Speed Tech or Art Morrison, DSE 69 Camaro Frame

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by awr68

Looking good Chris!

Blake, I have an 18x9 with IIRC a 5.625" BS...hope it all works out! Pete hasn't said anything about clearance issues...but it isn't aligned either. I was working off the trusty 8" with 5" BS when I ordered the wheels...as long as the new track width is the same as stock I should be golden! Your thoughs?

I think your gonna have rub issues when you get the car down to ride height. I had issues with 5.5 bs, but I had planned to cut the fender anyways.

[bdahlg68]

This thread is swaying me towards the Speedtech rear.

Frank / Blake - any chance to get a quote for a complete torque tube with 9" rear setup shipped to 48187? vehicle is a 1968 Firebird.

Thanks!

[awr68]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I think your gonna have rub issues when you get the car down to ride height. I had issues with 5.5 bs, but I had planned to cut the fender anyways.

Hope not! But if I have to rehoop the front wheels then that's what it takes! Thaks God for 3-piece wheels!!

I just drew it out on paper and the wheel's front lip will be outward 3/8" more than my 8" w/ 5" bs...which those fit no problem. However that was with the stock frame and a 245 tire. Time will tell!

I'm pretty sure a 9" wheel w/ 6" bs would hit on a OE frame...there must be quite a bit more clearance built into the ST frame?

[James OLC]

Originally Posted by awr68

I'm pretty sure a 9" wheel w/ 6" bs would hit on a OE frame...there must be quite a bit more clearance built into the ST frame?

I know that a 9" wheel with 6.375" of backspacing will just brush an OE frame at full lock when the steering stops are not adjusted. With the stops adjusted on my SpeedTech LCAs there is no issue and only a minimal loss or turning radius.

[wrighton]

Good info guys , I have a 69 camaro

[youthpastor]

finished the suspension last night and wanted to show the clearance of the Speedtech frame with a 18x9 on a 275





you can see that the arms and sway bar are designed for clearance

[awr68]

Great shots Chris!

Did you test fit these wheels/tires with the front sheet metal installed? I have 3/8" less bs than you. Obviously frame clearance won't be an issue...but the fender might be a problem. Just wondering what the clearance was like on yours.

[youthpastor]

Originally Posted by awr68

Great shots Chris!

Did you test fit these wheels/tires with the front sheet metal installed? I have 3/8" less bs than you. Obviously frame clearance won't be an issue...but the fender might be a problem. Just wondering what the clearance was like on yours.

wheels just showed up...but Roger said it should be more than enough

[Stuart Adams]

Would a 10 inch tire fit also?

[Blake Foster]

yes on a 69 for sure 10 with a 6.75 to 7" BS