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Finally building a real wheeler, but im a little confused with all this wms srw drw hub crap, and countless tech threads ive read through. I want full width but dont want to be a mile wide in the end. Stable but can still hit some of the tight trails.
Im still gathering parts so I would like to use a Ford hp kingpin dana 60 and a GM 14bolt with discs and a little shave. I realize it would be easier to get matching width axles from the same truck but thats probably not going to happen and im not big on wheel spacers. Also Im pretty sure putting the discs on the 14 will have some effect on the final width.
1.) What kind of WMS/ final width do you guys have running one tons on your rbvs?
2.) Do you know what 14 bolt (year, model, srw, drw) will closely match the width of a kp dana 60? I could go sterling or rear 60 for the right price.
3.) How much of a difference wider/narrow can you go in either the front or rear of a rig without negative driving and steering characteristics? And is there an advantage to a wider front or rear?
4.) Anyone know what kind of rim backspacing would be good on the H1 beadlocks? They are a 16.5 rim so not sure if it would hit the calipers etc. I found a guy who does quality recenters and can set backspace from 2" to 4.5"
This will be strictly for off road use. running at least 39's, h1 beadlocks, doubler, 5.38s, cage, etc. Right now these are just the beginning of the build and plans and could change depending on what i can find. Thanks.
Im still gathering parts so I would like to use a Ford hp kingpin dana 60 and a GM 14bolt with discs and a little shave. I realize it would be easier to get matching width axles from the same truck but thats probably not going to happen and im not big on wheel spacers. Also Im pretty sure putting the discs on the 14 will have some effect on the final width.
1.) What kind of WMS/ final width do you guys have running one tons on your rbvs?
2.) Do you know what 14 bolt (year, model, srw, drw) will closely match the width of a kp dana 60? I could go sterling or rear 60 for the right price.
3.) How much of a difference wider/narrow can you go in either the front or rear of a rig without negative driving and steering characteristics? And is there an advantage to a wider front or rear?
4.) Anyone know what kind of rim backspacing would be good on the H1 beadlocks? They are a 16.5 rim so not sure if it would hit the calipers etc. I found a guy who does quality recenters and can set backspace from 2" to 4.5"
This will be strictly for off road use. running at least 39's, h1 beadlocks, doubler, 5.38s, cage, etc. Right now these are just the beginning of the build and plans and could change depending on what i can find. Thanks.