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69 Dart Rear wheel fitment

Posted By: SSDart

69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/08/18 09:45 PM

I'm trying to figure out what rim best fits the rear of my Dart?

Leaf springs moved up against the frame rail(not under) Stock Axle width.

I remember years ago being able to fit a 28.5 X 9 Firestone under the car with a 7 inch Auto Drag. ( I can't remember the backspace. )

I'm thinking a 15 X 7 3 1/2 back space would work...

Anyone care to share there experience with this?? TIA
Posted By: Forest

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/08/18 10:55 PM

I would guess it would want closer to a 4 1/2" to 5" backspace with either a 7-8" wide wheel...
Posted By: Sammy

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/09/18 12:34 AM

15 x 8 with 4.5 back spacing 29"x 10.5 tire
Posted By: justinp61

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/09/18 03:36 AM

With my springs moved in 3/4" and the rear end moved back 1/2" I ran a 15 X 8 with a 5.5" bs and a 275 radial.
Posted By: buildanother

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/09/18 03:49 AM

Years ago I put some 8x26 slicks on lil red/warlock 15x8's and fit was decent after trimming a wee bit of the lip up above.
Posted By: SSDart

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/09/18 08:52 PM

I ordered Billet Specialties 15X 8 5 1/2 B.S. today.

Next is my front dilemma Time to get rid of the 4 inch bolt pattern
Posted By: Forest

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/10/18 05:29 AM

Originally Posted By SSDart
I ordered Billet Specialties 15X 8 5 1/2 B.S. today.

Next is my front dilemma Time to get rid of the 4 inch bolt pattern


I think you will be happy with that choice.

You can ordered a Wilwood or Strange front disc conversion for whatever spindle you currently have. May be easier than trying to find a good factory setup...
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/10/18 07:06 AM

If your wanting to go cheap the 1973 to 1976 stock OEM A body disc brakes (4.5 inch bolt pattern with bigger wheel bearings) with the upper A arms and lower control arms bolt right on up scope
Posted By: 68DART360

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/10/18 08:26 PM

Cab_Burge has the right idea. That's the way to go for cheap. I found a complete setup off a valiant in a junkyard and it had new brake rotors and pads!
Posted By: StrkrDart69

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/11/18 01:24 AM

Originally Posted By Sammy
15 x 8 with 4.5 back spacing 29"x 10.5 tire


This is my combo.
Posted By: CHAPPER

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/11/18 04:38 PM

Originally Posted By Forest
Originally Posted By SSDart
I ordered Billet Specialties 15X 8 5 1/2 B.S. today.

Next is my front dilemma Time to get rid of the 4 inch bolt pattern


I think you will be happy with that choice.

You can ordered a Wilwood or Strange front disc conversion for whatever spindle you currently have. May be easier than trying to find a good factory setup...


I used the Strange kit. Went from '72-'73 A-body factory disc setup and lost over 50 lbs too. !!!
Posted By: SSDart

Re: 69 Dart Rear wheel fitment - 03/21/18 11:29 PM

Originally Posted By Cab_Burge
If your wanting to go cheap the 1973 to 1976 stock OEM A body disc brakes (4.5 inch bolt pattern with bigger wheel bearings) with the upper A arms and lower control arms bolt right on up scope


Thanks Cab I'm doing the 65 Mustang Disk conversion for now...
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