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66coupe
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2009-02-14 06:52 PM
 
 
my 99 cobra rims 17x8s arent wanting to fit on my 66 mustang. the back of the rims are hitting my powersteering and the suspension of my car. please i need help ive tried putting in wheel spacers but they still dont fit. any ideas ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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95628stang
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2009-02-14 08:11 PM
How thick is the spacer ? I believe they need to be one inch thick to space the wheels out on an early mustang. Hope it helps.
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TwoTone91GT
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posted
2009-02-14 08:44 PM
told you kenny you should went with draglites or prostars
Posts: 469 | From: Elk Grove,Ca | Registered: Nov 2006
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66coupe
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2009-02-14 10:21 PM
theyre 5/16s. and just with one spacer they wont fit with the current studs.
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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BlowN67
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2009-02-14 10:29 PM
yup u got run 1" all around u should be fine
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66coupe
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posted
2009-02-14 10:30 PM
how much are they approxiametly
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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Wicked Motorsports
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2009-02-15 01:38 AM
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Originally posted by BlowN67:
yup u got run 1" all around u should be fine
With right set up you dont need spacers in the front or rear.With spacers they dont recommend going over 75mph.I dont use any spacers and I can run any 17x8 mustang OEM factory style wheels,w 5.72 bs.Get a k-member that made for a 64-66 ask Sonny FoxLightning where you can buy one.All your prblems will go away,just take @ his 68build pictures....
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Posts: 2604 | From: 831salinas | Registered: Oct 2008
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66coupe
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2009-02-15 01:54 AM
ya welli dont really have that much money.
so its either i go buy 1 inch spacers. or i just trade my cobra rims for some draglites or some prostars... so ya give me your input! thanks guys
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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ugotsmoked
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2009-02-15 12:52 PM
kenny, go get the 1" spacers at togs. and get some extended studs. cheapest and easiest way to go. do this for the front only, the rears fit just fine.
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RRRCobraSC281
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2009-02-15 02:37 PM
1" spacers with lugs attached are fine. Your offset should be close to 0. Offsets on Cobra wheels are around +24mm which is close to an 1"
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wilit
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2009-02-15 03:31 PM
I'm running 1" spacers all around on my '68 w/Bullitts. Bought mine on ebay for $50 (for 2 spacers w/lugs). They work fine. Don't forget though, you're definitely going to need to roll the fender lips. I did on my '68 and the '67-'68's have more room in the fenderwells than the '65-'66's.
[ February 15, 2009, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
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66coupe
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2009-02-16 06:14 PM
okay i got them on. and so far they look fine. i dont think ill havta roll the fenders. but not positve cause the back is still jacked up waiting for the posi and gears to get here ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
so not positive yet. possibly looking two buy 2 spacers for the back
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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1sick65
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2009-02-16 06:40 PM
your gonna need spacers in the back too. i prefer running spacers with extended arp studs rather than the adapters i had some billet ones made for $50 a pair, lmk if you need some
Posts: 1457 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Jan 2004
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