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72-75 Jeep Alloys Factory backspace

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by rejeep, Oct 17, 2013.

  1. Oct 17, 2013
    rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    I am looking for the factory backspace specs for the jeep 15x8 alloys (slotted mags)

    before everybody jumps down my throat..
    there are 4 different part numbers for slotted mags.. 2 15x7 and 2 15x8 numbers..
    im looking for the 15x8

    I am ordering some 15x8 TR alloy wheels for my CJ6 project..
    they offer 3" and 3.5" as optional BS.. I would like to know what stock was before I get to crazy..

    I plan on running 33x10.5 tires... had a brief thought today of metric 285's and 17" wheels.. but I think that would look awful goofy on the Jeep.
     
  2. Oct 18, 2013
    timgr

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    Are you worried about function or authenticity? Either backspacing will work.
     
  3. Oct 18, 2013
    rejeep

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    function...

    I understand either will work.. I guess im just looking for a benchmark..
    if I knew the factory was X then I would have a good idea how much farther I would be going with the option I go with..
     
  4. Oct 18, 2013
    rejeep

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    also is there an issue clearing 82 CJ disk brakes?

    any info would be great
     
  5. Oct 18, 2013
    '74Renegade

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    Potentially. Not sure which backspacing I have but the factory slots I have interfered with the 2 bolt brake calipers. 1" wheel spacer did the trick
     
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