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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Wheels For 4th Gen to 3rd Gen Rear End Swap

i have a 91 rs that needs new drums.. so I have just decided to buy a 2001 ws6 rear end for $200.. I just need to know if I can use my stock wheels at all
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Re: Wheels For 4th Gen to 3rd Gen Rear End Swap

You can, but they will sit out a ways further
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:03 AM
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Re: Wheels For 4th Gen to 3rd Gen Rear End Swap

Oh ok.. but no performance issues?
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Re: Wheels For 4th Gen to 3rd Gen Rear End Swap

you will rub.. do you have 15 or 16in rims? you need 16in min wheels
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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Re: Wheels For 4th Gen to 3rd Gen Rear End Swap

I believe I have 15in
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Wheels For 4th Gen to 3rd Gen Rear End Swap

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I believe I have 15in
i dont believe 15in rims will fit over LS1 breaks without rubbing, but i think they will work on LT1 rears. 4th gens had larger breaks
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