3inch spindles on 15in rim IMPUT NEEDED

[cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

He still has the upper bend for support, What he took off was just hanging around for the ride....

Good argument...

Originally Posted by lolife99

What's the backspace on your wheels?
You might not have to trim anything.

I have no idea, thats on my todotommoro list haha

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i had to take the grinder to these places when i did my 3inch
UUUggghhhhh dont tell me thattt!!!! do you have any final product pics??spindles on my stock 15x8 rallies

Really? thats funny that you say that, ive heared that to be a real problem as well.... hummmmmmmm

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I have done several sets with out any failure too. With that said, I also had a buddy that trimmed a set and they failed. From that point on I started boxing the bottom of mine.

The safest solution to this issue is run a 18" or bigger wheel.

Do you have a pic of the box? id love to check some ideas before attempting myself...

Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Anyone have some pics of the boxed lower control arms. I trimmed mine too but I really don't like the idea without some reinforcement.



Note: The 3" spindle and 1/2 of a coil cut off was a bit to low with the 8" rally wheel /255-60 tire. It also due to the geomety made the lower control arm closer to the wheel and I had to trim more off of the lower control arm.

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UUUggghhhhh dont tell me thattt!!!! do you have any final product pics??

and i am running 275/60/15's

[cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n]

some clearance pics.....

[cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n]

tape measure used to show a square edge so camera dont play tricks on the eyes

[1LowToy]

I think you would like to have 2.5" spindles. I know I would. I'll get you some pics of my 3s with the rallys and the trimming of the control arm. The 15-7 rally wheel has more room than my 15-8s and according to others will fit. Your wheel has more material at the bottom tire bead area than mine.

Bottom line I wouldn't have done the trimming of the lower arm unless I had plenty of time and an extra set of control arms like I do. I plan on reinforcements of the lower control arm.

First pic is with the Half coil cut off, second is a new Moog stock spring. The cut springs were to low and I had clearance issues at the ball joint and the tire rubbing the fender on tight turns. Note pic 2 the angle of the lower control arm setting higher gave me more clearance. Pic 3 is the sweet spot for me was a total of 3.5" of drop. I've been told not to say what I've done to get a 1/2" off the spring, so I won't. (I'm not here to start a pisssing contest).

[cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n]

What have you guys done for reenforcement??? Any one have any pics!!??

[quickier2]

I'm running 3" spindles and stock steelies with no rubbing.

[custom97]

Finished dropping my 2dr Hoe and only on the drivers side am I rubbing the control arm. The passenger side is not. . . . . .