Narrowing the front track width - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jcblue · 01-10-2016, 06:50 PM

So I'm debating on instead of buying wheels right now for mucho $$$ just running the rallies. I have a 5/7 drop and the factory control arms push the wheels out about flush with the fender.. My question is would the Porterbuilt inch narrow inch forward control arms make it look closer to the rear? Will they also make it drive better?

jcblue · 01-10-2016, 06:51 PM

Another

jcblue · 01-10-2016, 06:53 PM

Just trying to get a good side shot

davepl · 01-10-2016, 08:54 PM

I had to run 1/2" spacers in order to clear the hubcaps of the hubs of the Dana 60. This brought the rear track width OUT to be much closer to the front, and now it doesn't look so weird.

I'd never run wheel adapters but after careful consideration I decided a spacer was fine; particularly with 8 lug bolts that I upsized to 9/16"

Any reason not to widen the rear rather than narrow the front?

jcblue · 01-10-2016, 09:14 PM

I would rather tuck

davepl · 01-10-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jcblue

I would rather tuck

Yeah I got that from the original post, but is there a reason why that I haven't considered?

Normally wide-track is better than narrow-track; just curious. Not putting you on the spot, just wondering why of the two options that's your preferred.

jcblue · 01-10-2016, 09:37 PM

I guess if money wasn't an option I would go on and buy wheels with the correct spacing but not looking to spend $5 grand.. Would rather spend $1200 or so on control arms and just run what I have for now.. I suppose I could run a spacer in the rear just more worried about the front rubbing the fender lip

**SoCoC10** · 01-10-2016, 09:59 PM

I've used 3" lowering spindles by Street Scene off of EBay that pull the front rims in. Narrowing the track width.

HeavyD · 01-11-2016, 12:33 AM

Could always get the front wheel offset moved by a shop that restores/modifies wheels?

**lolife99** · 01-11-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Could always get the front wheel offset moved by a shop that restores/modifies wheels?

You can't run more than 4" backspacing on a 15" wheel without hitting the tie rods. This works with bigger diameter wheels only.

stomper · 01-11-2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

I've used 3" lowering spindles by Street Scene off of EBay that pull the front rims in. Narrowing the track width.

Do you have a linky?

67ChevyRedneck · 01-11-2016, 12:36 AM

I know exactly what you mean... I went the new wheel route. I replaced my 15x8s all the way around with new matching 15x7s in the front with the same BS (so essentially pulling the wheels "in" 1" per side).

**lolife99** · 01-11-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I know exactly what you mean... I went the new wheel route. I replaced my 15x8s all the way around with new matching 15x7s in the front with the same BS (so essentially pulling the wheels "in" 1" per side).

This is correct for 6-lug rally wheels because the 7's and 8's both have a 4" bs..

This is slightly different with 5-lug rally wheels.
15x8 have a 4" bs.
15x7 have a 3-5/8" bs.
15x6.5 (van rallys) have a 4" bs.

jcblue · 01-11-2016, 12:37 AM

That's an idea heavyd.. Any suggestions on a place?

**special-K** · 01-11-2016, 08:36 AM

Are those 8" rallyes? What about a pair of narrower rallyes?

**RenoKeene** · 01-11-2016, 09:08 AM

A pair of the 7" ralleys would do the trick. That's what I did with my truck.
They are rare but I have 4 stashed away.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-11-2016, 11:34 AM

Wasn't going to be a pic whore... but since others have mentioned it...

15x8 all the way around, corvette style rally:

Swapped the fronts to 15x7 with the same BS as the rear:

3drburb · 01-11-2016, 12:15 PM

I think CPP have a set of drop spindles that is suppose to narrow your wheel track.
I also like others run 15x7 fronts and 15x8 in the rear.

jcblue · 01-11-2016, 02:44 PM

I was hoping to keep my tires.. They are new. A 7 in wheel would be to narrow for my tire

01-10-2016, 06:50 PM	#1
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Narrowing the front track width So I'm debating on instead of buying wheels right now for mucho $$$ just running the rallies. I have a 5/7 drop and the factory control arms push the wheels out about flush with the fender.. My question is would the Porterbuilt inch narrow inch forward control arms make it look closer to the rear? Will they also make it drive better? Attached Images

01-10-2016, 06:51 PM	#2
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Narrowing the front track width Another Attached Images

01-10-2016, 06:53 PM	#3
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Narrowing the front track width Just trying to get a good side shot Attached Images

01-10-2016, 08:54 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Narrowing the front track width I had to run 1/2" spacers in order to clear the hubcaps of the hubs of the Dana 60. This brought the rear track width OUT to be much closer to the front, and now it doesn't look so weird. I'd never run wheel adapters but after careful consideration I decided a spacer was fine; particularly with 8 lug bolts that I upsized to 9/16" Any reason not to widen the rear rather than narrow the front? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-10-2016, 09:14 PM	#5
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Narrowing the front track width I would rather tuck

01-10-2016, 09:37 PM	#7
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Narrowing the front track width I guess if money wasn't an option I would go on and buy wheels with the correct spacing but not looking to spend $5 grand.. Would rather spend $1200 or so on control arms and just run what I have for now.. I suppose I could run a spacer in the rear just more worried about the front rubbing the fender lip

01-10-2016, 09:59 PM	#8
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,344	Re: Narrowing the front track width I've used 3" lowering spindles by Street Scene off of EBay that pull the front rims in. Narrowing the track width. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

01-11-2016, 12:33 AM	#9
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Narrowing the front track width Could always get the front wheel offset moved by a shop that restores/modifies wheels? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-11-2016, 12:36 AM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Narrowing the front track width I know exactly what you mean... I went the new wheel route. I replaced my 15x8s all the way around with new matching 15x7s in the front with the same BS (so essentially pulling the wheels "in" 1" per side). __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-11-2016, 12:37 AM	#14
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Narrowing the front track width That's an idea heavyd.. Any suggestions on a place?

01-11-2016, 08:36 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Narrowing the front track width Are those 8" rallyes? What about a pair of narrower rallyes? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-11-2016, 09:08 AM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Narrowing the front track width A pair of the 7" ralleys would do the trick. That's what I did with my truck. They are rare but I have 4 stashed away. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-11-2016, 11:34 AM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Narrowing the front track width Wasn't going to be a pic whore... but since others have mentioned it... 15x8 all the way around, corvette style rally: Swapped the fronts to 15x7 with the same BS as the rear: __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-11-2016, 12:15 PM	#18
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 862	Re: Narrowing the front track width I think CPP have a set of drop spindles that is suppose to narrow your wheel track. I also like others run 15x7 fronts and 15x8 in the rear.

01-11-2016, 02:44 PM	#19
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: Narrowing the front track width I was hoping to keep my tires.. They are new. A 7 in wheel would be to narrow for my tire



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