Jwoolsey08

Hey Guys,

I got a set of 2010 GT500 wheels I'm trying to put on my 97 GT, they are 18x9. The front fit ok with a small spacer, but the back rub against the rear shocks/axle support.(Not sure the name of it). When I went to get wheels priced out the mechanics said that this support could be removed, I didn't know too much about that. If this was true then the wheels would fit fine...I was thinking about adding a 1" spacer and/or some longer bolts to set the offset. Can I have some advice?

Thanks,

John W

JRad405

Is it a quad shock or the shock that runs to the trunk?

If it is a quad shock you can remove it, but I believe that it is advised to get better lower control arms. Read this and you will see why. https://mustangforums.com/forum/susp...ion-guide.html

Moonshine

Take off the quad shock. No more wheel hop.

Gt04

Get rid of the quad shock and get a good set of lower control arms, problem solved.

Jwoolsey08

Thanks for the advice.

Jay-rod427

^^^this X 12214323082

MustangMan00

what has been said above, or for the time being flip the quad shock around, should give you that extra bit you need

LilRoush

Why can't people just buy the right offset wheels for their cars instead? Just because the bolt holes line up doesn't mean it will work.
I'd say get the spacer. Your rear wheels are going to be tucked under the fender and look kind of funny.

SVTeeshirt

because mustangs are so common everyone wants something different lol, though i see your point and i agree, i feel like there's a lot of money to be had in desiging/producing a good set of 5 bolt 94-04 wheels.....

someone wanna fron't me a few hundred k?

LilRoush

True. I guess I'm so used to people getting S197 take offs b/c they are cheap and get a deal on them. Then spend extra to make them fit right (spacers, having to switch to the right diameter tire etc...) instead of just getting the right ones in the first place.