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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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So I have had a set of SST rims and have been saving up to get them powder coated (because they were in bad condition in the first place so figured why not) and i finally got them powder coated not to long ago and found out today that they don't fit over my 99 rams spindles. Why is this i thought that all ram spindles are the same. Do i have to buy the SST spindles as well or what?

If i need to buy more things to get them on my truck i am thinking about selling them
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Do you have factory spindles? I don't see why they aren't fitting either.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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i don't know, but maybe 2wd vs 4wd, or 15 inch rims vs 16 inch rims ?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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theyre 17's only thing i can think is 2wd vs 4wd
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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is it doing this for all four?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Well, he has a 2 wheel drive, and 17" SS/T wheels come off a 2wd.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Line up the holes than push on.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Is it hitting the lower balljoint or is it hitting at the tie rod?
Have you replaced balljoints/tire rods?
Really odd cause I just checked mine & there is maybe 2" of space from the tip of the lower balljoint to the rim & at the top of the spindle just as much room.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RM_Indy
Is it hitting the lower balljoint or is it hitting at the tie rod?
Have you replaced balljoints/tire rods?
Really odd cause I just checked mine & there is maybe 2" of space from the tip of the lower balljoint to the rim & at the top of the spindle just as much room.
Same here, approx. 2 inches of space.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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They should fit without prob....if you take some pics of where its hitting, it can give us a better idea of whats wrong and we will be able to help you get them on.
 
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