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Old 04-30-2010, 08:20 PM
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Default 28'' Hoosier kinda tight quick fix needed.

The passenger side of car rear bumper the tire is extremely close, What is a quick way I can fix this?



I don't have ADJ LCA's so I'm looking for a temporary fix until I can order a set from UMI. I'm heading to the track tomorrow and any tips or Ideas would be great the other side clears by at least 1''.
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pull the bumper cover back as far as possible with your own bolt and nut.
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Ok I can try that, How much room do you think I will need with this tire? is 1'' enough to allow for growth?
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try not to go too low on the tire pressure too
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they will usually grow around 1/2 an inch or so. Just make sure that the tire wont get into any metal if it is close. I know there is some right behind the rear bumper cover that you need to make sure is clear.
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Alright thanks! The tire pressure in the pics are about 20psi I plan to start off at 15 and see what happens.
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Nice to meet you yesterday. Mine fit alot better than that with NON adj LCAs but like i said mines a Formy so its a bit different. You can drill a little hole where you cant see it and zip tie back the bumper cover. Good luck at the track and tell your guy to sell the bike and buy a F-body. lol
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If you go with the two previous posts ideas why not get a chain saw and work on weight reduction while you are at it!
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i have adjustable lower control arms and i was runnin a 28 tire too. after a good hook and a 1.54 60 ft the right rear looked like shredded cheese. needless to say im runnin a 26 now and my car is faster with no clearence issues
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Originally Posted by camscam02
pull the bumper cover back as far as possible with your own bolt and nut.
Agree this is the best way.

If you move the control arms forward you risk the tire hitting the sharp metal lip on the front...

At least if it rubs the rear bumper cover it just melts it off....




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