:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
Trailblazr81 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 48446 Posts: 83	Well after spending a couple evenings after work grinding, I got the wheels on. Backs were no problem. It wasnt fun tho. I can definately feel it in my hands, I dunno how people can do this all day every day.

07-21-2005, 09:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Trailblazr81 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 48446 Posts: 83	Well Im using a Craftsman thats pretty old. Got it from my grandfather. Use 4"-5" discs. I should probly get a new one. Only $$$$ Right!!!

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