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17" 2wd 1500 wheel backspacing? WTF?

Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:14 AM
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I have searched and I find a lot of conflicting information....


Can someone tell me what thebackspacing is on these wheels:



I'm trying to see if they will fit with the 4" CST 2wd spindle lift. It says you must have less then 4.625" BS and if I don't need new wheels that will save me a ton of $$$.


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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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Take one off and measure it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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Take one off and measure it.
I'm out of town and can't get to it for a week.

Somebody has to know ....
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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According to performancelifts.com, the CST 4" spindle will work stock wheels with STOCK tires, but not larger than stock. That's for my '07, dunno what year you have. If you are using a larger tire, then just get some cheap 17" steelies for $400/set. They make a nice 8 hole black wheel. It's also avalable in chrome. Rock Crawler Series 97, I believe.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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I saw that too .... but I wonder if that is for stock 17s or stock 20s?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Probably for both. Performancelifts.com has some badass customer service. If you email them now and ask, they will probably have an answer for you within the hour. Hell, I submitted a question at 11:30 PM and had an answer in 25 minutes. They have wheel spacers there for $135 if you want to run your stock wheels, so that would be cheaper than buying new wheels.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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My OEM 17s are packed for shipping. Otherwise, I'd measure 'em for ya. If no one else has a faster method, let me know -- I'll unpack one.
 
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