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narrowed rear, how much shortened before trouble? need advice

Old 09-21-2004, 10:53 AM
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looking to order a narrowed moser 12 bolt for a 1995 LT1 camaro. how far can we go to shorten each side before we run into problems with control arm locations? i have seen guys go as much as 2" narrowed on each side before there is trouble. i am looking to run a 15x10" wheel with 5" BS. it should fit really nice and flush. i searched and really not a lot of organized information. if i cant get atleast 2" on each side shortened i doubt it is worth it. i am just looking for a great stance and look.anyone with experience?

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We have customers running 2" narrowed rears.. Moser will recommend only going 1" each side but will narrow as far as you'd like at no extra charge.

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awesome. i guess i will be able to do this then.
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The closest point is probably between the inside front of the tire and the lower control arm. Measure where yours is at now and see how much room you have. IIRC, mine is 2-2.5" tops with a small BMR tubular LCA. Tire width and what LCA you have are going to make a big difference here.

EDIT: Nevermind....I'm a idiot. The tire location won't change.


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