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Old 12-26-2007, 09:05 AM
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Wow, Thanks Raven, thats exactly what I was looking for.

When I get home from vacation I will check out what spindles I have.

Also what size tires are you running? Just curious, I currently have 18" rims that I hate, they are way too big IMO and I thats why I wanted to put a 17" rims on the car
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Old 12-26-2007, 11:33 PM
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I'm running 245/45-17 front and rear.
The only issue you will most likely run into is they will rub the front edge of your front fenders on turns.
I get tired of debating this but, is is commonly known that Ford made revisions to the wheel wells on the 91 - 93 mustangs to provide needed clearance for the 16" wheels and tires by reducing the leading edge of the fender by 1 inch.
I have heard so many people say you have to use the 91 - 93 fenders.
I am using a stock 87 & 90 fenders in these pictures and no tire rub why?
I removed the fender extensions and it gave me that extra inch. I was going to get the 91 - 93 extensions because I am using the 91 - 93 Saleen front airdam, but the airdam covers them so I just attached it with out them.
Before I removed the extensions I did get some rub on sharp turns and the airdam didn't fit quite right.


I almost forgot to mention I am also running eibach lowering springs in the front and still no fender rub.
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