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Aug 5, 2015 | 04:55 PM

cypris09

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Car: 87 Gta

Engine: 5.3

Transmission: 4l60e

Axle/Gears: 3.42

So I bought new wheels

C5 corvette wheels. 18 x 9.5. Seems I have some clearance issues. I am running a 99 trans am rear but it rubs the bump stop and seems pretty close to the lca.

Any suggestions or am I missing something?

Aug 5, 2015 | 04:56 PM

cypris09

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Car: 87 Gta

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Axle/Gears: 3.42

Re: So I bought new wheels

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...T#.VcKGGXPD_qB

These are the wheels I bought btw.

Thanks in advance guys!

Aug 5, 2015 | 09:54 PM

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Car: 86 Trans Am

Engine: 408 stroker sbc

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Axle/Gears: Moser full floater m9, 3:70 trutrac

Re: So I bought new wheels

With the axle that low I'm not surprised its hitting the bump stop. At ride height in sure its more than fine.
if the axle is not centered you may need an adjustable panhard bar, and I the bump stop issue bothers you too much you can cut them off and relocate them inboard a little.

Aug 5, 2015 | 10:01 PM

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Re: So I bought new wheels

Kinda what I was thinking, as I'm at my house and not at my buddies shop (no air) I only tried the one side. I assume that it'll be a close fit on the inside? Maybe enough room to fit my hand in?.
Thanks 86 ta.