mod to clear 15" wheel

cpizzle42 · 11-22-2009, 06:18 PM

I love 15" wheels and wanted them on my current '96 runner. So I took some material off my calipers to clear the 15 steel wheels. I used a grinder and slowly grinded the caliper down till the wheel no longer hit. Why? Wheels are cheap. Tires are REALLY cheap. More tire to air down with. And I like the look of a 15". Here are a few pics.

My rig on 35" BFG KM2's...And no body lift. Just many hours of work.

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98runner210 · 11-22-2009, 06:38 PM

man grinding a caliper down to me sounds like such a bad idea.

cpizzle42 · 11-22-2009, 06:51 PM

I do kinda agree with you. I took a risk when I did it, and was not sure what the outcome would be. Since then I have towed trailers up and down mountains and stopped big tires for about 15,000 miles, and I have had no problems at all.

b0n3mast3r · 11-22-2009, 08:02 PM

that is a no no to me safety com first

camo31"10.50" · 11-22-2009, 08:09 PM

safety comes first huh....i think spelling and proper sentence structure should come before that my friend..LOL..

of course i can already tell my sentence structure sucks as well..HAHAHA..i love your rig though CPizzle

cpizzle42 · 11-22-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b0n3mast3r

that is a no no to me safety com first

I agree, that is why I am designing a roll cage....

Quote:

Originally Posted by camo31"10.50"

safety comes first huh....i think spelling and proper sentence structure should come before that my friend..LOL..

of course i can already tell my sentence structure sucks as well..HAHAHA..i love your rig though CPizzle

Thank you! I love her too!

Cal01 · 11-23-2009, 01:57 PM

even with a 4" bs, you still need to grind?

there shouldn't be no issue from the grind. i'd do it

akaphilly · 11-23-2009, 03:28 PM

damn i run a 1.5 inch wheel spacer and my 15's still dont fit! any before and after pics on the grinding?

cpizzle42 · 11-23-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal01

even with a 4" bs, you still need to grind?

there shouldn't be no issue from the grind. i'd do it

I believe the back spacing is -15.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akaphilly

damn i run a 1.5 inch wheel spacer and my 15's still dont fit! any before and after pics on the grinding?

Yeah I am a firm believer that wheel spacers are not safe. Some would probably call me a hypocrite for saying that. But at work we are so against wheel spacers, I guess I am now too personally.

Sorry I tried google image search for stock caliper and couldnt find a good pic.

11-22-2009, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 818	man grinding a caliper down to me sounds like such a bad idea. __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

11-22-2009, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
cpizzle42 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 214	I do kinda agree with you. I took a risk when I did it, and was not sure what the outcome would be. Since then I have towed trailers up and down mountains and stopped big tires for about 15,000 miles, and I have had no problems at all. __________________ 1996 Runner limited, V6 4wd, 5sp 5.29 gears Suspension-Sway-a-way 2.5 coilovers and camburg uniball uppers,Sonoran steel 1.2 REAR kit,NO SWAY BARS Tires and wows-35x12.50 BFG KM2's on 15x8 black steels, cut fenders and cut back firewall. Misc-lock right in the rear, Cobra Cb, Viair On board air, Bud Bulit Skids, 55 watt rock lights, K&N intake, flowmaster exhaust. Power Steering Cooler Its not cool being cheap, and its not cheap being cool!

11-22-2009, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,850	safety comes first huh....i think spelling and proper sentence structure should come before that my friend..LOL.. of course i can already tell my sentence structure sucks as well..HAHAHA..i love your rig though CPizzle __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 4runner V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cal01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 169	even with a 4" bs, you still need to grind? there shouldn't be no issue from the grind. i'd do it __________________ 97 SR5 5spd 4x4 96 auto 4 cylinder

11-23-2009, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
akaphilly Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 337	damn i run a 1.5 inch wheel spacer and my 15's still dont fit! any before and after pics on the grinding? __________________ http://cardomain.com/ride/2526416 84 p/u, 94 22re, header, RUF's f150 rears, all-pro triple x member, duals, e-locker, lsd front 35mtr 96 limited 4runner, trd s/c exhaust trans cooler, toytec coilovers, fj80 rears, budbuild front skid 285/75 procomp mt

11-22-2009, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
b0n3mast3r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 64	that is a no no to me safety com first

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