17" Offset

shaggman1 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2003 6:28 am Post subject: 17" Offset

Hello, I am new to this message board and I hope this is the right place to ask this question. I am wanting to put 16" or 17" wheels on a 85 Elky. What would be the correct backspace to use for these size rims?
Also, What would be a good set of shocks to use for a stock height car? I have removed the air shocks and put gas charged on the rear and the car is level from front to back. Is this normal or did they have a little rake to them like a pickup truck?
Sorry for all the questions at once.
Thanks,
Shaggman1 Happy

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1985 El Camino 305/350

87ElCamino · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2003 7:35 am Post subject:

This link will probably answer your questions about wheels and tires.

http://www.montecarloss.com/technical.html#Wheels

Most El Caminos I've seen only have a rake if the rear air shocks are pumped up. It should sit fairly level without air shocks.

Mr. Green

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87SS · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2003 7:46 am Post subject:

Here's a good little tech article one of the guys submitted that may help:
http://www.elcaminocentral.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=60&mode=&order=0&thold=0

shaggman1 · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:41 am Post subject:

Thanks for the links guys, that will help alot. Smile

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