Hey Fell Truck Enthusiasts,
I've had my '57 Chevy 3100 in to a local shop having them do a front disc
brake conversion on my otherwise totally stock truck. I picked up some late
model Chevy 6 lug tires and wheels and put them on; only to find out that
the front wheels / tires are rubbing on the steering arms / tie rod ends /
pitman arms. Even after using the spacers that came with the front disc
brake set, they still rub.
It appears to me that I've got maybe two options; 1 option is to get a
bigger size tire and wheel set (i.e. go from 15" to 17" wheels) or get a
different set of wheels with a shorter Offset / Backspace dimension.
My preference though, would be a 3rd option that is hopefully less
expensive; perhaps some type of a washer / spacer on the steering arm mount?
Any helpful ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
Sincerely,
Kirk Brown
'57 Chevy 3100 series
Mira Loma, CA 91752
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