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Posted by whyteLX5.0 (Member # 6023) on :
 
i just lowered my 91 lx and it looks great.i lowered it with the eibach sportline springs and new kyb shocks n struts. I have 245/ 40 / 17 all the way around. with 19 by 9 cobra r 4 lug. It doesnt rub at all when turning slow but when i try to take a corner a little faster it rubs pretty bad. Any solutions to permanently fix the problem?... i know to get lower profile tires but is there any other way?
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
you also install caster/camber plates?
 
Posted by whyteLX5.0 (Member # 6023) on :
 
no, i didnt think i'd need them for a 1.5 inch drop.
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Did you get the car aligned after you dropped it? I have the same wheels, tire size, and springs on my car and haven't had issues with rubbing. In fact they fit better than my 245/45/16's.

I would also recommend getting CC plates.
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
yeah caster camber plates. you might also wanna see if you have spring isolators. it will keep the springs in place and will also raise it up just a tad bit. which may be enough to fix your problem
 
Posted by whyteLX5.0 (Member # 6023) on :
 
i have the isolaters. I didnt get it alined and i dont have camber/caster plates. I think that will be my next purchase. thanks guys
 
Posted by cdog301 (Member # 5136) on :
 
245/40/17 all around and you have 19inch 4 lug cobras? Did you mean 245/40/19 ? [Confused]

[ April 17, 2006, 01:47 AM: Message edited by: cdog301 ]
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
i didnt even see the 19in part.
that is your problem right there. 19in 4 lug chrome cobra r's.
 
Posted by TrickRacer50 (Member # 6345) on :
 
I had BBK 1.5" lowering springs with 245/40/17 tires and my car rubbed.

You should drive the car for a day or two and then get it aligned.

If you do not get C&C plates then the shop has to buy special bolts to get proper alignebt that cost like $35.00 for a set.
 
Posted by whyteLX5.0 (Member # 6023) on :
 
i meant 17 by 9. and if i get it aligned it would get rid of it?
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
where is it rubbing? my 17x8.5's rubbed a little on sharp right hand turns...rolled the fender less than a quarter inch and it was fine.

you should still get an alighnment though.
 
Posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA (Member # 5068) on :
 
i have 17 by 9 & 1/2. rims all around..they rub i lil..but fuck it
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
how are we supposed to help if you do not tell us exactly where it rubs? [Confused]
 
Posted by whyteLX5.0 (Member # 6023) on :
 
heres everything i know- the 2 front wheels rub on the inner fender well. Im running 17 by 9 inch cobra r's with 245/45/17 all the way around. lowered on eibach pro kit with new kyb struts and shocks. No camber plates. It rubs bad when i take a turn about 25 or 30. What will eliminate the rubbing completly is what im asking??
 




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