1969 Camaro tru-turn

[jlwdvm]

Originally Posted by v8s only

I have 18x10 with 6 inch back spacing bfg kdw 275 35 18 tires wilwood brakes speedteck control arms and fits perfect with minor modification to the inner fender. I did lose some turning radius had to weld a washer to the steering arms so it touches the control arms so the tire wont rub on the frame. I also tried it on two friends cars 69 e 67 fits on both with out any fender mods only losing minor turning radius tire brand does make a difference I have two sets of rims same back spacing one with bfg kdw they are rounded at the edges fits perfect others are toyo 888 did not fit well I made then fit but required a lot more fender modification.

How extensive were the fender mods to get the R888's to work? Looking for some pointers. I also hope to get some V40's ordered soon too, so I need to get an idea of what back spacing will work best with my tires and Wilwood rotors. I'm not against notching the sub frame to maintain turning radius. Thanks!

[cwylie]

What size Wilwood brakes are you running?

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by glr0212

That doesn't quite make sense given what I am experiencing on the fender side.

Its been a long time but I could have sworn when I bought the brakes that it was .25" wider per side, hence the reason I went with 6.25 BS. (That and Frank at prodigy telling me i needed 6.5")

I can always take out some BS with a spacer if that is the case. sounds like a re-hoop is eventually in my future either way.

Originally Posted by cwylie

Have you measured the actual backspace and width on your wheels?

Agreed! measure!! don't assume, I know Vince at meanstreets custom ordered a pair of Forgelines and they wouldn't fit...so he measured and found they sent the wrong offset, not saying that's the problem.....but here again....PLEASE measure your own gear folks NEW or NOT. its just a tape measure(not a special tool), it makes you smarter knowing the truth about your gear,

[jlwdvm]

Originally Posted by cwylie

What size Wilwood brakes are you running?

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Bra...emno=140-12271

The rotors have a +0.38" offset.

[jlwdvm]

I re-read the complete thread again and am trying to figure out how switching between a 9 and 10" wheel alters how the wheel and tire combo fits in the wheel well, with the the 275 tire size and back spacing remaining the same. The V40's I want to use max out at 9.5" wide, and I'm thinking with my Wilwoods at +0.38" I will need to use 6" backspacing. Thoughts?

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by jlwdvm

I re-read the complete thread again and am trying to figure out how switching between a 9 and 10" wheel alters how the wheel and tire combo fits in the wheel well, with the the 275 tire size and back spacing remaining the same. The V40's I want to use max out at 9.5" wide, and I'm thinking with my Wilwoods at +0.38" I will need to use 6" backspacing. Thoughts?

that would be pretty safe and if you need to move the rim outward you can use stock car steel wheel spacers as needed (I use them also).....but you could measure the distance and compare to the numbers on this thread to be sure

[jlwdvm]

Originally Posted by Rod P

now to the frame....

first I removed the shock, and lifted the arms to ride height


bolted angle stock to the hub with lug nuts


bolted flat stock between the arm and frame


simple measurement between the two(2)


here it is from frame tower to rim mounting surface 15 1/8 inches


I will do the other side without the hub and give a base dimension on the spindle face!

I measured mine with Wilwoods and came up with 15 3/16".

[Damn True]

Difference in static camber.

[marolf101x]

True is correct. . .the display has no shims in the upper control arm.
If it had an alignment set it would have between -0.5 to -1.5 degrees camber, which would pull the top inward, making the shown dimension shorter.

[jlwdvm]

I measured mine exactly as pictured at Ride Tech. So my brake rotor wheel mounting surface must be thicker...causing Wilwoods to need a little more back spacing than recommended?