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15"rims on a 79d60?

992 views 15 replies 9 participants last post by  Mr.N  
#1 ·
i just put a 79 d60 in my truck and i would like to use the 15"x10" rims that i all ready have thay have a 4 1/4 back spaceing is thier any way i can use these rims.
 
#2 ·
If they're 8-lug rims with the same 8-lug pattern of the hubs, then yes they will fit, with some effort, assuming they don't have some crazy backspacing.


You will have to grind the calipers down a bit to make the rims clear without rubbing. I believe it has been documented on here before, so search and you'll find a lot of info. The amount you'll have to grind will be dependent on the amount of offset your rims have.

A bit of advice would be to NOT mount a tire onto the rim UNTIL you've grinded down the calipers enough for clearance. By not putting a tire on the rim, you can save yourself a lot of effort while you're constantly swapping the rim while checking for clearance.
 
#16 ·
The information is covered in a few threads on this board. In fact I just read some of them today, as this thread got me thinking of the same thing with my Dana 60.
(I'm looking at Chevy knuckles though)

Keep searching, and make sure you read all the links from Bill's Dana 60 bible.
and if you think 3/4 of an hour is a lot... :laughing: You should see the time I've into the Expert site.
 
#6 · (Edited)
There's always a conversion kit for sale on ebay that gives you a bracket and K-20/30 rotors and calipers, and you can run 15" wheels on them. You may need to run 9/16" studs and ream your hub flange out because that's what the GM rotors use. Don't know why that wasn't suggested. I hope I'm not in for a flaming. Its a lot more work pulling it down to the knuckles to do. Maybe that's it.
 
#10 · (Edited)
So leave. Its simple bro. Better yet, buy a fawking little red star and search............................. Wow, what a miracle. Since your a tight ass and dont want to spend any money on shit. Use Google and search our archives... Its free. This topic has been covered in full half a fawking million times.

Panther was trying to help your stupid ass. KNOW IT ALL DICK HEADS HUH...?? Fawk a blender Dumb Fawking Newb.