Help With Fitting 17x9 On 87 Fox

[elarm1]

91 with sn95 ball joints should be all you need. Ill see if i can dig up pics with my original 03 04 cobras

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[Southport2014]

I think 91 fenders r larger and stick out more. That may be why mine are so far out.

 

[elarm1]

They have a bigger wheel opening but are no bigger

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[Southport2014]

Alright. I know u said u did spindles and ball joints, did yoi put them on before or after u did the swap. Because these stick out a inch and a quarter and i do not think the spindle will fix it.

 

[elarm1]

No other spindle mods. I think you have the wrong spindle for that wheel offset

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[Southport2014]

Its a 26 offset . I guess ill grab some
94 or 95 spindles. I hope it will fix it.

 

[91TwighlightGT]

Could he also be running a different control arm? I thought the 94+ Control arm would push the wheel out as well.


EDIT: 94+ I meant...

 

[stykthyn]

94 spindles will put them out, but not like that. I would bet dollars to donuts that he has 2000+ spindles. I run 95 spindles and 17x9 fr500 wheels with the same offset and they do not stick out like that.

 

[Southport2014]

What year is ur car ? Can u tell me everything you done to urs so i can change my setup. Pica of urs would be great.

 

[stykthyn]

87, stock control arms, 94 spindles. I will need to get pics of the fronts.

 

[Southport2014]

Alright i really appreciate it. How far do they stick out ?

 

[stykthyn]

Here's the only pic I have that shows the front. They are flush with the fender.

 

[Southport2014]

Thats the look . I want i guess i need to get 94 spindles. I think everything else can stay the same ?

 

[stykthyn]

should be able to. What brakes are you running? You will have to clearance them if you have dual piston calipers.

 

[Southport2014]

I honestly do not know which brakes i am running.

 

[Southport2014]

Whats the difference on the calipers? So i can check.

 

[stykthyn]

New edge calipers. Should have pbr cast into the top of the caliper

 

[Southport2014]

Heres mine

 

[stykthyn]

Those are 94-98 units. Will bolt right up. Just swap spindles. Double check that you have the right spindle by looking at the curve in the tie rod arms.

 

[Southport2014]

Will do i appreciate it very muxh. I hope it moves the rim in a inch lol