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Old 07-15-2010 | 09:42 PM
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Default 4th gen lenght vs 3rd gen lenght need info

Ok I tried to search this but came up with so many different answers does anyone know how much shorter the 3rd gen rear is then then the 4th? And what size rims (15’s) are you guys using
Old 07-16-2010 | 09:51 AM
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the 3rd gen rearends are 1.5 inches shorter per side than the 4th gen. a 4th gen car uses a 15x10 wheel with 7.5" of backspacing, so likewise a 3rd gen car would be 6.0 backspacing.
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
the 3rd gen rearends are 1.5 inches shorter per side than the 4th gen. a 4th gen car uses a 15x10 wheel with 7.5" of backspacing, so likewise a 3rd gen car would be 6.0 backspacing.
Thanks for the help, it is much appreciated
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Thx too! Learn something new every day and i credit you.




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