Tops of Tires sit on inner fenderwells when slammed

[crazyfireman]

I want my car to sit just like this...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
But my tires sit on the inner fender wells holding the car from lowering down more ( I have Air Ride Shockwaves with 2" dropped spindles, with 18x8 wheels) If I do the Guldstrand mod will it pull the tops of my tires while sitting still?
Here is mine all the way down resting on the inner fenders...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/67007-1.jpg

[MrQuick]

A lot of guys just remove the inners but you can clearance them for more room. Its a bit of work but well worth the look I think.

[crazyfireman]

How do you do that?

[MrQuick]

You can cut out the section that is hitting till you get full clearance all around and then add the metal to close it up.

[Vegas69]

Car looks low enough to me. How about some rocker extensions and disc brakes on the back. That is where I would spend my money on your car.

[crazyfireman]

what are rocker extensions? I am definately adding rear disc brakes this month

[ProdigyCustoms]

A Gulstrand mod will not change the camber sitting still, that is built into the alighnment. However, a Gulstrand mod will make the camber curve more aggresive and will pull the tops of the tires in when the suspension compresses (RE; hits a bump) helping clear inner fenders. But your pretty low right now. Gulstrand mod, tall spindle, tall bal joint will all help here, pick your poison, the g Mod is free.

How much camber does it have? Have you had it aligned? The shop should have given you the specs. .5 to 1 degree at ride height will help a bunch.

[crazyfireman]

I am at -1 camber at ride height which is about 2" taller than in the pictures. I do not have a probelm driving, just when parked I want to go a little lower but cant. I should probably shut up and be happy!

[crazyfireman]

I am definately going to do the gulstrand mod, I can do it on the car with the rim and tire off, and remove the upper control arm right?

[crazyfireman]

I cut out the small portion where the tires were rubbing the inner fenders, and it worked great! now the car sits like I want, and I have a lower ride height if I choose. Thanks for all the help!

[CRead01]

pics?

[Young Gun]

pics?

+1!!!

[crazyfireman]

The first picture is slammed down while stopped. The second you can see just behind the battery where I clearanced the inner fender well (still need to clean it up, and add pinch molding just in case) and the third is the new ride height at 50psi.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/67012-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/67014-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/67018-1.jpg

[crazyfireman]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/67018-1.jpg

[crazyfireman]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/67011-1.jpg

[68Formula]

So do you still have enough clearance for full suspension travel when it's at ride height?

[crazyfireman]

It doesnt rub, and has a great ride.

[CRead01]

very cool... I want to do that with my 78. I love that stance.

[crazyfireman]

Thanks, it was a lot of work.... and a helluva lot of asking questions.

[TonyL]

If you are looking for metal to fix the areas you removed, I've found that cutting up a wheelbarrow tub works well. There's loads of pressed in bends that can be made to fit the shape you need.

[6'9"Witha69]

^^^ :lol:
I don't doubt that it works, it is just too funny to me though.

[TonyL]

read this and see if still sounds odd. (http://www.bankspower.com/camaro-FirewallCowlMod.cfm)

here's just one use.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[6'9"Witha69]

I know it is "real" hot rodding and all, but, a wheelbarrow, on a muscle car, it makes me laugh, but gives me ideas at the same time.

[MrQuick]

...you should see what Tony did with the pitch fork! LOL

[shep]

The low rider guys use trailer fenders since the radius is already there.

[David Sloan]

Did they ever finish that car at Banks!
I have been waiting a long long long Time.

[6'9"Witha69]

...you should see what Tony did with the pitch fork! LOL:lol: