Yeah, I'd ride it for a while at least. You could still lose half an inch or so if it settles.
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definitely. I have the MM adjustable spring perches so I can twist it down some.
Nope, fits like a glove
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The left one hangs a little lower
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Update - I've been swamped with my side hustle lately and haven't done anything with the car. I did drive it into Houston on Thursday for a meeting and the rear tires rubbed BAD. So, I'm going to be forced to put the shorter fox length axles in despite trying to leave it alone.
Still irritated about that. Ill get to it soon enough. Side hustle is making some money right now and things should slow down in a bit.
Still irritated about that. Ill get to it soon enough. Side hustle is making some money right now and things should slow down in a bit.
I've seen some of those cutting boards on bookface, man those are SWEET for sure!
Damn those wheels look awesome! I really like the color choice with the color of the car.
I'm always jealous of the Coupes with 10" wide rear wheels. Most I can run is 9" due to the panhard bar and torque arm. The body rolls way different and the wheels rub on the inner fender. I had to roll the wheel lip and use a 1/4" spacer to get the 17x9's to fit just right. I have toyed with the idea of mini tubbing mine but then I have to deal with the shock mounts. It can be done but the minute I do that and get some real tire under the car it will hook and then I start breaking
. Anyhow, great friggin' choice on the wheels as that is a head turner for sure!
I'm always jealous of the Coupes with 10" wide rear wheels. Most I can run is 9" due to the panhard bar and torque arm. The body rolls way different and the wheels rub on the inner fender. I had to roll the wheel lip and use a 1/4" spacer to get the 17x9's to fit just right. I have toyed with the idea of mini tubbing mine but then I have to deal with the shock mounts. It can be done but the minute I do that and get some real tire under the car it will hook and then I start breaking
. Anyhow, great friggin' choice on the wheels as that is a head turner for sure!
I'd need to roll everything outward a 1/2", LOLI take it that there is probably no fender lip left to roll by now?
Nah, the wheels just hang out too far. I want the suspension to cycle effectively and not ride like a covered wagon!
It sucks that you have to do this after the whole custom order thing, but at least you can get it corrected without it being too costly.
Swapping to the offset brackets can be spendy, especially if you go new. I'm about to do the same thing myself
Offset brackets: $190
Antimoan-brackets designed for offset brackets: $135
5-lug fox axles: $230 for no brand and $295 for Moser
axle studs: $50 for 10 Moroso, $100 for ARP.
Plus labor, because your time costs money too.
So this is potentially a $605-720 mistake on the part of the wheel company.
Offset brackets: $190
Antimoan-brackets designed for offset brackets: $135
5-lug fox axles: $230 for no brand and $295 for Moser
axle studs: $50 for 10 Moroso, $100 for ARP.
Plus labor, because your time costs money too.
So this is potentially a $605-720 mistake on the part of the wheel company.
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Sounds like most of the cost can be offset by selling the existing axles and brackets.
The $1000 question is did the wheel guys take responsibility for the F up or ???
The $1000 question is did the wheel guys take responsibility for the F up or ???
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Sucks man, saw the car on ig looks good. Now you got me wondering what I put in mine when I swapped its been a few years now. All I know is I got the kits from North Racecars. These are 18s correct?
Couldn't I just swap the brackets to the opposite sides and cut them? I hate to do that to OE cobra brackets.
You could. I don't think you need to swap sides, but cutting them and putting them on the backside would work as well. You'll need to cut/shorten/weld the anti-moan brackets as well. That would be a a hell of a lot cheaper (re: free) than buying the offset brackets and SVE anti-moans.
Looks like UPR makes their own offset brackets as well these days
86-93 Ford Mustang 8.8 Cobra Rear Billet Brake Bracket Set
79-93 Ford Mustang 8.8 Cobra Rear Billet Brake Bracket Set (3020-02) Sold in Pairs » Bolts to 79-93 Fox Body 8.8 Rear Axle » Maintains 2.5" Factory Offset » Allows for use of 94-04 Cobra Caliper/Rotors, 11.625" Vented Brake Rotor » Lightweight CNC Machined from Billet Aluminum
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I have a new set of LMR anti-moan brackets on the work bench I've never bothered with installing. Maybe this is my chance!You could. I don't think you need to swap sides, but cutting them and putting them on the backside would work as well. You'll need to cut/shorten/weld the anti-moan brackets as well. That would be a a hell of a lot cheaper (re: free) than buying the offset brackets and SVE anti-moans.
Looks like UPR makes their own offset brackets as well these days
86-93 Ford Mustang 8.8 Cobra Rear Billet Brake Bracket Set
79-93 Ford Mustang 8.8 Cobra Rear Billet Brake Bracket Set (3020-02) Sold in Pairs » Bolts to 79-93 Fox Body 8.8 Rear Axle » Maintains 2.5" Factory Offset » Allows for use of 94-04 Cobra Caliper/Rotors, 11.625" Vented Brake Rotor » Lightweight CNC Machined from Billet Aluminum
Let us know how you make out.
This is also on my to-do list, but I haven't even touched my car since before Xmas. I need to order tailpipes and axles and such so I can get to work on it before spring/summer hits
