Re: [ihc] RA15/RA20 What a can of worms:)

["Allan Ericson" <lowvolt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rocky-

No, you can't use a 15 inch rim. They won't fit over the drums, and they
won't fit over the calipers after you convert. Forget it, don't even go
there, use 16 inch or larger rims, and pick them after you do the
conversion.

-Allan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rocky Lear" <rockylear@domain.elided>
To: <ihc-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 8:28 PM
Subject: [ihc] RA15/RA20 What a can of worms:)


> I have tried to hang in there with all the details of the postings and
appreciate all of the feedback. At this point, I am trying to determine how
to cut through all of the tangles to adapt what I have read to my own
situation.
>
> I have a D70 front. It has the 6 lug pattern. Since I will be converting
it over to an open knuckle, I assumed the lug pattern would be of little
consequence and buy back the spindles and rotors that I will need. I'd sure
like to retain these factory lockout hubs though but don't know if I can
because they may be too big to fit the parts being put back on (parts that I
will assume to be the same as a D60).
>
> Does anyone know if a 15" aftermarket aluminum 8 lug wheel (about 3 5/8"
backspacing) will fit over the RA15 drums? Is there any way to convert this
axle to disc brakes?
>
> Rocky