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Old 07-13-2008, 09:44 PM
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On launch my rear tires rub, I am running 28x9 15s slicks.I don't want to roll my fender lip, I was considering an adjustable pinion snubber, not sure how well that will work? I am wondering how everyone else is preventing the rubbing? ,
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pinion snubber won't help.. that is to keep rear end from rotating and keep pinion angle at optimal setting.......where does rub occur??
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rubs on the fender lip, I am guessing I am going to have to get some different rims, the ones I have are 4.5" back space, I think I am going to have to go with 5.5" any other way to limit the suspension travel?
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Old 07-13-2008, 10:20 PM
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be careful with a deeper back spacing cause then it may rub the inner well
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Old 07-13-2008, 10:27 PM
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be careful with a deeper back spacing cause then it may rub the inner well
Exactly, I was looking at a bunch of pics of cars running similar size wheels they all look like they would rub, but the suspension doesn't seem to travel as far as mine, is there something to limit the travel?
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Old 07-13-2008, 11:52 PM
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just man up and get a good shop to roll the fenders, mine were cheap, and it doesnt rub with my 275 wides on bullitts, so...
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Old 07-14-2008, 12:23 AM
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always try some stiffer suspension. if your car sinks in the back, try some new stiff shocks, or just upgrade the whole thing
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Old 07-14-2008, 01:13 AM
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i had tha same problem!!!
i put air bags in tha bak springs n solved tha problem
u could also get adjustable lowers so u can adjust tha ride height but bags only cost like 60 each u only get one bag wit tha drag launch springs
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Old 07-14-2008, 09:21 AM
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I just installed these on my 90 GT. They were about an inch and a half longer than the stock springs that came out.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+
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I just installed these on my 90 GT. They were about an inch and a half longer than the stock springs that came out.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+
I just swapped my entire suspension. I am running Steeda Drag springs front and rear, lakewood 90/10 strutsin front and 50/50 shocksin the rear. Adjustable upper and lower control arms. I am going to add the air bag, at least to the passenger side but unsure how adding one to both sides is going to affect launches and sixty foot times any help is appreciated.
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