Rear Gridle hits my spare wheel

[Cobra1894]

I just upgraded to a Granatelli rear main gridle and it is putting dents the spare wheel well under the car. Has anyone had this happen, is this normal? Should I worry?

 

[TIMMY2734]

Common problem...

 

[89MustangGX]

It's self-clearancing -- shouldn't be a problem after a few hits.

 

[mustangjoe87]

get a 5lb hammer and make room

 

[vristang]

It's self-clearancing -- shouldn't be a problem after a few hits.

The technical term for this is "Rev-Hone" Defined as letting nature take its course.

Use of the term in a sentence...
If the machinist did not hone the cyl bore to the proper size, you can simply rev-hone the bore with the piston. Run at about 6,000rpm for the first ten minutes after initial startup and all your problems should be solved.

 

[cevtv]

You should have got this one......the load bolts are recessed.........

 

[88GThatchback]

Ive got the girdle above, with the recessed bolts, and it still hits the spare well. Oh well, Im just going to let it hit a few times and it should be good.

 

[cevtv]

Ive got the girdle above, with the recessed bolts, and it still hits the spare well. Oh well, Im just going to let it hit a few times and it should be good.

How much is your car lowered? I have the cover with the recessed bolts, and have never had it hit.........




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[88GThatchback]

Here is how it sits now. Ive got coilovers on the front and eibach pro kit on the back. The right rear rubs under hard cornering. I think I just need stiffer springs in the back.

 

[cevtv]

O.K. - that explains why it's hitting......that is pretty low!



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