15" wheels on 1 ton gear

[Fartknocker]

Is it possible to run 15" wheels on a Dana 60 front and 14bff on the rear? I have a chance at a good deal on tires and wheels and need to know. Thanks.

 

[Stomis]

With either grinding or the custom break backing plates that let you use 1/2ton calipers.

14b will clear fine.

 

[Fartknocker]

Thanks thats all i needed to hear.

 

[macg]

Does that include aluminum wheels also? I think the aluminum wheels are thicker at the rim than steel.

 

[jamber2541]

I dont recall ever seeing or hearing of a 15 inch eight lug aluminum wheel

 

[NorCalKid]

Does that include aluminum wheels also? I think the aluminum wheels are thicker at the rim than steel.

They are and make it so you have to grind the calipers way to much making it unsafe

 

[blazin' j]

yes...i have 15" on mine (dana 60 front/14 bolt rear) not sure of backspace tho...

 

[blazin' j]

the top 2 pics r of the d60 (sorry bout the mud) and the btm 2 r 14 bolt...i'd wait 4 a set of 16" or larger rims that way u can get the rite offset for ur wheels to minimize rubbin issues...jus my .02

 

[Fartknocker]

the top 2 pics r of the d60 (sorry bout the mud) and the btm 2 r 14 bolt...i'd wait 4 a set of 16" or larger rims that way u can get the rite offset for ur wheels to minimize rubbin issues...jus my .02

Thanks for the input everyone, and the pictures were awesome. I think I will wait and get the 16" to be safe. Do it right the first time.

 

[blazin' j]

the 15's wont fit a d60 w/o caliper grinding or spacers or changing the backspacing on a rim...what size tires are you looking to run??? i'll measure em tomorrow(today)