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08-13-2007 #1
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!st gen front back spacing w/wilwood brakes
Hi all, I have the wilwood brake/hub package on my 69 camaro. I was wondering what others have done for backspacing? Its a stock subframe with 2" drop front and rear. I know most use an 8" rim with 5.00" back space. I was going to go with 8" rim with 5 3/8" back spacing. I measured after i changed brakes/hubs and my treadwidth was 3/8" wider on each side. I was wondering what others did with the same combo? Thanks, Greg
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08-13-2007 #2
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Get the brakes installed then take measurements.
There are way too many variables for anyone to say anything remotely accurate.True T.
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08-13-2007 #3
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I run 17x8 with 4.5" bs on the front. same wilwood package (it seems).
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08-14-2007 #4
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5.375 is too much BS. The spacing that Nick has is more the norm. You mentioned you have a 2" drop front. Is that by spindle or spring. If it is by the spindle you will never get your wheel to fit because it will hit the steering arm.
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08-15-2007 #5
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I Orderd my Boze wheels with the Wilwood brake package Front and the sizing is 18 X 8 / 5 on 4-3/4 Chevy with 4.3/4 Back spacing (Front)
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08-15-2007 #6
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The easy way to figure backspace is to deduct 3.25 from the rim width. So if it is a 8" rim, go with 4.75. If it is a 8.5, go with 5.25
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