Sprinter 4WD Conversion Idea, GMT-800 IFS.

[Len.Barron]

If only they weren't 2,000 miles away! ha!

where are you located?

 

[luthj]

North Carolina currently.

 

[Len.Barron]

North Carolina currently.

check and see if these are standard or metric... https://charlotte.craigslist.org/wto/d/gastonia-5-alcoa-8-lug-ford-rims-and/7060065792.html

 

[luthj]

There are different versions of the wheels (standard/metric)? Whats the break years? Do you happen to know the offset off hand?

 

[b dkw1]

All that style of rim were 8X6.5

 

[Len.Barron]

I've never looked up what the backspacing is, it has to be a pretty good amount because on the 4wd F250's the lockouts stuck way out past the tire bulge and guys would shear them off on tree stumps..

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[Buddha.]

There are different versions of the wheels (standard/metric)? Whats the break years? Do you happen to know the offset off hand?

2011 is when the GM HD was updated and went metric.

 

[luthj]

A good look at the photos shows those wheels are probably pretty similar offset to the factory GM wheels. I will send the guy an email so see if he can measure the backspace for me.

 

[luthj]

Mmm fresh rubber.

 

[Vandit]

Nice choice on the tires. I put those on my truck a little while back and I've been very happy with them thus far.

You're getting close!

 

[Len.Barron]

I've had great luck with the cooper at3 and I'm now trying the falken wildpeak which so far I like just as well

 

[Len.Barron]

some of the listings for them show 4.25" bs...sure looks like more than that..

 

[Mwilliamshs]

Greyhound ships CHEAP

 

[luthj]

Finally back on the ground. Track width is right at 69" with GMT800 standard wheels. Its riding a bit high, I expect it to settle an inch or two once I cycle the suspension a few times. Camber adjustment is going to be right at the limit of the upper slots. In future revisions I may need to adjust the LCA out 1/4".

 

[Herbie]

Man, that sure is purdy.