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vintage_mpg · 09-18-2021, 07:43 PM

So we're working on a cool ol '82 sab, and the truck came with a brand new set of custom deep 15" steel wheels that we're really anxious to get installed...but they're just barely not fitting!

Our existing rear drum brakes have a drum with a tall exterior lip that is just BARELY keeping the rear wheels away from seating as they should be.

Does anyone know if we can get a slimmer rear drum?

Or do we have to convert to disk brakes to get these bad boys installed?

Hopefully you can see what we're up against in these images:

09-18-2021, 07:43 PM	#1
vintage_mpg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 41	Smaller/thinner rear brake drum? Deep rear steelies won't fit! So we're working on a cool ol '82 sab, and the truck came with a brand new set of custom deep 15" steel wheels that we're really anxious to get installed...but they're just barely not fitting! Our existing rear drum brakes have a drum with a tall exterior lip that is just BARELY keeping the rear wheels away from seating as they should be. Does anyone know if we can get a slimmer rear drum? Or do we have to convert to disk brakes to get these bad boys installed? Hopefully you can see what we're up against in these images: Attached Images