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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:41 am    Post subject: BRMs on Early Bay - fitment? Reply with quote

OK, first of all, I have searched. Found lots about the BRMs on bays, but nothing to my particular situation, so I am asking for help/input.

Anyway, I have a 1969 early Bay. It is mildly lowered one click in the rear, and an adjustable beam in the front (not narrowed, and no lowering spindles).

I would like to adjust the beam lower to get a little more rake, and replace the stock 14" wheels and BFG All Terrains wit h15" BRMs, and lower profile tires.

I can't find anyone that can say for sure if the BRMS need mods to fit, or a narrowed beam in the front, etc.

I plan on using 195/60r15 or maybe 105/50r15 tires in front, and 205/60r15 in the rear, but I'm not married to those sizes.

I just want to know if I should use 4.5" wide wheels in front to fit, or if the 5.5s fit in front and rear without mods, etc.

Anyone have experience with this type of setup?

Look I am going for, but not quite this low:


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:45 am    Post subject: Re: BRMs on Early Bay - fitment? Reply with quote

you should have no problem with that. I had a client here with BRM's on a slammed late bay.

biggest issue on the late buses is the rear wheel arch had an inner "wheel tub" if you will. our early buses had just a flat sheet of steel with a lip on them....this gives us more room in the rear.

on the late buses you had to be careful not to put too chubby of a tire on the rear.

I'm dropped 3" on my 70. but I'm running 17's. I have 2 paint sticks width between the rear panel and side wall. if you do 15's you'll be more than fine I do believe
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: BRMs on Early Bay - fitment? Reply with quote

Thanks man - really appreciate it. Trying to do it once. I've done a million old watercooled cars, but not lowering bays.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:09 pm    Post subject: Re: BRMs on Early Bay - fitment? Reply with quote

Please Search this Topic: Lowering a Bay
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