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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
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Thanks. That's what I've heard about 8" rims with 2.5" drop spindles...shizzle! I have a set of steelies all powder coated and a frame with drop spindles. Looks like I'm in for some "clearancing". I've never heard of anyone needing to ditch the inner fenders on a 4/6 static drop.
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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
I do appreciate the nice comment. It only takes time and money...and alot of both...not to mention a patient and understanding wife!
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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
Not sure if I really apply to the question but... I have 3" drop coils and 2.5" drop spindles for a 5.5" drop with 15x7 Ralleys on 225/75r15 tires and have absolutely no rub anywhere. Still running stock upper and lower arms.
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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
In this pic, my '67 has Van rallys on the front with 237/70 with no issues. It has drop spindles and one coil cut of the front springs.
Widened 9" Rallys on teh rear with 255/70 tires, 5" drop springs
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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
Ole Greenie---Nice TRUCK!
I've been looking at tires all day for my truck to go with the new drop and I would like a 275/50 but there non existant(only DR's). The 255/60 was an alternative choice I had discovered earlier. I'm running 255/70's right now with a 3/5 drop and soon to be 5/7, so new tires are in store. My other choice was a 235/70 but that's just 1" shorter than I have now, I like the 255/60 because it's a full 2" shorter than my current tire and I think would look killer on a 15x8 wheel, and 5/7 drop. Any more pics? |
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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
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I have posted a bunch of pics in the past but I will defer to posting more until I get it out of the paint shop. I really miss my mistress! (though my wife appreciates all the "new attention" I am paying to her these days ![]()
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Re: 15x8 rally wheels up front with drop spindles?
I think that different brands of drop spindles bring different issues to the table. It would be nice if the issues around a given brand could be identified so folks would know. In my case, I can compare DJM and BellTech spindles, but only on the 88-98's.
For my '69, I went with ECE drop spindles and stock-height springs up front, with 4-inch dropped springs out back. My front wheels are 15x8's with a 4-inch back space. The ONLY issue I have had with it, was when turning sharply and encountering some sort of change in the street, like those we have where I live. I can only recall one time, even at that, that there was any contact between the tire and the top of the wheel opening. I was careful after that and no more problems. The 88-98's? Another forum.
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