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Thread: G-bodies and AFX spindles
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12-11-2007 #21Registered User
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will 96 Impala SS wheels clear C5's ?? I know their the wrong bolt pattern and the offset is wrong but a set of adaptors can fix both of those problems.
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12-12-2007 #22I run 18x9 and 18x10. Tires are 255/40/18 and 295/30/18. I have 9.5" 550lb circle track springs in the front with adjustable spring cups and 185lb coilovers in the rear. Front wheels have 4.75in of backspacing.
My car is low, ask mark. I dont rub but I do have a frame notch in the rear and no inner fender wells in the front with the chrome trim massaged a bit.
JEFF SHORTT
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01-15-2008 #23Registered User- Join Date
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anyone have a problem with the tire hitting the frame on turns? i am trying to figure out my spacer thickness. i'm using 17x8.5 w/54mm offset up front. i believe i'm good with 2" spacers. the car will be dropped 2-3in.
work in progress--for the next 10 years.
1987 monte carlo ss 383ci, 9.7:1, xe274 cam, vortec heads, 200r4, 3.73 posi.
03-19-2008 #24afx spindles on g-bodies
Ok folks. Finally got it together, snow's is melting out here so had to be able to play ya know.
Here's the skinny. I just got it together two days ago and aligned today so started pushing it a bit in the twisties. Refer to the setup I posted above I think May 07.
Back spacing: I'm running 18X8 F with 245 40 18 and 18X10 R with 285 35 18 (bout 27 inches tall by 11.75" wide). Five (5) inches backspace on the rear; gives about 1/2" - 5/8" between tire and frame and about the same on the fender. I have them trimmed about a 1/4" in from the outer edge. Tucks right in and looks great!
Fronts are 5" BS with a 5mm thick hub centric spacer (about .2"). No rubbing and tucks in perfectly at full compression without fender mods.
I had custom adapters made for the rears as they came at 6.5" BS. I would HIGHLY recommend wheeladapters.com. They make them hub and wheel centric and turn around is a day or so.
Assembly: Its a bit trial and error but pretty easy other wise. You will have to remove the steering stops from the control arms (they don't tell you that). The SPC adjustable arms look sick and are a breeze to use when adjusting alignment but they have no bumpstops. I installed limiting straps but they are not necessarily needed. Any questions, call Mark at SC&C. He'll talk your ear off but what an amazing help and wealth of knowledge that guy has.
Driving: Hard to compare from skinnies but DAMN! I don't even have my sway bar on yet and still have some tuning/ride hight adjustments to make but it does damn well so far. I've got it set to a performance oriented alignment and turn initiation is pretty nice. Seems to increase steering ratio a bit too. Predictable and alot of fun. Can't wait to get it fully sorted and get to some sort of 'legal' twistie event.
Additional info: I'm happy to talk to anyone doing the swap and make recommendations/troubleshooting tips. I don't have any new pics just yet but will soon. If anyone wants to get an idea of the wheel/tire combo and how it looks just let me know & I'll be happy to forward some pics. email: [email protected]
All the best and happy touring!
03-28-2008 #25Registered User- Join Date
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AFX / C6 Z06 and a G body...
I need help on wheel fitment as well. My challenge is I don't have the front clip on my car yet, and need to order wheels/tires asap so I can roll this thing around the body shop. Its an 87 GN with AFX spindles in front, and C6 Z06 brakes all the way around. I have Global west UCA's (offset for B-body spindle), stock lowers, and Eibach drop springs on all 4 corners. I'm trying to buy a 18" wheel to fit these monster brakes (it'll be a 3 piece). As a reference Simmons F-series 18" will not fit. (rim hardware hits the calipers) Wanting to run a 245/40/18 in the front and a 295/35/18 rear. I will go 285 in the rear if needed, but Im lookin at that 295/35/18 BFG drag radial I have the rear fenderwell rolled. Is ANYONE running the AFX / C6 Z06 combo on a G-body yet????? Please, someone????
Any help is appreciated...Gino T. Rinaldi
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87 Buick GN 52k miles, 11.40@121 Pro Touring Frame Off in process
87 Buick Turbo T 7k original Miles
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08-07-2008 #26Registered User- Join Date
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bump this back up. I ordered wheels in late March, and I just got them today. The company wouldnt let me give my input on backspace and here I sit with a set of 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear all with 5.5" of backspace, AFX spindle/C6Z06 brakes on all 4 corners. Theres no way these things are going to work without at least an inch spacer... I'm a little bummed since it took 14 weeks to get these things in the first place. I test fitted the fronts and they hit my tubular UCA on full lock, and theyre gonna rub the frame BAD on the rear without a heavy spacer there too. Also, I ordered a gloss gunmetal finish and I received a matte finish, so I think I'm going to have to send these back. I didnt drop 4k on wheels and tires to have to use a spacer.... Is ANYONE running a C6 Z06 setup with AFX spindles on a G body? please?? I need to get this backspace thing figured out so I can get some wheels.. I'm totally worn out on this subject...
Gino T. Rinaldi
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87 Buick GN 52k miles, 11.40@121 Pro Touring Frame Off in process
87 Buick Turbo T 7k original Miles
86 Buick Regal T-Type Turbo WH-1 1 of 463
09-03-2008 #27Registered User- Join Date
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How much are these spindles? Is there a distributor cheaper than the $750 guys out there? Damn, I want a pair of these bad boys.
09-03-2008 #28