Clearance Problem

Josh92 · November 5th, 2006, 09:34 PM

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.

5-0stank · November 5th, 2006, 10:34 PM

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

stang fanatic · November 5th, 2006, 10:34 PM

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

Darrell · November 6th, 2006, 03:16 AM

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

+1

cali 5.0 · November 6th, 2006, 11:01 PM

yeh but my 245's are occationally rubbing against my exhaust... 3 1/2 in tips 2 1/2 in pipes

5-0stank · November 6th, 2006, 11:04 PM

maybe consider buying a smaller size drag radial...i run 255 and they hook well

cali 5.0 · November 6th, 2006, 11:07 PM

i've got regular tires tho not drag radials but still

5-0stank · November 7th, 2006, 07:50 AM

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

cali 5.0 · November 7th, 2006, 01:53 PM

ok but wouldnt he have the same problem with the 275

Darrell · November 7th, 2006, 02:27 PM

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.....

5-0stank · November 7th, 2006, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

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.....

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

cali 5.0 · November 7th, 2006, 08:20 PM

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!!

5-0stank · November 7th, 2006, 10:29 PM

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

Josh92 · November 8th, 2006, 11:18 PM

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

Tony_90fox · November 8th, 2006, 11:25 PM

thats a sick fox man. which series upper intake is that?

cali 5.0 · November 8th, 2006, 11:34 PM

how are u gonna fix ur exhaust clearance issue

Bill · November 9th, 2006, 12:35 AM

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

Tony_90fox · November 9th, 2006, 12:54 AM

yeah i knew that much, just wonderin which one it was.

5-0stank · November 9th, 2006, 07:41 AM

love the lx man!

November 5th, 2006, 09:34 PM	#1
Josh92 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Clearance Problem 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.

November 5th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#2
5-0stank Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: emmaus, pa Posts: 508	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 __________________ 1995 GT::Sold! Looking for another stang...

November 5th, 2006, 10:34 PM	#3
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855	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 __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

November 6th, 2006, 11:01 PM	#5
cali 5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: grand prairie tx Posts: 385	yeh but my 245's are occationally rubbing against my exhaust... 3 1/2 in tips 2 1/2 in pipes __________________ 89 gt 3.73 gears, full exhaust, holley system max2 intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, jet chip

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5-0stank Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: emmaus, pa Posts: 508	maybe consider buying a smaller size drag radial...i run 255 and they hook well __________________ 1995 GT::Sold! Looking for another stang...

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November 6th, 2006, 11:07 PM	#7
cali 5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: grand prairie tx Posts: 385	i've got regular tires tho not drag radials but still __________________ 89 gt 3.73 gears, full exhaust, holley system max2 intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, jet chip

November 7th, 2006, 01:53 PM	#9
cali 5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: grand prairie tx Posts: 385	ok but wouldnt he have the same problem with the 275 __________________ 89 gt 3.73 gears, full exhaust, holley system max2 intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, jet chip

November 7th, 2006, 08:20 PM	#12
cali 5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: grand prairie tx Posts: 385	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!! __________________ 89 gt 3.73 gears, full exhaust, holley system max2 intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, jet chip

November 8th, 2006, 11:34 PM	#16
cali 5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: grand prairie tx Posts: 385	how are u gonna fix ur exhaust clearance issue __________________ 89 gt 3.73 gears, full exhaust, holley system max2 intake manifold, 70mm throttle body, jet chip

November 9th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#19
5-0stank Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: emmaus, pa Posts: 508	love the lx man! __________________ 1995 GT::Sold! Looking for another stang...

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