Narrowed Beam and (C3) Offsets

[GRMNLK]

Hello, I'm new to this site but have been cruising for a couple months. I have a few questions that I have not seen the answers to yet.
-My Situation...I have a 4" inch narrowed king/link beam and a swingaxle rear end. I want to run front and rear CB disc upgrade, 17*7.5 Cup III replicas, and stock steel fenders.
-The questions...I have seen alot about B/J beams and fiberglass fenders but nothing about narrowed beams and what offsets are being ran. I've read about and saw the Aussie RHD, the rims hit the control arms in the front and the spring plates in the rear so he had to run spacers.
What would work best for me....
1.)17*7.5 C3 (23 et), CB discs, 4" beam, steel fenders.
2.)?
Thanks

[Dasdubber]

Hi GRMNLK,

I replied to your PM but just thought I'd quickly give a run down here on my setup.

On the front with the CB perf dropped spindles and disc kit (b/j), stock width beam, stock fenders and 205/40 tyres...the wheels fit perfectly under the fender with 52 offset however the turning circle is shocking (huge arc required for U-turns!). I am currently having a beam narrowed 3.5inches and will then work out spacer width required as I have to get the rim away from the trailing arms and shock towers. Using ET 23 rims should work out well with the narrowed beam you have (but you never know till you bolt it all up as I am finding out!).

Alan

[GRMNLK]

Thnx for the info Das...
I havn't bought rims or brake parts yet, I'm gathering the info.
before I get in over my head. I love how you've documented
your resto/custom, can't wait to see how the beam works out
for you.

[Dasdubber]

Yeah I did as much research as possible before getting the rims and painting/powdercoating suspension components....as much measuring as I did, it is very difficult to really know until they are bolted up! Best of luck to you, I will certainly update the progress on the site:

http://www.netspot4u.com/~manxclub/gallery/album95

Make sure you post some pics/links on your setup to keep us all updated!
Alan