1971 Firebird Suspension - Lateral-g Forums

7firebird1 · #1 03-04-2009, 08:26 PM

Hello all! I have a 1971 Firebird that I am doing and I have a small issue. I am setting it up to be more of a Pro-touring type car. I bought 20X10's for the back and 18X8.5's up front. The wheels look good on the car but I am having clearance issues with the rear inner fender lip and the tires. The way it sits right now is fine but after I install my Hotchkis TVS System, the rear tires will probably rub the inner lip of the quarter panel. The car has a 12 bolt posi in it and right now I don't have the extra cash to be buying a narrowed rear end. The rear end has drum brakes on it; I thought maybe when I convert to disc in the rear it will give me maybe an extra inch or so to solve the problem....??? Up front I would also like to draw the front wheels in a bit also, maybe with some aftermarket A-arms. The front already has disc brakes, but I wondered if I could swap out for another spindle or something it might save me some space.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback and input. Thank's guys,

Tim.

andrewmp6 · #2 03-04-2009, 08:49 PM

First try rolling the fender lips that can give you a tiny bit more room.If that don't work then get ready to spend some money.

markss28 · #3 03-05-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

First try rolling the fender lips that can give you a tiny bit more room.If that don't work then get ready to spend some money.

I agree, it can get very costly and even some disc brakes can actually push the wheel out even further.

ProdigyCustoms · #4 03-05-2009, 07:44 AM

The disc brake kit depending on what brand will widen the track 1/16" to 1/8" per side

7firebird1 · #5 03-05-2009, 05:48 PM

Thank's for the feednback! That is what I was afraid of. Oh we'll, I guess if it was easy it wouldn't be so much fun!

Tim.

**syborg tt** · #6 03-05-2009, 07:08 PM

shoot me an e-mail. I have an fender lip roller you can rent.

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