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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
has anybody had to take off their quad shock while running this size tire? it seems flipping them doesnt do anything, its still the same....atleast for my fox it is...
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
I have the same size tires on my rear N no rub no matter how fast I take a turn. Quadshocks are only meant for wheelhop if I remember right. If you have upgraded upper/lower control arms you don't need to run them, I don't.
 
Posted by Farrell (Member # 10801) on :
 
i run them, flipped my quad shocks but it was still rubbing on the inner fenderwell by the top of the shock. took a sledge hammer to it for a bit and no more rub. im also running a 17/9 inch rim though, i am pretty sure with anything widder or shorter you have the yank the quad shocks.
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
yea i have bbk uppers and lowers, so i just yanked the quads out...im on 17x10's so maybe thats why...

i really wanted to keep the quads for extra support...oh well
 
Posted by RAP66 (Member # 3360) on :
 
My understanding is with the after market arms, you can remove the quad shocks.

However when I installed my BBK lowers, I kept the quads as well with (4lug) 275 40 17s. The wheels did rub on the quad shock and wheel wells but only when making hard turns.

[ February 21, 2012, 11:44 AM: Message edited by: RAP66 ]
 
Posted by 79 cobra (Member # 10137) on :
 
im runing 295x40x17 and no rub and the rim is a 17/10.5 and i never flipped my quad shock
 
Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
Like others said, you don't need the quad shocks.
 
Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :
 
There is a company that sells aftermarket quadshocks that are inverted to allow the use of wider tires. Can't remember the brand off hand but I used to use them.
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 79 cobra:
im runing 295x40x17 and no rub and the rim is a 17/10.5 and i never flipped my quad shock
Whaaa?! Howd you get it to fit?
 
Posted by Wrench Monkey (Member # 9529) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by fredfifty:
quote:
Originally posted by 79 cobra:
im runing 295x40x17 and no rub and the rim is a 17/10.5 and i never flipped my quad shock
Whaaa?! Howd you get it to fit?
+1 pics.
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
This is before i took off the quads with 275/40's on a 17x10 stock rear end...
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I dont see how 10.5 can fit without removing the quads and rolling the fenders....tell me your secret pls [Big Grin]
 
Posted by 85notch fo-eye (Member # 10637) on :
 
Probly had a newer rear end cuz my 17x10 with 315 didn't fit w quad shock and didn't clear the inner fender wall had to bang with a hammer and its still rubs when I take corners
 
Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :
 
I fit 275 40 17s on mines and didn't have to flip the shocks [Razz]
 
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
I fit 275 40 17s on mines and didn't have to flip the shocks [Razz]
pics?
 
Posted by AR_Stang (Member # 10223) on :
 
I'm running some 275/40/17 on some 17x9 rims, with quad shocks.
 
Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :
 
i ran a 275 40 17 on a 10 inch rim on my 91 lx took out the quads
 
Posted by 79 cobra (Member # 10137) on :
 
i have a sn-95 rear end in my car too will post pics upp later on
 




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