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Fabtech spindles with stock wheels

I think I read somewhere that you "cant" use stock wheels with fabtech lift spindles. Anyone have experience with Edge fabtech lift spindles with the edge 5 spoke rims? Pics would be great too.... debating if I want to keep the stock rims or go aftermarket.

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I have stock edge rims with my fabtech spindles. I have no problem whatsoever. I will snap a few pics for you when I get off work today.
 
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from what iv heard, u can run stockers no problem
 
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Awesome guys, I thought I remembered reading on fabtech's website that you couldnt
 
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I thought you couldn't use stock wheels with the fabtechs.
 
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Originally Posted by Trigger01
I thought you couldn't use stock wheels with the fabtechs.
you cant....

I tried yesterday and the rim hits the outer tie rod end
 
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Originally Posted by spartan72
I have stock edge rims with my fabtech spindles. I have no problem whatsoever. I will snap a few pics for you when I get off work today.
huh?

Originally Posted by Alon
you cant....

I tried yesterday and the rim hits the outer tie rod end
 
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you need offset wheels. why wouldnt you want to put wheels on a lifted truck anyway? stock wheels are ugly
 
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Kris(s10killer) used the stock wheels with Fabtech spindles. Does it hit at full lock or all the time? Did you use the steering stops?
 

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16in stock rims will work but 15in will not
 
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Originally Posted by OVERtheEDGE
you need offset wheels. why wouldnt you want to put wheels on a lifted truck anyway? stock wheels are ugly
I wanted to put the stock ones back on so i could do burnouts and kill the pep boys tires so they would prorate them for me

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Kris(s10killer) used the stock wheels with Fabtech spindles. Does it hit at full lock or all the time? Did you use the steering stops?
i was at full droop and the outer tie rod hit the rim. When it was on the ground it was too close for comfort.
 
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