Dodge 60 Front with 15" wheels? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

redruM · 01-14-2002, 08:38 AM

can this be done with 3 3/4" offset will i have to grind the calipers ??

How much offset with no grinding ?

The Adam Blaster · 01-14-2002, 03:12 PM

I don't have a specific answer for you, but from what i've heard, a 60 with 16" rims is a bit of a tight fit, and grinding was definitely necessary...

440-fide Ramcharger · 01-14-2002, 09:09 PM

Very little grinding with 2 1/2 backspacing. I have 4 inch backspacing and had to do quite a bit of grinding. No problems, the area that needs grinding is plenty thick. Good Luck,

redruM · 01-15-2002, 05:33 AM

i dont mind the grinding and i really would like 15" - 3 3/4" backspacing (std rockcrawler wheel) i guess its time to buy calipers......Thanks

DavidO · 01-22-2002, 02:18 PM

What is the max backspacing you can run, even if you do ground? I don't mind grounding, but I'm starting with new wheels and I'd like to get as much backspacing as possible. I've found 5" and would like to use them. I'm just wondering if I'll hit anything else.

I appreciate any help.

~dso

FULLSIZE · 01-24-2002, 09:22 PM

to much backspacing and you might not be able to turn to lock cause the tire might rub the spring, depending on tire size. if your running a 60 you probably have BIG tires.

DavidO · 01-24-2002, 09:29 PM

Hmm. Good point. Anything else?

01-14-2002, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
redruM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7855 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 813	Dodge 60 Front with 15" wheels? can this be done with 3 3/4" offset will i have to grind the calipers ?? How much offset with no grinding ? __________________ 98TJ 4.0L, Auto, 4.0 231, 60F Detroit, 61R Spool, 4 links F&R,5.38's, Hydro, Beadlocks, TSL&Boggers

01-14-2002, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Adam Blaster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1479 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Posts: 4,271	I don't have a specific answer for you, but from what i've heard, a 60 with 16" rims is a bit of a tight fit, and grinding was definitely necessary... __________________ Just call me Humpty Dumpty.

01-14-2002, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
440-fide Ramcharger Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1602 Location: San Jose, Ca USA Posts: 733	Very little grinding with 2 1/2 backspacing. I have 4 inch backspacing and had to do quite a bit of grinding. No problems, the area that needs grinding is plenty thick. Good Luck, __________________ Mark E. San Jose, Ca SOLD 75 Ramcharger 440, blah, blah SOLD 66 Welder Bill't Bronco Rockbuggy 06 CTD 87 Buick Grand National X2 65 Vista Cruiser GN Turbo V6 powered

01-15-2002, 05:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
redruM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7855 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 813	i dont mind the grinding and i really would like 15" - 3 3/4" backspacing (std rockcrawler wheel) i guess its time to buy calipers......Thanks __________________ 98TJ 4.0L, Auto, 4.0 231, 60F Detroit, 61R Spool, 4 links F&R,5.38's, Hydro, Beadlocks, TSL&Boggers

01-22-2002, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
DavidO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5256 Location: Aggieland... College Station, TX Posts: 662	Max? What is the max backspacing you can run, even if you do ground? I don't mind grounding, but I'm starting with new wheels and I'd like to get as much backspacing as possible. I've found 5" and would like to use them. I'm just wondering if I'll hit anything else. I appreciate any help. ~dso __________________ 70 FJ40. TBI 350. SM465. Klune V. NP205. 14B. D60. Hydro Assist. Spring Over. Welded. Simple.

01-24-2002, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
FULLSIZE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3654 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 4,462	to much backspacing and you might not be able to turn to lock cause the tire might rub the spring, depending on tire size. if your running a 60 you probably have BIG tires. __________________ A Dodge guy...yep, weirdo for sure.

01-24-2002, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
DavidO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5256 Location: Aggieland... College Station, TX Posts: 662	Hmm. Good point. Anything else? __________________ 70 FJ40. TBI 350. SM465. Klune V. NP205. 14B. D60. Hydro Assist. Spring Over. Welded. Simple.

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