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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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A buddy of mine has an 03 zo6 and we want to put my et streets that are on 16 inch wheels. was just curious as to what size spacers to use to make this work. Thanks for the help guys.....
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Unless you shave A-arm, 16" wheels will not fit, even after than, wheels might rub against the brakes.
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Old Jul 16, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 00badbird
A buddy of mine has an 03 zo6 and we want to put my et streets that are on 16 inch wheels. was just curious as to what size spacers to use to make this work. Thanks for the help guys.....
You need to shave or hammer in the top of the control arm and you will be okay. Most all of us drag racers have done that and run 16 on the rear.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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ya, even the hammer wont make them fit, you must file some of the knuckle and ball joint cap on the top of the spindal..
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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ya, even the hammer wont make them fit, you must file some of the knuckle and ball joint cap on the top of the spindal..
Hammering works most of the time on CCW's. It takes more (grinding) on Fbod and C4 wheels. see here
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