Is this enough clearance? (pics)

[91BlckGT]

Hi.

I put 275/40 DR's on the back, but decided to be crazy and leave my quad shocks on. They clear... But barely.

I've got about 1/4" between the rim and the quad, and about 1/2" from the tire to the rear pipe (it's a Flowmaster 2.5")

Now, I've got steeda LCA, and Ford HD uppers with Steeda bushings. Is this going to be enough to control side-to-side deflection, or am I pretty much screwed and will have to remove the quads?

This pic doesn't have anything to do with the question, but I think it looks cool. Good shot of the new rears.

 

[DirtyD916]

damn im gonna guess that there baers?! Anywho if you dont have many passangers when you drive (if any) then you should be good. Maybe a scrap here and there but other then that you should be good.

 

[BlownStangGT]

how much is ur car lowered...id love to have 275's inmy rear!

 

[schoonover_88]

Damn! That's close!! I would drive it a while and see if any problems come up, if not don't touch it.

 

[TT91]

your just showing off your sweet looking disc brake setup...

 

[89MustangGX]

I never noticed much side-to-side movement, so I would say if you have 1/4" you're fine...just keep an eye on it for a little while.

 

[9 Deuce GT]

Are those 5 lug Baer Brakes? I ask because I am wondering how much longer the rear axles are. I have Cobra discs out back with 5 lug Ranger axles and my 245 45's are pretty close to the body. Just wondering if I should buy custom length axles or not to fit a wider tire on my hog.

 

[mike keirstead]

The quads don't do crap. I haven't had mine for 2 years. Wouldn't even know they are gone.

 

[DemonGT]

have you tryed fliping the quads upside down?

 

[91BlckGT]

have you tryed fliping the quads upside down?

Actually, they are already flipped. They would hit already if they werent. Also, the clearance might be better when I get the car down on wheels.

damn im gonna guess that there baers?!

Yes, they are.

how much is ur car lowered...id love to have 275's inmy rear!

1 1/4" front, 1" rear. But the car is a stripper. No rear seat, racing seats inside. I had about 2" of gap on the old tires. I will still have to roll the rim though, because the tire sticks out the side.

your just showing off your sweet looking disc brake setup..

Why yes, yes I am!

Are those 5 lug Baer Brakes? I ask because I am wondering how much longer the rear axles are. I have Cobra discs out back with 5 lug Ranger axles and my 245 45's are pretty close to the body. Just wondering if I should buy custom length axles or not to fit a wider tire on my hog.

Yes, they are the 5-lug Baer's. I bought custom Moser 5-lug axles, which retained the stock track width in the rear. That way I could use the same wheels all around (even though I have different size tires). I you used ranger axles (assuming you got the right side ) you should be able to cram 275's under. It's the biggest size you can fit a on fix w/o major changes, but they do fit quite nicely.

 

[MUSTANGJOE]

anypics from the rear of the car...i wanna see how wide 275s look!.. Thanks