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MUSTANGJOE

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• May 13, 2004

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Hi guys..

Im installing 275/40/17 on the rear on a 17x9 cobra r wheel this weekend. My question is...I know I may have to flip the quadshock but can I still install them and then flip the shock another day? Can I drive the car without the quadshock flipped? Will the car move and could I damage the wheel? Because I wanna install the wheel and drive to the shop to get them flipped or removed..but am I able?Thanks

Joe

 

cjman15

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yeah, i have 275/40ZR17s on my 17x9 Cobra Rs and they didn't rub too bad... Just a little when I went around turns and whatnot, but since then, I've installed some 1/4" wheel spacers which have completely fixed tha problem... they don't rub on the tire anymore going around corners... you should try that, got mine for $10 at Carlisle this year

 

MUSTANGJOE

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cjman15 said:

yeah, i have 275/40ZR17s on my 17x9 Cobra Rs and they didn't rub too bad... Just a little when I went around turns and whatnot, but since then, I've installed some 1/4" wheel spacers which have completely fixed tha problem... they don't rub on the tire anymore going around corners... you should try that, got mine for $10 at Carlisle this year

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nice..do the 1/4 spacers make the wheels stick out more? Because I dont want that tire sticking out of the fender look!..Thanks

 

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when I put mine on my old 89 and my GT I have now, I had to flip the quads or the wheel wouldn't fit even with 1/4" spacer. Its not hard to flip them.

 

MUSTANGJOE

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Any more opinions!

 

cjman15

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Nah, they don't make the wheels stick out... before the spacers, they were inside the fenders and tha front wheels actually stuck out a little from the fender, so i was hoping it would help even them up... now it's just about flush with the fender, it looks real nice... and you don't have to change the studs w/ only a 1/4" spacer

 

MUSTANGJOE

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How do I flip them?...do I need power tools. Im gonna be doing it in my garage so all I have is a jack and 2 stands! thanks

 

MUSTANGJOE

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Well guys I installed them..But the quad is rubbing hard on one side..So I tryed flipping it but cant get the damn bolt loose! There so tight..what can I try?

 

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some PB Blaster and a big f'in breaker bar. i use the handle from my jack sometimes....gives you a good 3 feet of leverage