Which aftermarket springs will help keep my rear tires from rubbing?
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Which aftermarket springs will help keep my rear tires from rubbing?
My 2002 Z28 currently has the Strano front and rear lowering springs with the Koni single-adjustable shocks (already set on full hard). The wheels are 18x9.5" Forgeline RS with 285/40/ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercars.
My installer has already rolled the fenders and centered the rear using the UMI double adjustable panhard rod. (I don't think he has done the BFH mod yet, cut the bumpstops, or used spacers.) Even after doing these modifications, the rear tires have still been rubbing (but much less than before). He originally suggested that I get rear springs with higher spring rates to help keep the rear tires from rubbing.
Are there any aftermarket springs out there that will meet this criteria?
Thanks in advance for the info.
My installer has already rolled the fenders and centered the rear using the UMI double adjustable panhard rod. (I don't think he has done the BFH mod yet, cut the bumpstops, or used spacers.) Even after doing these modifications, the rear tires have still been rubbing (but much less than before). He originally suggested that I get rear springs with higher spring rates to help keep the rear tires from rubbing.
Are there any aftermarket springs out there that will meet this criteria?
Thanks in advance for the info.
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I have no idea. All I know is that I bought them slightly used from another person that had a 4th gen.
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I concur with wheel offset - not sure if Forgeline does it but check the inside of the wheel to verify if the offset is noted on the wheel. You shouldn't have any problem with a 9.5. Maybe a small spacer to push it outward slightly. Worse case you might have to bring the hammer out and "tune" the inner well. Had the same problem (same tire size except on a 10.5" wheel). Couple minutes with a hammer and some undercoating, you should be good to go.
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I concur with wheel offset - not sure if Forgeline does it but check the inside of the wheel to verify if the offset is noted on the wheel. You shouldn't have any problem with a 9.5. Maybe a small spacer to push it outward slightly. Worse case you might have to bring the hammer out and "tune" the inner well. Had the same problem (same tire size except on a 10.5" wheel). Couple minutes with a hammer and some undercoating, you should be good to go.
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I saw this in Sam Strano's website:
Suspension leveling kit (rear assist air springs)
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
It's suppose to raise the rear and increase spring rates. I'm just wondering if it'll work with the rear Strano springs.
Suspension leveling kit (rear assist air springs)
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
It's suppose to raise the rear and increase spring rates. I'm just wondering if it'll work with the rear Strano springs.
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If the offset it wrong, get the right wheels!!!!
Changing a spring, or adding an air bag, or banging in things, or putting a spacer on are only band aids to solve a real problem. A properly offset 18x9.5 w/ 285 tire shouldn't cause ANY issues. Even if the car had eibach pro kit which 'slam' the car.
Changing a spring, or adding an air bag, or banging in things, or putting a spacer on are only band aids to solve a real problem. A properly offset 18x9.5 w/ 285 tire shouldn't cause ANY issues. Even if the car had eibach pro kit which 'slam' the car.
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If the offset it wrong, get the right wheels!!!!
Changing a spring, or adding an air bag, or banging in things, or putting a spacer on are only band aids to solve a real problem. A properly offset 18x9.5 w/ 285 tire shouldn't cause ANY issues. Even if the car had eibach pro kit which 'slam' the car.
Changing a spring, or adding an air bag, or banging in things, or putting a spacer on are only band aids to solve a real problem. A properly offset 18x9.5 w/ 285 tire shouldn't cause ANY issues. Even if the car had eibach pro kit which 'slam' the car.
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I saw this in Sam Strano's website:
Suspension leveling kit (rear assist air springs)
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
It's suppose to raise the rear and increase spring rates. I'm just wondering if it'll work with the rear Strano springs.
Suspension leveling kit (rear assist air springs)
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=113&ModelID=7
It's suppose to raise the rear and increase spring rates. I'm just wondering if it'll work with the rear Strano springs.
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Stock 17x9's are 50mm offset. You have 45mm putting your inside edge in just about the same spot as a stock SS wheel. BUT you have bigger tires in 285. And F1D3's are known to run wide as well, those in 285 are more like other's 295's..... You could change tires and might get rid of the rub..... you could run some spacer.... You could do lots of things that might help, but the bags won't. And changing springs won't.
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Fays2 will not work on a Fabbed 9.... I think they make their own, it was initially pretty weak looking, I think they upgraded it a bit.
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Do you realize why stiffer springs won't help? Stiffer springs don't prevent the suspension travel from going full compression unless maybe you get some really stiff springs possibly? And then you'd have to make some serious springrate sacrifices. With most of the aftermarket springs out there, you will still hit full suspension travel. I would just use the hammer and/or maybe get a GOOD small spacer combined with some slightly longer wheel studs.
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The car is in the body shop right now getting a new hood, spoiler and paint job. I think what I'll end up doing is having them do the BFH mod. Then, I'll order the fab 9 from Midwest with their Watts Link assembly.