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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | a friend recently gave me a set of very nice stock rims off of his 1997 silverado 4x4 to put on my apache, 6 lug 5.5 center to center, but my only challenge is that they are a little wider than the originals so the rim hits the tie rod when I try to install it on the front, backs have no issues. can I use these to solve my clearance issues? http://www.amazon.com/6x5-5-6x139-7...ords=wheel+spacers+6+lug+chevy+silverado not trying to go for a hot rod look, just something to get it rolling. thanks in advance
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The older I get the more dangerous I am!!!!! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 174 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 174 | Depending, on the amount of clearance you need, I would look for a set of wheel spacers that fit over original lug studs between the drum and rim. Install new longer lug studs if needed to securely tighten lug nuts. Me and a buddy done this to his '59 Apache on S-10 frame. I have also run the spacers on some 4x4's without issue. You should be able to buy the spacer and new lug studs cheaper than the item you are looking into. (My '55 2nd series 3100 uses the adapter/spacer on the rear to convert 6 lug to 8 lug. Just how the rear was made to fit the NAPCO conversion with 8 lug front differential. Again, I have had no issues,using the spacer/adapter.) | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | well, after doing some measuring I will need about an inch of clearance, is this possible using the method you have described? I'm all for a cheaper alternative 
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 174 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 174 | Sorry, I don't think it will. (I stated "depending on the amount of clearance needed") Spacers are only 3/8 to 1/4 inch thick. You would have to stack quite a few to achieve the thickness you need. You are better off with the spacer/adapter you were originally looking at. I think that they would work o.k.. Personally, I would find a different set of rims with a different offset.(For the reason "Justhorsenround" mentioned. | | |
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