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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Mar 2005
      Location
      kentucky
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      72 nova wheel size

      I need to buy the front rims and tires for my car. The problem is I cant set the car back on the ground, rear frame is out of it. I cant get the front suspension to fully compress. The car has the hotchkis front springs, which is about a 2" drop from stock. I am getting 17" x 7" wheels but need to know what backspacing. If anyone has a similar setup or tell me how to fully compress the springs with the rear of the car on jack stands please let me know. I was thinking about 4 5/8" or 4 3/4" spacing. The car also has stock control arms and wheelwells. Thank you.



    2. #2
      Join Date
      Mar 2005
      Location
      Miamisburg, Oh
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      2,396
      sounds to me like your only hope is a set of rentable $25 spring compressors from some place like Auto Zone.
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    3. #3
      Join Date
      Mar 2005
      Location
      kentucky
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      120
      I have a spring compressor but how do I know when I have achieved the actual ride height? BTW thanks for the compressor tip.

    4. #4
      Join Date
      May 2000
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      Do a search for Nova Wheels sizes. It's been discussed.




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