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MattP
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3/07/2005
16:55:13
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 Subject: Backspacing with 3inch FabTech on 2wd
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I have a 98 CC 5.2 2wd. I've got 16x8 wheels with 5 inch backspacing. Will I be able to use the Fabtech 3 inch suspension lift with these wheels? fabtech says I can't but I wanted someone else's opinion. THanks!
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why
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3/07/2005
16:58:39
|  RE: Backspacing with 3inch FabTech on 2wd
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Why would you want a second opinion when the manufacturer of the product says 3.75" backspacing minimum? You should always go with the engineers, that way, when something breaks, it's their fault.
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oops
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3/07/2005
16:59:42
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I meant 3.75" max.
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MattP
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3/07/2005
17:18:57
| RE: Backspacing with 3inch FabTech on 2wd
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Because I have seen fabtech say that max bs is 4 5/8" I'm just curious as to what the problems would be if I were to run a wheel with 5" bs.
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rivermaniac
Dodge Dakota
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3/07/2005
21:22:28
| RE: Backspacing with 3inch FabTech on 2wd
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if you go look at your suspension , the upper balljoint rides inside the rim . when raising it it will ride near the top of the rim . the 5.5 back will hit when turning on the joint and more than that your brake lines run on the upper control arm , will rub and rupture your lines guaranteed .................. the pic on the site shows a blue truck with 15x7 that are ae 589 they have a 4" back and work fine . but that is max . If not you could run up to 4.5 back but will need custom brake lines , not oem .................Now you could do what you want , go for it ...................
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MattP
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3/08/2005
04:37:23
| RE: Backspacing with 3inch FabTech on 2wd
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rivermaniac, do you think using the 1.5" wheel spacer would solve this problem?
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rivermaniac
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3/08/2005
22:36:48
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yes , but instead of buying spacers for whatever money and have something mickey , I'll sell you my american eagle 15x8 for 250 or buy a set , I wouldn't run spacers ...............
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MattP
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2005
15:59:39
| RE: Backspacing with 3inch FabTech on 2wd
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rivermaniac, got pictures of your wheels? anything wrong with them. have tires or just rims? where in cali are you located?
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MattP
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3/09/2005
16:05:11
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Also, what's the backspacing?
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rivermaniac
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3/10/2005
21:16:21
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yes I have pics , I need your mail to send . I'm in los angeles . I got weld sidewinder rims , they are 3.25 backspacing , nothing wrong and the center caps never been used ...........
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