Correcting the rear wheel to fender offset. |
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Correcting the rear wheel to fender offset. |
Jonny Retrofit |
Sep 16 2021, 12:11 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 27-September 15 From: UK Member No.: 19,211 Region Association: None |
Hi Guys,
We are running 8 x 15 Fuchs on the back of our narrow body '14. With careful tyre choice and a mild fender pull this works great on the passenger side of the car. On the driver side, however, there is 5mm less clearance which appears to be a common issue. The wheels look great and I want to keep them so have been thinking about how to correct this offset. One option would be to modify the trailing arm front pivot tube. E.g. shorten on the inboard side and lengthen outboard, bringing the arm in by 5mm. Any thoughts on this approach with respect to the suspension geometry? The only thing I can think of is that the damper would be at a slightly different angle but I can't see 5mm across the length of the damper making that much difference. We don't have a rear ARB. Pretty sure the driveshaft has enough slack to cope with the 5mm reduced distance. Thoughts welcome! |
mskala |
Sep 16 2021, 08:43 AM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
Unsure of your goals and restrictions, but given that running stock 8x15
is pretty far outside of the 'guarantee I can get it work' zone, my suggestion is just add camber if you have a bit of space on the inside. Budget for replacing tires a bit more often, but our cars are so light anyway I get pretty good wear runnig max camber with 7.5" wheels.) |
brant |
Sep 16 2021, 09:23 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,626 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Unsure of your goals and restrictions, but given that running stock 8x15 is pretty far outside of the 'guarantee I can get it work' zone, my suggestion is just add camber if you have a bit of space on the inside. Budget for replacing tires a bit more often, but our cars are so light anyway I get pretty good wear runnig max camber with 7.5" wheels.) I agree.. multiple people have built the different swing arms you describe. a ton of work... not realistic unless you are competing in a specific race class much less brain damage to: -realign -change wheels -add spacers and pull the fender |
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