Not true, my truck is using more, with 17's, the wheels clear the spindle
completely and you can use more backspacing. When you run the R/T wheels,
the wheels have 6 1/2'' b.s., with that much, the wheels actually hit the
A-arms.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Medeiros" <orange383@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 9:34 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Backspacing ? for 17" gen II rims
> The stock wheels have a 5 1/4 backspacing. In the front, I would not go
> any deeper than this. In the back, you could get away with another inch,
> but I wouldn't push anymore than that.
>
> David
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Date: 9/1/01 11:32:07 AM
> > Subject: DML: Backspacing ? for 17" gen II rims
> >
> > Does anyone know what wheel width and backspacing is the max for a 95
2wd
> dak?
> > I'm sure I can put wider wheels in the rear but I dont know what the
> > backspacing limits are for either the front or the rear.
> >
> > John S
> >
> > 95 cc 318 auto, transgo shift kit, HE stage II TB and intake, HE 1418
> cam,
> > 1.6 Roller rockers, MSD digi6+, MSD HVC coil & 8.5 wires, Hp cap +
rotor,
> MP
> > PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat), 180
stat,
> > autolite 3923's, progear DR timing chain, auburn LSD, 4.10 gears,
> superior
> > axles, K&N X-stream filter system, MP valve covers, 24# FMS injectors,
> IAT
> > adjuster
>
>
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