Need help with wheels, wont fit... were suppose to.
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Need help with wheels, wont fit... were suppose to.
Hello,
I have a 1985 pickup, and just got a set of pro comp 15x7 wheels and they touch the caliper (just a little bit). The guy at 4 wheel parts told me that they would fit. I did the 86 caliper/fj rotor swap and never thought wheel fitment would be any different. Are the calipers that I put on the reason, or are the wheels the wrong size? As I said it seems to rub very slightly and I am almost thinking about grinding the caliper down some to clear the wheels. Any ideas? (Also the wheels I have on now clear, but they are not stock they are 15x10)
I have a 1985 pickup, and just got a set of pro comp 15x7 wheels and they touch the caliper (just a little bit). The guy at 4 wheel parts told me that they would fit. I did the 86 caliper/fj rotor swap and never thought wheel fitment would be any different. Are the calipers that I put on the reason, or are the wheels the wrong size? As I said it seems to rub very slightly and I am almost thinking about grinding the caliper down some to clear the wheels. Any ideas? (Also the wheels I have on now clear, but they are not stock they are 15x10)
Last edited by scootr; 01-10-2008 at 07:57 PM.
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grind it down, replace it with stock, get a bigger rim? those are basicly ur options, the fj rotors were made for 16" rims i believe so the 15" rims are to small
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Anyone have any more ideas? Or if the 86 calipers are indeed the reason that they are hitting the wheel? I need to find out ASAP so I can either grind them or get the right wheels (maybe 15x8)
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Grind them and be done with it.
I have an 85 4Runner and an 85 ext cab and both have the big IFS calipers and both needed slight grinding to clear.
My wheels on both are 15x8 with 3.75 BS.
If you decide on wheel spacers get something that has wheel studs in them, not the big washer type like the 1/4 ones you mention.
We have wheel spacers should you go that route or anything else for that matter for an 85.
Good luck.
I have an 85 4Runner and an 85 ext cab and both have the big IFS calipers and both needed slight grinding to clear.
My wheels on both are 15x8 with 3.75 BS.
If you decide on wheel spacers get something that has wheel studs in them, not the big washer type like the 1/4 ones you mention.
We have wheel spacers should you go that route or anything else for that matter for an 85.
Good luck.
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Like previously mentioned, your BS seems to be the issue. Nonetheless, grind down the face of the caliper if you don't wanna spend more money or get some studded spacers. Those two options will solve your problems.
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DONT GRIND YOUR BRAKES!! i ruined mine. and you CANNOT weld to forged.
trust me...
just go to carquest and get some wheel spacers. 3/16ths or 1/4 inch
$25 peiece of cake.. its what i did
trust me...
just go to carquest and get some wheel spacers. 3/16ths or 1/4 inch
$25 peiece of cake.. its what i did
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85 & earlier trucks and up to 89 FJ40/60/62 are critical for wheel backspace.
My cruiser needs 3 1/2". When I did the big caliper swap, I had to grind down the fins on the caliper a little.
If your procomp wheels have the "D" shaped holes, they are known to contact calipers
My cruiser needs 3 1/2". When I did the big caliper swap, I had to grind down the fins on the caliper a little.
If your procomp wheels have the "D" shaped holes, they are known to contact calipers
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If the wheels will go on and then rub the calipers, then grind them. We are not talking at most an eighth of an inch in one spot probably and just use the scrapes to show you where to grind.
If they wont go on period then you need new wheels obviously.
Using wheel washers you need longer wheel studs for proper thread engagement. A cheap bad idea IMO.
It aint rocket science but buying wheels that fit in the first place sure does make it easier.
Ready. Fire. Aim.
If they wont go on period then you need new wheels obviously.
Using wheel washers you need longer wheel studs for proper thread engagement. A cheap bad idea IMO.
It aint rocket science but buying wheels that fit in the first place sure does make it easier.
Ready. Fire. Aim.
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Grind them and be done with it.
I have an 85 4Runner and an 85 ext cab and both have the big IFS calipers and both needed slight grinding to clear.
My wheels on both are 15x8 with 3.75 BS.
If you decide on wheel spacers get something that has wheel studs in them, not the big washer type like the 1/4 ones you mention.
We have wheel spacers should you go that route or anything else for that matter for an 85.
Good luck.
I have an 85 4Runner and an 85 ext cab and both have the big IFS calipers and both needed slight grinding to clear.
My wheels on both are 15x8 with 3.75 BS.
If you decide on wheel spacers get something that has wheel studs in them, not the big washer type like the 1/4 ones you mention.
We have wheel spacers should you go that route or anything else for that matter for an 85.
Good luck.
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