s10 rearend with 4 in. backspace

Well, I got my rearend end in. But with my wheels with 4 in. backspace the rearend is to narrow. Which would be better s10 4x4 or pick up acouple of spacers? thanks Joe

 

Good quality spacers can cost as much as a whole axle at the self-service yards.

 

I used a '78 and up Malibu rear on the '33 with 15x7 wheels and 225/75r15 tires,can't remember the width of it...

 

You can get a good set of billet adapters for $80 or less if you decide to go that route.
See example below
http://www.ezaccessory.com/5_Lug_Wheel_Adapters_No_Conversion_s/44.htm

 

That doesn't look like 4" backspace rim to me , maybe it's just the pics. That really doesn't matter because you are too narrow but it might matter if you are explaining to someone . A 4" back space would completely swallow up the brake drum and then some.

I think I'd go hunting a different rear end.
if you are completely set on those wheels, set them where you want and measure what you need for wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface.

How big of a spacer are you thinking it will take to fix your problems ?

 

I'd put the wheels where they look best, and measure the distance between the flange and the wheel, and add that to the existing axle with. Then, hunt for a proper width axle, with the right ratio. If you measure, post it, along with what gear ratio, and wheel bolt pattern you desire, and we should be able to point you toward one.

I will run spacers, but ONLY where there is no other plausible solution.

 

get wheels with a different rear offset. what is size, rear offset on wheels now?

 

they are 15x8 with a 4 in. backspace. They are torque thrust II's

 

4x4 rear is about 4in wider than stock s10 rear i think

 

Is the S-10 blazer wider or just 4x4?

 

I believe that the S10 Blazer axle is also narrow. The narrow ones are 54-1/4" and the wide ones are 58" wms-wms, if my memory serves me correctly.

 

if you switch rearend be sure to get one with right gear ratio for your trans & tire height. for S10 in the glove box is the code # - search here and s10forum.com and calculator at project33.com

 

Just the 4X4.

 

This ^^^^^^ is the right way to do it.

 

are the s10 and 4x4 s10 rearends geared different? thanks Joe

 

There numerous gear ratios for both 4x4, and 4x2. The short answer to your question is yes, and no.

 

Both have several gear ratio choices available. That is why Jalopy Joker suggested to check the sheet in the glove box door for the axle ratio code and how to check.

I drug home a Free S 10 Blazer and only wanted the rear end and it looked like a bomb had exploded inside it. I'd pull the cover and check things out before buying any of those.

 

4x4 is 3" wider.

 

Presactly.