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Originally Posted by gringoloco

How are you getting away with the 5.25 BS up front on a 9.5 rim? Most run that BS on an 8.5 wheel. Do you have CPP spindles? Or narrow arms? Seems your wheels should be sticking out an inch too far, but they look good from here...

Stock control arms, ECE 2.5" spindles, ECE 2" drop springs. I was actually wanting a 5.5" bs up front and 5" rear, but these wheels are one piece and only offered in a 5.25" bs. In alot of ways, I was taking a big risk trying this. I did ALOT of research before buying wheels and making sure this combo would work. Even at that, I wasn't 100%. I just had to go for it. I think the shorter sidewall tire keeps it tucked where it should be. If the tire had any bulge or balloon to it, it may have stuck out.

The only issue I discovered is the inner wheel lip rubs on the stock control arm at full lock. I welded some 1/4" steel plates to the steering bumpstops to keep it from going as far. In the end, tubular control arms will be the best fix, but it'll have to wait until funds become available.