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Old 08-28-2019, 08:54 AM   #3
68Stepbed
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Re: Rear coilover kits and tire size limitations?

I have the [url=https://totalcostinvolved.com/products/1963-1972-chevy-c10-torque-arm-rear-suspension/]TCI[url] rear torque arm setup that happens to have the coilovers mounted outboard. Even with my narrow stepside fenders, I still have room for 18x11s with 315 tires. If I had a fleetside, 18x12s and 335s would be no issue. I will say, however, that the shock mounts are my limiting factor to running the 12" wheels with 335 tires on my truck.

There are advantages to outboard mounted coilovers vs inboard. The outboard mounts provide more cornering stability since that's where all the weight transfer is going. Somebody smarter than I am can explain it better. I do know that my setup is amazing and I'm winning events.






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