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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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What wheel spacers do I need?

Just got a deal on a set of forth gen camaro rims so what size spacers do i need for the front and back? Thanks
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Re: What wheel spacers do I need?

2" front and rear
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Re: What wheel spacers do I need?

Originally Posted by AZMOPARGURU
2" front and rear
Not so quick there...

If you are using stock wheels with a 7.4" BS, you will need a 2.25" spacer to avoid tie rod to wheel contact in the front. Back 2" will work as there is a lot more room inboard back there.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Re: What wheel spacers do I need?

Originally Posted by paul_huryk
Not so quick there...

If you are using stock wheels with a 7.4" BS, you will need a 2.25" spacer to avoid tie rod to wheel contact in the front. Back 2" will work as there is a lot more room inboard back there.
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