18x12 problems??

[muthstryker]

do any of you with a 18x12 rear wheel have problems with the stock frame being in the way? was getting ready to maybe order my back wheels so i can get the mini tubs installed and beable to measure for my rear end.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

You're going to have to notch your rear frame rails in order to fit 18x12s w/ a 335 tire.

[muthstryker]

is that something hard to do? is it going to be expensive?

[MarkM66]

Easier then doing the mini tubs, :) .

[baz67]

I am a little confused. Are you doing a mintub w/o notching the frame? You have to minitub and notch the rear frame to get 12" wide rims to fit in a first gen. Unless you flair the fenders, but most of the time that looks stupid.

[muthstryker]

ya i will notch the frame rails to fit the 12 inch wide wheels. i didnt know you had to do that tho. thanks for letting me know guys.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

is that something hard to do? is it going to be expensive?

If you can weld, and have some basic fabrication skills, it's not that hard. If you do it yourself, it's only expensive as the steel you need to box the rail (less than $50).

[Whistler]

I did mine myself and had about 25 hours of labor into the tubs, crossmember for coil overs, and frame notch. My 18x12s with 345/30/18 drag radials fit with room to spare.

[Flash68]

I did mine myself and had about 25 hours of labor into the tubs, crossmember for coil overs, and frame notch. My 18x12s with 345/30/18 drag radials fit with room to spare.

Hey Chris, got pics of your setup? I am thinking of doing the same thing as you. You running a 4 link or something in the rear?

thanks,

Dave