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Aug 10, 2010 | 11:09 PM

cantfind2nd

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how narrow can i go before mini tub? thinking of going -4 each side. has anyone done this? pics? what wheel combo. i have a 15x10 with a 3.5 back space and some 275 60 15s.... id like to use.

Aug 11, 2010 | 05:51 AM

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considering a 15x10x7.5 fits, if you cut off 4" per side and run a 3.5 the wheel will end up in the same exact place.

Aug 11, 2010 | 04:36 PM

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You wouldn't have to minitub, but you'd have to run offset lca's at least I think. I went 3" per side on mine and that's as far as I could go without modifying any suspension mounting points.

Aug 11, 2010 | 05:23 PM

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So bfh hammer mods and maybe build some offset lcas? i can handle that.... how wide is your rear from backing plate to backing plate? im around 51" now i believe. think 54" is -2 per side and 58" is stock.

Aug 13, 2010 | 07:11 AM

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You wouldn't have to minitub, but you'd have to run offset lca's at least I think. I went 3" per side on mine and that's as far as I could go without modifying any suspension mounting points.

moser can go 3.75 without moving anything.

Aug 13, 2010 | 07:51 PM

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im at -3.875 per side narrowed ... measured today.so your saying with the right bs wheel il be golden? any body want a set of 15x10 5.5 bs billet specialties? new,never bolted on..... fits stock width foxbody 8.8 when you do the 8.8 f body swap. ford bolt pattern.

Aug 14, 2010 | 04:56 PM

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Someone please inform my ignorant self why you would want a narrower rear end and what it gets you. Not being a smart ***...I really just don't know. Thanks.