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Old 01-28-2008, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by built408
Ive had my stock 16 inch wheel widened 2 inches on the inside and have no clearance issues with hitting the banjo bolt... I guess cause i have suburban rear brakes the bolt is in a different location... Ill take some pics tomar of the rim and the clearance. Rims go perfect with 28x12.5x16 mt et streets..
cool deal bro. thanks for the info man!

Originally Posted by oneslammedgmc
I don't know how low your truck sits but will you have enough clearance for the wheel/tire to stick out an inch and not rub on the fender lip when you launch off the line?
it's only a 2/4 drop so i'll have plenty of clearance the way your talking.
i run caltracs also on my truck so it really doesn't squat in the rear.
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15x10 w/ 5" bs


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^ thanks for the pics man!
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any pics for us yet Built408, what year suburban calipers did you use.
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Sorry I forgot all about it.. Ill try to get some today or tomar... Came off an 02 I think.. The rotors are almost twice as thick.
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