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Old 07-12-2010, 08:42 PM
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i got a 3rd gen rear end for my 4th gen fbody,,, its a inch and half narrower on each side then my camaro,,, so in order to use my wheels with a 7.5 back spacing i need spacers,, im getting mixed reviews,,, i dont wanna buy new rims cause they will take forever to make,, so what spacer if any i can use? has anyone done this,, the car goes 1.20s 60fts... let me know asap thanks..
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nobody knows nor used some?
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i wouldn't be using a 10 bolt rear in a car that has 1.20 60's. or should i say, it won't work long. and to answer your question, no, i would not use spacers
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1.20 60 foot? holy ****.. i'm surprised it's still holding..
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1.20 60 foot? holy ****.. i'm surprised it's still holding..


no its a 12 bolt.. i sold it to get a nine inch.. but that deal fell threw and now i can get another 12 bolt .. it has 5/8 studs and everything the best inside.. just not sure if spacers would be ok...
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Even with 5/8 studs, i think an inch and a half spacer is still too big, seeing as your pulling 1.2 60s. How much room do you have around the tire? would it be possible to run a smaller spacer, and bring the tire in some?
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1.20 60 ft times? That's got to be an 8 second car? I wouldn't run spacers.



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