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Old 07-16-2005, 11:49 AM
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What going on guys. I have a 1999 Z28 and i want to put 17x11's on the rear. What are the modifications for them to fit?
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Old 07-16-2005, 11:54 AM
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nothing if you arent lowered....you might have to roll the fenders if you have it lowered. thats what i understand
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The only thing you have to do is grind off about 1/4 inch on the rubber jouncer and the aluminum plate that it bolts up to.
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Old 07-16-2005, 04:59 PM
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The only thing you have to do is grind off about 1/4 inch on the rubber jouncer and the aluminum plate that it bolts up to.
cool guys, thanks
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It really depends on what the offset is.
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slap them on there and then locate the spots where they rub
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Mine rubbed the inner fender when going up inclines at an angle, but a sledge hammer fixed that.
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