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6 inch lift compatible with 5.43 inch bs wheels?

Old 08-16-2012, 09:26 AM
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I have 17x8 wheels with 5.43 inches backspacing. Are any of the six inch kits compatible with the wheels I currently have? My end goal is to fit 37s on just the six inch kit without stacking a leveling kit. I realize most kits require 4.5 to 5 inches bs, but seeing if anyone knows of a kit that I could use current wheels with. Worse case scenario would be to get new wheels or spacers. Thanks.
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Yep BDS you can...I had my 5.5" BS wheels on it for a month before I wanted 37's and a wheel that stuck out a little more. I now have a 4.5" BS wheel and neither had any issues.
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You had 20s and I only have 17s, you think that would be a clearance issue?
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You had 20s and I only have 17s, you think that would be a clearance issue?
Not with BDS...they recommend on their instructions a 17x9 with a 35" tire for their 6" kit. I would say a 17x8 would be fine...I dont know 100% obviously.
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Cool man, sounds good. I actually just found some half inch spacers on craigslist that would push them out a little if needed. I didn't realize they made spacers that small. Still a ways away, but always planning that next mod.


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