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The proper way to clearance the strut tower for lowered applications.

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Old 12-24-08, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
I have this problem a little bit as well. I think a custom upper control arm should fix this issue. Time to do some research
aaaaand the mad scientist begins his foray into custom suspension geometry.


you sir, are crazy
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Originally Posted by Bliggity
Will someone post a pic of what you guys are talking about, I have had some terrible noises on my lowered suspension.

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I would totally be in for a set of UCA's
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
My wheels are 19x10 +37 and 19x10.5 +30
Have you test fited the front wheels?
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
Have you test fited the front wheels?
Clears the knuckle on the inside (as long as my wheel bearings don't get sloppy ). On turning, doesn't contact the lower control arm in the rear, or the sway bar up front. Full lock clears the inner frame. It's really going to come down to having the car in the shop, with the suspension on, seeing how caster and camber affect the geometry to see how well it will clear the fender aprons. But I am hopeful , I want to run a 245, but may end up with a 235 instead.
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Originally Posted by jacksonvp
Clears the knuckle on the inside (as long as my wheel bearings don't get sloppy ). On turning, doesn't contact the lower control arm in the rear, or the sway bar up front. Full lock clears the inner frame. It's really going to come down to having the car in the shop, with the suspension on, seeing how caster and camber affect the geometry to see how well it will clear the fender aprons. But I am hopeful , I want to run a 245, but may end up with a 235 instead.
I doubt you will have a problem on the outer part of the car, there has been more aggressive fitments that have worked. I was curious to find out the wheel would even clear the struts to beging with. That high offset with the width of the wheel seemed pretty dramatic, but best of luck to you. It is always fun to read and see about people trying for new greater things.
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