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Old 03-17-2013, 08:27 AM
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My vote would be to bring it down some more. I think you need to tuck the tire a bit in the wheelwell . I would come down at least 1.5".
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I agree, it needs to come down about another inch in the rear. I have a 72 Chevelle and run 20's on all for corners. Here are a few pics of my ride height. I wanted the ledge of the fender to go past the top of the wheel a little bit. Me personally, I like the 20 on our cars....at least a 19" anyway. I think our cars are too big for 17's and 18's.




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Hey thanks guys...it will be coming down an inch in the rear for sure...and maybe 2 in the front...@ Marcus im keeping my eye on your setup, I only hope part II of my build could be as good as yours
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Hey thanks guys...it will be coming down an inch in the rear for sure...and maybe 2 in the front...@ Marcus im keeping my eye on your setup, I only hope part II of my build could be as good as yours
Thanks for the compliment bro. Take your time and do it right. Funny you mentioned "part II" because this is my 2nd rebuild as well.
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dropped the front almost 2" this past weekend, think i dropped it to much but it might grow on me....just looks funny with the engine being that close to the ground
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dropped the front almost 2" this past weekend, think i dropped it to much but it might grow on me....just looks funny with the engine being that close to the ground
Now its just right IMO
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Jay, would you mind providing some fender measurements?

I bought 2" front 3" rear drop parts but after looking at lots of pictures I think maybe my car is already lowered.

I appreciate it.
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dropped the front almost 2" this past weekend, think i dropped it to much but it might grow on me....just looks funny with the engine being that close to the ground
That's a huge improvement, but it still looks off to me. The car can suck up the 20"s in the rear pretty well, but have you thought about using a 19" up front?

The front seems a little high I suppose.
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added 255/35/20 michelin pilot to the front car is sitting an 1" higher in the front compared to this pic
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