Project: LOWrange

[Kyle M.]

a 215 tire is 8.5 wide. what is the back space on the rim? That is the determining factor.

[83bagged]

well the tire calculator says that the section widt is like 8.5" and the height is 23.9". but i measured one mounted on a 18x8 and the height was 23.25" which is PERFECT for me and the width was 8" even. id rather a 7" but thatd make the tire taller, i dont need that lol. but 7" would also make it a bit wider. the tire calc is ABOUT but when mounted its different

backspace/offset, idk yet. NO ONE can give me a straight answer, they all say o well i believe mine ar xxx but his are xx. so IDK! i need to know with a 18x8 and a 18x7. im gonna run the same on all 4 so that i can rotate them.

so if ANYONE knows the backspace with a 8" wheel on beams to tuck, PLEASE let me know. or even a 7" wheel. i believe that on a 7" its 5" BS and an 8" itd be 5.4-5.6"? idk

[PlumCrazy]

Bet it will run with a bit of a miss unless you invest in some new plugs.lol

[PlumCrazy]

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

[Robert_1967]

Whats wrong with the rims and tires that you are running now?? I think it looks great as it is when it comes to the wheels, if they are 14"s i could see you going to a 15", but I think the whole look of your truck would be a little lost with a 18", but that is just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions, they are like butts, eveyone has one and they all stink.

my vote is for the 14"s or 15"s that is on it now.

Robert

p.s. it's still a niffty little truck.

[Robert_1967]

Originally Posted by PlumCrazy

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

I would guess that is why the old car makers stop useing it and went to brass for brake lines and fuel lines, been a long time sence I seen a old car (early 1900) use copper lines.

[ChrisR1S]

Originally Posted by PlumCrazy

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

I may be wrong but i think the copper is just for mock-up and he was going with all stainless lines and fittings?

[83bagged]

Originally Posted by ChrisR1S

I may be wrong but i think the copper is just for mock-up and he was going with all stainless lines and fittings?

correct. the copper is easier to bend, im using it for practice/mockup cause its ohhh idk, about $9 CHEAPER a ft? lmao

Originally Posted by PlumCrazy

Is it common to use soft copper for hard lines? I have heard when copper (any thing from copper tubing to solid wire) is used in a automotive application it becomes very brittle due to the vibrations, so it cracks really easy. It happens fast enough that most experienced electricians and plumbers dont carry bulk rolls of copper tubing or wire in there vans because it will crack/break when you try to unroll it.

some do run copper. this is the rolled copper and not the straight pieces. the rolled is stronger but copper is brittle. its fine just as long as you clamp it to the frame enough. but it tarnishes, and doesnt look good after a while. so thats why with the Stainless Steel itll ALWAYS look good and last forever! lol, but idk wanna mess up some SS tube, cause its not cheap and NOT easy to obtain

oh and about the truck missing. HAHAHHAHA i knew their was a reason that your "Plum Crazy"!!! lol, those are the new Body Dropped V8 first gen ranger iBeam spark plugs, those will make it all clear, and i also heard that itll increase NOT ONLY HP but aerodynamics as well considering that its shaped like a BRICK! rofl jk jk thats all a joke people. i have some double platinum plugs for it, dont worry lol

Originally Posted by Robert_1967

Whats wrong with the rims and tires that you are running now?? I think it looks great as it is when it comes to the wheels, if they are 14"s i could see you going to a 15", but I think the whole look of your truck would be a little lost with a 18", but that is just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions, they are like butts, eveyone has one and they all stink.

my vote is for the 14"s or 15"s that is on it now.

Robert

p.s. it's still a niffty little truck.

you are correct. but the reason i want/need bigger wheels is because im going to put the SN95 rear discs on. i already have them and new rotors and everything. but i dont think that the 14's will clear it, if they did, well id keep em! but id have to swap tires cause these are about 1/2" too tall for the front.

i want the Centerline Boulevards in 18x7's really, but 18x8's i can make work, thatll make the 215/35R18. that wheel is solid billet (keeps the old feel) and its a salt flat look alike (again old styling). the truck will be painted one day same colors and scheme along will all new OEM stock chrome trimmings.

anyone have an idea on the Backspacing for a first or second gen? anyone anyone?

[flaminranger]

I don't know the back spacing but if you are running a gt setup from and sn95 15" rims will fit that is what my welds are and they clear on my stang.
if they are the cobra setup you only need 17" rims

[fordwheelinman]

ive had a 10 inch piece of copper tubing as a fuel tank selector bypas on my 78 for about 5 years now and it hasnt craked or broken yet. Had a rubber hose crack though and start spewing fuel, replaced it and the copper still looked great.

[mp3deviant721]

I wanna see this as a finished product. And keep the stock rims. I think that look is badass.

[kris97ranger]

agreed on keeping stock rims.
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