Absolutely no rubbing at all.
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: Sunday, September 02, 2001 12:00 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Backspacing ? for 17" gen II rims
> I have 17s on my truck as well. It's not the spindle that's the issue. I
> would be worried about the inner side of the tire hitting the frame when
> lock-to-lock. Can you turn lock-to-lock with that much backspacing? I
> would be surprised since my stock 94 rubs when at a full turn and I know
> this is common with the GenIIs.
>
> David
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Mark Kuzia <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Date: 9/1/01 9:55:54 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Backspacing ? for 17" gen II rims
> >
> > 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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