With the leaf springs out of the way and a stock wheel tub, how big a tire can fit in a 1969 Cuda??
Relocating the leaf springs requires cutting the frame and we dont want to do that to the Cuda. We are thinking that a ladder bar setup MAY be less intrusive. Any thoughts?

Bryan

You should have about 12" of well to work with.

The front edge will be the limiter on height, about 28", unless you move the axle rearward.

Going through this on the 70 Dart right now. Stuffing the widest tallest tire in the stock well.

don't know about a cuda but i run a 29.5 true 10.5

29x9 Goodyears, 8 1/2 wide Centerlines, rear spaced back 1 inch, offset shackle kit, stock tubs

I like the way your car launches with a small tire.

Thanks guys! Bigtime, we also have a 69 Dart and between the two cars, the Cudas 1/4 panels actually bulge out giving a little more room width wise than my Dart. Are your Darts 1/4 pulled out slightly? Your car is killer looking! Rob, You are right on the tire diameter being the problem, we have the 275-60/15 drag radials and they are pretty much maxed out. We arent willing to cut the front 1/4 lip off either. I know my Stock Eliminator buddies cut the front lip off and they fit the 30X9 Drag Radial Slick. That would be great if I could fit that tire. Moving the wheel back a little may buy us some more room for sure. We will see. Does anyone think the ladder bar setup would be beneficial over the CalTracs? What about the ladder bar setup being less intrusive to the car itself?

I gave them a tug when i put the 12" wide wheels on but my car needs quarters anyway. the guy previous to me just mudded up a rust panel over the stock one. the guys using TT5's on 10" rims seem to be good. oh and yes i moved my rear back 1.5" also.
more ground clearence with the ladder bar over the leaf and cal trac

I hear you on not wanting to cut the front edge.

Upper shock mount might be a bit of an issue poking through the trunk floor. Most all A bodies with ladders have upper shock mounts poking through the floor.

Ladders would likely work better than Cal Tracks.

11-30's , 10 wide rim 4" back space.I did the spring move then went with ladder bars years later. Did have to modify the front lip but mine was a rusty Michigan car so it didn't matter.

Look at Brian's IMM Duster and see what it took to put the ladder bars on.

I put a crossmeber in then made a removeable cover:

how fast do you want to go?ive been mid 9s on a 275/60DR in a stock wheelwell offset shackle SS spring dart.ive ran a 29x9goodyear slick also but i believe thats about the limit.i wouldnt bother cutting the car up if you dont plan on going very quick.i just went to minitub/caltrac deal 325/50DR and have only been .007 faster and somewhat regret doing it.if it wasnt for hit im going to put down it next season i would have left it stock.

There are many ways to skin a cat... The A-body always looks better with 1 to 1.5" axle backset IMO. This allows for a 29-29.5 diameter without modification to the quarter like BigTime said on a 10" wide rim on a Dart anyway. You will find that there will be side-to-side variation in the quarter openings. Also, you can remove one side of the factory boxed floor (underside, shockmount area) to allow a taller shock mount location.