back spacing

[TRFCSUX]

looking at wheels for the 62 and can't figure out what back spacing I want. Any body know what the stock specs are ?

Thanks

 

[Stumpalama]

3.25" IIRC

 

[TRFCSUX]

Thx Stump , seems like the wheels I'm finding for sale are either 3.65 or 4.something. Not to many people selling 15 inchers any more

 

[Jakes40]

Depending on your tires they may rub.

 

[Tikicruiser]

Steve likes when his meat gets rubbed

 

[DustyFJ]

looking at wheels for the 62 and can't figure out what back spacing I want. Any body know what the stock specs are ?

Thanks

I bought 4" backspacing 15x10 rims when I had my 62 and they contacted the calipers up front. Ended up running 1/4" spacer to make them work. Probably ~3.75" is the max backspacing you can run without a spacer

 

[Jakes40]

I've got a stock 60 wheel out at the farm if I wasn't so lazy I could measure it and see what stock is.

Did going back to a smaller tire help your steering issue.

 

[Stumpalama]

I have a stock rim in my driveway... forgot about that. I'll get a solid number for you.

 

[TRFCSUX]

Chris , I have not driven it. Found the busto springs when I was putting the 35s on.

 

[Dozer18]

Stock backspacing on the 62 rim is 3.625. M/T Classics are available in 15x8 with 3.625 BS, as well as a handful of Pro Comps and American Eagles. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on some Level 8 Trackers in matte black (alloys) that, by all accounts on Mud, are very good stock replacements in terms of clearance of both the calipers and tie rod ends.

 

[TRFCSUX]

Thanks for the info

 

[Dozer18]

I'll post up here when I get the new Level 8s on. They're priced well; with Discount Tire's current $50 instant rebate, I got a set of four with lugs and stems delivered for right at $400. Can't really beat that for a nice set of alloys! The Mickey Thompson Classic IIIs were around $120 per wheel polished.

 

[Stumpalama]

FWIW, @TRFCSUX, I run Level 8's as well (17's). The BS on mine is 4"

 

[Dozer18]

@TRFCSUX, got the Level 8s on today. The 15's fit perfect; ample clearance of both the caliper and the tie rod end.

Pics below; I'm running BFG A/T KO2s - 33x12.5x15 - getting them off the stock 6.5 inch rim onto the 8 inch rims improved the looks, ride, and safety.

Before:

After pics in next post...

 

[Dozer18]

And after:

Please don't pay any attention to the paint. I'm actually looking for a good paint shop around here if anyone has a recommendation (I live in Springfield, just need to update the profile).

 

[TRFCSUX]

I think they look great, paint looks fine also. So they are the ones they list with the 3.32 back spacing and the -30 offset ??
Thanks for the help and the pics

 

[Dozer18]

Thanks! I'm not sure on the 3.32 backspacing, but it is the -30 offset. Here's the link to the same wheel on Discount Tire:

Custom wheels for your 1988 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER made by Level 8

This is exactly what I got and like I said they fit perfect. With free shipping and the $50 rebate they're running right now, I got four wheels delivered with new lugs and valve stems for $403.

It did push the tires out just a bit from where they were, which is partly due to going from the 6.5" rim to an 8" rim. Plus, I'm running 12.5s. I think the ideal setup with these wheels, if you want to keep them tucked JUST inside the fenders, is to run 10.5s on them. Can't go wrong...