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Old 06-24-2017, 06:14 PM
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Today I washed and waxed it. Then I removed both front wheels and determined that when I turn sharply the tires are hitting the inner fender behind the front wheels. So I put another 1/4" spacer (making 1.25" all together) and tested. Now it seems to be hitting the outer fender. So I guess I'll need to either put stops on the steering or fit the smaller 205/65R15 tires back on in place of the 205/75s currently mounted.

I also discovered why the rear end has been clanging lately.....when we lowered the back end we have put the shocks in a bind so there is a clanging going on.

I just ordered a 2" lowering kit. I'll mount it so that the shock mount on the bottom is lowered at least 2". I also have 1" lowering blocks so I potentially can lower it 3" total.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

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