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Old 11-29-2005, 10:54 PM
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can anyone tell me what backspace to get on the front and rear wheels for a 84 gt (4lug) my car is not here and i want to order the wheels from summit. thanks, mike oh yea i was thinking about 8" in the back and 5" in front
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Old 11-29-2005, 11:07 PM
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Same wheel set up i have for sale, I would just get standard backspacing on the fronts and 5.5' backspacing on the rear and you will need a 1/4 in. spacer to clear the calipers in the front...
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Old 12-04-2005, 10:14 PM
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thanks for the reply.let me know what you want for your wheels. and where your at, mike
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Old 12-04-2005, 10:16 PM
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no spacer needed on the front with a 5" rim..I run the 3.5" with a .75 set back and a .25" spacer
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no spacer needed on the front with a 5" rim..I run the 3.5" with a .75 set back and a .25" spacer
Bullsh!t!! I run 5 inch draglites and MUST run a quarter in. spacer to clear the caliper if not it hits the back of the wheel..
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Old 12-04-2005, 10:21 PM
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I only use a spacer because I have 65mm caliper..not sure what the hell you have
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Old 12-04-2005, 10:23 PM
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You need pics...i have had three foxes all with a 5in draglite up front and they all required a spacer so maybe read up alittle before posting since i KNOW that it requires a spacer.
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don't be such as *******
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Why give incorrect information though....you know you're exposed to be the big fox tech on this site....not being a *** just correcting...
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well first I don't brag on knowing things....if you want a pissing contest just step up to the plate
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