bewsii
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Hey guys, I've been a lurker for years now but I guess this will be my first post, hah.
I have a 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 2WD with a 0 mile crate 5.7L Vortec. I am now at the stage where I am ready to purchase my drop kit and wheels, but after a ton of research I'm still unsure on the route I want to go mostly due to my lack of knowledge with wheel fitment. I've been in the custom car scene since the 90's (worked at performance shops doing engine swaps) so I know cars well, but unfortunately my experience with trucks is very limited.
This is more of a childhood dream build since my dad sold Chevy's in the 90's and I always drove his Demo's around. Now I get to build one 20 years later
I've narrowed my drop kit down to the McGaughys 4/6 with their add-on shocks. I was considering the DJM LCA kit first, but it seems like people prefer the spindle kits (despite wheel fitment issues that arise) over the LCA's since the LCA's are known for camber issues.
https://www.suspensionsuperstore.co...k-rotors-4-6-deluxe-drop-kit-mcgaughys-33138/
The two sets of wheels I've narrowed it down to (for now, at least) are these. Herein lies the fitment questions now that you have the information needed to know what will work best for me:
https://www.performanceplustire.com...ckage:so:prlow:vh:447764-1:yr:1997:ws:20x8-5/
20x8.5
Offset: 0 mm
Backspace: 4.75
https://www.performanceplustire.com...ckage:so:prlow:vh:447764-1:yr:1997:ws:20x8-5/
20x8.5
Offset: 10 mm
Backspace: 5.125
Everything I've read said with a 4/6 and 20x8.5's I'd want a 5" backspacing which seems to work better with the Vision having 5.125 vs. the Ridler's 4.75. But my confusion comes in where they also list the offset and how that effects my choice.
Does anyone have suggestions? I'm open to other wheels too. I'd like to go 20's with a nice lip for some depth, and keep the price under $2000 shipped with tires, if you know of any offhand.
Thanks!
I have a 97 C1500 Ext. Cab 2WD with a 0 mile crate 5.7L Vortec. I am now at the stage where I am ready to purchase my drop kit and wheels, but after a ton of research I'm still unsure on the route I want to go mostly due to my lack of knowledge with wheel fitment. I've been in the custom car scene since the 90's (worked at performance shops doing engine swaps) so I know cars well, but unfortunately my experience with trucks is very limited.
This is more of a childhood dream build since my dad sold Chevy's in the 90's and I always drove his Demo's around. Now I get to build one 20 years later
I've narrowed my drop kit down to the McGaughys 4/6 with their add-on shocks. I was considering the DJM LCA kit first, but it seems like people prefer the spindle kits (despite wheel fitment issues that arise) over the LCA's since the LCA's are known for camber issues.
https://www.suspensionsuperstore.co...k-rotors-4-6-deluxe-drop-kit-mcgaughys-33138/
The two sets of wheels I've narrowed it down to (for now, at least) are these. Herein lies the fitment questions now that you have the information needed to know what will work best for me:
https://www.performanceplustire.com...ckage:so:prlow:vh:447764-1:yr:1997:ws:20x8-5/
20x8.5
Offset: 0 mm
Backspace: 4.75
https://www.performanceplustire.com...ckage:so:prlow:vh:447764-1:yr:1997:ws:20x8-5/
20x8.5
Offset: 10 mm
Backspace: 5.125
Everything I've read said with a 4/6 and 20x8.5's I'd want a 5" backspacing which seems to work better with the Vision having 5.125 vs. the Ridler's 4.75. But my confusion comes in where they also list the offset and how that effects my choice.
Does anyone have suggestions? I'm open to other wheels too. I'd like to go 20's with a nice lip for some depth, and keep the price under $2000 shipped with tires, if you know of any offhand.
Thanks!
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