fender liner removal
- Thread starter GregInAtl
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Yeah, but w/ the spindles and springs they compression rub almost like the diam is too large, but they are 26" still, and only 245/35s. I was considering essentially cutting the whole top out and still having essentially walls to block grime and water. I am just real low.
Silver Fox
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What is the rim size and backspacing on your front rims?
I had to drop down to a 235 on front to solve my rubbing issues. I didn't have the heart to cut on my car.
Rob
20x8.5 w/ 5.25 BS and 7/16 wheel spacer, 245/35-20. I got the wheel out a bit, I even trimmed out the fender lips to the trim screws. With 2" drop spindles and 1"+ drop springs and 8.5" wide, something was bound to rub.....most ppl that go real low run 7"-8" wide.
Silver Fox
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Greg,
The 26 inch tall tire and wheels being out a bit create the rubbing. Have you thought about running a thinner spacer and trying to tuck the wheels in further or will that create other issues for you?
I also have 8.5 inch wide rims on the front of my car. If I were doing it again, I would have ordered 8 inch wide rims for the front.
Rob
Rob
Silver Fox
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Been near Akron for about the last two weeks. I am heading to Texas this Sunday.
Drop down to a 225. I had 245's at first and ended up shredding a tire first time out. I am out a little farther than you are but i'm sure your even lower than me, didnt think that was really possible! Try 1/4" smaller spacer first because it's the cheapest. I'm sure you'll still rub, but then go down to a .25. If that doesnt work, your pretty much S.O.L. Time to raise the car some.
On a side note, this is why I hate 2" drop spindles. Silver Fox and I use a set up that helps the camber curve tremendously, which in turn help the tire move up and in when loaded instead of sraight up and out like the drop spindles. I did make a set up like yours work using 20x8's, 2" drop spindles, and Hotchkis springs. No cutting but we need to play with the camber a ton. The car actually handled quite well and didnt rub at all but tires didnt last long. This was on an SS. Ill see if I can get a picture. This was on a "customers" car!
On a side note, this is why I hate 2" drop spindles. Silver Fox and I use a set up that helps the camber curve tremendously, which in turn help the tire move up and in when loaded instead of sraight up and out like the drop spindles. I did make a set up like yours work using 20x8's, 2" drop spindles, and Hotchkis springs. No cutting but we need to play with the camber a ton. The car actually handled quite well and didnt rub at all but tires didnt last long. This was on an SS. Ill see if I can get a picture. This was on a "customers" car!
