HMMWV rims and crossover steering??

[Hubnut]

Did the research and I understand that the HMMWV rims won't fit on the front Dana 60 of the M1008. Or on my K5 which has a Dana 60. However, I have crossover high steering and no need of the tire rod "seats" or 'arms' on the knuckles. Is this where the rub is--literally? If so, couldn't I just whack that off the knuckle and use the HMMWV rims straight away?

 

[thedrip]

You would end up with an incredibly narrow track width Hubnut. I bet the histeer arms would hit the HMMWV rims as well, mine are awful close to my rims.

 

[K5Nate]

This applies to me also. If it is only due to the stock offset what if they were re-centered, would they clear then? I don't want to use them, but maybe a small 1"-1.5" spacer?

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

The issue is the offset on the HMMWV rims, you are going to have to recenter or swap for a set DRW hubs for your D60

 

[Hubnut]

Jove,
You're right. I measured and the HMMWV rims and they have nearly 8 inches of backspacing. The rim would hit the top of the kingpin/new steering knuckle top. What size spacer would make it work? 2 inch?? Would these hold up or am I asking for trouble. Hell, it's not worth it to recenter the rim.

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

read supersize75k5's response in here and look through his build

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258957&highlight=spacers