What has to be done to get 9" wheels on a Dart?

[jrlegacy23]

I have a set of 9" wide 17" wheels and was wondering what needed to be done to get a set of 9" wide wheels on a 72 Dodge Dart? Just a spring offset kit with a minitub, or do I need to move the leafs to under the frame?

 

[pauly v.100]

I think alot depends on backspacing. lots of guys running 17x8 mustang rims with 5.72" BS. usually these will require a spacer so the tires won't come in contact with the springs in stock location. If you use a B-body rear end you wouldn't need spacers.
I have a B-body rear in my Valiant with 17x8 cobra rims and I'm looking at about an inch of clearance on both sides meaning I could go with 9" rims if they're backspaced properly. later mustangs with 5.94" BS might work, 6.25" would be about perfect.

good thread here:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=58491

 

[jrlegacy23]

These are different than the mustang wheels. I have not tubbed hte car yet and a friend offered a good deal on 17x9 rims. I am having the rear cut to what I need. I am just wondering if I have to do a spring relocation, or just an leaf spring offset kit?

 

[plymouth500]

i run a 28 12.50 under mine

 

[jrlegacy23]

i run a 28 12.50 under mine

What size rim? did you move anything? What year dart is it? any pics?

 

[pauly v.100]

I think an spring relo kit will give you the required room, the rest is just math to determine the housing width that will work with your existing rims.

 

[jrlegacy23]

I think an spring relo kit will give you the required room, the rest is just math to determine the housing width that will work with your existing rims.

Ya, thats what I was thinking.