That's how we did it,Kim. My chassis shop built my rear end to fit my 17" wheels and tires. My 17x13's have 7" of backspace. Wasn't sure I wanted more because of the knockoffs. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> We prefer to get the wheels first then make the housing fit them you can get > the wheels exactly where you want them that way. My car is not tubbed, it > has 17 X 9 1/2 rims with 3 1/2 B.S. the rearend is 56 1/2 to the axle > flange. The range of backspacing on wheels is 3 1/2 to around 6 1/2, go with > less because it makes the wheel look wider. > > Kim Gough > 69 502 SS ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]