Duster with b body 8 3/4 wheel set up
I recently got wheels for my 73 Duster which has an earlier b body 8 3/4. I am aware these axles are a semi popular option due to a body axle prices. I spent quite a while figuring out what wheels and what back spacing to use to accommodate a decent size tire. I figured I’d share what I ended up with to help other with the same set up
Rear-American racing 17x9 with approximately 5.8 inch back spacing and 275/40r17 tires
It is a bit tight to the wheel well, however around 3 1/2 inches from the leaf springs. If I did it again I would probably get an 8 inch wide wheel however it works pretty well. I also liked the fact that the wheels were only $180 a wheel at the time on summit racings website!
Anyway hope this helps others as I know the extra width of these axles can be an issue with finding wheels.
I recently got wheels for my 73 Duster which has an earlier b body 8 3/4. I am aware these axles are a semi popular option due to a body axle prices. I spent quite a while figuring out what wheels and what back spacing to use to accommodate a decent size tire. I figured I’d share what I ended up with to help other with the same set up
Rear-American racing 17x9 with approximately 5.8 inch back spacing and 275/40r17 tires
It is a bit tight to the wheel well, however around 3 1/2 inches from the leaf springs. If I did it again I would probably get an 8 inch wide wheel however it works pretty well. I also liked the fact that the wheels were only $180 a wheel at the time on summit racings website!
Anyway hope this helps others as I know the extra width of these axles can be an issue with finding wheels.
