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Old November 5th, 2006, 09:34 PM   #1
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Hey guys i want to run 275 drag radials but i think i am going to hit my quad shocks. They are already close with 245's. I was thinking about going 5 lug. would this give me the offset i am looking for. I also heard i could flip the quad shocks. Im sure everyone has run into this problem so if you could let me know what you did thanks guys.
 

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Old November 5th, 2006, 10:34 PM   #2
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if you want to run them...i was told you can get rid of your quad shocks and put good lower control arms on...i run 255 but i have a 1995
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put a good set of bbk control arms on, then you can run the tires you want so long as you dont interfere with the fenderwell...The better built control arms will allow you to get rid of the quads
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Old November 6th, 2006, 03:16 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by stang fanatic
put a good set of bbk control arms on, then you can run the tires you want so long as you dont interfere with the fenderwell...The better built control arms will allow you to get rid of the quads
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yeh but my 245's are occationally rubbing against my exhaust... 3 1/2 in tips 2 1/2 in pipes
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maybe consider buying a smaller size drag radial...i run 255 and they hook well
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i've got regular tires tho not drag radials but still
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Originally Posted by cali 5.0
i've got regular tires tho not drag radials but still
yeah....i know. consider running a smaller size, unless you can get an offset rim that will work
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ok but wouldnt he have the same problem with the 275
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Originally Posted by cali 5.0
yeh but my 245's are occationally rubbing against my exhaust... 3 1/2 in tips 2 1/2 in pipes
2 options, twist your exhaust pipe to gain more clearance or get rid of the gook flute 3 1/2" tips..............or don't run a tire bigger than 245.....
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yeh but my 245's are occationally rubbing against my exhaust... 3 1/2 in tips 2 1/2 in pipes
2 options, twist your exhaust pipe to gain more clearance or get rid of the gook flute 3 1/2" tips..............or don't run a tire bigger than 245.....
thank you darrell...somehow after my countless posts on here he didnt understand that i was just trying to tell him to get a 245 tire or smaller...lol
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its not tht i didnt get it,, i under stood exactly wht u were talking about.... jus wanted to no if anybody new a way around it.. smartass!!
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Originally Posted by cali 5.0
its not tht i didnt get it,, i under stood exactly wht u were talking about.... jus wanted to no if anybody new a way around it.. smartass!!
i accept the fact that i am a smart ass, haha
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I'm going to run the 275 and get stronger control arms so i can get rid of the quad shocks. i do rub my exhaust with 245 but nothing a little heat wont fix thanks guys
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Old November 8th, 2006, 11:25 PM   #15
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thats a sick fox man. which series upper intake is that?
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how are u gonna fix ur exhaust clearance issue
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Originally Posted by Tony_90fox
thats a sick fox man. which series upper intake is that?
looks like Trick Flow Street or Track series intake
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yeah i knew that much, just wonderin which one it was.
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love the lx man!
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