ClamChowder's '07 Sport 4WD V6 Build

[ClamChowder]

Need Advice On:
1. Wheel offset, backspacing and width. I think a 17" rim, 8" wide, -12mm to -18mm offset, ~4.5" backspacing should be good - but I'm not sure, at all. Appreciate any advice!

2. Also, trying to find a shop around me that is willing/familiar with this is proving difficult. To the point where I'm considering just doing it, which is scary. Any tips on what to consider when swapping the front springs (keeping bilstein struts) out by myself? I've read a couple threads and watched a couple videos, and it doesn't seem incredibly difficult... but I also worry with how much is not stock that shops may have a tough time with it. I have no problems having someone change the rotors and pads for me, but I worry about alignment especially with the adjustable UCA's at a random shop. Is it unreasonable to put the springs in myself, run an ideal offset tire - and have a happy, rub free life after some additional minor trimming?

I've got: '07 Sport 4WD V6, 175k miles

Currently Installed:
Front ARB Bumper w/ mounted Jack + Winch (Heavy)
Bilstein 5100's (x4)
SPC upper control arms (x4)
Rear OME 2896's
Diff drop kit
Rear Powerstop Z36's
275/70R17 BFG KO2's

Purchased and Need to Install:
Front OME 886's
Front Powerstop Truck/Towing Pads & Rotors

 

[montijo505]

Where are you located? The brakes and shocks are stupid easy to install. Are you removing stock springs or bilsteins?


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[ClamChowder]

Where are you located? The brakes and shocks are stupid easy to install. Are you removing stock springs or bilsteins?

Bilsteins on there now - it looks super easy! I'm currently occupied with wheel fitment, unfortunately.

Ordered a set of -19mm 17" pro-comps after being assured they fit - but they don't clear the factory sport calipers.

Then, when at the local tire shop getting old wheels put back on, said they had a set that would fit after discussing my preferred range (-12mm to -18mm offset, approx. 4.5" backspace or so). Go to pull out, rubbing like a banshee. UCA and mud flaps right where body mounts are. I checked the box - they are POSITIVE 18mm offset. Ughhh. They're already strapped to the tires (275/75/17 KO2's), so dealing with those guys at the tire shop to get em off today.

So now, I am still working to find a set of wheels. Please, if anyone has input on specific size for this setup/similar, tell me!

Here's where I think I am at:
1. Proper offset wheels that don't make my life shitty
2. "No Spring Compressor" swap front stock springs off the exisiting Bilstein 5100's, and drop in my OME 886's. What clip setting do I use on the Bilstein 5100's with my OME 886???
3. Adjust SPC arms as much as I can to do something cool and smart (pre-alignment ... well, alignment? - no clue what I'm doing with it)

You guys rock, I am pretty stupid - I appreciate your help more than you know.