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Leaf Spring Tire Clearance..?
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06/20/09 11:38 AM
06/20/09 11:38 AM
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MarcusEdell
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I just mounted a new set of wheels that put the tires a tad over an 1/8" away from the leaf spring.I shouldnt have any issues right?
Last edited by MarcusEdell; 06/20/09 11:45 AM.
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Re: Leaf Spring Tire Clearance..?
[Re: moparniac]
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06/20/09 01:33 PM
06/20/09 01:33 PM
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If you can stick your hand in between the tire and the spring or the fender you should be good.
56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d
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Re: Leaf Spring Tire Clearance..?
[Re: MarcusEdell]
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06/20/09 03:50 PM
06/20/09 03:50 PM
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Quote:
I just mounted a new set of wheels that put the tires a tad over an 1/8" away from the leaf spring.I shouldnt have any issues right?
I dunno about that! Before I inboarded the springs, I had a little under 1/4" clearance between the tire and the leaf spring. Basically, it cleared....as long as the car went dead straight. Any getting out of the groove and having the car go squirrelly and they would hit...and pretty good at that!! I'd shoot for 3/8" minimum...and maybe a 1/2" as previously suggested. If you can, pick up a quality 1/4" wheel spacer kit (I said QUALITY....no cast aluminum crap). Just check your wheel stud length.
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Re: Leaf Spring Tire Clearance..?
[Re: fullmetaljacket]
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06/20/09 04:36 PM
06/20/09 04:36 PM
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I've seen lots of cars, and even 1 ton trucks run with only 1/8" clearance. Drive type stuff. That said, a high hp car, may twist them up enough to cause an issue. You'll find out fairly quickly
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